Just after the 9 o'clock hours, just after going in station from our own alarm, Sussex EOC alerted Lewes (82) for a gas leak at the Vineyards of Nassau development just off of Lewes-Georgetown Hwy. Engine-Tanker 85-2 responded immediately as part of the "staffed engine" mutual aid agreement between Lewes and Milton. The Engine-Tanker arrived as the second engine and assisted the crew from Engine 82-2 with checking the building. Crews worked for about 20 minutes before being released back to Milton. #Staffedenginesmatter, #Ittakesavillage

Crews handled multiple vehicle accidents including an entrapment today.

MVC on Harbeson Rd crews handled. All patients refused service.

At 2300 hours, Sussex EOC alerted Sta. 85 for a MVC at the intersection of Cave Neck Rd. & Hudson Rd. 85-8 responded with Deputy Chief Millman, and arrived to find a two vehicle MVC with one vehicle in a wooded area with heavy damage. Chief Millman confirmed all occupants were out the the vehicles with one injured. A-85 arrived and began patient care while Engine 5 secured the vehicles. A-85 transported 1 to Beebe for evaluation. Fire Police remained on scene assisting DSP with traffic control. Units responding, 85-8, Engine 5, A-85, DSFP, DSP, Milton Pd.

As members were preparing for the scheduled duty crew, Sussex alerted Sta. 85, 75 (Ellendale), 82 (Lewes) and Medic 111 for a residential structure fire on N. Park Ave. off of Front St. 85-8 with Asst. Chief Millman (85-18) arrived within a minute of dispatch to find a small fire on the exterior of a home. Engine-Tanker 85-2 (staffed duty engine) arrived right behind 85-8. The Engine Tanker crew stretched an 1 3/4 inch and extinguished the fire on the exterior of the building. Ladder 85 arrived next and checked for extension and completed primary and secondary searches. Command scaled the response back to the Milton units and Engine Tanker 82-4. Units remained on scene for a few minutes completing overhaul and packing up. The occupant was checked by EMS and refused service. Units responding, Engine-Tanker 85-2, Ladder 85, Tanker 85, A-85, Engine-Tanker 82-4, DSFP, Medic 111.

Tonight, members from Milton attended an advanced vehicle rescue training at Lewes Sta. 2.

Just after 0230, Sussex EOC alerted Sta. 85 to cover Rehoboth Sta. 2 Engine 85-2 made the response and covered Sta. 86 while their members operated on a residential structure fire. 85-2 remained in Rehoboth for about 90 minutes before returning to Milton.

At 1545 hours, Sussex EOC alerted Sta. 85 for a field fire on Round Pole Bridge Rd. off of Hudson Rd. 85-8 responded with Deputy Chief Millman, and arrived in three minutes to find a small fire in a barley field. 85-00, 85-11 and Engine 4 arrived a short time later and extinguished.

June 25th Milton Fire Dept responded to a piece of farm machinery on fire that also caught the field on fire. 85-8 arrived to find a baler with a 100x100 area of field on fire. Milton Command immediately requested stations 82 and 75 for brush trucks and tankers. Crews worked for approx 2 hours before clearing. Thanks to station 77 for covering our local while crews operated. Assistant Chief Millman commanded the incident.

Milton Fire takes delivery of new Elkhart nozzles.

Milton crews assisted Millsboro Fire on this residential fire off of Reid Ln.

Milton crews assisted Lewes Fire with this feller buncher fire.

Just after 2130 hours, Sussex EOC alerted Station 85 for a vehicle fire in the 200 block of Broadkill Rd., at the car wash. 85-8 responded with Asst. Chief Millman (85-18). Shortly after responding, Sussex notified Chief Millman that the vehicle was inside the car wash. Chief Millman immediately requested the box filled for the structure fire. Stations 75 (Ellendale), Lewes (82), and Memorial (89) were added to the response. Engine 85-4 responded a short time later. 85-8 and Engine 4 arrived to find a pickup truck in the wash bay with a fire in the engine compartment that was being extinguished by the owner. Engine 4 led off with a handline and completed extinguishment and overhaul. The crew from Engine 5 and Ladder 85 checked the building for extension. Command held the response to the Milton units and returned the box. Units responding, Engines 4, 5, Ladder 85, A-85, 85-8, DSFP, Milton PD, Engine 75-3, Engine 82-2.

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