Just after lunch, Sussex EOC alerted Sta. 85 to assist Sta. 77 (Georgetown) with a brush fire off of Downs Rd. in Georgetown. Multiple units responded from Milton and assisted as needed on scene. Chief Rogers (77-15) had Command. Units responding from Milton, Engine 4, Engine 5, Brush 85, Tanker 85.

Just prior to the o'clock hour, Sussex EOC alerted Station 85 for a commercial vehicle fire on Union St. Extended just outside of Milton. Engine 85-4 and 85-8 arrived to find a dump truck with a fire in the engine compartment. Crews extinguished the fire with no extension to any other vehicles in the lot. Deputy Chief Millman had the Milton Command.

Just prior to the 5 o'clock hours, Milton along with Sussex County EMS was alerted for a serious MVC on Martins Farm Rd. just off of Harbeson Rd. 85-8 arrived to find a single vehicle, heavily damaged with one occupant out and on the ground. Chief Millman assumed the Milton Command. Bystanders advised that two other patients fled and were bleeding. Ambulance 85 arrived along with Medic 111 and treated the patient on scene. That patient was transported to Beebe. Fire units arrived and secured the vehicle. Ambulance 82 responded and stood by on scene while Troopers searched the area for the additional occupants. None were found. Units responding 85-8, 85-5, Rescue 85, B-85, D-82, Medic 111, Medic 206, DSP, DSFP, Milton PD.

Milton Fire handled this vehicle fire at the Royal Farms in Harbeson.

Below are various pictures that the people of Milton caught of us during the Santa Runs. We appreciate those who sent in pictures to us. If anyone has any pics, feel free to email them to [email protected] and we will post them. We look forward to seeing everyone again next year.

Milton Fire assisted Georgetown Fire on the residential fire. Engine 85-4 arrived as the second due engine, dropping a supply line from E Market St, and pulling a backup line to the attic. Truck-85 arrived as the second due special. Crews worked for approx. one hour before clearing. Engine/Tanker 89-5 provided a cover up to Milton as crews operated.

Milton Fire assisted Lewes Fire on this MVC w/ Entrapment. Crews arrived, assisted with extrication and loading one patient into DT2. Crews operated for approx. 40 minutes before clearing.

Just after 0700, Sussex EOC alerted Sta. 85 for a motor vehicle accident on Anderson Corner Rd. just West of Harbeson Rd. 85-8 arrived to find a vehicle into a pole with wires down on the vehicle. Delaware Electric arrived within minutes and secured power to the area. Crews from Milton and the Delaware State Police assisted the occupant out of the vehicle. Milton EMS evaluated the patient and transported to Beebe. 85 fire units cleared, fire police assisted DSP with traffic for a short time. Deputy Chief Millman (Deputy 85) had command. Units responding, 85-8, Engine 5, Rescue 85, A-85, DSP, DSFP.

Shortly after clearing the MVC, Sussex EOC alerted Milton, along with other units in the County to assist Sta. 77 (Georgetown) with a house fire on Wilson Hill Rd. in Georgetown. Engine-Tanker 85-2 and Ladder 85 responded. Crews arrived and assisted as assigned by 77 Command. Crews remained on scene for about a half an hour before returning to Milton.

Tonight, several members attended the duty crew for the evening. Crews kept busy detailing Rescue 85. Crews also assisted Lewes Fire Dept. on several emergencies in Lewes, and handled a small brush fire in the 85 Local.

At approximately 1520 hours, while enroute to Rehoboth Station 2 for a cover up, Sussex alerted Milton, Lewes, Indian River, Georgetown, and Memorial for a residential structure fire on Idaho Ct. in the Lewes local. Engine-Tanker 85-2 responded from Coastal Hwy & John J. Williams Hwy, arriving within minutes to find a single story, single family home with nothing evident. Crews from 85-2 found an extinguished fire on the "delta" side of the home. Ladder 82, Quint 70-4, and 82-3 arrived and completed searches, overhaul and checked for extension. Command scaled the response back to the units on the scene. Units stood by for a short time awaiting the fire marshal. Deputy 85 had the "Lewes" Command.

At 1123 hours, Sussex EOC alerted Milton, Ellendale (75), Lewes (82), and Memorial (89) for a house fire on Broadkill Rd. in the area of Turkle Pond Rd. Lewes Duty Officer R. Stephens (82-16) arrived first to find a single family home with fire showing and established the Milton Command. Engine 82-2 arrived and stretched two handlines and began fire attack. Engine Tanker 85-2, and Engine 85-4 arrived next assisting interior crews and establishing a water supply. Additional crews from Milton, Ellendale, Memorial, Lewes, Rehoboth, and Indian River assisted with various fireground tasks. One civilian was transported to Beebe with burns and one firefighter was transported to Milford with a cardiac issue. Units remained on scene for two hours bringing the situation under control.

Tonight, crews from 85 attended the Holland Mills Halloween parade and event. Members showed off our brush truck and handed out fire prevention frisbees to the attendees.

Today, Milton Fire Department members, ladies aux. members, and friends of the department put together two teams and participated in a benefit softball tournament for Lenny Williams. Lenny was the son of Life Member, Past Asst. Chief Stephen Carey, and recently passed away after a lengthy battle with cancer. Congrats to team 684 for winning the tournament championship.