This morning Milton crews assisted Station 82, Lewes on a working townhome fire. Deputy 82 arrived to find a three story townhome with smoke showing from the roof area. Engine 82-2 and Ladder-82 were the first arriving units and stretched a line to begin fire attack. Engine 85-4 and 85-2 worked in the bravo one exposure doing various duties, while Truck-85 operated on the charlie side of the building opening the roof. Crews worked for approximately two hours before returning to service.

At 2109 hours, while standing by at Clayton, Kent County 911 alerted Smyrna (44), Clayton (45) and Engine Co. 85 for a high life hazard fire alarm at the Smyrna High School on Duck Creek Parkway in Smyrna. Engine Co. 85 arrived at 2112 assuming the first due engine assignment with our own hydrant with nothing evident on the alpha and delta side. Crews from Engine Co. 85, 44, and 45 investigated a pull station activation. Crews found a malfunctioning pull station and Command 44 held the assignment to Engine Co. 45. Milton crews returned to Station 45 to finish the cover assignment. Units responding Engine-Tanker 85-2, Engines 44-2 and 44-2, Ladder 44, Squad 45, 44-9. 44-17 had the Command.

Tonight, the men from 85 stood by covering the Clayton and Smyrna locals while their members enjoy a block party.

At 1113 hours, Sussex County EOC alerted Sta. 85 for a vehicle accident involving a dump truck at the corner of Cool Spring Rd. & Stockley Rd. Engine Tanker 85-2 arrived to find a two vehicle accident with no entrapment. Crews from Engine Tanker 2 and the Rescue stabilized and secured the vehicles while the EMS crew treated and transported a single patient. Chief Hopkins had Command.

On September 22, 2021 at a meeting of the Auxiliary of the Sussex County Volunteer Firefighters Association, Mary Ann Warrington was recognized as the outgoing President having served in 2020 and 2021. She was recognized by several members of Milton's Ladies Auxiliary in attendance that included her sister-in-law Jeany Argo and her two nieces, Amy Jones and Stephanie Larson. Her Brother, Chief Engineer Sam Argo, presented a clock plaque on behalf of all the members of Milton Fire Department, Inc & the Ladies Auxiliary. Mary Ann is the current President of the Milton Fire Department, Inc. Ladies Auxiliary. Mary Ann spoke of the challenges she has faced during the two year term, and thanked all those that helped her to log a very successful term. She went on to state that the most difficult obstacles were continuing operations throughout the pandemic, and the sadness that all had to endure in the loss of so many that succumbed to the coronavirus. Mary Ann will now serve as a Director of the Auxiliary of the SCVFA along with her regular duties of Auxiliary President at Milton.

Ladder 85 was on display along with some fire prevention materials for the annual Dog Days Festival. Thanks again for the invite, we look forward to seeing you next year.

On Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021, just after the 6 o’clock hour, Station 85 along with Sussex County EMS and Delaware State Police helicopter was dispatched for a serious motor vehicle accident on Cave Neck Rd. in the area of Front St. 85-8 responded and was advised of a single vehicle, with roll over, with confirmed entrapment. 85-8 immediately requested an additional rescue company from Lewes Fire Dept. Engine-Tanker 85-2 arrived within minutes and began extrication. A single patient was extricated in 12 minutes and transferred to EMS for transport. Crews remained on scene for a short time securing the area and assisting various police agencies. Units responding 85-2, 85-5, 85-00, 85-8, Rescue 85, A-85, 82-5, 82-9, Rescue 82, Fire Police, Milton PD, DSP.

Just after the 6 o'clock hour, Sussex EOC alerted Sta. 85 for a second emergency for a MVC at the intersection of Harbeson Rd. & Martin Farm Rd. 85-8, responding to a box assignment in Lewes diverted to the MVC, arriving in minutes to find a two vehicle accident with three patients. Asst. Chief Millman immediately established command and requested an additional ambulance from Sta. 82. Crew from A-85 transported two patients to Beebe while Ambulance 82 obtained a refusal. Crews from 85-5, 85-2, 85-00, and Rescue 85 secured the vehicles, and cleaned the roadway. Fire Police attended to traffic.

Just after the 8 o’clock hour, Station 85 crews were alerted for a second emergency in the district for a vehicle accident with entrapment at the intersection of Coastal Hwy & Broadkill Rd. Engine-Tanker 85-2 responded in under a minute and arrived a short time later to find a 2 vehicle accident with everyone out of the vehicle. Crews secured both vehicles and ambulances from Milton and Lewes Fire Department transported a total of four patients to Bayhealth Sussex in Milford. DSP is investigating and DelDot assisted with traffic. Chief Hopkins had the Command.

Tonight Ladder 85 participated in the “Run White & Blue” event at Del-Tech in Georgetown. We provided our ladder along with Station 77, Georgetown to display the American Flag. Thank you Lisa Fensick for the photos.

Great time tonight flowing water with the crews from Milton Fire Department. Chief Hopkins and his guys got together on a holiday weekend to flow water and talk about pump and hose operations. Milton Station 85 recently purchased Snap-tite Ponn Supreme attack lines and supply line for all of their apparatus. Good things coming in the future with Milton Fire Department Inc. Sta. 85 and Atlantic Emergency Solutions.

Tonight, Engine-Tanker 85 stood by for Seaford so their members could enjoy a Shorebirds game.

Just after 1500 hours, Sussex EOC alerted Station 85 for a shed fire on White Pine Lane, off of Hudson Rd. Asst. Chief Millman (85-18) arrived a short time later to find a small shed fully involved with exposure to the residence. Chief Millman requested an additional engine from Lewes (82) to the scene for manpower and water. Engine 85-4 and A-85 arrived next, crews were split with one crew advancing the front bumper line to attack the shed fire, and the remainder of the crew pulling a rear booster line to cool the exposure. Tanker 85 arrived next and staged behind Engine 4. Engine-Tanker 82-4 arrived and crews assisted with overhaul and extinguishment. The shed turned chicken coop was a total loss, with minor damage to the siding of the residence. Fortunately, all the chickens in the coop were able to escape uninjured. Units responding, Engine 85-4, Tanker 85, Ladder 85, Engine-Tanker 85-2, Engine-Tanker 82-4, A-85, Fire Police.

Today, Sussex County EOC alerted Station 85 as part of the "box assignment" to assist Lewes Fire Co. (82) with a multi residential structure fire in the Villages of Five Points Community. Engine 85-4 and Ladder 85 responded. Crews from Ladder 85 assisted with ventilation and Engine 4 provided RIT. Crews were on scene just over a half hour before returning to Milton.

Just prior to 0400 hours, Sussex EOC alerted Station 85 for a MVC on Cave Neck Rd. in the area of Sam Lucas Rd. 85-8 responded with Asst. Chief Millman (85-18) as officer. Sussex advised that Ambulance 85 was transporting a patient from a previous call and came up on a tree down in the roadway with a vehicle into the trees. Ambulance 82 (Lewes) and 85-8 arrived to find a vehicle into the downed tree with a single patient. 85-00 and Engine-Tanker 85-2 arrived and provided lighting to the area and secured the vehicle. C-82 transported one patient to Beebe Hospital, and Fire Police remained on scene, securing the roadway until Deldot could arrive and remove the tree from the roadway. At the time of the incident, thunderstorms had been moving through the area. Bystanders had also noted beavers terrorizing the area just after the incident. Delaware State Police in investigating. Units responding 85-8, 85-2, 85-00, Fire Police, DSP, Milton PD, C-82.