Saturday February 19th proved to be a busy evening with a total of four responses. At 19:41 Milton Fire Dept. was alerted for an Engine Company cover up at Station 82 (Nassau Park) while their members worked at a multi family townhouse fire in the Rehoboth local. Engine/Tanker 85-2 made the response. Shortly after arriving at Station 82, Sussex EOC advised 85-2 to move up to Rehoboth Station two. At 20:14 while responding to Rehoboth, Sussex EOC dispatched stations 80 (Indian River), 83 (Millsboro), 82 (Lewes), 73 (Dagsboro), ambulance 91 (Mid Sussex), and SCEMS ME106 for a residential fire off of Friendship Rd in Long Neck. 85-2 immediately made the response and arrived as the second due engine. Crews worked for approx. two hours before clearing the scene. At 20:51 while 85-2 operated at the 80 fire, Sussex EOC alerted stations 85, 82 (Lewes), 89 (Memorial), 75 (Ellendale), and SCEMS ME104 for a residential fire in the Grants Way community, off of Broadkill Rd. Engine 85-4 made the response and arrived to find a small fire that was extinguished on the back porch. 85-command immediately reduced the assignment down to Milton units only. Just after midnight, as crews were cleaning up after the working fire, Sussex EOC alerted stations 85, 82 (Lewes), 89 (Memorial), 75 (Ellendale), and SCEMS ME104 for a residential fire with subjects trapped just outside of town limits on Draper Rd. 85-8 arrived to find a small one story single family residence with smoke from the rear of the building. Engine/tanker 85-2 arrived as the first due engine and quickly extinguished the fire. Once crews verified negative extension into the residence command placed the scene under control and reduced the assignment to 85 units only.

Please join the Officers and Members of the Milton Fire Department as we pray for or brothers and sisters of the Lewes Fire Department, and the Rickards Family, as they remember President Louis A. Rickards who passed away tragically 20 years ago today in the line of duty, in a motor vehicle accident.

This morning around 07:30 Milton Fire Dept was dispatched to Coastal Hwy and Hudson Rd for a vehicle accident with entrapment. 85-8 responded immediately and requested an additional rescue company out of Station 82 (Lewes). Crews arrived and confirmed one patient trapped in need of a door pop. Rescue-82 and Engine 85-5 worked on the entrapment and the patient was then transported.

At 1858 hours, Sussex EOC alerted Station 85 for a MVC on Gravel Hill Rd. in the area of Huff Rd. 85-8 with Deputy Chief Millman arrived to find a vehicle on its side with a pole and wire down, with no entrapment. Engine 85-5 and Rescue 85 arrived and were tasked with securing the vehicle and cleaning up debris from the vehicle. Command requested DelDot to respond with a street sweeper to clean up several cases of nails and screws that had covered the roadway. Ambulance 85 obtained a refusal. 85 units cleared a short time later and turned the scene over to the State Police.

Just after the 8 o'clock hours, Station 85 was alerted for a vehicle fire on Gravel Hill Rd. at CDI. 85-8 and Engine 85-4 responded a short time later, arriving to find a tractor trailer with the cab fully involved. Crews from Engine 4, Engine-Tanker 85-2, and 85-00 worked for 30 minutes to extinguish the fire. Units cleared a short time later. Asst. Chief Millman had Command. Units responding Engine 4, Engine-Tanker 2, Brush 85, Command 85, DSP, DSFP.

Just prior to 0600 hours, Sussex EOC alerted Lewes (82), Station 85, Rehoboth (86) and Indian River (80) for a structure fire on Fourth St., within the City limits of Lewes. Milton responded with Engine 85-4 and Ladder 85. Crews arrived and assisted Lewes units with extinguishment, overhaul, and searches. Command eventually scaled back the response to the Lewes and Milton units. Milton crews remained on scene about an hour before returning to Milton. While on this call, Milton handled an additional emergency assisting the ambulance with a serious medical emergency. Ellendale Fire Co. (75) also provided an engine cover up in Milton.

At 1732 hours, Sussex EOC alerted Lewes (82), Station 85, Rehoboth Beach (86) and Memorial (89) for a structure fire in the Paynters Mill subdivision in Lewes. Engine-Tanker 85-2 responded within 2 minutes with Ladder 85 following close behind. Engine-Tanker 85 arrived on scene as the first due engine and stretched a handline to the front door. Crews found a fire contained to a dryer with no extension. Crews from Milton and Lewes removed the dryer and ventilated the structure. Command held the response to Engine-Tanker 85, Ladder 85, and the Lewes units. Crews remained on scene a few minutes assisting with ventilation and packing up before returning to Milton. Units responding from Milton, Engine-Tanker 85, Ladder 85, Engine 85-4.

At 1903 hours, just as crews were preparing for the impending blizzard, Sussex EOC alerted Station 85 along with Ellendale (75), Georgetown (77), Lewes (82), Georgetown EMS (93) and Sussex County EMS for a residential structure fire on West Shore Dr. in Wagamons West Shore. 85-8 responded immediately with Deputy Chief Millman, arriving on scene within two minutes to find a two story home with smoke showing and a possible attic fire. Engine 85-4 arrived a minute later and laid in from the closest hydrant. Engine 4s crew led off with the front bumper line. Crews from Engine 4 found a fire in the attic above an attached garage and extinguished same. Ladder 85 arrived next and threw both the aerial and ground ladders and completed ventilation. Crews from A-85 along with mutual aid crews from Ellendale completed primary and secondary searches. Remaining mutual aid crews assisted as needed with suppression and overhaul. Command placed the scene under control at 1946 hours turning it over to the fire marshal. No civilian or firefighters reported any injuries. Units responding, 85-8, 85-4, Ladder 85, 85-5, 75-3, 75-8, 75-6, 75-5, Tanker 77, Ladder 77, 82-2, 82-3, A-85, D-82, C-93, Medic 108, FM-17, Milton Police, DSFP, Milton Public Works.

Today at 19:24 Milton Fire along with stations 75 (Ellendale), 82 (Lewes), and SCEMS were alerted for a residential fire on the 100 block of Bay Ave in Milton. At 19:26 Engine 85-4 and Truck-85 arrived to find a two story single family dwelling with smoke showing from division two on the "A" side. Engine 85-4 assumed to first due engine assignment with thier own hydrant. Truck-85 assumed the first due special. Crews from the engine strected one handline and found fire in the attic area. Crews from the truck completed searches on all divsions which were negative. 85-8 arrived and Assistant Chief B.Reynolds asummed 85 command. Crews from Ellendale and Lewes assited on scene with various fire ground duties. Units responding: 85-8, Engine 85-4, Truck-85, Engine 85-5, Engine 75-3, Engine/Tanker 75-8, Engine 75-5, Engine/Tanker 82-4, Engine 82-9, FM-16, A-85, A-89, SCEMS ME101, DSFP, MPD.

At 1943 hours, Sussex EOC alerted Station 85 for a CO detector activation in the Hunters Mill development off of Rt. 9 in Harbeson. Engine-Tanker 85-2 and Ladder 85 responded. Captain Cranford (85-21) arrived on scene and established the command. Crews check the interior of the home and found no reportable readings. Command placed the scene under control and cleared all units. Units responding, 85-21, 85-8, 85-2, Ladder 85, DSFP.

All, it is with sincere regret that the Milton Fire Department Inc. informs you that Ladies Aux. member Patsy Burton passed away on 01/15/22 at home. Patsy has been a member of the auxiliary since 1976 and served as President and a few other offices over the years. Patsy had perfect attendance many times over the years and prided herself in always being there. We all know that she made our "sweet tea" (had to follow her recipe!!) famous and loved by everyone!! Patsy will never be forgotten - a true friend and leader for our organization. Please keep Ray and her extended family in your thoughts and prayers. Ray's address is 22054 Burton Road, Milton, DE 19968.

Tonight, President Reynolds and members of the Officers Core and Truck Committee met with Brian Bashista from Atlantic Emergency Solutions to sign a contract for our new engine. The engine will be a 2023 Pierce Saber with seating for six (6) firefighters, a 1500 G.P.M pump and a 1000 gallon water tank. Engine 85-3 will be known as the "Front Street Express" and delivery is expected in February of 2023.

At 1216 hours, Sussex EOC alerted Georgetown Fire Co. (77) and Station 85 for a residential structure fire at the intersection of Gravel Hill Rd. & Prettyman Rd. Chief Rogers (77-15) arrived first to find a single story home with heavy smoke showing. Engine-Tanker 85-2 arrived next and was assigned to fire attack. Additional units from Georgetown, Milton, Millsboro, and Ellendale assisted with fire attack, searches, overhaul, and water supply. Milton units remained on scene for several hours until released by 77 Command. Milton units responding, Engine-Tanker 85-2, Ladder 85, and Tanker 85. Memorial Fire Co. of Slaughter Beach (89) provided a cover up crew in Milton.

Monday January 3rd just after the six o'clock hour Milton Fire Dept was alerted for a vehicle accident involving a tanker truck on Coastal Hwy. 85-8 arrived to find a vehicle vs tanker truck carrying approximately 8,000 gallons of gasoline with no fluid leaking. Engine 85-5 arrived and secured the vehicle under the tanker. 85 units remained on scene until the vehicle was safely removed from under to tanker. 85 command placed the scene under control and returned all units shortly after. Fire Chief Hopkins held 85 command.