Just prior to 1730 hours, Sussex EOC alerted Station 85 for a hazmat incident in the Food Lion Shopping Center on Broadkill Rd. 85-8 arrived shortly after dispatch with Captain Millman as the commanding officer, to find a large area of grease and oil throughout the parking lot. Captain Millman immediately requested a response from DNREC to assist with the incident. Upon further investigation, it was found that one of the grease / waste oil traps for the shopping center had overflowed. Crews used stay dry to assist with absorbing the grease. Crews closed the parking area down until the arrival of DNREC. Units responding, 85-8, A-85, Rescue 85, Engine 5, 85-00, DSFP, Milton PD, DNREC.

Tonight, members held a duty crew at the Station. Crew members trained on search and rescue operations. During training, crews also responded to a Lewes box that was quickly put under control.

Just after shift change, crews from Station 85 were alerted for a MVC on Sand Hill Rd. in the area of Tobacco Rd. Ambulance 85 and 85-8 with Captain Millman responded shortly after dispatch. A-85 arrived on scene to find a two vehicle MVC with four patients, one who was ALS. A-85 immediately requested a medic unit to assist. Hearing the report from A-85, Captain Millman immediately requested an additional BLS ambulance to assist. 85-8 arrived shortly after to confirm a two vehicle MVC with a "cut job" in one of the vehicles. Engine 5 arrived next and made quick work of the extrication. 85-00 and Rescue 85 also assisted on scene. A-85 and B-85 both transported patients and B-93 (Georgetown EMS) obtained two refusals. Units responding, 85-8, Engine 5, Rescue 85, 85-00, A-85, B-85, B-93, Medic 111, Medic 208, DSP, DSFP, MPD.

Just before 2300, Sussex EOC alerted Station 85 for a MVC on Route 9 in the area of Hunters Mill Estates. Lt. Matt Cranford, who lives in the area, arrived on scene to find a two vehicle MVC with multiple patients. 85-8 arrived next with Asst. Chief Millman and requested an additional BLS unit from Lewes. Engine 5, Rescue 85, and 85-00 all arrived and assisted with patient care, secured both vehicles, and provided traffic control. Ambulance A-85 transported two patients and Ambulance 82 (Lewes) transported one patient. Units responding, 85-8, Engine 5, 85-00, Rescue 85, A-85, D-82, DSP, DSFP.

On March 28, the Milton Fire Department and Ladies Auxiliary recognized the 2020 Fire Prevention Poster/Essay award winners. Although COVID-19 made it harder to reach out to our students, we had some great posters and essays submitted!! Thank you to everyone that participated and we hope to return to our regular program in the Fall. Our winners for the 2020 program were Gordon DePutla, Cam Kilby, Edward Jones, Alexandra Olson, Lily Stuckey, Evie Hogan, Ava Webb, Maggie Minto, Mason Furman, Luna Majjul and Gabriela Majjul. Both Maggie Minto and Mason Furman placed 3rd (for their grade level) for Sussex County. Congratulations to all!

Milton crews assisted Station 82 Lewes with this house fire. Crew arrived and assisted 82 with fire suppression and overhaul. 85-4's crew completed a search on the second floor with negative findings, and also put water on the fire in the second floor bedroom. Truck-85's crew provided a RIT team throughput the incident. Milton units worked for approximately 2 hours.

Vehicle accident units handled on Broadkill Rd.

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Updated pics of the renovation project, 2-13-21 through 3-12-21.

Milton units assisted Station 77 Georgetown on a House fire today. Crew assisted with fire suppression and overhaul operations.

February 23, 1991. One Meridian Plaza. Thirty Years ago they made the supreme sacrifice. Remembering Philadelphia Firefighters . Captain David Holcombe, Firefighter Phyllis McAllister, & Firefighter James A. Chappell all from Engine 11. Never Forget!

Tonight, Milton firefighters staffed a two piece duty crew in the evening hours. While crews were cleaning the rigs and completing inventories of equipment, Station 82 (Lewes) was alerted for a motor vehicle accident with entrapment at the 5 Points Intersection in Lewes. Duty Chief Stadler (82-17) responded almost immediately. As part of a mutual aid agreement between Milton and Lewes, Milton advised Chief Stadler that we had multiple crews available to assist if needed. Chief Stadler requested a response from Rescue 85. Rescue 85 responded with a six man crew. Once on scene they were quickly put to work assisting the Lewes crews already on scene. Crews made quick work of the extrication and Lewes EMS transported the patient for evaluation. Rescue 85 was released soon after and returned to Milton. Station 85 maintained two additional crews while the Rescue was in Lewes.

Today, Station 85 handled a three vehicle MVC at the corner of Isaacs Rd. & Hummingbird Rd. Patients were transported to a local hospital with minor injuries. Chief Hopkins had Command.