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.

Tonight, the department maintained two staffed crews from 1800-2300 plus a duty officer and EMS crew. Duty crew members trained on apparatus and ladder placement, and pulling lines. Crews also familiarized themselves with the two new school properties in town and water supply to those properties.

Just prior to the 8 o'clock hours, Sussex EOC alerted Milton (85), Georgetown (77), Indian River (80), Lewes (82), Mid Sussex (91), and County Medics for a structure fire at the Allen Harim processing plant, on Harbeson Rd. 85-8 with Asst. Chief Millman (85-18) and 82-8 with Asst. Chief Stephens (82-16) responded immediately, and arrived within three minutes to find a two story industrial processing facility with nothing showing on sides "A" and "D". Chief Millman established the command and Chief Stephens was assigned interior operations. Chief Stephens entered the structure and found a smoke condition in the cold storage room. Engine 77-4 arrived first and were placed on the "D" side at their own hydrant with the fire department connection, and advised to stretch an handline into the "D" side and contact 82-16. 85-4 and Ladder 85 arrived, their crews were sent to the roof to check the parapet and outside wall on the "A" side. Tower 77 arrived and was positioned on the "A" side and assisted with roof operations. Ambulance 85, 82, and 91, along with medics established a rehab area in the parking lot. The remaining crews staged in the manpower area and assigned as needed. Crews found a fire in the alpha side wall, just under the roof line and extinguished same. Crews remained on scene for just under an hour completing overhaul and packing up. The State Fire Marshalls Office is investigating. Units responding 85-8, 85-4, Ladder 85, 85-2, Tanker 85, Rescue 85, A-85, 77-4, Tower 77, Tanker 77, 82-8, 82-2, 82-3, Tanker 82, E-82, 80-3, Tanker 80, C-91, Medic 106, Fire Police

Just after the 6 o'clock hour, Station 85 was alerted for a smoke investigation on Milton-Ellendale Hwy in the area of Gravel Hill Rd. 85-8 (Chief Hopkins) arrived shortly after dispatch to find a property owner burning unapproved materials. Engine 85-2 arrived and extinguished same. The owner was advised of proper burn procedures. Units responding, 85-8, 85-2, 85-00, Fire Police.

Around 1430 hours, Sussex EOC alerted Station 85 along with Sussex County Paramedics for a vehicle accident with roll over in the area of Union St. and Bay Ave. Engine 85-5, 85-8 with Asst. Chief Millman (85-18) and A-85 all arrived shortly after dispatch to fine a two vehicle MVC with one vehicle on its roof. Crews secured both vehicles while EMS evaluated three patients. In all, two patients refused and one was transported with minor injuries. Fire police provided traffic control until the vehicles could be removed from the roadway. Asst. Chief Millman had the Command. Units responding, A-85, 85-8, Engine 5, 85-00, Rescue 85, Fire Police, Medic 111, Milton Police.

Just prior to the 3 o’clock hour on Sunday May 23rd Sussex EOC alerted Stations 85, 75 (Ellendale), 82 (Lewes), 89 (Memorial), and SCEMS for a residential structure fire in the Deep Branch Woods community. 858, 852 and B85 all made the response in under a minute. 858 arrived first to find a two story single family dwelling with smoke showing from the D side of the building, 85-20 then established 85 command. 852 arrived next and deployed a hand line through the front door to extinguish the fire in the kitchen. Truck 85 arrived, laddered the building and completed search’s on the first floor. Various other apparatus arrived from neighboring departments and all worked together to complete various fire ground duties. The scene was quickly brought under control. Crews worked for approximately 2 hours before going available. Georgetown Tanker 77 provided a stand by while our crews were tied up. Units responding were 858, 852, L85, 854, 855, 8510, 753, T75, 755, L82, 822, 823, 829, T89, 895, B85, A75, ME111, ME204, FM17, DSFP.

85 units handled this vehicle fire at Coastal Hwy & Broadkill Rd. 854 arrived to find a pick-up truck fully involved. Crews made quick work extinguishing the fire before it extended into the camper. Units responding were 854, 855, 852, A85, B85, DSP, DSFP.

Just after 2100 hours, Sussex EOC alerted Station 85 for a fire alarm activation in the Milton Landing complex. Engine 85-4 responded with Asst. Chief Millman (85-18). Deputy Chief Harvey arrived on scene a short time after dispatch and established Command. Chief Harvey was advised from bystanders that the resident had a fire on the stove that was extinguished with the sprinkler. Engine 85-4 arrived and proceeded to the fire apartment, where they confirmed the initial report. Crews from Engine 4 and Engine 5 completed a search of the fire apartment, and checked for extension in the surrounding areas. Utilities were secured to the fire apartment and surrounding apartments and the scene was turned over to the building manager. Units responding, Engine 4, 5, Rescue 85, Deputy 85, Milton Pd, Fire Police.

Members of the Milton Garden Club, Milton Woman's Club, and the Milton Fire Co. Ladies Aux. teamed up to beautify the new planter at the main entrance of the recently renovated firehouse. Megee, the Dalmatian named after 68 year member John-John Megee, returns home after getting a face-lift from John Oates and Barbara Wright. Megee was retouched many years ago by Mr. Oates and his late wife Myra, who made his upkeep a labor of love. A huge thank you to all who participated from the Officers and Members of Station 85.

Just after the eight o'clock hour, Station 85 was dispatched for a vehicle fire ITAO Jefferson Crossroads. 85-8 responded with Chief Hopkins immediately after dispatch. While responding station 75 advised they had a crew available, in station if needed. Chief Hopkins advised them to respond to the scene with an engine. 85-8 arrived to find a single vehicle fully involved. Engine 85-4 arrived shortly after 85-8 and placed the front bumper line in-service to extinguish the fire. Engine 75-3 arrived seconds later and deployed their front bumper line to assist 85-4's crew with extinguishment. Shortly after command placed the scene under control and returned all units. Chief Hopkins commanded the incident. Units responding, Engines 4 and 5, Engine 75-3, Rescue 85, 85-8, B-85, DSP, DSFP. This alarm was a great example of neighboring departments working together and utilizing available manpower to serve the best interest of the public regardless of "district boundaries".

Crews assisted Sta. 86 (Rehoboth) with a commercial fire early this morning.