Just after the 8 o'clock hour, Station 85 and Sussex County EMS were alerted to a MVC on Lewes-Georgetown Hwy. in the area of Peach Tree Acres. Lt. Matt Cranford, who lives in the area, arrived on scene to find a two vehicle MVC with three patients. Lt. Cranford requested additional BLS units from 82 (Lewes). Ambulance 85 and Engine 85-5 arrived and triaged the patients and began packaging for transport. A-85 transported one patient, C and E 82 each transported one patient. Units responding, Engine 5, Rescue 85, 85-00, A-85, C-82, E-82, Medic 111, Medic 104, EMS 19, EMS 20, EMS 100, Trooper 2, DSP, DSFP, Milton PD.

Just as members were turning in for the night, Sussex EOC alerted Lewes (82), Indian River (80), Station 85 and Rehoboth (86) for a structure fire in the Woodbridge Development in Cool Spring. 82 Command arrived to find a residential home with smoke showing and a possible basement fire. Engine 80-3 arrived as the first due engine and began extinguishment of the fire. Engine-Tanker 85-2 arrived next and assisted 80-3s crew. Ladder 85 arrived 4th due as the first due special and completed that assignment. Additional crews from Lewes and Rehoboth arrived and staged in the manpower pool. Crews on scene made quick work of the fire and 82 Command scaled the incident back rather quickly.

Several students and staff members at H.O. Brittingham and Milton Elementary held their very own "Polar Bear Plunge" today. Station 85 had the pleasure of supplying the water for the event.

Milton units handled this vehicle accident on Issacs Rd this afternoon. Units arrived to find one patient confined to the vehicle in need of a door pop. Engine 5’s crew made quick work extricating the patient.

Tonight, members of the Duty Crew trained on "box alarm" responses. Crews practiced running command, apparatus placement, running lines, and search and rescue. Thanks to Asst. Chief Millman and Amanda for allowing us to use their residence for the training.

Today, crews responded to assist Ambulance 85 with a landing zone at the Peach Tree Acres facility in Harbeson. One patient was transported by Trooper 2 to Christiana ER.

On Friday the Milton Fire Dept. and the Memorial Fire Dept. of Slaughter Beach showed respect for a Longtime Fire Chief Robert Clancy Sr. from Pennsylvania. He was laid to rest at the Henlopen Memorial Park in Milton. Milton Fire Chief Johnny Hopkins and Memorial Asst. Fire Chief Kent Glasco had their aerial apparatus in place with the American flag flying in honor of the Chief’s dedication. Thanks to all those who helped with this.

Yesterday just after the 3 o’clock hour Sta. 85 was alerted for a automatic fire alarm on Shingle Point Rd. 85-8 arrived to find a single family rancher with nothing evident from all sides. 85-2 arrived and investigated a possible chimney fire. Ladder 85 arrived and checked the chimney with no findings. Assistant Chief S. Millman (85-18) commanded the incident.

At 0720 hours, Station 85 was alerted for an accident on Coastal Hwy in the area of the Broadkill Bridge. Shortly after dispatch, the EOC upgraded the call to a MVC with entrapment and added a rescue from Lewes (82) to the response. Milton and Lewes units arrived and were able to quickly extricate the entrapped driver. One patient was transported by ground to Beebe, the other by Trooper 2 to Christiana. DSP is investigating and Rt 1 was shut down for an undetermined amount of time. Units responding, 85-2, 85-4, 85-00, A-85, B-85, Rescue 82, 82-8, 82-9, E-82, Medic 111, Medic 204, EMS 100, DSP, DSFP, DelDot.

At 0339 hours, Sussex EOC alerted Sta. 85 for a vehicle fire at 20360 Harbeson Rd. 85 Command responded with Asst. Chief Reynolds and was advised the caller stated a vehicle was on fire with exposure to a home. Command arrived minutes later and confirmed a vehicle well off with extension to and attached garage. The call was upgraded to a residential structure fire and Lewes and Indian River Fire Companies were alerted to assist. Engine Tanker 85-2 arrived just behind Command and deployed the front “Kentland” lay and knocked down the bulk of the fire in a few minutes. Command scaled the response back to just the Milton units. 85 units remained on scene for an hour completing overhaul. Units responding 85-2, 85-4, Tanker 85, Ladder 85, A-85, 82-1, 80-3, DSFP.

Tonight, crews from Milton, Lewes, and Rehoboth had the honor of escorting the 2020 Girls State Field Hockey Champs back into the Lewes local from their win. Congrats Cape Girls Field Hockey.

Crew from Sta. 85 provided an engine cover up to Sta. 77 (Georgetown) while they attended a members funeral service.

Crews from Station 85 handled a barn fire in the Harbeson area. Crews arrived to find a small section of hay that had been extinguished by the farmer. Crews wet the area down and checked for extension. The farmer believes one of their sheep knocked over a heat lamp. Engine-tanker 2 and Engine 4 made the response. Deputy Chief Hopkins had 85 Command.

Today Milton units assisted Sta. 77 (Georgetown) on a commercial structure fire at the Beebe Health Center on Biden Av. Crews worked for around an hour before being released.