January 29, 2025
Today, Sussex County ECC dispatched Memorial (89), Ellendale (75), Carlisle (42) and Station 85 for a manure shed on fire off of Wells Road in the Slaughter Beach area. Command 42 arrived and Chief Hinton (42-15) established command. Engine 85 was the first arriving suppression piece and assumed the FDE. Crews from Engine 85 cut a hole in the side of the shed to gain access for extinguishment. Command scaled the incident back to Engine 85, Tanker 42, and the Slaughter Beach units. Milton crews worked for about 45 minutes before returning to service. Milton units responding, Engine 85, Engine-Tanker 85, Tanker 85, Car 85.