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Assist 89 Building Fire

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.

Grass Fire

January 29, 2025

Just before lunch, crews from Sta. 85 responded to a grass fire on Cave Neck Road in the area of Cave Colony. Crews arrived to find a small grass fire as a result of an arching electrical line. Crews extinguished the fire and turned the scene over to Delaware Electric. Units responding, Car 85, Squad 85, Brush 85, A-85.

Duty Crew Takes in a Service Call

January 18, 2025

Just after the start of duty crew, Station 85 received a call at the station for a cat trapped in a suspension spring under a car in the Food Lion parking lot. Car-85, Engine 85, and Utility 85 responded and arrived confirming the report. Crews from Engine 85 operated for about 10 minutes freeing the feline and putting the customers vehicle back together.

Member Off of Probation

December 09, 2024

Tonight, the membership voted Jake Hunsicker off of probation and in as an active member. Congratulations Jake.

Assist 72, Second Alarm Building Fire

December 04, 2024

Just after breakfast, crews from Milton were dispatched as part of the second alarm to assist Bridgeville (72) with a chicken house fire off of Seashore Hwy. Engine 85 and Tanker 85 responded. Crews from Engine 85 assisted with interior firefighting and Tanker 85 supplied water to units on scene. 85 units operated for an hour before returning to Milton.

Duty Crew

November 15, 2024

Tonight, members and staff at Sta. 85 conducted a duty crew for the night. Members staffed the station all night. Members enjoyed time together, trained on masking up with speed and accuracy, and caught some of the Tyson fight. Members also spent the evening celebrating Tommy Brennan. This is Tommy's final duty crew before shipping off to basic training with the United States Army on Monday. Good luck Tommy, we hope to see you back home on leave soon.

Truck or Treat

October 18, 2024

Tonight, members of the Fire Prevention Committee and Ladies Aux. attended the Truck or Treat at the DMV in Georgetown.

Tommy Brennan Going Away Party

September 07, 2024

Tonight, members got together with Tommy Brennan and his family to celebrate his joining the Army. Tommy will be around for a few more months before he leaves for basic training on November 18th. Good luck Tommy, you'll do great things.

Pro Exteriors Donation

August 29, 2024

Today, staff from the Pro Exteriors in Milton stopped by the station and presented us with a donation check. The officers and members of Milton Fire Department would like to thank the staff and management of Pro Exteriors for their support.

Members Off of Probation

August 12, 2024

At tonights monthly meeting, Cole Carter and Tommy Brennan were voted off probation and in as active members. Congratulations gentlemen.

Garage Fire

August 02, 2024

MVC w/ Entrapment

August 01, 2024

Truck Fire

July 31, 2024

Driver Training

July 31, 2024

Today, career staff and volunteers staffing the station completed "rookie book" training. Several are working through their driver training book.

Scott Airpack Demo

July 31, 2024

Tonight, members continued with airpack demonstrations.
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