On January 14, at 1415 hours, Sussex EOC alerted Station 85 along with Lewes (82) and Memorial of Slaughter Beach (89) for a commercial structure fire at 12508 Coastal Highway, Snookies Speed Shop. Engine-Tanker 85-2 responded and arrived on scene at 1424 to find a commercial garage with heavy smoke showing. Deputy Chief Hopkins established 85 Command and immediately requested a tanker company assist from Ellendale (75). Crews from the Engine-Tanker, 82-1, and 89-5 stretched multiple lines into the structure, knocking the bulk of the fire in about 20 minutes. Crews remained on scene for about two hours completing overhaul and hitting hot spots. Chief Harvey assumed the command upon his arrival and Deputy Chief Hopkins was the operations officer. Asst. Chief Davis (82-20) had water supply operations. Units responding, Engine-Tanker 85-2, Engines 4, 5, Tanker 85, Rescue 85, Ladder 85, A-85, Engines 82-1, 3, 5, 9, Ladder 82, Rescue 82, 82-8, D-82, Engine-Tanker 89-5, Tanker 89, Engine-Tanker 75-8, Tanker 75-4, Medic 101, 111, DSFP, DSFM 11, 16. Engine 42-5 and Tanker 77 provided coverups.

Tonight, the Fire Prevention Committee held our annual fire prevention awards at HOB School. This event allows the committee to award students for fire prevention essays and projects submitted. We also had several students win awards on a County and State level. Congratulations to all the winners.

Just as crews were getting ready to head out for our last Santa Run, 85 was alerted for a vehicle accident at the intersection of Milton-Ellendale Hwy. & Gravel Hill Rd. Engine-Tanker 2 arrived within two minutes to find a two vehicle accident with mutiple patients wanting to be evaluated. Engine-Tanker 2 and the Rescue crew secured the vehicles and assisted the EMS crew with patient care. All patients refused transport. Asst. Chief Dotterer (85-17) had the Command.

The officers and members of Milton Fire Dept. would like to congratulate Milton Police Officer Chavez for being named Delaware Police Officer of the Year (one of 3) for his actions during a hostage situation earlier this year. We appreciate Officer Chavez, and all the members of the Milton Police Department.

Today, crews responded to Georgetown to assist them with a structure fire. Crews from 77 had a good knock on the fire at our arrival, we assisted them with extinguishment and overhaul. Units responding from Milton, Engine-Tanker 85-2. Engine 4, Rescue 85

Today, Milton crews kept busy with various events. Crews attended the Ocean City, Maryland Christmas parade with Engine 5 and the Command unit. While at the parade, crews back in Milton assisted the Lewes Fire Co. with a shed fire on Cave Neck Rd. After the OC parade was over, Santa jumped on his sleigh and flew to Milton to catch a ride on Rescue 85 to the VFW / Milton Police Department kids Christmas party. After partying with the kids for a bit, Santa jumped back on Rescue 85 and taken back to his sleigh so he could attend the Lewes Christmas parade. Engine 85-5 and the Command unit also attended the Lewes parade. Milton crews also handled a small brush fire just after lunch time that was held to Engine 85-4 and the Brush unit.

Progress pictures from our building renovation.

On Nov 26 th , the County fire prevention winners were acknowledged in Laurel Delaware for the 2019 Fire Prevention Poster/Essay contests. Station 85 was very proud to have 5 students place in the top three for the award ceremony this year. K - McKinley Adams, 3rd overall in County and 1st place award for Milton Elementary 2nd Grade - Fiona Fisher, 3rd overall in County and 1st place award for Milton Elementary 5th Grade - Ashley Preston, 1st place in County and 1st place award for H.O. Brittingham 7th Grade - Charlotte Bjorklund, 2nd place in County and 1st place award for Mariner Middle 8th Grade - Alexandra Cleaver, 2nd place in County and 1stplace award for Mariner Middle We want to thank Milton Elementary, H.O. Brittingham, Delmarva Christian@Eagles Nest and Mariner Middle for allowing their students to participate each year in this state wide program. Congratulations to all the winners!! We will hold an awards ceremony in January 2020 to recognize the top 3 winners for each grade from each school.

Here are some pictures from the Milton Christmas Parade. The town was pretty busy Wednesday night. We would like to thank everyone who participated in, or viewed the parade. We hope everyone had a great time. We look forward to hosting the parade again next year. Shout out to Jeff Davidson and Lisa Justice for the pictures.

Update as of 12-3-19

Tonight, units from Station 85 responded to a minor vehicle accident on Gravel Hill Rd., north of Rt. 16. Crews arrived to find a vehicle that had exited the roadway and struck a pole. Ambulance 85 and Medic 101 treated a single patient on scene who subsequently refused transport to the ER. The crew from the Engine-Tanker and Rescue secured the vehicle and stood by until the arrival of Delaware Electric. Deputy Chief Hopkins had 85 Command. Units responding, 85-2, Rescue 85, 85-4, B-85, 85-8, 85-15, Medic 101, Milton PD, DSP, DSFP.

Just after returning to the Milton local from a coverup in Georgetown, Engine-Tanker 85-2 along with the rest of the department were alerted for a MVC on Cedar Creek Rd. in the area of Jefferson Crossroads. 85-18, who was in the area arrived to find a single vehicle off the roadway with a single occupant refusing to exit the vehicle for the Trooper who was already on scene. Engine-Tanker 2 arrived a minute later and was tasked with "popping" the driver door to allow access to the occupant. Once this was completed, Troopers made access to the vehicle and placed the subject in custody. No injuries were reported. 85 units cleared and turned the scene over to DSP. Asst. Chief Reynolds had 85 Command.

At 1622 hours, Station 85 was alerted for a Brush fire on Coastal Hwy in the area of Deep Branch Rd. Asst. Chief Reynolds arrived on scene to find a small trash pile on fire that had extended into the woods. EMS Chief Aydelotte was on location holding the fire in check with a garden hose while awaiting responding units. The crew from Brush 85 and Engine 4 mopped up the area extinguishing all hot spots. Engine Tanker 2 stood by for additional water supply if needed. Asst. Chief Reynolds had 85 Command.

Renovation progress pictures

This morning around 10:15 Sussex EOC alerted Sta. 85, Sta. 82 (Lewes), Sta. 77 (Georgetown), Sta. 91, and SCEMS for a trailer fire in Cool Springs Farms. While responding Sussex advised possibly a camper fire. 828 arrived and confirmed the report and advised exposure on the B side of the camper. 852 arrived first and put two lines in service, began knocking the fire, and shortly after bringing the incident under control. Assistant Chief Reynolds commanded the incident