Tonight, members from Milton Fire Dept. attended the Sussex County Firefighters Association meeting in Seaford. Tonights meeting was the annual fire prevention awards. This year, Milton had three winners; 6th grade (first place in the Counyt) Carly Favorosio, 7th grade, Gage Joseph, and 8th grade, Aiden Ackaway. Congratulations to the students on their awards.

11/23/18 at 12:33 Sussex EOC alerted Sta. 77 (Georgetown), Sta. 85, Sta 75 (Ellendale) for a commerical building fire at the Royal Farms on DuPont Blvd. Arriving units found a moderate smoke condition inside and still filling up the store. Both ladder companies investigated the roof and mechanical units to find one malfunctioning. All power and gas was secured, smoke conditions dissipated and used PPV fans to clear out the business.

At 2114 hours, Sussex EOC alerted Station 85 for an AFA in the Cannery Village development in Milton. First responding unit, 85 Command, with Deputy Chief Hopkins, was advised it was possibly a CO detector activation. Command arrived and confirmed nothing evident with a resident advising a CO detector activated. Engine-Tanker 85-2 arrived shortly after and sent their crew in to investigate. Crews from Milton checked the entire home, finding a bad CO meter. 85 units cleared a short time later. Units responding, 85-8, Engine-Tanker 2, Engine 4, Rescue 85, A-85, DSFP.

Just before 10 o'clock, after cleared the CO detector activation, Station 85 received a call on the landline reporting an unknown substance coming from the sewer in the Food Lion Shopping Center, in the area of the Chinese Resturant. Engine 85-4 responded under the Command of Captain Clark. Engine 4 arrived to find a grease trap overflowing with a significant amount of grease in the parking lot. After conferring with Milton PD, DNREC, and the business owner, it was decided that the area would be blocked off and the business would have their civilian contractor come pump the system and clean up the lot. 85 units cleared, turning the scene over to Milton PD. Units responding, Engine 4, 85-8, Milton PD.

Tonight, the Cape Henlopen High School Field Hockey team won the State Championship by a score of 5-0. Just after 2300, as their bus approached Milton, the team was greeted by crews from the Lewes, Milton, and Rehoboth Beach fire departments. Our crews escorted the Champions from Milton back to Lewes, ending the trip at the High School. Congratulations ladies, it was an honor to be able to escort you home.

11-15-18 at 0846 Sussex EOC alerted Sta. 85, SCEMS ME108 for a vehicle accident with rollover. 49-15 (Frederica) arrived to find one patient trapped in the vehicle. 858 arrived, Assistant Chief Clendaniel assumed command. 852 arrived and began the extrication process. The patient was extricated in 10 minutes and was transported to Milford Hospital. Fire units cleared. Units responding A85, A75, ME108, 858, 852, R85. DSFP, DSP, MPD,

Today just after the 7 o’clock hour, Station 85 and Ellendale EMS were dispatched for a vehicle accident on Gravel Hill Rd. Units arrived to find a 2 vehicle accident with one patient with minor injuries. Engine Tanker 85-2s crew secured the vehicles and removed debris from the roadway. Ambulance 75 transported to Beebe. Lt. Millman had the Command. Delaware State Police are investigating.

Just after 2100 hours, Station 85 was alerted to a cover-up at Indian River (80) Station 2 as they were operating at a working building fire on Harvard Lane, behind the Wawa. Soon after responding, Engine-Tanker 85-2, with a crew of 8, was redirected to the scene to assist with fire suppression efforts. Members from Station 85 operated until approx. 0200 hours before being released by Command.

At 0226, Sussex EOC alerted Station 85, Medic 106, and Trooper 2 to a vehicle accident on Harbeson Rd., just south of Rust Rd. 85 Command was the first unit to respond with Lieutenant Millman as officer. Sussex EOC advised one call from the homeowner advising a vehicle into her shed, with no one exiting the vehicle, and unknown injuries. Lt. Millman arrived a short time later to find a female patient out of the vehicle with minor injuries. Crews from B-85 and Medic 106 assessed the patient and obtained a refusal. Engine-Tanker 85-2's crew secured the vehicle. Command turned the scene over to DSP and cleared.

Please remember on Nov. 4, when you set your clocks back, change the batteries in your smoke detectors. This is also a good time to vacuum your detectors to remove any dust that may have accumulated. If anyone in Milton does not have a smoke detector and needs one, contact the fire house and we will try to assist you.

At 1644, Sussex EOC alerted Station 85 for a combine on fire on Union St. Extended just north of Milton. 85 Command under the command of Captain Tyler Clendaniel arrived within minutes to find a combine with a small fire. Engine 85-4 arrived and stretched a trash line to complete extinguishment.

Tonight, members from Station 85 attended the annual Milton Westlyan Church's fall festival. Members showed off Rescue 85 and Engine Tanker 85-2 while passing out fire prevention materials and fire helmets to the kids.

At 2014 hours, Sussex EOC alerted Georgetown (77), Lewes (82) and Station 85 for a garage fire on Shingle Point Rd. just w/o Gravel Hill Rd. Engine-Tanker 85-2 was the first unit to respond under the command of Captain Jay Clark. Sussex EOC reported a single family home with heavy smoke throughout, with possibly a garage and attic fire. 77 Command (Stevenson) arrived and confirmed a single family home with heavy smoke showing. Chief Stevenson advised ET-85-2 to take the driveway and pull an attack line. ET-85-2 arrived and stretched a 250' line to the garage and began extinguishment. A second 150' bumper line was stretched to the front door. Tanker 77 and Ladder 85 arrived next, advancing the second line and completing searches. The three crews made quick work of the fire, holding the additional responding units for overhaul. Units responding; Engine-Taker 85-2, Tanker 77, Engine 77-4, Engine 77-2, Engine 85-4, Engine 85-5, Engine 82-1, Engine 82-9, Ladder 85, Rescue 85, 77 Command, 82-8, Ambulance 93, Medic 108, DFP, DSFM.

After being involved in a vehicle accident, 85 Command has been repaired and has entered service sporting a new paint scheme.

At 1608, Sussex EOC alerted Milton, Lewes, and Georgetown Fire Departments for a structure fire on Buckskin Trail, in the Beaver Creek development, just south of Harbeson. As units went responding, Sussex advised units of a car on fire inside an attached garage with an occupant refusing to leave the home. Lt. Millman (85-24) was in the area and arrived on scene to find a two story single family home with smoke showing from the garage and a vehicle on fire in the driveway. Lt. Millman confirmed the occupant was out of the residence. Engine-tanker 85-2 arrived and stretched a preconnect mattydelle line to extinguish the car fire. Engine 77-4 and Engine 82-1 arrived next, and sent their crews to check the garage and residence for extension. Once crews confirmed there was no extension, Command scaled the incident back to the first two engines. A-85 and Medic 106 evaluated one patient, who subsequently was transported to Beebe for evaluation. Lt. Millman placed the scene under control and returned the remaining units. Units responding, ET 85-2, E 85-4, E 77-4, ET 77, E 82-3, E 82-1, TC 82, A-85, Medic 106, DSP, DSFP, DSFM, MPD.