Crews participated in the Ellendale New Years Day parade today. Several volunteers attending showing off Engine 3, Engine-Tanker 2, Ladder 85, and Tanker 85.

Milton Fire assisted Georgetown Fire Company on a vehicle accident tonight at Lewes Georgetown Hwy and Gravel Hill Rd.

Engine 85-3 is operated on a residential fire in Ellendale.

While out completing Santa Runs in the district, Station 85 was alerted to a fire alarm. Engine 3 arrived along with Truck 85 and 85-8 (Deputy Millman) and found a malfunctioning system. After mitigating the incident, Santa took a few minutes to visit the neighborhood children who saw him arrive on the engine for the fire.

Today Connor Jones and Jaime Nickerson from Atlantic Refrigeration stopped by the firehouse and presented the department a check for $1500.00. This check will be used to help defray the costs of the Milton Christmas Parade. We couldn’t do the many things we do without the support of our local businesses . Please support them. Pictured with Connor and Jamie is Deputy Chief Skip Millman and Assistant Chief Bailey Millman.

Milton Fire assisted Lewes Fire on a residential fire. 82-8 arrived to find an attic fire. Engine 85-3 arrived as the second engine and pulled a back up line to division two and assisted with fire control. Truck-85 arrived as the third special. Crews operated for about an hour before returning to Milton.

Crews remember the Worcester Six today. These brave men lost there lives 24 years ago today, searching for possible homeless people trapped in a building fire at the Worcester Cold Storage and Warehouse Company.

Just prior to 0800, Milton crews responded to a MVC on Harbeson Rd. at the entrance to Allen Harim. Crews found a two vehicle MVC. All vehicle occupants were uninjured. Crews secured the vehicles and provided traffic control until the arrival of DSP.

Just after 1100 hours, Sussex EOC alerted Indian River (80), Lewes (82), Millsboro (83) Mid Sussex (91) and Medic 106 for a house on fire in the Sherwood Forest subdivision off of Rt. 24 in Long Neck. Engine 85-3 responded as part of the "staffed engine" agreement between Milton and Indian River. Engine 85-3 arrived as the fourth due engine. Crews assisted with fire attack, searches, and ventilation. The engine chauffeur assisted with water shuttle from Indian River Fire Sta. 2. Crews remained in Long Neck for about 2 hours before returning to Milton.

This afternoon, just before 2:30pm, Fire & EMS crews responded to a vehicle accident with reported entrapment near the 22000 block of Lewes Georgetown Hwy. Crews arrived and determined there was no entrapment. Milton Fire Department Inc. Sta. 85 provided an additional Rescue and Ambulance.

Today Milton Fire assisted Ellendale Fire on a residential fire. Engine 85-3 arrived as the second engine and operated a hose line. Truck-85 arrived as the first special and opened the roof. No injuries were reported. State Fire Marshal is investigating.

Just prior to the 12 o'clock hour, Sussex EOC alerted Station 85 along with Mid Sussex Rescue Squad (91) for a MVC at the intersection of Harbeson Rd. & Forest Rd. 85-8 arrived to find a single vehicle into the trees with a single patient under the care of the EMS crew from 91. Engine 85-3 arrived and secured the vehicle. Command placed the scene under control and returned the balance of the assignment. D-91 transported one patient for evaluation. Deputy Chief Millman had the command.

Today, our very own Allen Jackson participated in the Tunnel for Towers 5K at the Cape Henlopen State Park in Lewes. Ladder 85 was also on hand assisting with the flag detail.

Saturday, 11/4 Milton Fire along with Lewes Fire, Indian River Fire, Memorial Fire, and South Bowers Fire conducted live fire evolutions in an acquired structure outside of the town limits. Crews were able to train on Engine and Truck company operations before burning the structure down completely. Thank you to Past Chief Davis of Lewes Fire and crew for burning for us. Thank you to Little Creek Fire (Squad 54) for covering our district and handling two fire runs while we trained! Membership opportunities are available! Direct message us or call us at 302-684-8500 for more information.