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PLUS:Editorial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 4

Announcements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 20

Antique Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 38

Industry News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 44

Special Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 45

Harrington Handles Large Barn Fire

Delaware State Fire School Training

Motor Vehicle Extrication

Crane Operator HasMedical Emergency

Engine 12 gets a little more than theyanticipated when they responded tothis truck fire.

Harrington responds to this fire, aided by the Felton, Greensboro,Houston and Farmington Companies

Coverage of May 23rd training event.

Harrington firefighters and EMTs along with Kent County EMS and theHarrington Police respond to rollover.

NCCo Paramedics and Wilmington FDSpecial Operations Task Force respondto a medical emergency on a crane.

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Former City Fire ChiefJames Ford PassesChief Ford who served the citizens ofWilmington for 30 years recently lost along battle with cancer.

See story page 41

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From Truck To Townhouse

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, Delaware Fire Service News Summer 2012

From theEditor’s Desk

Dennis Whittam, Editor

H O S E C O N N E C T I O N S

Chief Jim Ford R.I.P.

by Steve AustinOne of Delaware’s greatest fire

chiefs is gone after a courageous battle with cancer. Jim Ford was theconsummate fire service leader. Thechief of the only full career firedepartment in the state enjoys a different status than the volunteerwho stands for election by theirpeers. Wilmington is a big city withbig city politics and a very differentroad to becoming and remaining firechief.

Jim Ford travelled that very difficult path to become the mostinfluential fire service leader the statehas seen in decades if not a lifetime.The tenure of the chief at WFD issubject to the will of the mayor.Many volunteer chiefs serve longer.Wilmington fire chiefs know theirtime is limited from the day they areappointed. They are under incrediblepressure from city hall to move theadministration’s agenda forward.That agenda often includes budgetcuts that can lead to station closing,layoffs and deferred apparatus purchases.

Chief Ford like those before andsince faced those challenges as wellas a host of others including workingeffectively with the Wilmington FireFighters Association the official bargaining unit, and the volunteer fireservice that the city must rely upon toprovide mutual aid. He approachedthese challenges with confidence andan open manner that was his hallmark. All of this was with a fiercededication to the citizens of the city.

He and his senior officers attend-ed and participated in fire serviceevents up and down the state to gainthe confidence of volunteers somewho have held less than positiveopinions on how the city interactedwith their neighbors in the past.During Jim’s tenure the relationshipbetween the career and volunteerfirefighters rose to the highest level of cooperation many had ever experienced.

He was involved in the businessof the fire service. He proposed thatthe Wilmington Fire Department beafforded full membership in theDVFA. The request increased duesfor the city from $500 to $4000 peryear and required a DVFA By-Lawchange. During that process it wassuggested not by Wilmington but byothers that the word Volunteer bedropped from the association’smoniker. Chief Ford was totallyopposed to this idea stating that theWFD was seeking membership inthe recognized state association tomake the Delaware fire service more

cohesive not to change the name. Thefact that from 1775 until 1921Wilmington was a volunteer firedepartment was not lost upon him.He understood the rich tradition ofthe Delaware fire service that is partof the fabric of the state.

At the county level he and his senior staff were fully engaged in theChief’s Association. He providedvaluable leadership in helping toforge operational issues that impact-ed the entire county. All the while hetreated his fellow Chiefs with respect.Jim was never afraid to stand for hisprinciples. He provided wise counseland encouragement as a team member (that included this writer) inpenning an opinion piece thatappeared in the Sunday NewsJournal recommending changes inhow the NCC Fire Service might better serve county residents in thefuture.

Perhaps his most notable achieve-ment on behalf of WFD was the retiring of an aging fleet of apparatus.He won support of many volunteersin the county for his efforts. This leddirectly to county governmentproviding some funding direct to thecity for apparatus replacement. Onlya man of the stature of Chief Fordcould have ramrodded that deal.

While he was not a volunteer firefighter he was completely committed to youth sports as a basketball official. He was fullyengaged in the Wilmington commu-nity as a city resident.

Seldom does a man like Jim Fordcome along. In a 2002 column forthis newspaper entitled “A FireService Christmas Wish List” Iopined the following: For Chief JimFord to remain the fire chief of theCity of Wilmington for life. I regretthat my wish didn't come true andthat Chief Ford could have lived amuch longer life. Rest in Peace myfriend.

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They Also Serve Who Only Stand

and Wait*

There are two days of recog-nition that take place in thespringtime. I will get to thosedays after I ask you a few ques-tions.

What motivated you tobecome a first responder? Irecently looked around themorning coffee table at my firehouse and realized thateveryone sitting there had verysimilar stories as to why theyjoined the fire-rescue and emer-gency services. Recently, I hadthe privilege of listening to achief from the FDNY tell anaudience that he knew healways wanted to be a firefight-er. His story was similar to mineand the stories of so many others. What makes us have thepassion to walk into burningbuildings, care for an injured orsick person or simply want tospread the word to the youth ofAmerica about fire safety?Whatever your reason is toserve, your dedication and com-mitment to the community doesnot go unnoticed by the peoplewho are near and dear to you.

When you leave your hometo respond to a call or leave foryour shift at the firehouse, doyou think about the people thatyou are leaving? Have you leftyour children's school concertor game because a call came inthat you discreetly listened toon your pager and just could notbear to miss? Let's face it, all ofyou have done this for at leastone call. Many of the firefight-ers who responded on 9/11 didso because of their commitmentto the brotherhood that is so

strong in the fire service.Frank, Barbara, Fin,

Brendan, Joe, Joey, John, Ed,Edy, Bill, Charlie, Danielle,Tiffany and Tom are just names.But they are the names of peo-ple who leave their families tohelp others. I am sure the namesare similar to those in yourdepartment. All of you respondbecause being a first responderis in your blood. How it gotthere, I have no idea.

But I do know one thing: allof you respond with the supportof your families. You respondand leave your wife, husband,children and parents at homeand probably rarely think ofthem until you return from thecall. Remember those two daysof recognition I spoke aboutearlier? Mother's Day andFather's Day have now passed.On these two days, we recog-nize the people who are dear tous and support us. We say thankyou to the people who havebeen in our shadows secretlyrooting us on.

Promise me that after youread this article, you will gohome and hug your familymembers and say thank you forthe support they give you whenyou respond to calls, train, drillor simply go to the firehouse forcoffee and wait for the next call.Without the support of yourloved ones, it would be difficultto fulfill the desire that flowsthrough your veins.

* On His Blindness, by JohnMilton (1608-1674)

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DVFA Presidentby Charles Frampton Jr.,

President, DVFASince my last article a lot of things have happened.

First the passing of two great dedicated fire service leaders: Wilmington's Past Chief James Ford andGreenwood's Past Chief and President Robert LeeCollins. I had the opportunity to attend both services andthey were tributes to those two fine men.

In April I attended the FDIC with the mission to finditems and resources to help the Delaware Fire Service. Ibelieve we were successful and should soon have anannouncement to make on one of the companies weinterviewed. April was also the CFSI Annual Dinner andI thank all of you for attending. Again the Delaware FireService was the leading state in attendance. I wanted topersonally thank Governor Markell for traveling fromDelaware to join us in Washington. I also wanted thankSenator Carper, Senator Coons and CongressmanCarney for taking the time out of their busy schedules tostop by to see the folks from Delaware.

I had the opportunity to attend all of the County LadiesMemorial Services and I have to say what a great job eachCounty Ladies Association did to honor those whopassed away last year.

The DVFA Conference is only a few months awayand Chairman Mike McMichael and the entire confer-

ence committee has donean excellent job in makingthis upcoming conference amust attend event. Pleasego to the DVFAwebsite toview the conference sched-ule and the many of out-standing events planned foryou. Make sure to checkout all of the seminars andtraining classes available.

There are many new and different educational eventsplanned.

At the end of May, I attended the SCIP (Statewide

Communications Interoperability Plan) day long seminar.The U. S. Emergency Communications division facilitat-ed the seminar to update the Delaware SCIPand to lay theground work for our future of communications.

I do want to mention the Revolving Loan Fund. Thisfund is available to all fire companies for the purchase ofambulances, fire trucks, equipment and buildings. Wehave changed the requirements and the fees, to makethem more accessible and beneficial to the fire compa-nies. Please consider this fund on your next major pur-chase.

I wish to congratulate Delmarva Firemen'sAssociation immediate Past President Ted Walius for thegreat convention they held in Ellendale. Also, I wanted tooffer a special congratulation to Reverend Robert Hudson(Pastor Bob) for being elected as 2nd Vice President of theDelmarva Association.

I want to thank all of the fire companies, ladies auxil-iaries, and associations for their hospitality while I attend-ed their many events.

LADVFA Cornerby Ann Marie Krystopolski

I hope you had a great Memorial Day weekend. It'stime to sink your toes into the warm sand at the beachor the shore if you are a Jersey Girl like me. AlthoughMemorial Day is the official start to the summer season,more importantly it's the time to remember those bravemen and women who have sacrificed everything tokeep our country free. During the month of May theLADVFA also celebrated the lives of our sisters andbrothers who have died during the past year. EachCounty Association hosts a Memorial Service to honorthose who have gone before us.

New Castle County held their Memorial Service atthe Elsmere Fire Company on May 9th. Twenty threeauxiliary sisters including Past President Joanne

Sweetman and Past President Carol Johnson wereremembered. As each name was called an angel candlewas lit to remind us that these women have become ourguardian angels in heaven.

Sussex County's Memorial Service was held at theSelbyville Fire Company on May 16th. Words ofremembrance were offered and candles lit in memoryof the six auxiliary sisters who had died. The song"Wind Beneath My Wings" was played reminding usthat these ladies were indeed our heroes allowing us tosoar.

Kent County remembered their deceased memberson May 22nd at the Houston Fire Company. They cre-ated a beautiful garden theme complete with a replica ofthe Fallen Firefighter's Monument located in Dover.

Candles were lit honoring sixteen auxiliary membersincluding Past President Diane Severson. As we lis-tened to a recording of Alan Jackson's "In the Garden"we were reminded of the beauty each sister brought intoour lives.

The three services were very inspirational and Iwould like to congratulate the committees for a job welldone. Although each had a different theme, when Ireflected back, the following came to mind - the angelsrepresent our past, someone to look over us from above;the wind beneath our wings, the present because theseladies gave us the strength to endure; and the garden ourfuture, the buds that will grow into stronger auxiliaries.

I would like to wish everyone a sunny summer. Be safe and I will see you all in September.

FACEBOOK! The DVFAFacebook account isup and running. We have posted numerous picturesfrom FDIC and CFSI. Please join in, go toDelaware Volunteer Firefighter's Facebook pageand become part of the experience. We will be peri-odically updating the page with current events.

Communications: We have been using ConstantContact as our communications contact tool. It allowsus the flexibility to manage our messages and gaugetheir effect. It also gives the tools to add graphics andpictures. If you have Constant Contact blocked you willnot receive our email messages. If you are not receiv-ing our emails please send us you email address and wewill add you to the list. Send it to [email protected]

Legislative Session: The current legislative sessionis quickly coming to an end. Please, when you see ourState Legislators make sure they are supporting ourissues. The issues are increase in Grant in Aids, increasein our Revolving Loan Fund, the extra funds added to theFire Prevention money, the Recruitment and RetentionLegislation and the Firefighter Job Protection Legislation.

Conference 2012: The planning for Conference2012 if just about done. All Conference Forms are onthe website. Again, as in the past, education will beprimary part of our conference.

EMS Training is back and bigger and better thanbefore. Also a new item in EMS is the EMSGAMES! The games pit team performance forEMS awards. Jointly run by DSFS and the DEMSA,it should be a highlight of the EMS world as well asoffering CEU to any participants in the games. Goodluck to all who compete.

HOTS Firefighter Training offers FDIC typetraining like non-other. Welcome to the "ForcibleEntry Academy." This class will offer two full daysoff intense hands on training.

FIREHOUSE Cooking: Talk about intensehands on training, Firehouse cooking will give you justthat. Chef Ralph Freeman will focus on how to cookhealthier foods, how to preserve foods, how to displayfoods and how to make some of the foods we cooktoday better for all of us. There should be some hands

on training and a lot of fun for those that participateLEGAL Issues and DVFA Round Table:

Also new are two administrative items. One isLegal Issues. Attorneys Barry Willoughby andMargaret DiBianca will discuss wages, FLSA,unions, contract negotiations, disciplinary issues,employee issues, policies and handbooks. This is amust seminar for those who have career staff.

The DVFA Round table will have on hand all ofthe folks in the DVFA who provide service to you.The President, the Treasurer, the Attorney, thePublic Relations Expert and the Executive Managerwill be on hand to discuss items from this year andanswer your questions.

Many, many, more events are planned for you.Go to the DVFA website to download the agendaand the forms. If we can be of service to you, in anyway, please contact the DVFA Office.

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Harrington Responds to Large Barn Fire

Harrington Fire Company firefighters responded to a large barnfire on Fox Hunters Road, just west of Harrington, Del. on theafternoon of May 29, 2012. They were assisted at the scene by fire-fighters from Felton Community Fire Company, Greensboro

Volunteer Fire Company (Caroline County, MD), HoustonVolunteer Fire Company, and Farmington Volunteer FireCompany.

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FireOn April 26, 2012 at 1554, the Dover Fire

Department was dispatched for an AFA at 130Haman Drive, The Clearfield Apartments. TheDuty Officer, Asst Chief Whitt, was in the areaand responded in the Command car. While enroute, dispatch began taking several calls for apossible working structure fire at that location.Command on scene confirmed the same andrequested a second alarm for a 3-story apartment complex with heavysmoke showing from division 3. E6, arrived first on scene, establishedtheir water supply and advanced a 1-3/4" attack line up to the third floor.E4 arrived on scene and set up on the opposite side of the complex. BothLadders arrived on scene and set up behind their respective engines.E41-1 arrived on scene and dropped a supply line for E4 and L1. E54-5 and E43-3 arrived on scene and assisted with fire ground operations.Ground ladders were thrown and both aerials were placed in service.Three 1-3/4" attack lines were placed in service. Interior crews made anaggressive stop on the fire in the apartment of origin. When the fire inthe apartment had been extinguished, crews were pulled out so the mas-ter streams from the Ladders and deck guns could effectively extinguishthe roof fire. The fire was confined to the apartment of origin and theroof above.

Several apartments did receive smoke/heat/water damage. 30 resi-dents were displaced from the fire. All residents safely evacuated thecomplex when the fire alarms sounded, no firefighter injuries occurred.

Units on Scene: Dover Engine: E3, E4 and E6, Dover L1 and L2,Camden-Wyoming VFC: E41-1 and E41-3, Little Creek VFC: E54-5and E54-2 (Cover-up Station 1), Cheswold VFC: E43-3, Hartly VFC:E51-3 (Cover-up Station 2), Frederica VFC: L49 (Ladder Cover-upStation 1), Basic Life Support Ambulance: A-63, Advanced LifeSupport: KCPDS KM-5 and KM-7, Dover FMO: FM-1, FM-2 and FM-4, State FMO; FM-28, City of Dover Police, City of Dover Mayor:Carleton E. Carey, Sr. of Dover Public Affairs Coordinator: Mrs. KateDietz-Sass, City City of Dover Electric Dept., Chesapeake Utilities

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At 3:48 p.m. on Friday, April 20, the Millville Volunteer Fire Companyreceived an initial dispatch for a marsh fire in the Ellis Point development.A second call came in upgrading the response to a working structure fire,which resulted in the Bethany Beach and Dagsboro Volunteer FireCompanies being alerted. Equipment began responding within 3 minutesof the call. The firefighters arrived on the scene to a 3-story single family home with fire throughout the structure, with the second and thirdfloors heavily involved and the roof beginning to collapse. Engine-6 wasfirst on the scene with Engine-4 seconds behind. Engine-4 was placed ata hydrant to establish a water supply for Engine-6.

The fire was declared under control at 7:05 p.m., at which time the electric meter was safely secured by the power company. The assessment of the structure indicated the 3rd floor had collapsedwith the roof; Side D started to lean out becoming unstable; Side B alsoappeared unstable. Ladder operations continued to hit hot spots in thestructure and on the marsh. By 6:12 p.m. units were beginning to bereleased from the scene, with the last Millville units returning to the sta-tion at 7:10 p.m. Rescue Captain Cody Lockwood turned the scene

over to the Delaware State Fire Marshal's Office for investigation.The Millville Volunteer Fire Company would also like to thank the

Millsboro, Gumboro, Rehoboth Beach, Selbyville, Ocean City andBishopville Volunteer Fire Companies for providing cover-ups at thestations that responded to the fire scene.

-Submitted by Bob Powell, Public Information Officer

Millville Volunteer Fire CompanyMarsh Fire Upgraded To Working Structure Fire


Training at Delaware State Fire School

On Wednesday evening, May 23rd crews took part in several training exercis-es held at the Delaware State Fire School N.C.D. Live fire evolutions for engineand ladder company operations were held in conjunction to simulate real lifescenarios. Both crews operated hand in hand to contain the fire while searchingfor trapped victims.

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On Sunday, April 29th,Station 40 along withStation 55 and 49, weredispatched to a workingmobile home fire at 180Holly Drive in High PointMobile Home Park.

Past Chief WilliamTrowbridge, who was onhis way to work, went tothe scene to see if therewas anyone at home at theresidence. After surveyingthe scene he was able totell that there were nooccupants in the residence.

He could tell that the bulk of the fire was contained to the rear of thestructure. Past Chief Trowbridge had given an order to Engine 40 todeploy one 1 3/4" attack line to the front door and to work their way tothe rear of the structure. Firefighter Bill Paskey Jr, Firefighter JasynHopkins, and Marine Captain, Jordan Giuttari, aggressively movedtoward the rear of the structure, extinguished the fire, started ventila-tion quickly, and were able to contain the fire to the rear of the struc-ture only. A second line was pulled from Engine 40 as a precaution incase it was needed. Command was then handed to 4015. A supply linewas pulled from Engine 40 to Tanker 55 which was located on BuffaloRoad. Engine 49-1 went on location and his crew was asked to ladderthe structure and begin ventilation. Engine 55-3 went on location andwas instructed by Command to be ready for relief crews for salvageand overhaul. After a quick knock down crews began to perform sal-vage and overhaul. This call struck close to home as it was one of ourmembers. Red Cross was notified for the family. Units that respond-ed to this call were as follows: Chief 40, Engine 40, Rescue 40, Tanker40, A40, Engine 49-1, Rescue 49, Engine 55-3, Engine 55-5, Tanker55, and A 55. FM 28 responded as well as this mobile home fire isunder investigation by the Delaware State Fire Marshall's Office.

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On May 13th at 1520 hours Christiana Fire Company was alertedto a MVC with people trapped on Airport Rd and W. Bellamy Dr.Engine 12 responded and Engine 23 and 32 were added to theresponse. Units arrived to find a serious crash with a persontrapped. Rescue tools were used to extricate the patient from thewreckage. The occupant was taken to Christiana trauma center.Units cleared in 30 minutes.

-DFSN photo by David Horack

Harrington and KentRespond to

Motorcycle MVC

Harrington Fire Company firefighters and EMTs, with KentCounty EMS Paramedics responded to this motorcycle MVC on S.duPont Highway (US 13), at the intersection with Winkler(Hopkins Cemetery) Road in the early evening of June 5, 2012.

-DFSN photo by Brian Slattery

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One person was flown to Christiana Hospital in serious conditionafter this accident on Dupont Parkway on May 6, 2012.Firefighters from Townsend Fire Company arrived to find one per-son trapped.

-DFSN photo by Michele Ehart



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On Thursday May 10, 2012 at 0710 hours the Carlisle FireCompany was dispatched to a MVC involving four vehicles at theintersection of Milford Harrington Hwy and North Dupont Blvd. Whileresponding to the station Asst. Chief Wayne Ingram (42-19) came uponthe accident and assumed Command 42 for the incident.

Rescue 42 under the direction of Asst. Chief Charles Vanaman (42-17) responded and was adivsed by Command 42 of entrapment to a sin-gle vehicle. Engines 42-5 and 42-4 arrived on scene and provided man-power for the extrication and patient care. An additional ambulancewas provided by Harrington Fire Company, Sta. 50 and along with Aand B 42 transported all injured occupants to MMH.

Command 42 placed the incident under control at 0750 hours withall units returning.

Units Reponding: Rescue 42, Engine 42-4, Engine 42-5,Ambulances 42, Ambulance 50, 42 Fire Police, Surrounding FirePolice, Medic 101, Milford Police Department

-Submitted by Ryan Knowles, Public Information Officer

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Farmington Volunteer Fire Company firefighters, GreenwoodVolunteer Fire Company firefighters and EMTs, along withHarrington Fire Company EMTs and Kent County EMS para-medics work to extricate two occupants from a single vehicle MVCon S. DuPont Highway in Farmington, Del. on the afternoon ofMarch 12, 2012.


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A Delaware filmmaker is beginning production on a television documentary dealing with problems currently faced by the volunteerfire-rescue services in the United States. The film, with a working titleof “Last One Standing”, is being produced by veteran videojournalist,Lou Angeli, himself a trained firefighter and first-responder.

Following a timeline which begins in 1970, “Last One Standing”highlights the wide range of emergency services provided by volunteerfire departments, examine problems currently faced by administrators,and explore possible solutions for a system whose ranks are quicklydwindling.

“America’s volunteer Firefighters and EMT’s are extraordinary people,' Angeli says, 'because they work at this nation’s most danger-ous profession FOR FREE!”

Twenty-five years ago, the volunteer fire service was truly thenation’s leading fraternity, with a million and a half members and33,000 places to call home across the USA. But Angeli says that the90’s changed the volunteer system in a way that few had anticipated.As older members dropped away from active service, opting for a well-deserved spot in the day room, the next generation of volunteersnever fully materialized.

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“Last One Standing” is one of the few fire-rescue documentariesthat specifically deals with the subject of volunteer firefighting, a system developed during the colonial period by Benjamin Franklinhimself. Departments and companies who are interested in participating in this project are asked to contact the filmmaker at [email protected].

Angeli’s most popular work to date is the 2011 documentary “9/11:Ground Zero's Volunteers.” Narrated by actress, Kathleen Turner, the film pays tribute to all of the volunteers and rescue workers whodescended upon New York City’s Ground Zero after the September 11,2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center.

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outing on Friday, September 28, 2012 in celebration of our 125 yearsof serving the community of Middletown. The outing will be held atthe Frog Hollow Golf Course located at The Legends on Cedar LaneRoad here in Middletown, Delaware.

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Space for this event is limited! Advanced registration is a must! Weare asking for all registrations to be submitted no later than August15th. The rain date is Monday, October 1st.

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SUV Wedged UnderTractor TrailerTraps Driver

Friday May 11th at 16:24 hrs., the Volunteer Hose Company ofMiddletown, NCC Paramedics and Trooper 4 were alerted for avehicle accident with entrapment in the area of Mr. Mulch onSummit Bridge Road. Firefighters arrived to find a SUV partiallyunderneath a tractor trailer with the driver trapped inside. ChiefBailey had command.

-Submitted by Paul Watts - Deputy ChiefVolunteer Hose Company of Middletown

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Houston Volunteer Fire Company firefighters, Kent County EMSParamedics, Sussex County EMS Paramedics, and EMS crewsfrom Frederica Volunteer Fire Company, Harrington FireCompany, Greenwood Volunteer Fire Company, Carlisle FireCompany of Milford, and Ellendale Fire Company responded tothis three vehicle MVC (five patients) at the intersection ofMilford-Harrington Highway (DE Route 14) and Deep Grass Lanenear Houston, Del. on the afternoon of March 29, 2012.



Single Vehicle MVCwith Entrapment

Harrington Fire Company firefighters and EMTs, along with KentCounty EMS Paramedics and Harrington PD responded to thissingle vehicle rollover MVC with entrapment on Carpenter BridgeRoad, just northeast of Harrington, Del. in the late afternoon ofApril 10, 2012.


Four TransportedAfter Vehicle Loses Control

Ambulances from American Legion Ambulance, (64) Smyrna,Volunteer Hose Co. (27) Middletown and Townsend Fire Company(26) Transported 4 patients with minor injuries from this singlevehicle collision that occurred on north bound DuPont parkwaynorth of the weigh station on May 2 at approximately 3 P.M. Policeare investigating this incident where this single vehicle lost controland hit the guardrail.



Carlisle Alerted to MVC

On Saturday, April 28, 2012 at 12:15 hours Carlisle was alerted toa 2 vehicle MVC on Canterbury Road s/o Airport Road. Command42 with (42-21 Captain Hinton) responded and advised by 42-19(Assistant Chief Ingram) who was on the scene confirmed a twovehicle MVC with one patient at that time. Rescue 42 respondedwith (42-16 Deputy Chief Mriss) and was advised by Commandupon arrival to block the roadway and split the crew by assistingthe ambulance with patient care as well as begin cleaning off theroadway. A second ambulance was dispatched from Station 50(Harrington) with B-50 making the response. Engine 42-5 respond-ed with (42-18 Assistant Chief Griffith) and was also advised byCommand to assist the crew from Rescue 42 with the identicalassignments. Engine 42-4 responded with (Firefighter Gilewski)and staged on Canterbury Road. The single patient was packagedand transported to Bay Health Milford Memorial Hospital by A-42. Upon arrival B-50 was re-assigned to a second EMS emergency in the district. Command declared the scene undercontrol at 12:36 with all units back in quarters at 12:43 hours.


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On Saturday, May 19, 2012 Members of the Carlisle Fire Companyand Ladies Auxiliary spent the day promoting Fire Safety as wellas membership recruitment at the 2012 Annual BayHealth/Milford Memorial Hospital Fair. Engine 2 was on displayas well as several CFC members on hand with recruitment materi-als and to answer any questions associated with joining Carlisle.Members of our Ladies Auxiliary were present promoting the mes-sage with continuing the practice of Fire Safety and Prevention.


On Saturday, April 28, 2012 members of the Carlisle Fire Company andLadies Auxiliary were on hand to promote Fire Prevention as well as alive demonstration with show casing the use of the “Mispillion LifeRing” during the Annual Bug & Bud Festival. Firefighter/Engineer,Ryan Knowles braved the cold waters of the Mispillion with the assis-tance of members from Carlisle as well as members from the MemorialFire Company’s Marine Response Unit. Firefighter Knowles used one of the Marine Units cold water suits and was assisted into the waterdemonstrating to the many spectators along the river banks the properdeployment of the life ring in the event someone is in the water and inneed of immediate assistance. In addition to displaying their waterrescue unit, members from the Memorial Fire Company also providedfire truck rides to the many youngsters and their parents throughout theday from Bicentennial Park.

-DFSN photos and story by Glenn Gillespie

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, Delaware Fire Service News Summer 2012NCCEMS

New Castle County Paramedics RespondTo Medical Emergency On Crane

At 0736 hours, New CastleCounty Paramedics responded withthe Wilmington Fire DepartmentSpecial Operations Task Force for areported medical emergency on acrane at the Port of Wilmington,located at 1600 Christiana Avenue inWilmington. County paramedics andfire department rescue personnelarrived to find a 45 year old maleexperiencing chest pain in the controlcab of the crane, which was located130 feet above ground level.

“County paramedics initiated theirassessment and treatment of thepatient in the control cab of thecrane,” said Chief Lawrence E. Tanof the New Castle CountyParamedics. “The county paramedicscontinued to render care while theWilmington Fire Department pre-pared the technical rescue equipmentneeded to remove the patient from

the crane. This was a coordinated rescue operation that included theWilmington Fire Department, NewCastle County Paramedics and St. Francis Hospital AmbulanceService.” Wilmington Fire Depart-ment Battalion Chief MichaelDonohue, who is also responsible forthe department's Special Operationsfunc t ions , was the inc iden tcommander. The Wilmington FireDepartment Special Operations TaskForce used ropes and rigging to lowerthe patient in a basket to the ground.

The patient was transported to theChristiana Hospital EmergencyDepartment by St. Francis HospitalAmbulance with the New CastleCounty Paramedics, and was instable condition.

-Submitted by New Castle County EMS

The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Division of the New CastleCounty Department of Public Safety hosted their annual EMSGraduation and Appointment Ceremony to recognize the county gradu-ates of the paramedic training program, and those paramedics that wererecruited from outside Delaware and appointed to the paramedic serv-ice. The ceremony was conducted at the county Department of PublicSafety Headquarters in Minquadale.

County Executive Paul G. Clark was present to recognize the newestNew Castle County Paramedics. "Our New Castle County paramedicsare certified as some of the best in the country. If you are seriously ill orinjured, these are the people you want to respond," said New CastleCounty Executive Paul Clark. "The addition of these eight new para-medics helps ensure that the County's Emergency Medical ServicesDivision continues to deliver life-saving care that is second to none."

Paramedics Patrick M. O'Boyle and Yvonne T. Russell were recog-nized as graduates of the Delaware Technical and Community College

Paramedic Class of 2010-2011. Paramedics Richard P. Beverlin,Brandon S. Bowyer, David T. Franck, Julianne F. Santora, Bryan K.Stites and Ashley M. Zamule were recognized for their successful com-pletion of the field evaluation process following their appointment tothe Emergency Medical Services Division.

You have elected to join the ranks of your colleagues on the frontlines of our public safety and public health system in New CastleCounty, Delaware," said Chief Lawrence E. Tan. "You were appointedto the service because you proved that you have the ability to supportour mission of Excellence in Service."

New Castle County EMS is a career paramedic service within thecounty Department of Public Safety. The agency has an authorized staffof 117 personnel, including 95 paramedics. The EMS Division conductsan annual Graduation and Appointment Ceremony as a part of theirobservance of National Emergency Medical Services Week.

-Submitted by New Castle County EMS

NCCo Paramedics Host Graduation& Appointment Ceremony

Pictured from left to right: Paramedics Yvonne T. Russell, Ashley M. Zamule, Richard P. Beverlin, David T. Franck, Brandon S. Bowyer, Bryan K. Stites, Patrick M. O'Boyle, and Julianne F. Santora.

Summer 2012 Delaware Fire Service News, Cover Story

A midday fire at the historic Friends School campus nearWilmington, DE prompted one of the largest mutual aid responses inrecent Delaware history. The blaze started near the stage in the school'sauditorium and quickly spread to the heavy timber roof.

The fire, reported at about 12:35 p.m., reached three alarms andscores of firefighters battled the blaze for nearly 3 hours.

Around 30 minutes into the blaze the 50-year old structure's heavytimber roof collapsed. Command ordered evacuation of the structureminutes earlier, with firefighters exiting the building minutes before thecollapse. The heavy smoke could be seen for miles.

Fire companies from Delaware and Pennsylvania responded to the

school campus, which is located in the Alapocas sub-division, whichborders the City of Wilmington. Wilmington Fire Department,Delaware's only career fire-rescue agency, responded with a Ladder andEngine Company along with Deputy Chief of Operations.

The fire was reported under control at 3:02 p.m. Two firefighterswere taken to area hospitals for evaluation of non-life threateninginjuries. All students were reported safe and accounted for following thearrival of first due companies.

Investigators from the Delaware State Fire Marshal's Office haveruled the blaze to be arson.

-DFSN photos by Lou Angeli

Friends School Blaze DamageEstimated at $2 Million

, Delaware Fire Service News Summer 2012SCEMS

Annual Sussex County EMS BanquetEvery day, millions of men and women across the United States put

their lives on the line in service to others. The story is no different inSussex County, Delaware.

Several Sussex County emergency responders were recently honoredat this year's annual Sussex County EMS banquet, held at IndependenceHall near Millsboro, to say 'thank you' for what they do to assist the residents of our community. The event was sponsored by the SussexCounty Paramedic Association, Sussex County Volunteer AmbulanceAssociation, and the Sussex County EMS.

Retired Buffalo, N.Y., fire commissioner Mike Lombardo served asthe guest speaker. Commissioner Lombardo shared his experiences andperspectives as a firefighter and commissioner of the Buffalo FireDepartment. Specifically, Commissioner Lombardo spoke of the sacrifices made by first responders and an often forgotten group, theirfamilies.

The banquet was hosted by local television personality Jimmy Hoppaof WBOC-TV with the following awards being presented:

Emergency Medical Technician of the District:This award is given to eight (8) outstanding Emergency Medical

Technicians throughout Sussex County, one (1) Emergency MedicalTechnician for each paramedic station's district.

Medic 101 (Lincoln): Chris Clough, Carlisle Fire CompanyMedic 102 (Laurel): Leagh Burge, Laurel Fire DepartmentMedic 103 (Millsboro): Robin Smith, Millsboro Fire CompanyMedic 104 (Lewes): John Hazzard, Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire CompanyMedic 105 (Millville): Matt Sliwa, Selbyville Volunteer FireCompany

Medic 106 (Long Neck): Holly Donoway, Mid-Sussex Rescue SquadMedic 107 (Bridgeville): Mario Street, Seaford Volunteer Fire DepartmentMedic 108 (Georgetown): Deanna Loeb, Georgetown American Legion Ambulance

Emergency Medical Technician of the Year: Out of the eight (8) Emergency Medical Technicians, one was

selected for Sussex County's Emergency Medical Technician of theyear. This year's recipient is Deanna Loeb of the Georgetown AmericanLegion Ambulance

Emergency Medical Services Captain of the Year:This award is presented to a Sussex County ambulance captain or

supervisor who promotes quality emergency medical treatments, provides leadership and a commitment to excellence. This year's recipient is Calvin Yelverton of the Seaford Volunteer Fire Department.

Fire Chief of the Year:This award is presented to a Sussex County Fire Chief who promotes

quality emergency medical treatments, provides leadership and a commitment to excellence. This year's recipient is Fire Chief Jeff Hill ofthe Laurel Fire Department

Cliff Lee Award:This award recognizes a long history of extreme dedication to the

emergency medical system and promoting the highest level of emer-gency medicine possible. This year's recipient is Robert "Bob" Jones ofthe Delmar Fire Department

Emergency Communications Specialist of the Year:This award recognizes a dispatcher within Sussex County who

consistently displays a high level of professionalism and dedication toexcellence in emergency medical dispatch. This year's recipient isDispatcher Joseph Pepper of the Sussex County Emergency OperationsCenter.

EMS Nurse of the Year:This award is given to a nurse who shows a strong commitment to

patient care that exemplifies the highest level of professionalism anddedication. This year's recipient is Theresa "Terry" Thorley ofChristiana Care LifeNet Helicopter.

Sussex County EMSWelcomes New Members

(Left to Right in Picture)Ellie Mitchell: Ellie comes to SCEMS from Snoqualmie Pass,

Washington and has been a Paramedic for 3 years. She has a Bachelorof Science Degree in Paramedicine from Central WashingtonUniversity. She enjoys snowboarding (looking to learn surfing), rugbyand music. She has relocated to Greenwood, Delaware

Joseph "Jay" Pawelek: Jay is a 19 year Paramedic that comes tous from New Jersey. This is not Jay's first time in Delaware and he isa former Kent County Paramedic. Jay lives in Millsboro with his wifeColette and children Jacob and Caitlyn.

Erik Schmidt: Erik is a 2011 graduate of the Center for EmergencyMedicine in Pittsburg, Pa. Erik is coming to SCEMS after working inEMS in the Pittsburgh area and says he is excited for the opportunity.He lives in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.

Jason Hansen: Jason is a 2011 graduate of the Delaware Technical& Community College Paramedic program and lives in Smyrna,Delaware He has been in emergency services for 7 years and is FireLieutenant with the Citizen's Hose Company of Smyrna. He enjoyshunting, fishing and paintball. -Submitted by Sussex County EMS

Chris GregersonWelcomed to SCEMS

Sussex County Emergency MedicalServices would like to welcome ChrisGregerson to SCEMS. He started hisout of state process on Monday, April9, 2012. Chris comes to Sussex Countywith 16 years of experience as a para-medic and has worked in numerousEMS systems in Northern NewJersey. Most of his time was withMonmouth Ocean Hospital ServiceCorporation (MONOC). Chris hasrelocated to Felton, Delaware.

-Submitted by Sussex County EMS

Jason Booros Welcomed to SCEMS

Sussex County Emergency MedicalServices would like to welcome JasonBooros to SCEMS. He startedMonday, May 14, as the newInformation Systems Technicianworking with EMS InformationSystems Administrator Matt Clark andthe county Information TechnologiesDepartment. He comes to SussexCounty after working as a LAN sup-port technician for Dover Downs forthe past five years. He currentlyresides in Lewes, Delaware.



Sussex County EMS (SCEMS) traveled to the Delaware State FireSchool (DSFS) in May 2012, for “Vehicle Rescue Awareness” con-tinuing education sessions. All four shifts went to the fire school inDover for a morning of classroom presentations and an afternoon ofpractical evolutions. Senior Instructor for Rescue Programs CraigR. Stephens Sr. presented the morning sessions that included areview of the rescue cycle, scene safety & stabilization, vehicle construction and basic entry, disentanglement and extrication tech-niques. During the afternoon sessions SCEMS Paramedics in small

groups supervised by DSFS instructors reviewed airbag safety, stabilization and operations in overturned vehicles and patient careduring rescue operations. Intubation / IO / IV simulators allowedALS skills to be practiced concurrent with rescue operations.Immobilization and extrication skills were simulated to show theadvantages of different techniques. SCEMS wishes to thank theDSFS and its instructors for an enjoyable learning experience forboth new and experienced Paramedics.


SCEMS

Vehicle Rescue AwarenessVehicle Rescue Awareness

EMS Physician of the Year:This physician's actions or activities show a strong support for

emergency medical services through patient care initiatives, paramediceducation, trauma services, and community activities. This year's recip-ient is Dr. Paul Cowan of Sussex Emergency Associates and BeebeMedical Center. Dr. Cowan is also Sussex County's Associate MedicalDirector.

Sussex County Emergency Medical Services Shift Excellence:Each year, Sussex County Emergency Medical Services Shift

Supervisors select paramedics from their shift who have done an out-standing job over the course of the year. These are awarded at the con-tinuing education sessions in March.

Representing A Shift: Paramedic Rob LuksicRepresenting B Shift: Paramedic/Field Training Officer Keith BennettRepresenting C Shift: Paramedic/Field Training Officer Dave HammererRepresenting D Shift: Paramedic Paul Stillman

Sussex County Emergency Medical Services Paramedic of the Year:

This award recognizes a Sussex County paramedic who exemplify-ing a professional attitude, clinical excellence and commitment to thehighest standard in patient care. This paramedic maintains a perform-ance level in patient care that serves as an example for others. Thisyear's recipient is Paramedic Lorri Bradley

Sussex County Emergency Medical Services Field Training Officer of the Year:

A Field Training Officer of the Year is selected by his/her co-work-ers for exemplary performance in the training, evaluation, coaching andmentoring of new employees, students, and veteran employees. Thisyear's recipient is Paramedic/Field Training Officer Jill Wix

Sussex County Emergency Medical Services District Supervisor of the Year:

District Supervisor of the Year displays professionalism and leader-ship in the Supervision of other field medics to the highest standards ofexcellence. Examples include exemplary performance in human rela-

tions, emergency scene management, and project management. Thisyear's recipient is D - Shift West Supervisor Andy Wile.

Sussex County Emergency Medical Services Administrative Excellence:

The Administrative Excellence Award is given to an individual whohas demonstrated dedication and service to Sussex County EmergencyMedical Services and the community through leadership, follow-through, and administrative support of Sussex County EmergencyMedical Services personnel. This year's recipient is EMS OfficeManager Lynn Kleb.

Sussex County Emergency Medical Services Caring People Award:

This award recognizes a private citizen for a lifesaving act in whichquick thinking, fast action and heroism were demonstrated during anemergency event. Chelsea Whittaker of Lewes, Del., was recognized forher actions during a medical emergency and the assistance she provid-ed for the patient's family after the incident. On a separate medicalemergency, Steve Brown of Long Neck, Del., was recognized for pro-viding assistance to emergency responders at his neighbor's residence.

Special Incident Award:Sussex County Paramedics Eric Huovinen, Jordan Dattoli, Gabriella

Evans along with Millville Volunteer Fire Company EmergencyMedical Technicians Amber Gentry and Keith Baker Sr. were recog-nized for their quick and aggressive actions during an emergency inci-dent involving a near-drowning victim. On June 18, 2011, these para-medics and emergency medical technicians were instrumental in savingthe life of a 3-year-old boy who was found at the bottom of a swimmingpool. The child was initially found not breathing and without a pulse.Thanks to the efforts of the bystanders and emergency personnel thechild survived, neurologically intact, and is able to spend many moresummers with his family and friends. After the providers were recog-nized by Sussex County Emergency Medical Services Director RobertStuart, the patient's mother spoke of her family's experience and gave aheartfelt thanks to the responders, her "Angels", and to all respondersfor the job they do each and every day.

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The May meeting of the Delaware Valley Fire Chief's Assn.Executive Board was held at Michael's Restaurant nearChristiana, Delaware. Those present are Chris Straub, SandyWarrick, Bob Denney, Joe Locke, Joe Levan, Joe Mullen, MikeRush, Bill Crystle, Fran Cahoon and President Frank Hand. DeanSimpson, Past President was present but not in the picture.

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Fireboat “Never Forget”Dedicated

Delaware City Fire Company No. 1 dedicated its new fireboat onSunday May 6, 2012. The ceremony was officiated by the DVFA StateChaplain Robert Hudson who dedicated and christened the vessel"Never Forget". Keynote speaker was Congressman John Carney.

Fireboat 15 "Never Forget" is a Metalcraft Marine "firestorm 30",high speed aluminum fireboat. Powered by twin 420 Hp Iveco enginesand Hamilton 273 jets it can reach speeds up to 42 knots. With a draftof only 22 inches it can virtually go anywhere it is needed. Designed asa multipurpose vessel, it can function as a fire boat, a search and res-cue boat, a patient transport, a command platform and has built in capa-bilities for CBRNE incidents. The Hale 1750 pump has been flow test-ed through the three monitors at 4300 GPM. It is equipped with firefighting foam, forward looking infrared camera, side scan sonar, AISsystem and Furuno Navnet 3-D Navigation system. Fireboat 15 fills aneed that was first acknowledged over 60 years ago. Obtained througha 2008 Port Security grant this need has finally been met.

On Easter Sunday April 8, 2012 Fireboat 15 was used to help theCity of Wilmington with a large fire at the Port of Wilmington. Fireboat15 pumped almost continuously for five hours. The addition of thisvessel will help to protect the citizens of Delaware and its neighbors forthe next 40 to 50 years.

-Submitted by Ed Kalinowski


1-800-Boardup are local emergency responders who provide expe-rienced professionals to assist in disaster recovery to victims of fire,flood, weather emergencies or other damages a home owner may incur.

1-800-Boardup recently was very gracious in making a $1,000donation to the Sussex County Volunteer Firefighters Association to beused for the installation of Smoke Alarms. The County Association isvery active in continuing the successful Wake Up Delaware programthat has taken place over the past ten years. Wake Up Sussex is veryhappy to have partners such as 1-800-Boardup.Pictured: Chaplain Charles Arnold and Vice-President Todd Reillyof the Sussex County Volunteer Firefighters Association with theircheck. -Submitted by Michael Lowe

Ellendale Hosts Delmarva Firemen’s

Association Convention

On the weekend of May 3, 4 and 5 the Ellendale Fire Company didan outstanding job hosting the Delmarva Volunteer Firemen'sAssociation Mtg. The Association was organized in the 1920's toaddress problems of standardization of Fire Equipment acrossStatelines and even from Community to Community. The 2011/12President of the Association was Ted Walius of Ellendale. Theincoming second Vice-President is Pastor Bob Hudson ofMillsboro. -Submitted by Michael Lowe

Sussex CountyFirefighters AssociationReceives a Donation for

Smoke Alarms


Delaware Fire Service in Action

Plaster walls and ceilings of 1930’s residence heplped control

spread of this April 30th fire.

-DFSN photo by Matt Williams

Harrington Fire Company firefighters and EMTs, along with KentCounty EMS Paramedics responded to this motorcycle MVC.-DFSN photo By Brian Slattery

Blades Fire Company at a two car accident with rollover.-DFSN photo By Wayne BarrallFrederica Volunteer Fire Company firefighters and EMTs, along

with Kent County EMS Paramedics at a single vehicle, rollover.

-DFSN photo By Brian Slattery

Volunteer Hose Company of Middletown, Aetna Hose Hook &Ladder of Newark and Chesapeake City respond to a house fire in the Brennan Estates Community. -Submitted By Paul Watts - Deputy Chief Volunteer Hose Company of Middletown

Harrington Fire Company firefighters and EMTs, along with

Kent County EMS Paramedics at a single vehicle rollover.



Delaware Fire Service in Action

Carlisle Fire Company at a house fire. One victim succumbed

to the smoke conditions inside.


Volunteer Hose Company of Middletown, NCC Medic 5C andTrooper 4 respond to vehicle accident with entrapment.-Submitted by Paul Watts - Deputy Chief, Volunteer Hose Company of Middletown

Dover Fire Department at a working house fire at 193 Lexington Place.-Submitted by Michael J. O'Connor Jr., Assistant Chief Dover FDHarrington Fire Company responded to this residential porch fire.



Antique Corner by Bob Romig

This issue we return back to Kent County and the Houston FireCompany. Houston is the proud owner of a 1928 Model A Ford/Halepumper. It was equipped with a 100gpm Hale rotary gear pump and carried 60 gallons of water on board. This rig was purchased for $3600(quite a bit of money back then), but they got a $700 trade in allowanceon an earlier year Model T. When purchased sometime aroundNovember of 1928 they also added 500 feet of 2 ½ inch fabric hose at acost of $600 and shortly thereafter 200 feet of one inch chemical hosewas added at a cost of $15. This rig was housed in a private garage formany years. This rig assisted Milford on many large fires and CarrollJester remembers in the 1970's going to a fire and laying all 500 feet ofthe hose on board. They state that it could still pump water today ifneeded. It was restored in the late 1970's and has won many prizes atshows they entered it in. It cannot be sold under the present by-laws of

the fire company. This rig is often seen in the DVFA and Delmarvaparades and most always driven by Carroll Jester. I believe that Carrollmay have taken his drivers training on this rig. It is really great to seedepartments maintain this equipment to promote and preserve the history of the fire service in America. The problem being today is thatthe younger generation doesn't care about all the old rigs that we usedto put out fires, they just want the big red, green, yellow or whatevercolor rigs with lots of lights and sirens on them! We need to get ouryounger generation interested in how we got to where we are today. My thanks to Carroll Jester and the info from the 75th Anniversary bookto prepare this article.

-DFSN photos by EFC

This time we are going to Hockessin, Delaware and another one of theirAutocar rigs; many of you know that HFC had lots of Autocars in their fleet atone time. One that has returned is the old Rescue 19, a 1977 Autocar with aHamerly custom rescue body, VIN# WC14FGN079368. HFC purchased thisrig in 1977 and it served them well until 2002.

It has a 6V71 Detroit Diesel with a 10 speed Road Ranger transmission. Iwonder how many of the younger generation out there could drive one of thesemonsters. I know that Drew Outten (current owner), Barry Beck and LouAmabili drove it many times. This rig was considered a rescue/pumper as it hada 300gpm pump with 300 gallons of water and 50 gallons of foam. It also hada 20,000lb front mounted winch.

In 2002 R19 was donated to the Crawford, Texas FD. Does that name soundfamiliar to anyone? It should, as it is where Past President Bush lives. InAugust 2008, Drew purchased this rig back from them. Drew flew down toTexas and then drove R19 for 26 hours straight through to Delaware and homeagain. This rig now resides in the Delaware Firefighter's Museum located inMinquadale, Delaware founded by Drew and several of his firefighter friends.He also owns HFC's old 1952 Dodge Power Wagon that some of you may have

seen from time to time. His collection also includes sev-eral other rigs from Delaware: Another HFC rig, a 1941Autocar, 19-1 which was HFC's first new truck; old 11-2, a 1947 Hahn from BHFC: a 1965 Hahn/GMC, ex-30-4 from Belvedere FC; a 1954 GMC, ex 16-2 from EFC;a 1963 Maxim, ex 17-4 from FPFC. He also has a 1954B85 Mack that was the third one off the line that isowned by Richard Krett. There are several other rigscurrently on inventory, but you need to stop over andvisit the museum and get the history on those rigs fromDrew and his crew. Some of these rigs are running butneed cosmetic help and others are there for when Drewretires and has plenty of time to work on them. Mythanks to Drew for this info and he would be glad toshow anyone his museum. "Old fire trucks never die,they are just resting at the Delaware FirefightersMuseum". Note: the Hahn rig is the old BHFC one.

Gone But Not Forgotten


DSFS Senior Instructors Honored by State Sons of the American Revolution

Delaware State Fire School

The Fire School again ran its Field Trip spring pro-gram. On Wednesday May 23rd, Welch Elementary4th Grade visited the Kent County Division. Studentsdid activities learning about Home Hazards,Emergency Calling, Fire Behavior and Home Escape.78 students and seven chaperones were present forthe event.

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Fire School Conducts LawEnforcement Fire Survival

TrainingOn May 17th and 18th the Fire School conducted LawEnforcement Fire Survival Training for 48 Recruits. TheRecruits studied Hazardous Materials Awareness with all48 passing their 472 certification. They also did training insprinkler operations, fire extinguishers, ladders and FireBehavior.

Many months ago Fire School Director Robert Newnam was approached byMatt Goins, of Georgetown in relation to ideas that he could do for an EagleScout Project that would benefit the Delaware State Fire School. Discussionled to Mr. Goins deciding to build an outdoor classroom at the SussexDivision of the Fire School. He began the planning of the project, contactingpotential contributors and designing the building. For the 2012 SpringSeason the project was complete and is in use by the School for outside class-es such as School Field Trips, Firefighter Survival and Rehab for StructuralClasses. On April 21st Matt was awarded his Eagle Scout Rank at a ceremo-ny at Wesley United Methodist Church in Georgetown. The building is ded-icated in the memory of Matt's grandfather, William (John) Coulbourne, alongtime member of the Milton Fire Department. Pictured: Mike Lowe,Senior Instructor, Matt Goins and Craig Stephens, Senior Instructor with thesign dedicating the new classroom. -Submitted by Michael Lowe, DSFS

Eagle Scout Project Benefits Delaware State Fire School

The Delaware Society of the Sons of the American Revolution heldtheir annual Awards Luncheon on April 14th at Dover DownsConvention Center. Delaware State Fire School Senior InstructorMike Lowe was honored by the Society for his contributions toPublic Safety Education. Also, Training Administrator Bill Waltonwas honored for his contributions to Emergency Medical ServicesTraining. Mr. Lowe has been employed by the Delaware State FireSchool for fourteen years and is responsible for Public Fire SafetyEducation, as well as being active with Delaware Safe Kids, theProgressive Ag Safety Foundation and the National FireProtection Association. Mr. Walton has been with the Fire Schoolfor five years responsible for Emergency Medical ServicesTraining. He is a Past Fire Chief of the Cranston Heights FireCompany and active member of the International Association ofFire Chiefs. Cpl. Troy Ralston of the Delaware State Police Troop7, in Lewes, was honored as the Law Enforcement Recipients forhis service to the citizens of Sussex County.


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Past Chief James Mood (driver) and Art Ricker lead the paradedressed in their antique parade uniform riding on “Old Mom”.

-DFSN photo by Gene Shaner

Past Chiefs ParadeChief Robbie Johnson and

Kolbey Davis accepted the fire-fighter H Thomas Tucker MemorialAward for Best Overall AppearingCo. from Chief Isaac Wills andPresident Chris Hudson. This is the30 year Anniversary of his tragedy.

Clayton Fire Company had 47members participate in the paradeand brought home the followingtrophies; Best Appearing FireCompany Overall, Best AppearingFire Company with Music, BestAppearing Rescue/Pumper, BestAppearing Hand Drawn AntiqueApparatus, 2nd Best AppearingColor Guard, a Judges Award forthe Chiefs Buggy, Best Appearing

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It is with deep regret that Wilmington Mayor James M. Baker and Wilmington Fire ChiefWillie Patrick announce the death of former Fire Chief James Ford, who passed away aftera battle with cancer. Chief Ford served the citizens of Wilmington for 30 years; more than24 years as a firefighter, and five and a half years as Wilmington’s Fire Chief. Following his retirement from the City in 2007, Chief Ford became the Safety and Security Manager forthe Riverfront Development Corporation.

The Mayor, Fire Chief Patrick, Wilmington City Council President Norman Griffiths, andCouncil Public Safety Committee Chair Loretta Walsh today offered the following comments on the passing of Chief Ford: “Chief Ford was the consummate City employee-dedicated, professional, and an all-around nice guy,” said Mayor Baker. “He was deeplyrespected by his colleagues and the public he served for 30 years. During my own 40 yearsof public service, I have been fortunate to meet some remarkable individuals who haveimpressed me with their winning personality, dedication to their work and concern for thecitizens of Wilmington. Jim Ford was one of these individuals-a true class act. On behalf ofall of our citizens, I express condolences to his wife Vera, his son Tom, his daughters Jessicaand Jaime, and to the thousands of people who have known Jim Ford as a friend and men-tor. I will remember him fondly.”

“The Delaware Fire Service has lost a true champion,” said Chief Patrick. “Chief Fordserved the citizens of Wilmington with a deep passion and dedication. He led with innova-tive ideas, and was respected throughout the fire service in Delaware as well as the region.On behalf of the Wilmington Fire Department family, I wish to express our sincere condo-lences to the Ford family. Jim Ford will surely be missed.”

“Chief Ford was a gentleman, a leader, a family man and one who always had time for others,” said Council President Griffiths. “As the former Chief of the Wilmington FireDepartment, he was always accessible and he motivated his department to do their best. Iextend my prayers and deepest sympathy to the Ford family during this time of bereave-ment.”

“Hearing about Jim Ford’s death was very sad,” said Council Member Walsh.“Wilmington has lost a true son. His dedication and love for our City was unending.”

Mayor Baker directed that all City of Wilmington flags were to be flown at half staff to honor Chief Ford.

Obituary


Battalion Chief Francis X. Farren is retiring after 40 years of service to the City ofWilmington. Battalion Chief Farren wasappointed to the department on April 10, 1972and submitted his letter of retirement to ChiefPatrick on May 25, 2012.

News from theOffice of Wilmington

Fire Chief Willie J. Patrick, Jr./EFO

CaptainAnthony S. Goode

has been promoted to the Rank and Grade ofBattalion Chief. Battalion Chief Goode wasappointed to the Fire Department on October 13,1997. Battalion Chief Goode is assigned asBattalion 5, District #1 - “A” Platoon.

LieutenantKenneth E. Cavanaugh has been promoted to the Rank and Grade ofCaptain. Captain Cavanaugh was appointed tothe Fire Department on March 18, 1985.Captain Cavanaugh will be assigned to theFloating Officer position on the “C” Platoon.

FirefighterJeffrey M. Schaal

has been promoted to the Rank and Grade ofLieutenant. Lieutenant Schaal was appointed tothe Fire Department on September 16, 2002.Lieutenant Schaal will be assigned to theFloating Officer position on the “D” Platoon.

Fire Department Announces Retirements And PromotionsThe Wilmington Fire Department

announces the retirement of a senior Battalion Chief:

A Promotional Ceremony will be scheduled in the future. Details will be announced when they become available.

As a result of the retirement of Battalion Chief Farren,the Department is announcing the following promo-

tions that were made effective Tuesday, May 29, 2012:

Kiwanis Firefighter Of The First Quarter 2012Biography of

LieutenantAndre E. Cooper

Lieutenant Andre E. Cooper

Lieutenant Andre E. Cooper wasappointed to the Wilmington FireDepartment on August 2, 1993 and pro-moted to the Rank of Lieutenant onJanuary 1, 2006. Lieutenant Cooper iscurrently assigned to Engine Company #4 “A” Platoon.Lieutenant Cooper is a Nationally Recognized EMT-B and iscurrently pursuing a degree in Organizational Managementfrom the Wilmington University.

Chief Willie Patrick is pleased toannounce that the recipient for theKiwanis Club of Wilmington’sFirefighter of the first quarter for2012 is Lieutenant Andre E. Cooper.

Lieutenant Cooper exemplifiedtraits of self-sacrifice and resource-fulness by investing personalresources into the planning and coor-dinating of the First Annual Pink andBlack Ball in which he successfullycreated a memoriam for FirefighterTerrence Johnson and FirefighterDion Rossiter (deceased members of

the Wilmington Fire Department).The First Annual Pink and Black Ballwas an event held to celebrate,encourage and inspire many livesthrough awareness provided by can-cer survivors and all those affected bycancer. The goal of honoringdeceased members of the WilmingtonFire Department was facilitated byLieutenant Cooper.

Lieutenant Cooper was honored ata luncheon held on Wednesday, April18, 2012 at the Hotel DuPont inWilmington, Delaware.

One Injured in Fire at PortOn May 1st at 14-49 hours, Wilmington

firefighters on the A-Platoon were dis-patched to the Port of Wilmington for areport of a building fire with a subjectburned. Upon arriving, fire departmentunits found smoke within a single story,maintenance building and a male subjectwith severe burns.

The arriving fire suppression unitsimmediately began fire extinguishmentefforts while Emergency Medical unitsbegan patient care of the burned subject.The firefighting assignment found that aflash fire had occurred while an employeewas working on a vehicle, severely burningthe male on his upper torso.

EMS units transported the patient toCrozer-Chester Medical Center Burn Unitin Upland, PA. No further patient informa-tion is available at the time of this release.

The incident was placed under control at15:04 hours by the Incident Commander,Battalion Chief Edward Hojnicki. No addi-tional injuries were reported.

The Wilmington Fire Marshal's Officeresponded to investigate the cause of thefire/injury. The investigation confirmed thatan employee was working on a vehicle,causing a flash fire and subsequent burns.No additional specifics about the incidentare available at this time. The fire investiga-tion is listed as closed/accidental.

Large Mulch Fire onChristiana Avenue

On April 8th at 14:34 hours,Wilmington City firefighters onthe B-Platoon were dispatched to601 Christiana Avenue for areport of a large mulch pile onfire. Upon arriving at the propertyoccupied by Port Contractors, firedepartment units were confrontedwith multiple large piles ofmulch, pallets and other miscella-neous debris burning.

Fire department units began toattack the fire which was growingrapidly due to the gusting winds.

Awater supply system was estab-lished by drafting water from theChristina River and multiplelarge diameter water streamswere set up and began flowingwater onto the flames.

Units worked with front endloaders and other heavyequipment to break apart andextinguish the large piles. Onefirefighter sustained a non-lifethreatening injury and was treatedand released from the hospital.


Two People Injured in Overnight House FireOn April 28th at 03:21 hours Wilmington fire-

fighters on the A-Platoon were dispatched to 2811North Tatnall Street for a report of a house fire withsubjects trapped. Upon arriving, fire departmentunits found heavy smoke coming from a two story,middle of the row dwelling.

The arriving fire suppression companies quick-ly began a search of the dwelling for trapped occu-pants while simultaneously beginning an aggres-sive attack on the fire. One occupant was able to

escape to a porch roof and removed by firefighters;a second occupant was found by firefighters with-in the dwelling and removed. On scene EMS unitstreated both victims and transported them toChristiana Hospital. As of this press release, onepatient is in stable condition and the other is in crit-ical condition.

The fire was placed under control at 04:10hours by the Incident Commander, ActingBattalion Chief Jerome McCaffery. No firefighter

injuries were reported. The Wilmington FireMarshal's Office responded to investigate the causeof the fire. Thirty six fire and EMS personnelresponded to the fire. The following units respond-ed: Squrt 4, Squad Engine 3, Engine 5, SquadEngine 1, Ladder 1, Battalion 1C, Battalion 5,Deputy 2, FM10, Ambulance PA2, AmbulancePA3, Ambulance PA4, NCC EMS, WilmingtonLicense & Inspection and Demarva Power.

News from theOffice of Wilmington

Fire Chief Willie J. Patrick, Jr./EFO

24th Executive Fire Officer ProgramGraduate Symposium Participation

Chief Willie J.Patrick, Jr., of theWilmington FireDepartment recentlyparticipated in the 24th

Executive Fire Officer Program GraduateSymposium on May 4-6, 2012, held at theU.S. Administration's (USFA) National FireAcademy (NFA) in Emmitsburg, Maryland.

This annual event brought together over190 senior fire officials from across theUnited States and Canada for three days todiscuss various facets of fire service leader-ship. The theme and focus of this year'sSymposium was the compelling need and jus-tification for including residential sprinklersin every place of residence in the UnitedStates. Recent losses of life across the USwere reviewed and a full "side by side" scale

burn demonstration (one home module withsprinklers; the other without) was featured.Another highlight of this year's program wasa "Staff-Ride Visit" to the Antietam NationalBattlefield in Sharpsburg, Maryland. Withthe support of Western Maryland InterpretiveAssociation, Symposium participants wereprovided information in advance concerningthe Battle of Antietam/Sharpsburg, and thenperformed a complete tour of the battlefield.Alumni were then debriefed by faculty andstaff using the federal executive service corecompetency areas.

The symposium also featured peer presen-tations of their Outstanding Applied ResearchProjects by the authors. At the SymposiumBanquet on Saturday, May 5, the four 2011Outstanding Applied Research Awards werepresented by Superintendent Dr. Denis

Onieal, and alumni who completed the EFOPin the prior year were also recognized. TheU.S. Fire Administration's NFA serves as thenational focal point for advancing the profes-sional development of fire service and rescuepersonnel through education and training pro-grams.

Chief Patrick graduated from NFA'sExecutive Fire Officer Program in August2008. This prestigious academic programrequires senior fire officials to meet stringentprofessional criteria for selection. The four-segment, advanced level program providesparticipants with a broad perspective onmajor aspects of fire administration.Participants also must complete AppliedResearch Projects in their local organization.

CaptainRonald G. Ayres is retiring after 41 years of service to the City ofWilmington. Captain Ayres was appointed to thedepartment on March 8, 1971 and retired onApril 15, 2012.

LieutenantTodd A. Reese

will be promoted to the Rank and Grade ofCaptain. Captain Reese was appointed to theFire Department on April 17, 1995. CaptainReese will be assigned to the Floating Officerposition on the “C” Platoon.

FirefighterThomas G. Hayman Jr.

will be promoted to the Rank and Grade ofLieutenant. Lieutenant Hayman was appointedto the Fire Department on August 2, 1993.Lieutenant Hayman will be assigned to theFloating Officer position on the “B” Platoon.

Fire Department Announces Retirements And PromotionsThe Wilmington Fire Department

announces the retirement of a senior Fire Captain:

As a result of the retirement of Captain Ayres, theDepartment is announcing the following promotions

were made effective Monday, April 16, 2012:

Contact:Captain Richard S. DannerPublic Information Officer

Wilmington Fire Department302-576-3658 (office) • 302-571-4039 (fax)

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Arson in MillsboroRandall Lee, Chief Deputy State Fire Marshal

The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office investi-gated a mobile home and shed fire that occurred onMonday, April 30, 2012 at 5:41 pm on the 22000 blockof Bethel Road in Millsboro, Delaware.

The Gumboro Fire Department responded to thescene and was assisted by neighboring fire depart-ments. Upon arrival they encountered a heavyinvolved mobile home and shed.

The home was not equipped with working smokedetectors. No injuries were reported. Damages havebeen estimated at $40,000. Delaware State FireMarshal’s Office Investigators have determined thatthe fire was intentionally started.

Dagsboro FD Responds To Dwelling FireRandall Lee, Chief Deputy State Fire Marshal

The Delaware State Fire Marshal's Office investi-gated a dwelling fire that occurred on Wednesday,April 25, 2012 at 1:45 pm on the 30000 block ofDuPont Blvd in Millsboro, Delaware

The Dagsboro Fire Department responded to thescene and was assisted by the Millsboro and FrankfordFire Departments. Upon arrival they encountered fireshowing from the front of the dwelling.

The home was not equipped with working smokedetectors. No injuries were reported. Damages havebeen estimated at $75,000. Delaware State FireMarshal's Office Investigators have determined thatthe fire originated in the kitchen.

Dwelling Fire Caused By Electrical MalfunctionHarry Miller, Deputy State Fire Marshal

The Delaware State Fire Marshal's Office investi-gated a dwelling fire that occurred on Tuesday, April10, 2012 at 1:00 pm on the 18000 block of PettyjohnRoad in Milton, Delaware

The Milton Fire Department responded to thescene and was assisted by the Georgetown and LewesFire Departments. Upon arrival they encountered fireon the back deck with extension into the home.

The home was not equipped with working smokedetectors. No injuries were reported. Damages havebeen estimated at $50,000.

Delaware State Fire Marshal's Office Investigatorshave determined that the fire originated on the backdeck and was caused by an electrical malfunction.

One Injured In GeorgetownRandall Lee, Chief Deputy State Fire Marshal

The Delaware State Fire Marshal's Office investi-gated a dwelling fire that occurred on Sunday, April 1,2012 at 1:16 am on the 25000 block of Grace Road inGeorgetown, Delaware

The Georgetown Fire Department responded to thescene with assistance from surrounding fire depart-ments. Upon arrival they encountered a mobile homeheavily involved in fire. An occupant of the home wastransported to Beebe Medical Center for evaluation.Damages have been estimated at $7,500.

Delaware State Fire Marshal Investigators havedetermined that the fire originated in the living room.

Fire Causes $325,000 In DamageRandall Lee, Chief Deputy State Fire Marshal

The Delaware State Fire Marshal's Office investi-gated a vehicle fire that occurred on Tuesday, April 3,2012 at 11:58 am on the 28000 block of Nine FootRoad in Dagsboro, Delaware

The Dagsboro Fire Department responded to thescene with assistance from surrounding fire depart-ments. Upon arrival they encountered heavy fire in thegarage extending to the home and several adjacentvehicles. No injuries were reported. Damages havebeen estimated at $325,000.

Delaware State Fire Marshal Investigators havedetermined that the fire originated in a vehicle engineunder repair and was accidental in nature.

Felton Man Arrested For ArsonB. Scott Bullock, Chief Deputy State Fire Marshal

The Delaware State Fire Marshal's Office,Headquarters Division in Kent County, has arrested a42 year old Felton man for intentionally setting fire tohis own vehicle on April 7, 2012 and charged him withArson 2nd, Conspiracy 2nd, Insurance Fraud, andFalsely Reporting an Alleged Incident to a LawOfficer.

The fire that Davis set was reported on April 7,2012 shortly before 8:00 am, near the intersection ofEdwardsville Rd and Burnite Mill Rd west of Felton,DE in Kent County. The Felton Fire Companyresponded to the call and arrived to find a 2004 DodgeRam pick-up truck partially in a field, fully engulfed inflames. Investigators from the Office of the State FireMarshal determined the fire to be intentionally set withthe investigation leading back to the vehicle's owner.

Felton Fire In Canterville DevelopmentB. Scott Bullock, Chief Deputy State Fire Marshal

The Delaware State Fire Marshal's Office hasdetermined that a house fire that occurred this morn-ing, Monday, 04/16/2012, in Felton, DE was the resultof an electrical failure.

The fire was reported by a neighbor at 07:21 a.m.in the 300 block of Yoemans Tale Lane, in theCanterville Development, north of Felton, DE in KentCounty. The neighbor witnessed smoke and fire com-ing from the rear of the dwelling and called 911. Theneighbor then forced entry into the home and removedthree adults that were sleeping in the home. All occu-pants of the home were safely evacuated before theFelton and Frederica Fire Companies arrived on scene.

The fire was quickly extinguished and a search byfirefighters found a canine inside the home and res-cued the dog. Several exotic birds were founddeceased inside the home. No other injuries werereported.

Investigators from the Office of the State FireMarshal responded to the scene and determined thefire began at a rear kitchen doorway and was causedwhen an electrical failure occurred in the fixed branchcircuitry. The home did not have operating smokedetectors and damages are estimated at $5000.

Fatal Fire In OdessaMichael G. Chionchio, Assistant State Fire Marshal

The Delaware State Fire Marshal's office is inves-tigating a May 8th fire near Odessa, Delaware. Oneperson was found dead inside the burning house.

The blaze, reported shortly after 7:00 pm occurredin the 900 block of Bayview Road east of DuPontParkway. The Odessa Fire Company arrived on thescene with flames shooting from the one story home.Firefighters discovered one person inside the home.

State fire investigated the fire's origin and cause.The victim was removed from the scene by the Officeof the Chief Medical Examiner. Heavy fire damagewas estimated at $100,000.

Fire Causes $450,000 In DamageMichael G. Chionchio, Assistant State Fire Marshal

The Delaware State Fire Marshal's office is inves-tigated an April 20th fire that heavily damaged a homein Millville, Delaware.

The blaze, reported shortly before 4:00 pm,occurred in the 29000 block of Ellis Point Court, EllisPoint. Firefighters arrived with flames engulfing the3 ½ story townhouse. There were no reported injuries.Heavy fire damage was estimated at $450,000.

Woman Arrested For New Castle FireMichael G. Chionchio, Assistant State Fire Marshal

The Delaware State Fire Marshal's office hasarrested a woman in connection with an April 12thbuilding fire in New Castle, Delaware.

The blaze, reported shortly after noon, occurred inthe 1500 block of Surry Court, Coachman's ManorApartments near Moores Lane. The Good Will FireCompany of New Castle responded to the scene andextinguished the fire.

State fire investigators were called to the scene.The fire was deliberately started inside the occupiedapartment. A victim was taking a shower when thevictim heard the smoke alarm sounding inside theapartment. The victim exited the shower and discov-ered the fire inside the apartment. Fire damage wasestimated at $500. There were no reported injuries.

Arrest Made For Fire In Apartment ComplexRobert Fox, Chief Deputy State Fire Marshal

The Delaware State Fire Marshal's Office Deputieshave arrested a Wilmington, DE man in connectionwith two Arson fires at a local apartment complex.

The Arson occurred at two buildings in the 5500block of Heritage Court Dr. in the Heritage CourtApartments. Damage to the buildings was estimated atapproximately $1000 for both incidents. The defen-dant was arraigned at Justice of the Peace Court 2 andreleased on $25,000 unsecured bond.

Townhouse Fire InvestigatedRobert Fox, Chief Deputy State Fire Marshal

The Delaware State Fire Marshal's Office investi-gated a May 29th townhouse fire in Newark, DE.

The Mill Creek Fire Company was alerted to thefire shortly after noon in the 700 block of 6th street inthe Brieghton Village Townhouse community. Fireapparatus arrived with heavy fire and smoke comingfrom the residence.

Heavy fire and smoke damage is estimated at500,000 dollars. No injuries were reported. There wasno one home at the time of the fire. The residents of thetownhome are staying with family. Two adjacent townhomes were also damaged by the fire.

Newark Fire Deemed AccidentalRobert Fox, Chief Deputy State Fire Marshal

The Delaware State Fire Marshal's office has deter-mined that a May 2nd building fire in Newark, DE.,was accidental.

The Aetna Hose Hook and Ladder Company ofNewark was alerted to a fire in the 300 block of ThornLane in the Studio Green Apartments shortly beforenoon. Fire apparatus arrived with flames coming froma first floor apartment.

State Fire Investigators were called to the scene andconducted an investigation. The fire originated in thebedroom of a basement apartment and was caused by anelectrical malfunction. Heavy fire and smoke damagewas estimated at 50,000 dollars. There were no injuries.

Claymont Fire Company Responds To FireRobert Fox, Chief Deputy State Fire Marshal

The Delaware State Fire Marshal's Office has deter-mined that an April 6th house fire in Claymont,Delaware was accidental. The Claymont Fire Companywas alerted to the fire shortly before 2:00 am in the unitblock of Seminole Ave. Fire apparatus arrived with fireand smoke coming from the residence.

State fire investigators were called to the scene andhave determined that the fire originated on the deck inthe rear of the residence and was caused by discardedsmoking materials. Smoke detectors alerted the resi-dents who were asleep at the time of the fire. No onewas injured in the blaze. Damage is estimated at approx-imately $75,000.

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