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VOLUME 17, NO. 4

SERVING DELAWARE’S FIRE, RESCUE AND EMS COMMUNITY

AUGUST 2014

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In this issue...

DUI Drill at Sussex Central HS A mock accident exercise was held at the Sussex Central High School on May 5, 2014, to illustrate the dangers of drinking and driving.

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Delaware Trench Weekend Members of the technical rescue teams from three counties gathered in Cheswold for training on trench rescue operations.

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NCC Paramedics EMS Graduation Ceremony Four personnel were recognized during the annual EMS Graduation and Appointment Ceremony.

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Harington’s William Outten Laid to Rest William Outten, the oldest living member of the Harrington Fire Company, passed on June 5, 2014, one day shy of his 91st birthday.

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Mill Creek Fire Company Station Dedication Mill Creek Fire Company dedicated their new, state-of-the-art fire station in honor of long-time fire chief, Joseph Mullins.

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Delaware SFS Celebrates 50th Anniversary On June 28, 2014, the Delaware State Fire School proudly celebrated the first half of their 50th year of service with a picnic.

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PLUS: Editorial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 4 Hose Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 4 Delaware Fire Service In Action . . .pages 44-47 Up Close & Personal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 48 Industry News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 49 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 49 Fire Marshal’s Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 50 Special Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 50

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From the Editor’s Desk Dennis Whittam, Editor

Let me

Ramble

This month I zeroed in on my monthly editorial after I finished having breakfast with 79 retired firefighters from the Fire Department of New York. I have been attending the monthly breakfast for several years and I look forward to receiving phone calls from my heroes like Firefighter John Maher-retired, Deputy Chief Joe DiBernardo-retired or Captain Lou Andrade-retired, asking if I am going to the breakfast. To some in the group, I am just a face that quietly sits down and enjoys breakfast. To others, I am the son of a firefighter they worked with, while to my table, I am a good listener, who is expected to be at breakfast, on time and with my camera in case that special Kodak moment arises.

This group of heroes has made me part of their group and share their stories with me. What have I learned from them? I have learned that the basic principal of the fire service is still alive amongst this group of seasoned retired veterans. I have written about brotherhood before. It is a term that includes the women of the fire service, too. Even though all of these firefighters are long retired, the bond they had between themselves many years ago, is stronger than ever. As I age, I realize how precious life is. At the beginning of every breakfast, the group prays for our wounded and deceased veterans and the members of the FDNY who are ill. No one is forgotten.

I worry about the principal of brotherhood. At times I feel that this sacred belief is not as strong as it should be. Do the members of your department live and breathe this basic principal?

Brotherhood is what keeps us safe when we leave the firehouse to go to a call. It brings us back safely to our families at the end of a stressful day. True brothers and sisters look out for one another all of the time. Are you there for your brothers and sisters when they need you?

Being a firefighter is a lot more than wearing a shirt with a Maltese cross on it. A truly dedicated responder is upset when he or she misses a call that their brothers responded to without them.

Only you can look into the mirror and answer whether or not you have the dedication and commitment to perform a service that is more than a job. I have learned from the Brooklyn Breakfast Group that firefighting is more than a job. To the people who make a difference, firefighting is a way of life. I hope when you hang up your coat for the last time that the stories about you will echo through the rooms of your firehouse and make people say what a great firefighter you must have been. …Dennis

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HOSE CONNECTIONS

Avoiding Electronic Tragedies

by Steve Austin A call from a close fire service friend advising me of the death of his daughter in a texting and driving accident was one of those calls we all dread to receive. After the initial shock, I began reflecting on just how many drivers I see texting or using the cell phone inappropriately especially in light of traffic laws prohibiting the use of electronic devices while driving.

As responders we unfortunately understand the results of distracted drivers. Some of these are life changing events with disastrous consequences. My friend and his family will never be the same.

Our role as members of the fire service extends beyond the response and mitigation of a motor vehicle accident caused by distracted driving. We have a responsibility to provide public education through our prevention people who are already providing the public with life safety messages far beyond our traditional fire safety education. Fire departments are all-risk departments and our fire prevention efforts should include public education about how to prevent all the incidents where the apparatus and ambulances respond. Distracted driving is one of these occurrences. There is plenty of material available to deliver that message to the public.

The task has been accepted in some departments.

A personal responsibility we shoulder is to be sure we are not in violation as we drive our own POVs. Most of us have some identification on our vehicles indicating we are affiliated with the fire service. Just as I observe the public breaking the texting and driving laws, one has to consider the public may see a firefighter or EMT in their vehicle doing the same thing. If we are seen breaking the law how can we expect others to follow it?

Personal responsibility and our responsibility to uphold the image of the fire service go hand in hand. Texting while driving has become a national epidemic. Our personal behavior can prevent an electronic tragedy. Texting and driving is just like the old saying “It’s an accident waiting to happen.”

Pioneers of Carlisle continued from page 36 also inducted into the Delaware Firefighter’s Hall of Fame.

Kenny’s commitment when not answering alarms or working on his committees extended deep into the community in a variety of capacities. He was member of the St. Paul’s United Methodist Church and a local Scoutmaster. Kenny served as Commissioner with the Milford Parks and Recreation Division, as well as an appointed member of the City’s Project Impact committee. He was a member of the Milford Senior Center, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Blue Hen Post 6483, and a life member of the National Education Association.

Most Milfordian’s remember Kenny for his dedication to Carlisle as well as his commitment to the community however; his signature will be the years he worked as a greeter at the local Wal-Mart. Always with a big smile, shopping cart at the ready and those familiar words “Welcome to Wal-Mart,” made him a true celebrity in the community.

His lifetime of devotion and involvement within the city lead the mayor and council to present him with a key to the city in recognition of his many years of dedicated service to the people of Milford.

In addition to Kenny’s passions of teaching our children and serving our community, there remains one more piece in describing this pioneer: his devotion to his family, sharing over 49 years with his wife Cleo and together raising their son, Eric.

Devotion, commitment, pride are true attributes that eloquently describe the teacher who was a family man, a mentor and friend, who knew no strangers in our community. On December 2, 2011, Kenny answered his final alarm. From those early years of opening racial barriers and creating the direction for others, culminates all of us to measure the soul of a man rather than the looks of one!

Kenneth D. “Kenny” Fountain one of Carlisle’s true Pioneers.

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Serving Delaware’s First Responders Since 1921 CONFERENCE 2014: The conference is only two months away. The deadline for all forms is August 8. There will be many great seminars and more. Last year, the new venue at Dover Downs was great and this year is on tap to be even better. The conference committee has done an outstanding job making this event very special.

EMS CEUs: Start Sunday with the all new Defensive Driving Course, BLS Games and other classes. The Rollins Center classes start on Monday, registration starts at 0700 with classes starting promptly at 0815. There are many great local and national instructors to offer you the latest in EMS training. Please visit the DVFA website to see the available classes.

HOT TRAINING: Firefighter Training is set for Thursday and Friday. This year the renowned Robert Murray and Associates will be conducting a two-day hands-on training class on Advance RIT for the Collapse of Burning Buildings. The

DVFA Office

class is limited to 30 firefighters so register early.

ROUNDTABLE: “What do you know about Broadband?” The DVFA Round Table being held on Wednesday at 1300 will not only bring you up to date on DVFA and fire service issues but this year a special guest will update you on Delaware’s progress and the future of Broadband Communications in the First State.

MEET YOUR HOST: The Meet Your Host Event is back in the Fire and Ice lounge in the middle of the casino floor.

OPENING CEREMONIES: The Opening Ceremonies will be held at the Rollins Center and will honor our most precious commodity, “Our People.” Please make a special effort to be there to congratulate and thank your people for their years of service. In addition we will be presenting the Delaware Fire Service’s “Year in Review.”

Thanks to the Delaware Fire Service News and other contributors we have assembled a great col-

lection of pictures from last year. This is a must attend event.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: The DVFA/LADVFA choir will again preform some of the most eloquent music to honor the members who are no longer with us. The music, the lighting of the crosses, the words, and the bagpipes will offer a fitting salute to our people.

PARADE: The parade will be marching down State Street in Dover and will be the culmination of the entire week. The parade starts at 1300.

All forms are on the DVFA website at dvfassn.com. The deadline for forms to be returned is August 8, 2014. If you have any questions about the conference or need help call or email the DVFA Office. See you at the Conference!

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DVFA President

by Richard Toulson, President, DVFA Congratulations!

The 147 General Assembly has closed its books for the year.

While many issues were tackled, nothing was more important to the fire service than the last night. At 0320 on July 1 our last piece of legislation passed the Senate with overwhelming bipartisan support. This legislation was probably the most important piece attempted by the DVFA in a long time.

Starting last June, the General Assembly created an EMS Funding Task Force. The Fire Service Reps on the task force were Warren Jones, Kevin Renike, Lynn Rogers, Steve White and Ron Marvel. Another very active contributor to the task force was Dan Burris. The Task

Force started its work in September and issued the final report in February. Out of their work came four bills, out of which, three survived and continued through the legislative process. The process was long and hectic with many ups and downs, many battles and surprises. In the end, we were successful thanks to the long months of work by the members of the task force and all of the fire companies who testified.

Thanks to Senator Bruce Ennis and Representatives Bill Carson and Melanie George Smith! These three were the architects of the legislation who stood with us every step of the way. Next, thanks to Mike Cochran, who was one of the co-chairs of the Task Force and the author of the final report. His knowledge, candor and drive were a major asset.

To the legislators from both sides of the aisle, thank you! It didn’t matter if you were in the House or the Senate or Democrat or Republican, you were there for us. To the DVFA Executive Manager, the DVFA Officers, the pastPresidents and all the other fire service folks

who were in Legislative Hall or worked behind the scenes, thank you! Your phone calls, e-mails and personal contacts with the legislators were very important and help turned the tide.

These three pieces of legislation [HB315, HB317 and SB207] will enhance, much needed, EMS funding that hopefully will not only lessen the deficit but help us to grow.

I also want to thank my friend and past Seaford Fire Chief, Republican Leader, Danny Short, who not only supported and co-sponsored our EMS legislation but also shepherded another important piece of legislation, HB372.

HB372, which passed unanimously on the last night. This bill brought Delaware’s LODD statute up to the federal level, so if one of our firefighter has a heart attack and dies within 24 hours of the stressful fire ground his family will receive the benefits.

All in all, it was a great session where teamwork, hard work, and legislative partnerships were the real winners. Again, thank you to all involved!

LADVFA Corner

by Saralee Stevens, President LADVFA My, how time does fly! I guess it’s because I am enjoying myself and because there are so many wonderful auxiliary members in the state of Delaware. It only seems like a short time ago I was installed as president and now we are closing in on our preparations for the 2014 conference.

We just had a meeting and everyone seems to be right on track. The conference will kick off with the past-Presidents dinner on Tuesday evening, September 9, 2014. Opening ceremonies will be on Thursday, September 11, then the LADVFA luncheon and meeting and the Memorial Service on September 12, fol-

lowed by the last day of our meeting and installation Friday evening. Many auxiliaries have recessed for the summer and will start to meet again in September. Enjoy your well deserved time off as it will be back to work soon.

The Recruitment and Retention Committee has been working hard on preparing for the fair at Harrington. We will be sponsoring the Rodeo on Thursday, July 17. Please come out and support the DVFA and LADVFA. We are looking for auxiliary members or firefighters for volunteers to work, so contact someone on the committee if you can help. I think this will be a very enjoyable evening, so come join us for some fun.

The Delaware Volunteer Firefighters Association and the Delaware State Emergency Medical Services Association will sponsor a blood drive on Tuesday, September 9, 2014, from 0800 to 1300 at Dover Downs.

The Blood Mobile will be parked at the side

door by the ballrooms. Appointments will be available on the website www.Delmarva Blood.org. Be someone’s Hero. Save a Life.

GIVE BLOOD. I have recently been in contact with the Delaware Health and Social Services and I hope to hear something from them in the next couple of weeks regarding the mandate. As soon as I do I will notify the County presidents.

Throughout our lives we often try to help along the way, and special tasks give meaning to the work we do each day. Volunteering is a way to accomplish many things, and it’s made worthwhile by the satisfaction that it brings.

There’s a great appreciation for the work you’ve done this year. Volunteers are special people, and ones we hold most dear.

Just let me end by saying thank you for all your support and the friendship you’ve shown when I have visited your fire stations this year.

You have truly made me feel welcomed.

August 2014

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The Firehouse Kitchen I had the pleasure of cooking with Firefighter Rob Kloepfer of the Floral Park Fire Department. Once I entered the tight knit community it didn’t take much time to reach my destination. After all, the entire town is only one square mile. I stood in front of this big old building, which was Rob’s firehouse, the town hall AND the police department! I was greeted by the “always friendly,” Joseph O’Grady who escorted me upstairs to meet Rob. I was very impressed with his kitchen and the fact that he had the food prepped and was ready to film. I’ve never had a firefighter who was so well prepared. I was assured by my film crew that this was NOT a dream. Thanks to Firefighter Kloepfer’s efficiency we got right into cooking his pork medallions, which were DELICIOUS! I allotted 20 minutes for his segment, but only needed seven! After we breezed through the meal, I found out that Firefighter Kloepfer is no ordinary cook … he is the head chef and owner of Walkstreet, an American Grille restaurant located in Garden City. After cooking with Firefighter Kloepfer, I called my wife and told her to make reservations at his restaurant. Cooking with Rob was a great experience and I’d be happy to have him back on the show. Not only did we share in a great meal, but we also shared some great stories and, of course, laughs. Rob was also happy to share his recipe (bottom).

If you’d like more firefighter recipes, information on how to be a guest on the show or become a sponsor of Firehouse Kitchen you can go to www.firehousekitchenshow.com. Be sure to check your local listings for upcoming episodes of Firehouse Kitchen!

Ray Cooney, host of Firehouse Kitchen 631-514-5859 ray@firehousekitchenshow.com www.firehousekitchenshow.com

Pan Seared Pork Medallions with Pancetta, Cous Cous, Grilled Asparagus and Pan Drippings 1- Pork Tenderloin, cut in 3 medallions pounded very thin 3- thin slices Italian pancetta Place the pancetta on top of the pounded pork 1/4 cup cous-cous cooked and mixed with very small dice of carrot, yellow and green zucchini, 1/4 oz. olive oil and season to taste 3 each pencil asparagus seasoned and grilled evenly 3oz. good brown sauce 1/4 oz. soft butter Italian parsley chopped fine pepper mill and kosher salt to taste In a hot pan add olive oil and pork medallions pancetta side down and cook until crisp. Turn over to finish cooking. When done, remove pork and cover. Heat up cous cous with a small amount of chicken stock, in the pan the pork was cooked in. Deglaze with splash of white wine, add brown sauce, bring to boil and finish with small nut of butter. Adjust seasoning. To assemble, lay the cooked pork side by side, place couscous in a ring mold and lay the grilled asparagus across the top of the cous cous, drizzle pan drippings and ... enjoy.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS FELTON FIRE COMPANY 5K/10K, PARADE, & CELEBRATION The Felton Community Fire Company in honor of its 75th Anniversary will be hosting a 5K/10K Run/Walk, parade, and celebration on Saturday, August 23, 2014. For more information go to www.feltonfirecompany.org or call President Terry Killen at 302-242-1350 or Chief Andy Ney at 302-242-3499.Fire companies, schools, individuals, businesses, organizations, and politicians are welcome to participate.

ELLENDALE VOLUNTEER FIRE CO. ANNUAL BIKE RUN & ANTIQUE CAR SHOW On Saturday, August 16, 2014, the Ellendale Fire Company will host its Annual Bike Run and Antique Car Show. The registration fee is $20 (an additional rider is $5).

Registration takes place from 0800 to 1000 and the bike run starts at 1030 from the Ellendale Fire Company. There will be cash prizes, food vendors, and more. For more information call Howard at 302-542-9553 or visit evfd75.com.

SEAFORD FIRE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT

on August 15 through 17 at The Jay’s Nest Sports Complex in Seaford. Proceeds from the tournament will be donated to the Delaware Burn Camp. The registration fee is $300 and the deadline to sign-up is August 8, 2014. The softball tournament will take place on August 16 and 17. A Corn Hole tournament and Home Run Derby are scheduled for 1830 on August 15. For more information or to register call or email Jack Wilson at 302-358-9452 or wilsonres1cue96@gmail.com

snacks will be provided. BYOB. Call 302-3596600 to purchase your tickets in advance; 21 and over only.

OYSTER CRACKER TOURNAMENT

On Sunday, September 7, 2014, the Terry Farrell Firefighters Fund of Delaware will host its 1st Annual Oyster Cracker Tournament.

Prizes will be awarded for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd largest oyster cracker. Prizes will be awarded keeper fish. Door prizes and 50/50 giveDODGEBALL TOURNAMENT for aways will take place. Call 302-359-6600 to On Saturday, August 23, 2014, the Terry buy your tickets in advance.

Farrell Firefighters Fund of Delaware will host its 1st Annual Dodgeball Tournament, sponsored by 1-800-BoardUp at the Milford Skating Center. Call 302-242-4341 to sign up.

Space is limited to 12 teams. Entry fee is $120 per team. Each team will consist of six players and a minimum of two alternates. Registration will take place at 0800 and the games begin at 0900. Players under age 15 need permission from their parent in order to participate. Food and a snack bar will be provided all day by the Milford Community Parade.

SUNSET CRUISE FUNDRAISER

On Friday, August 15, 2104, the Terry Farrell Firefighters Fund of Delaware will host a Sunset Cruise featuring a tailgating theme night to support your favorite team. The cruise The 33rd annual softball tournament hosted will take place on the Captain’s Lady Charters by the Seaford Fire Department will take place out of Frederica from 1900 to 2200. Light

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Multiple Cos. Respond to Structure Fire

On June 5, 2014, the Laurel, Delmar and Sharptown Fire Departments were alerted for a structure fire on Mount Pleasant Road near Bethel. Captain Dwayne Chaffinch was in the area and arrived on scene to confirm a working fire. Assistant Chief Steve Brittingham responded in Command 81 and assumed command. E/T 1402 arrived and was directed to the rear of the structure to help free up the driveway for Tower 81.

Their crew advanced a hoseline in through the rear. Engine 81-4 arrived next under the direction of Assistant Chief Tim West, who was given Operations. His crew advanced a backup line in through the rear to assist Sharptown. E/T 74-2 arrived under direc-

tion of Fire Chief Andrew Rementer and pulled a third line and knocked fire down in the front of the structure.

Tower 81 arrived and backed into the driveway and set up. E 74-3 and E/T 81-5 arrived and provided water and manpower.

Command requested an additional tanker and rescue, bringing station 71 (Blades) to the scene. One additional tanker was requested and Parsonsburg responded er Laurel and Sharptown crews remained from their cover-up assignment at station on scene.

- DFSN photos by Brett Morris 74. Command placed the incident under control in approximately two hours; howev-

1 Dead in House Fire/ Collapse in Wilmington

On June 16, 2014, Wilmington firefighters of the A-Platoon were dispatched to the area of the 400 block of Maryland Avenue for a report of a house fire. Upon arrival on the scene, Battalion Chief James Jobes reported that he had a two-story residential house on Bird Street with heavy fire showing, a partial building collapse and a report of people trapped. Chief Jobes ordered additional WFD units to the scene and companies began an aggressive fire attack and search for trapped victims. Firefighting and rescue efforts were hampered due to the very large volume of fire and instability of the partial building collapse. Two injured females were located outside the fire building; one male victim was known to be inside but firefighters were unable to reach the victim alive. Both women were transported to the hospital with significant burns and smoke inhalation. A second alarm was sounded and the Urban Search and Rescue collapse unit from Claymont Fire Company was requested.

It also brought additional firefighting units from City’s remaining on-duty companies as well as call-back firefighters. Shortly after, the fire building sustained a full collapse, causing damage to a neighboring house. The Incident Commander was Chief Anthony Goode. Approximately 68 fire and EMS personnel responded: Squad Engine 1, Skyboom 2, Squad Engine 3, Squrt 4, Engine 5, Engine 6, Ladder 1, Tower Ladder 2, Engine 103, Engine 105, Battalion 7, Battalion 5, Battalion 2, Deputy 2, Deputy 3, F1, FM11, FM12, FM13, FM14, FM15, Claymont USAR 13, Ambulance PA1, Ambulance PA2, Ambulance PA4, BLS Supervisor PA106, New Castle County Paramedics, Wilmington PD, Wilmington License & Inspection, Wilmington Public Works and Delmarva Power and Gas Divisions.

- Submitted by Captain Richard S. Danner, photos by John Randolph

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Cover Story

Aetna Responds to Glasgow Blaze

On June 14, 2014, Aetna and surrounding fire companies were alerted to a house fire on Frazer Road in Glasgow. Units arrived on scene to find a 1-1/2 story single family dwelling with fire showing from the rear, and requested the working fire dispatch and a tanker.

Units 9-3 and 12-6 both advanced the initial attack lines. Crews

operated for approximately two hours. There was extensive fire damage on the first floor and to one room on the second floor. The Red Cross was on scene to assist the displaced residents and the fire was investigated by the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office.

- Story by Chief A.J. Schall and photos by Dave Wilson

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Car Fire in Blades

Quick Action Saves Wheat

On June 25, 2014, the Blades Volunteer Fire Department was alerted for a car fire on Cedar Lane, east of town. Second Assistant Chief Ray Hastings arrived on scene and found a PT Cruiser with heavy fire coming from the engine compartment. Engine 71-9 arrived on scene and put a 1-¾ inch line in service. Firefighter Mike Hurlock worked for about five minutes to extinguish the fire.

EMS crews attended to the driver of the vehicle who was having medical issues. The Delaware State Police were requested due to the vehicle being in motion when it caught fire.

- DFSN photo by Wayne Barrall

On June 30, 2014, the Cheswold Fire Company was dispatched to a combine fire in a wheat field on Percheron Lane, just off of Seven Hickories Road. Command 43 responded immediately with Deputy Chief Josh Dempsey who arrived to find a large combine on fire in a mowed section of a wheat field next to several acres of standing wheat. Brush 43-0 arrived and the crew began to attack the combine fire to cut it off from the standing wheat. Engine 43-2 arrived a few minutes later for water supply and to put foam lines into service. Command requested a brush piece and engine assist from Smryna in case the fire spread to the field. The combine crews extinguished the fire and saved the crop from fire damage. Units responding: Command 43, Brush 43-0, Engines 43-2, 43-3, & 43-4, Brush 44-0, Engine 44-3, and DNREC. - Story by Tucker Dempsey, submitted by Jeff Brown

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Drug Lab Fire in Rehoboth Bch. Firefighters from Rehoboth Beach, Lewes and Indian River responded to a reported structure fire at the Beach Haven Condos off of Munchie Branch Road, north of Rehoboth Beach on May 26, 2014. Arriving crews found a small fire in a room with possible drug making equipment and a ensuing domestic incident in progress. The building was evacuated as DNREC and State Police were notified along with State Fire Marshals. One person was treated at the scene for smoke inhalation by Sussex County EMS. Crews remained at the scene while the room was neutralized by DNREC crews. Two people were arrested.

- DFSN photo by Chuck Snyder

MC MVC: Garrison Lake On May 5, 2014, Cheswold Fire Company and Smyrna Ambulance were alerted for a motorcycle crash on South Dupon Boulevard near Garrisons Lake Bridge. Rescue 43, under the command of past-Chief Roy, arrived to find the patient down the embankment near the spillway for the dam between Garrison’s Lake and the Leipsic River. Command requested Cheswold’s boats and special operations truck. The crews from Cheswold and Kent County EMS packaged the patient and pulled her up the slope using rope. She was transported to a local emergency room for evaluation and treatment. Units on scene: Ambulance 64 (Smryna), Rescue 43, Engine 43-4, Special Operations 43-1, and 43-0.

Kent County EMS and the Delaware State Police helicopter also were on scene.

- DFSN story by Tucker Dempsey; photo by Jeff Brown

Tractor Fire On June 30, 2014, Station 78 was alerted to a vehicle fire on Hunters Cove Road. Upon arrival, firefighters found a tractor on fire. Units responding: 78-4, 78-0, A-78, and 78-Fire Police.

- Submitted by Deputy Chief Mark Anderson

Trailer Fire Clayton 51 and 45 responded to a reported trailer fire in late April. Engine 51-3 with seven aboard (Second Assistant Chief Morris) was given a report of fire to the side of a trailer with a second call advising the fire was extinguished. Unit 51-3 arrived on location with conditions as reported.

Crews checked both the interior and exterior for any extension with negative results. Unit 51-3’s crew wet the side of the structure with a booster line, and 51-3 remained on scene to await the arrival of FM14.

- Submitted by James Read and Joshua Norris

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Fatal MVC Near Lincoln

On May 20, 2014, Carlisle was alerted at the request of Command 42 observing a large column of smoke south of Milford city limits.

Command 42 responding with Asst. Chief Fountain (42-19) was advised Station 75 (Ellendale) had been previously dispatched to an MVC in the area of Cedar Creek Road and Johnson Road with a vehicle possibly on fire. Upon Command 42’s arrival, it was determined that there was a vehicle and a dump truck on the west side of the roadway that were fully involved, with the dump truck on its side. Additionally, bystanders and medics on scene advised Command 42 of possible subjects trapped in the vehicles. Engine 75-2 arrived on location and its crew began immediate fire suppres-

sion on both of the vehicles. Rescue 75 arrived on scene and also assisted Engine 75-2. Command 42 had Ambulance A-42 stage short of the scene and triage the driver of the dump truck. After fire suppression efforts, it was confirmed that there was one Priority Four patient on scene. Units responding: Command 42, Ambulances A42, Rescue 42, Engine 42-5, Engines 75-2, 75-5, Ambulance B-75, Sussex County Medic 101, DSP, DelDOT, 42 and 75 Fire Police.

Cover assignments: Engines 52-5 (Sta. 42) and 77-2 (Sta. 75).

- DFSN story by B.Fountain, photos by B. Fountain and Lisa Turner submitted by Glenn Gillespie

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MVC on Beach Highway

The Ellendale Volunteer Fire Company and Medic 101 responded to a MVC with minor injuries on Beach Highway on May 28, 2014.

- Submitted by Lisa Turner

Several Injured in Seaford MVC

On June 6, 2014, the Seaford Fire Department was alerted along with Sussex County Paramedics and Delaware State Trooper-2 for an accident with rescue at the intersection of Conrail Road and Hearn’s Pond Road. Command 87-21 (Brian Truitt) arrived on scene to find a two-vehicle accident with four people trapped in a passenger car and one vehicle off the roadway and into a fence. Rescue 87 arrived and removed all four doors. Command requested three extra EMS units to the scene from Station 72 Bridgeville, Sta. 71 Blades and Sta. 81 Laurel. Safety Officer 87-15 (Curt Purse) secured an LZ for Trooper-2. Medics attended to the injured and transported all patients by ground to Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford for treatment.

Seaford’s Fire Police shut down the roadway during the alarm. The Delaware State Police investigated the cause of the accident.

- DFSN photo by Wayne Barrall

Townsend Takes on MVC

On May 20, 2014, Townsend Fire Company responded to an MVC at Summit Bridge and Pine Tree.

- DFSN photo by Michele Ehart

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Tornado Touches Down in Kent County

On May 22, 2014, the Kent County 911 center began receiving calls about a tornado touchdown. Callers reported trees and wires down as well as damage to several homes with a few destroyed on Luther Marvel Drive. Station 56 (Marydel) was already out investigating some electrical hazards and were diverted to assess the damage.

Chief Madden (56-15) was the first to arrive and confirmed at least one home destroyed with one occupant trapped. The Kent County Special Operations team was added to the call, adding stations 43, 51, 46 and 53.

Area residents advised everyone was accounted for except for one person who was last seen mowing grass. His tractor was found a couple hundred yards away. Station 41 (Camden) was alerted to assisted in searching for the tractor operator.

Marydel crews made quick work of extricating the male trapped in the home debris and were able to continue their assessment of the storm

damage and aid in the search. The operator was found within a short period of time after walking up to the scene and identifying himself. He advised the Camden crew that when he saw the tornado he ran and took shelter in a crawlspace.

Marydel firefighters stayed in the area assisting residents with clearing trees and weatherproofing homes with damage. The Clayton Fire Company provided the cover engine for Marydel while they were out.

The following day, crews from several Kent County fire stations as well as Goldsboro from Caroline County, Maryland, patrolled the storm damaged area and assisted residents again. The Marydel Volunteer Fire Company has set up a relief fund to assist the residents affected by the tornado. Visit www.youcaring.com/station56 or call the station at 302492-1965. If needed, you can also contact Chief Madden at 302-3829056 or Randy Barr at 443-786-9147.

- DFSN photos by Robin Andino, submitted by Michael O’Connor

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TRAINING

August 2014

DUI Drill at Sussex Central HS

driving; the school’s prom was Examiner and the University of Delaware scheduled for May 10. all participated in the event held at the A mock accident exercise was held at the Delaware State Police, Sussex County EMS, school near Millsboro.

Sussex Central High School on May 5, 2014, Millsboro Fire Company, Life Net - DFSN photos by Chuck Snyder to illustrate the dangers of drinking and Helicopter, Office of State Medical

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DuPont Develops SCBA Course

In keeping with the company’s focus on employee safety and health, members of the DuPont Experimental Station (ESL) Emergency Response Team conduct training and drills on a regular basis. The team recently developed a SCBA Confidence training course and training props. The training and props were further refined at the ESL during training with the on-site emergency response team. As

part of DuPont’s community outreach, the team made this training available to local emergency response organizations. So far in 2014 this training has been given to Mill Creek, Aetna Hose Hook & Ladder, Minquas of Newport, Five Points, Wilmington Manor and Good Will fire companies.

- Submitted by Deputy Fire Chief Kevin Keating

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TRAINING

August 2014

Delaware Trench Weekend

On June 28, 2014, members of the technical rescue (special opera- experienced members and proceeded to go over the various aspects tions) teams from each of the three counties gathered in Cheswold of operations at a trench rescue/recovery.

- DFSN photos by Brian Slattery for training on trench rescue operations. Groups split into new and

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Pump Familiarization Training

On May 20, 2014, officers and members of the Carlisle Fire Company performed Pump Familiarization training at the Carlisle Fire Company and City of Milford Industrial Park (Vickers Drive).

This training was designed to provide officers and firefighters with basic knowledge in pump operations and to allow assistance at the pump panel in the event of any emergency. As a result, the officers

and members of the Carlisle Fire Company would like to offer special thanks to the City of Milford, CFC past-President Barry Fry, CFC past-Chief, Charles Vanaman, and Firefighter Wayne B. Whitney for their expertise and assistance at the training session.

- DFSN story and photos by B.Fountain, submitted by Glenn Gillespie

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NCC*EMS

August 2014

NCC EMS Lts. Complete Leadership Academy

On May 29, 2014, New Castle County EMS Lieutenant Mark Logemann and Lieutenant Martha Russ were recognized at the 45th Graduation Ceremony of the Command and Leadership Academy hosted by the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police.

The graduation luncheon was held at the National Conference Center in East Windsor, New Jersey, and recognized graduates from all three training sites.

The 13-week curriculum was developed through collaboration between the United States Military Academy at West Point and the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police. Lieutenants Logemann and Russ are the first two members of the Emergency Medical Services Division staff to attend the program.

“We are proud of our first two graduates of the Command and Leadership Academy,” said Chief Lawrence E. Tan of New Castle County EMS. “Their engagement and successful completion of the program can only enhance their performance as leaders within our service.

We look forward to the opportunity for other members of the EMS

Division leadership team to attend the program.”

The Command and Leadership Academy was hosted at the New Castle County Department of Public Safety Headquarters. Graduates from the New Castle County Spring 2014 class represented the following agencies: Newark (DE) Police Department; Paulsboro (NJ) Police Department; New Castle County (DE) Police Department; Delaware Capitol Police Department; New Castle County (DE) Emergency Medical Services Division; New Castle County (DE) Emergency Communications Division; Delaware River and Bay Authority Police Department; Stone Harbor (NJ) Police Department; Rehoboth Beach (DE) Police Department; And the Cheswold (DE) Police Department.

Photos: Lt. Mark R. Logemann and Lt. Martha L. Russ receive their diplomas from retired Senior Lt. William Harden (left), the Lead Instructor for the New Castle County site and Chief Paul Cell (right), President of the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police during the 45th Graduation Ceremony of the Command and Leadership Academy.

- Submitted by New Castle County EMS

NCC Medics at Sleep Under the Stars

1 Injured in MVC

(Left to right): New Castle County Paramedic Dawn Longfellow and Paramedic Thomas Hobbs staff an ALS Bike Team while Paramedic 1/C Ashley Steil and P/Cpl. David McKinney use the all-terrain Gator to provide medical coverage of the “Sleep Under the Stars” event held on May 19, 2014, at Rockwood Park. Both the ALS Bike Team and Gator crew are in front of the MEDCOM unit, which provides operational support to EMS operations at major incidents and special events.

- Submitted by New Castle County EMS

On April 24, 2014, the New Castle County Paramedics were dispatched to a motor vehicle collision involving a rollover on S. DuPont Highway (Route 13) at Firewood Lane. County paramedics and a Wilmington Manor Fire Company ambulance transported one patient to the Christiana Hospital.

- Submitted by New Castle County EMS

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Retired But Not Forgotten

Quick Thinking Bus Driver Honored

Retired EMT Edwin C. (Carl) Morris finally received his retirement tribute after he was unable to attend the event celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Paramedic Service in October 2000. EMT Morris was appointed to New Castle County EMS in 1969 and retired from county service in 1986. At almost 92 years of age, EMT Morris indicated he still reads the EMS Division newsletter to keep up with the latest developments in the agency.

Representatives from New Castle County EMS were able to locate EMT Morris and present him with his tribute on April 16, 2014, with appreciation for his service to the citizens of New Castle County.

- Submitted by New Castle County EMS

Sean E. Finerty (left), Safety and Security Manager for the Delaware Transit Corporation, and New Castle County EMS Captain Mark P. Allston (right), joined in recognizing Mr. Jackie Herbert (center) at the Delaware Transit Corporation headquarters. On April 3, 2014, Mr. Herbert was operating a bus and was informed that a passenger was suffering a medical emergency.

Mr. Herbert immediately went to check on the victim, realized he was in severe distress, and activated the 911 system. His quick action resulted in the victim receiving rapid care for a life-threatening situation.

- Submitted by New Castle County EMS

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August 2014

NCC Paramedics EMS Graduation Ceremony

(Left to right) County Executive Thomas Gordon, Chief Lawrence Tan, Paramedic Thomas Castiglione, Paramedic David Katz, Paramedic Bryan Florian, Paramedic Anthony Federici and Director of Public Safety Joseph Bryant, Jr., stand in front of the New Castle County Department of Public Safety Headquarters.

Paramedic Bryan M. Florian, a graduate of the Paramedic Class of 20122013 receives official congratulations after receiving his paramedic badge.

The honorees were received by Chief Lawrence Tan, Director of Public Safety Joseph Bryant, Jr., and County Executive Thomas P. Gordon.

Paramedic Sergeant Donald Kennard from the New Castle County Pipes and Drums pipes in the class and colors at the start of the annual EMS Graduation and Appointment Ceremony.

On May 19, 2014, the New Castle County Paramedics recognized four personnel during their annual EMS Graduation and Appointment Ceremony conducted at the Department of Public Safety Headquarters. Paramedic Thomas M. Castiglione and Paramedic Bryan M. Florian were recognized as graduates of the Paramedic Class of 2012-2013, and Paramedic Anthony R. Federici and Paramedic David S. Katz were recognized for their appointment to the agency during calendar years 2013 and 2014.

The annual event coincides with the recognition of EMS personnel during National Emergency Medical Services Week.

- Submitted by New Castle County EMS

Captain Father John C. McVoy III delivers the invocation as the Chaplain for the New Castle County Emergency Medical Services Division. “Father Mac� has also served during joint Department of Public Safety events, such as promotions and awards ceremonies.

August 2014

Obituary Harrington Lays to Rest its Oldest Living Member William H. Outten

It is with deepest regret that the Harrington Fire Company, Inc., announces the passing of Fire Chief Emeritus and past-President William H. Outten who passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2014, one day before his 91st birthday.

Mr. Outten was the oldest living member of the Harrington Fire Company. Mr. Outten was a veteran of the US Army Air Corps during WWII, and joined the company. in 1946. He was a 68-year member.

Mr. Outten obtained his Honorary Life Membership in 1966 after completing 20 years of active service to the Harrington Fire Company.

Mr. Outten held many offices within the company. He was Treasurer for 27 consecutive years, President in 1955, and an Assistant Fire Chief for over 15 years.

Due to his dedication to the Harrington Fire Company, Mr. Outten was given the honor of Fire Chief Emeritus and is only one-of-five members to ever receive this honor in the company's history.

Mr. Outten was laid to rest with a full fireman's funeral on June 8, 2014, at Hollywood Cemetery in Harrington. The officers and members of the Harrington Fire Company would like to thank the Frederica and Bridgeville fire companies for providing stand-by crews while Harrington members attended the services, The Carlisle Fire Company for use of their ladder truck for the ladder arches, and the Dover Fire Department for providing bagpipers.

- DFSN story by President Earl K. Brode; photos by Chad Robinson

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UD ECU Working for a Good Cause

Members of the University of Delaware Emergency Care Unit the operation over the weekend, providing EMS coverage in 24assisted Dover Motor Sports for the Firefly Music Festival from hour shifts.

- Submitted by Arman M. Fardanesh, June 20 through June 22, 2014. UDECU staffed a transport unit as University of Delaware Emergency Care Unit well as a bike team for the event. A total of 11 members supported

“EMS: Dedicated for Life�

The Bethany Beach Volunteer Fire Company presented EMS Day "EMS: Dedicated for Life". The open house took place on May 10, 2014, at headquarters on Hollywood Street. Exhibitors included area EMS units, area hospitals, local police and the Delaware State Fire School. Displays included bike and highway safety instructions, 911 simulator, helicopter landings and demonstrations and food provided by Bethany Blues. The day also included the dedication and housing of the new C-70.

- Submitted by Joe Hopple, PIO, photos by Alice Hopple

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Laurel Members Receive Phoenix Award

The Sussex County Paramedics and Sussex County EMS Association held their first annual Phoenix Awards on May 27, 2014, at the Seaford Fire Hall. The Laurel Fire Department would like to congratulate members Mark Sheridan, Adam Ryan, Mike Lowe, Jeff Hill, Wendy Lowe and Dale Brown on being selected as recipients. All members participated in calls that resulted in a lifesave throughout last year. Not pictured is Jeff Hill.

- DFSN photo by Brett Morris

Carlisle Visits Mispillion Elementary On June 2, 2014, Carlisle visited the Mispillion Elementary School second grade class on their field trip at the Milford Parks and Recreation field. The field trip was designed as an incentive for those students who did not receive any write ups for the 2013-2014 school year. The Carlisle Fire Company was invited as role models along with other public service members in the community that the elementary students look up to. During the CFC visit, the students learned about fire protection, firefighter turnout gear, and the various rescue equipment that firefighters use in the event of an emergency. Additionally, the students were instructed on the proper donning and doffing of firefighter turnout gear and breathing appara-

tus. All the students and staff gained an extensive knowledge as to what a day in the life of a CFC firefighter means as well as complimenting the student’s outstanding behavior during the demonstrations. Special thanks to Asst. Chief Shawn Hinton, Director #1 Wayne B. Whitney, FFs Jennifer Lawrence and Jerry Howard for taking time out of their busy schedules and contributing to this special day in acknowledging these special students.

- DFSN story and photo by B. Fountain, submitted by Glenn Gillespie

Townsend Spring Fling a Hit

A great time was had by all at the Townsend Fire Company/Ducks Unlimited Spring Fling, which took place June 14, 2014, at the Harrington Fair Grounds Ice Arena.

Prizes were given away every hour, and the grand prize was $100. Watch for tickets to go on sale for next year’s event.

- DFSN photo by Michele Ehart

Polito Hits 50 Years of Service

The American Legion Ambulance Station 64 would like to announce that the following member has reached 50 years of active and faithful service : Kelly J. Polito. Kelly started June 11, 1964, when the station was using Cadillacs for transports throughout the state. Kelly has held all the offices within the ambulance station including Finance Officer and Ambulance Chairman for which he was appointed by the David C. Harrison Post 14 Commander and Executive Committee, the station’s parent organization. Kelly was active in all areas of operations, being a Driver and Ambulance Attendant.

- Submitted by Allan P. Post

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Mill Creek Fire Company Station Dedication

Chief Fred Eysaldt addressing the gathering

Audience at Dedication

Honoree Joe Mullens

Members of the Mill Creek Fire Company in Marshallton dedicated their new, state-of-the-art fire station on May 18, 2014, naming it in honor of long-time fire chief, Joseph Mullins, Sr. Nearly 300 members, community leaders and citizens attended the dedication.

The event was the culmination of a project that began in 2004 with discussions among members about the need to modernize the fire company’s main station on Kirkwood Highway. The actual construction project began in July 2012 and was completed by the end of 2013. The new fire station has everything situated on the ground floor, except for a mezzanine storage area situated between the EMS and fire apparatus bays.

One notable plus to the lengthy wait between the initial discussions

and construction was that the fire company was able to set aside $1.8 million of the total project cost of $5.3 million, a 34-percent down payment, with their neighbor, Fulton Bank, providing the balance of funding.

Chief Emeritus Mullins, a 75-year life member of Mill Creek, was honored at the dedication with a plaque and portrait, both of which will adorn the main entrance foyer for all to see.

The fire company’s social hall and former station will remain for the foreseeable future, with the engine bays now housing New Castle County Haz-Mat Decon Team apparatus.

- DFSN story by Tom Mitten, photos by Fred Cullis

Carlisle and Memorial Support Local Fundraiser On June 14, 2014, the Carlisle and Memorial Fire Companies participated in the Greater Milford Boys and Girls Club 2nd Annual Kidsfest Fundraiser. The event is one of two large annual fundraising events for the Greater Milford Boys and Girls Club that is used to generate annual operating support from individuals and businesses that will enable club staff to continue to provide quality program services to over 250 area youth. Hundreds of families and children participated throughout the day and visited the moon bounces, rides, games, crafts to engage their minds and bodies in a healthy outdoor experience.

The Carlisle and Memorial Fire Companies attended with Engine 42-5, Rescue/Engine 89-2, and Ambulance A-42 to provide fire safety awareness and fire prevention supplies to those on attendance. Funds raised by the event will be matched 100 percent by the Delaware Boys and Girls Club organization and geared to continue successful operations. Special thanks to Assistant Stephen Anderson, and CFC Career Staff Eric Neeld and Jerry Wales.

- DFSN story and photo by B. Fountain, submitted by Glenn Gillespie Chief Brennon Fountain, Assistant Chief Engineer Britt Deese (Sta.89), FF

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5 FFs Called to Active Duty On June 22, 2014 the Delaware Air National Guard's, 166th Airlift Wing in New Castle held a Call to Duty Ceremony for some 50 members of the Guard who will be deploying throughout the month of July. Five are full time Firefighters/Air Crash Rescue Technicians from Station 33, NCC Airport Fire Company and will be deploying for six months providing ground support for Operation Enduring Freedom. In addition to being full time firefighters, most are active Volunteer Firefighter/EMTs in Delaware and New Jersey.

- DFSN photo by Michele Ehart

IAFC 87th Conference On May 9 and 10, 2014, the Eastern Division of the International Association of Fire Chiefs held its 87th annual conference at Evesham Fire and Rescue in Marlton, New Jersey. Eastern Division President Jon Holcombe started the conference and welcomed the keynote speaker, Evesham Township Mayor Randy Brown. Mayor Brown is also on the coaching staff of the NFL’s Baltimore Ravens. Mayor Brown welcomed the group and talked about motivating people, using the fire service and football as examples. When he was done he passed around his Super Bowl ring and trophy.

The ED-IAFC held its general meeting with each state director giving their reports in addition to the normal IAFC business. Each state director thanked Bill Walton for his years of service to the ED-IAFC. After lunch the afternoon featured excellent speakers, and Friday evening ended with a great dinner at the Indian Springs Golf Club.

Chief Lowden had his close friend, Sonny “the Strong Man” Parry, put on a mind blowing display of strength. After the dinner and show, the evening ended at the hospitality room at Wyndham Mount Laurel Hotel.

Saturday’s events were held at Evesham Fire Rescue Station. The morning started with a memorial service that was handled by pastPresident Les Warrick and the Reverend Philip Stowell. After the service, the educational programs began with “Fires Shore to Shore,” presented by several New Jersey fire chiefs. Lt. Frank Ricci from the New

Haven (CT) Fire Department spoke about “Science and Aggressive Firefighting.” FDNY Deputy Chief (ret.) Ted Goldfarb presented the topic “Not Good Construction.” Phoenix Fire Department Chief (ret.)

Alan Brunacini, and his delegation spoke on the “Blue Card System of Incident Management.” All of the speakers did an outstanding job and had a lot of interaction with the audience.

President Jon Holcombe called the business portion of the meeting back into session to finish the by-law issues. After the meeting President Holcombe adjourned the conference and those in attendance went to the Brio Restaurant for the President’s Gala. After the dinner IAFC President Bill Metcalf installed the new Eastern Division Officers. Next year’s conference will be held at the Turning Stone Casino in Verona, New York.

The officers from the EDIAFC want to thank those that attended and hope to see you next year.

- Submitted by Chief Terry Jester, Delaware Director, Eastern Division IAFC

Walkin’ the Walk 2014-2015 Eastern Division IAFC Officers

On June 28, 2014, Mike McMichael took part in the annual “Smiles for Freedom” 5K in Milford. Mike powerwalked the entire 3.1 miles and finished second in the walkers category. Special thanks to Carlisle’s Fire Police for their assistance and support.

(Left to right): past-President Jon Holcolmbe, NJ; New Jersey Director Jim Yates; 2nd Vice President Hanna Stahl, PA; 1st Vice President Bill Betts, DE; President Paul Whorrall, NY; IAFC President Bill Metcalf; Sec/Treas Jon Townley, DE; IAFC International Director Ted Lowden, NJ; Delaware Director Terry Jester. Not pictured are New York Director Bud Phillips and Pennsylvania Director Frank Hand.

- Submitted by Chief Terry Jester

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Pioneers of Carlisle

By Glenn Gillespie

One of the descriptions of “pioneer” is: “too open or prepare for others to follow.”

This is a fitting beginning to the story of this true pioneer of Carlisle. Kenneth D. “Kenny” Fountain, one of the original African American members that opened the racial barrier and prepared the way for others to follow.

Kenny was a loving family man, an accomplished and successful educator, a veteran from World War II, an admirer of music who also embraced contributing his many talents and attributes to the community he called home.

Following his completion of high school, Kenny was drafted into the United States Army, where he served under General George S. Patton, Jr., in World War II. After the war, Kenny returned to Delaware where he entered Delaware State College and received his Bachelors of Arts Degree in Elementary Education leading him to a 31-year career as an educator with the Indian River School District in Sussex County, Delaware.

On September 14, 1970, Kenneth D. Fountain, joined the Carlisle Fire Company and throughout his career held several appointed positions, including Fire Line Captain, Ambulance Lieutenant and was elected to the position of Director 2 with the CFC, Board of Directors.

Kenny served on several major committees within the company including on the Fund Drive, Annual Banquet and Crab Feast committees.

One particular committee Kenny severed on from its humble beginnings was the “Wake up Delaware” initiative. Wake Up Delaware is a

statewide program funded from various sources to provide smoke detectors to residences throughout the state.

Kenny took this program very seriously, and, in fact, Kenny always carried at least a case of detectors and batteries in his car to insure no one went away empty handed.

Early in Kenny’s career he obtained his Delaware Emergency Medical Technician certification leading him to become very active on the EMS side of Carlisle. For many years Kenny served as a Lieutenant, volunteering several nights a week with on-duty crews. Living in a more rural part of our state, many trauma patients would be transferred to better equipped hospitals in Northern Delaware, particularly in Wilmington. Kenny would usually reach out to accompany the ambulance crew traveling to Wilmington with a critically ill or injured patient. There were occasions when, after returning from a transport, the ambulance, crew and Kenny would load up another patient requiring transport to Wilmington. Whether on his duty nights, volunteering for transports or standing by at local events you would see Kenny wearing his ambulance coveralls providing EMS service to the community.

Kenny was a very active member and was recognized in 1991 and 1992 as the firefighter with the most alarms in Carlisle. On July 7, 1994, Kenny became a Life Member of the company and later that year was recognized as the Milford Elks Lodge, Fireman of the Year. In 2006, Kenny’s continued support and service to the Carlisle community lead him to receive the company’s Presidential Award for his unselfish devotion and years of service to the Carlisle Fire Company. That year he was continued on page 4

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Safe Kids Day

Safe Kids Day, hosted by Lowes at Five Points in Lewes and sponsored by Safe Kids Sussex County, featured educational displays Combined with displays from other local healthcare, insurance from fire departments in Lewes, Rehoboth Beach, Bethany Beach, agencies and vendors children where educated in fire safety, water Indian River, Memorial Fire Company, Slaughter Beach DSFS and safety, firearms safety, bike safety and many other areas.

- DFSN photos by Joe Hopple, the Fire Marshall’s office. It also had EMS displays from Life Net, Michael Lowe, DSFS, and Chuck Snyder DSP Aviation, Mid-Sussex Rescue squad and Sussex County EMS.

CVVFA

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By Claudia Garner

CVVFA Members Served as Instructors at the NVFC Summit

By Candice McDonald The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) hosted its inaugural Training Summit on June 20 and 21, 2014, in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. This event brought close to 100 first responders from 31 states, with several Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen’s Association members in attendance. Two CVVFA members, Jack Sullivan and Candice McDonald, had the opportunity to serve as instructors for the event.

Jack Sullivan delivered a course on Traffic Incident Management and Firefighter Safety. His class offered attendees proactive strategies and tactics for fire department responses to roadway incidents. Attendees were introduced to innovative ways to protect personnel and apparatus on scene. For additional information and free trainings tied to this course topic visit the Emergency Responder Safety Institute at

www.respondersafety.com.

Candice McDonald offered attendees a toolbox of strategies and techniques to safeguard the firehouse from reputational threats in the Reputation Management in an Era of Citizen Journalism course. The free tools featured covered a wide range of topics such as social media, member behavior and financial accountability. This course will also be offered this summer at the CVVFA Convention at the Franklin Fire Company, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, on August 1, 2014; 0900 to 1145. For those interested in bringing this training to their area contact Candice at mycdevelopment@gmail.com.

Additional information about the NVFC Summit and event resources can be found by visiting www.NVFC.org.

CVVFA President’s Message

By Jim Watson The CVVFA will gather at our birthplace (113 years ago) in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, for our annual convention (see schedule, page 39). If you haven’t already made plans to attend check out our website at www.cvvfa.org for all the details. We are an exceptional family-friendly organization so bring the kids or grandkids along.

Speaking of the kids. We have two proposals on the table for consideration for the advancement of our association. The first is a “Kids Convention” to parallel the 114th Annual Convention in Delaware City next summer. The second is the establishment of an “Honor Guard Boot Camp” to train new folks on the proper way a fire department honor guard should function.

Another addition to this year’s gathering is a class on reputation management presented on Friday by

Candice McDonald who presents this class around the country on behalf of the CVVFA. As I close this year as President of the CVVFA and begin preparing for our next convention in Delaware City in 2015, I am proud of the activity of our gang. We are leading the way in Highway Incident Safety Training and have expanded our Firefighter Reputation Management program. At last count we have 1380 members in 30 states and DC. You can be one of us.

Simply complete the membership application found below.

In closing, I received outstanding support from my family and my fire service family at the Delaware City Fire Company. My year could not have happened without their support. Thanks to everyone who pitched in this year.

Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen’s Association Membership Application NAME: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ CITY: _________________________________________________________ STATE_________ ZIP___________________ HOME PHONE (____) ___________________ CELL (____) ____________________ FAX (____) _______________ EMAIL______________________ DATE OF BIRTH ______/________/__________ FIRE DEPARTMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY ORGANIZATION ___________________________________________ INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP $5.00 • ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERSHIP $15.00 IF JOINING AS AN ORGANIZATION ADD: RESPONSIBLE OFFICER_____________________________ TITLE__________________________

Mail Application And Check To: Steve McBee PP CVVFA Financial Secretary 69 N. Washington Street Berkeley Springs WV 25411

Membership is open to all members of the greater public safety community.

Volunteer or career public and private sector.

CVVFA

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By Claudia Garner

113th Annual Convention Agenda July 30 - August 2, 2014 - Chambersburg, Pennsylvania Schedule of Events

Wednesday, July 30 Chambersburg Fire Dept.

130 N Second St Chambersburg PA

1800 Audit Committee Meeting 1900 Board of Directors Meeting

Thursday, July 31 Fayetteville VFC 101 W. Main St. Fayetteville PA

0900 1100.

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1830

Convention Call to Order President James Watson Memorial Service St. Paul Lutheran Church 44 E. Main Street, Fayetteville, PA Lunch on your own Keynote SpeakerChief Anthony Correia “How to keep Geraldo Rivera From Investigating Your Firehouse�

Picnic

Friday, August 1 Franklin Fire Co. 158 W. King St. Chambersburg PA

0900 Presidents Council Meeting 0900 Training Class-Fire Service Reputation ManagementCandice McDonald(Second Floor Meeting Room) 1200 Lunch Provided 1300 Continuation of Presidents Council Meeting & CVVFA Meeting 1830 Banquet and Installation of Officers CFD Color Guard / D.C.F.D. Bag Piper Banquet Speaker Mr. Mike Marotte CFD Historian

Saturday, August 2 TBA Prayer Breakfast Chambersburg 0930 Parade Registration and Judging begins TB Woods Parking Lot 440 5th Ave Chambersburg 1200 113th Convention Parade Steps off Downtown Chambersburg followed by Awarding of Prizes School Administration Building Stanley Ave.

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DELAWARE STATE FIRE SCHOOL

August 2014

Delaware SFS Celebrates 50th Anniversary

(Left to right): Mike Kernan, Past Fire School Director, Lou Amabili, First Fire School Director, and Robert Newnam, Director.

Instructor Jeff Brown assisting a family member in application of water to an LPG gas fire demo.

On June 28, 2014, the Delaware State Fire School proudly celebrated the first half of their 50th year of service by having a picnic for all current and past instructors, instructor aides, employees and their families.

Well over 200 people attended the event which included food and games for all. Live demonstrations of vehicle rescue, structural fire fighting, LPG fire fighting, The Smoke House Maze, rappelling, EMS and fire safety were done to show the families what their loved ones actually do when they are here training the future firefighters of Delaware.

The cake cutting ceremony was handled by the First Director Lou Amabili, assisted by past-Director Mike Kernan and Director Robert Newnam. Past-Director Joe Murabito was unable to attend.

Everyone in attendance had a great time and they look forward to the celebration on November 8, 2014, which will be an Open House.

- Submitted by Michael Lowe & Kim O’Malley, DSFS

Instructor George Whitehead assisting a family member during an exterior firefighting demo.

Children Fire Safety Classes For many years the Sea Colony Fitness Center, in Bethany Beach, has recognized the need for fire and life safety training for their young guests. Each year they ask the Fire School to do a weekly presentation to children, featuring information on 911 calling and staying safe. The Fire School is pleased to partner with the Sea Colony and working together for the best interests of our children.

- Submitted by Michael Lowe

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DELAWARE STATE FIRE SCHOOL

August 2014

Sussex County Fire Chief’s Association and Delaware State Fire School Host Cadet Challenge

On June 14, 2014, the fourth annual Firefighters Cadet Challenge took place at the Delaware State Fire School-Sussex Division.

Young firefighters from Lewes, Millville and Roxana took part in the competition which featured ladder work, hose advancement, donning of gear and proper use of SCBA. - Submitted by Michael Lowe, DSFS

August 2014

Delaware Fire Service News, Page 43

Antique Corner

Since I have run out of antiques in Delaware to report on I thought that I would let some of you know of a great fire museum in North Charleston, South Carolina, and what has happened to the American LaFrance Manufacturing Facility located in Moncks Corner, SC. I had the opportunity to attend the SPAAMFAA convention in N. Charleston back in February and wanted to give you all some info on this great place. If you have the opportunity to travel south for any reason, please make sure that you stop at the North Charleston and American LaFrance Fire Museum and Educational Center.

The exhibit houses the largest collection of professionally restored ALF fire apparatus in the country. It houses 18 fire apparatus from hand/horse-drawn to motorized and many one of kind firefighting artifacts. Some of the rigs on display include a 1857 Button & Blake hand -umped fire engine, Reg. # 459; and a 1886 Silsby Steam fire engine, reg # 853 built for the Detroit, Michigan FD. This is a beautifully restored steamer and is one of the first rigs that you will come across when entering the museum. They have a 1904 ALF Cosmopolitan Steamer (one of seven still in existence) originally built for Claremore, Oklahoma, and later serving in Millersburg, Kentucky; and a 1912 ALF “Metropolitan” Steamer, reg # 3374, originally built for Harrisonburg, Virginia, are just a few of the hand/horse-drawn rigs on display.

Moving into the motorized categories we find a 1931 ALF “Type 191” pumper which had left hand steering and was built for the Long Green, Maryland FD; and a very beautiful 1910 ALF “Type 5” doubletank combo built for the Liberty Engine Company of Reading, PA FD, which featured a rare liberty statue atop its bell as a symbol of the fire company's name. Others on display include a 1929 ALF, “Type 270” Double-Bank Service truck; a 1956 ALF, Series 700, “775-PJO” pumper; tand he latest rig on display, a 1969 ALF 900 Series, “Dominion” pumper from a department in New Jersey. There was even the very first Snorkel #1 which was in service with the City of Chicago from 1958 through 1969.

None of this equipment in the museum is included in the demise/auction of the American La France corporation that occurred in

by Bob Romig

February of this year. Howard Peiffer has provided some photos that he took when he went to the museum. Unfortunately my photos did not survive my download when I got back.

In closing, re: ALF. Berkley County, South Carolina, held an auction at the American La France plant to sell any equipment it seized in February 2014 to recoup about $650,000 the county is owed in delinquent tax fees.

According to the June 11, 2014, edition of The Berkeley Independent’s report on the auction (www.ourgazette.com/article/20140611/OG01/140619916/0/at-the-movies), “The company’s inventory, which includes firetrucks in various stages of completion, was not in [the] sale. The county says the owners of the Patillo building have claim to it .... A representative of the Patillo building said they are still trying to reach someone within the company to settle the issue.”

Page 44, Delaware Fire Service News

August 2014

Delaware Fire Service in Action

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Dover Fire Department responding to a hazmat incident at the YMCA located on S. State Street.

- DFSN photo by Robin Andino

1 Dead, 1 Injured in Brid - DFSN photo by W geville MVC. ayne Barrall

August 2014

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Page 46, Delaware Fire Service News

August 2014

Delaware Fire Service in Action

lance from r Fire Co. and ambu x County Ellendale Voluntee sse Su ter Beach) and Station 89 (Slaugh e of an MVA at Cedar Creek en sc e th at Paramedics Road.

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Station 15 assisting Stations 3, 6 and 12 for a ruptured gas tank in a truck in the Eden Square Shopping Center.

- DFSN photo by Wally Poppe

x County ent, along with Susse Laurel Fire Departm d for a accident on West Street. rte Medic 102 were ale struck three utility poles. where a vehicle ett Morris - DFSN photo by Br

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by Mike Carroll

Station 45 and Ambulance 64 were dispatched for this MVC on Blackbird Forest Road.

- DFSN photo by Gene Shaner

Stations 75, 77, an d 101 were dispatch ed working trailer fir e on S. Old State Ro for a ad.

- Submitted by Lisa Turner

August 2014

Delaware Fire Service News, Page 47

Delaware Fire Service in Action

e-car MVC -8 responded to a on Rescue 70, C-70, 70 t on Coastal Highway. with entrapmen Hopple, PIO - Submitted by Joe

Camden-Wyoming Fire Co. respo - DFSN photo by Ro nding to a house fire. bin Andino

NCC Fireboard dispatched marine units after a plane went down off New Castle Airport.

Two survivors from the plane were airlifted to awaiting EMS personnel.

- DFSN photo by Wally Poppe

Six people were saved in a Bowers Beach boat fire.

- DFSN photo by Robin Andino

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Blades and along with the t, en tm ar ep D fire on Beaver Laurel Fire ded to a garage on sp re n ow et Road.

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August 2014

Up Close & Personal Dover Firefighters at a June 5, 2014, hazmat incident at the YMCA on South State Street - DFSN photo by Robin Andino

Greenwood’s Quint 78 – a new Rosenbauer sold by DPC Emergency Equipment.

- DFSN photo by Brian Slattery

Everyone enjoyed the Townsend Fire Company/Ducks Unlimited Spring Fling on June 14, 2014. - DFSN photo by Michele Ehart

Wilmington firefighters of the A-Platoon at a fatal Maryland Avenue house fire.

- DFSN photo by John Randolph

Over the weekend of June 7 and 8, 2014, the Carlisle Fire Company participated in the fundraising efforts for the Children’s Miracle Network at the Milford Super WalMart location. - DFSN story and photo by B. Fountain, submitted by Glenn Gillespie Camden-Wyoming Fire Company employees Derrick Brode and Mike Masche stop for a picture during their daily equipment checks.

- DFSN photo by Robin Andino

Congratulations to Firefighter Fred Chase and his, now, wife Amber Chase, on their wedding. Fred has been active with the Camden-Wyoming Fire Company for about five years.

- DFSN photo by Robin Andino

The Clayton Fire Company participated in a controlled burn on Longridge Road on May 24, 2014.

- DFSN photo by Mike Carroll

August 2014

Delaware Fire Service News, Page 49

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Page 50, Delaware Fire Service News

August 2014

Fire Marshal’s Report Cranston Heights FC Responds to Vehicle Fire

Robert L. Fox Chief Deputy State Fire Marshal The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s office has determined that an automobile fire that occurred on June 29, 2014, that seriously injured the driver was accidental.

At approximately 1845, the Cranston Heights Fire Company responded to a vehicle fire on Route 141 near the exit for westbound Kirkwood Highway. Upon arrival, they found a vehicle on fire with the driver severely burned.

State Fire Marshal’s Deputies were called to the scene to investigate. It was determined that the victim threw a lit cigarette out of the window and the wind blew the cigarette back into the vehicle igniting the interior. The vehicle then left the roadway and came to rest in a ravine. Several motorists stopped to assist and pulled the driver to safety.

The victim, Travis Paul Smith, 49, of Elsmere, Delaware suffered 2nd and 3rd degree burns to his lower extremities and was flown by Delaware State Police Aviation directly to Crozer Burn Center. He was admitted in serious condition.

Chicken House Severely Damaged In Frankford

Harry R. Miller Chief Deputy State Fire Marshal The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s office investigated a chicken house fire in Frankford, Delaware on June 22, 2014, that caused severe damage to the structure.

The blaze occurred in the 34000 block of

McCahill Place, and was reported at 1119. The Frankford Volunteer Fire Company, assisted by Dagsboro, Gumboro, Selbyville, and Millsboro Fire Companies extinguished the flames. Total fire damage was estimated at $350,000.00

The Camden-Wyoming Fire Co responded to the call and arrived with flames and smoke coming from the one story home and 2 vehicles parked at the residence.

Cooking Oil Assistance was requestIgnites Newark Blaze ed from neighboring fire Michael G. Chionchio companies with the blaze placed under control at Assistant State Fire Marshal The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s office has 0152. Deputy Fire Marshal’s responded to invesdetermined that the Newark, Delaware house fire tigate the fire and determined the fire to the home on June 14, 2014 was accidental. The blaze, and vehicles to be arson. reported shortly after 2100, occurred in the 2600 Talleyville Responds block of Frazer Road. The Aetna Hose, Hook and to Surrey Park Fire Ladder Company arrived on the scene with flames Robert L. Fox coming from the first floor.

State fire investigators were called to the scene. Chief Deputy State Fire Marshal The fire started on the stovetop when cooking oil The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s office has ignited when accidentally left on. The home’s determined that the house fire in Wilmington on smoke alarm alerted the occupants allowing them May 20, 2014, was accidental. to escape without injury. Heavy fire damage was The Talleyville Fire Company was alerted to estimated at $65,000. The American Red Cross is the fire in the 200 block of Hitching Post Drive, in provided emergency assistance to five adults and the Surrey Park neighborhood shortly before three children.

0100. Fire apparatus arrived with heavy smoke coming from the residence.

State Fire Investigators were called to the scene Arrest Made in Camden Arson Fires and conducted an investigation. It was determined B. Scott Bullock that the fire originated in the basement of the Chief Deputy State Fire Marshal The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office residence and was caused by a malfunction in a arrested a 38 year old Camden, DE man for arson dehumidifier.

The fire heavily damaged the residence and and related charges stemming from 2 vehicle fires and a house fire that occurred on Tuesday, May caused an estimated $80,000 in damages. No injuries were reported. Smoke detectors in the 27, 2014, in Camden, DE in Kent County.

The fires were reported shortly before 0130 in residence alerted the occupants who exited the the 100 block of Loretta Drive in Camden, DE. residence safely.