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Rehoboth Beach firefighter, assisted by Lewes and Indian River, responded to a multi-residential structure fire.

Goodwill Fire Company responded to a structure fire in the William Penn Village Apartments.

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Rehoboth Beach, along with SCEMS, responded to a two-vehicle MVAwith entrapment on John J. Williams Highway.

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Yes, September and October are busy times in the fire service. Polish off your ideas and incorporate new activities into your Safety Programs. If you need help, meet with your Fire Prevention Committees to discuss what you can do to embellish your Fire Prevention Program.

Stay safe!

- Dennis

Remember; if it wasn’t for the beep, you would still be asleep! Change your smoke and CO detector batteries or if you have 10-year detectors, check their dates to ensure that they are still good.

As the summer months are passing us by and we enter the fall, are you prepared to do your job under different conditions? Already I am finding that the windows on my car are fogging up on the inside, making response a little slower. Before you know it, the inside fog will move to the outside of your car windows, and you will be reminded that winter is not far away. Please take the time to clear off your frosted windows before you respond to a call. Think about the children who are waiting at school bus stops. Use caution while responding through school zones and bus stops. I have seen two students who were badly hurt when they tried to run across a busy street to catch a bus that they were late for.

Reflections on 9/11 and a Busy Fall Season From the Editor’s Desk Dennis Whittam, Editor

Is your fire prevention program updated with new ideas to bring to the kids in your district?

As I write this editorial, the date is September 1, 2022. This editorial is my October editorial. Sitting at my desk, my mind is reflecting ahead to September 11, 2022. Taking a few moments remembering the day our nation was attacked, it is our duty to never forget September 11, 2001. I remember driving to work on a clear crisp day. The major story on the radio was about a “small” airplane that crashed into the World Trade Center. When I arrived at work, I immediately turned on the news and realized the airplane was not a small plane and my city was probably under attack. Yes, we were under attack. I reflected and shared my recollection with my readers for the past 21 years.

Last year, I attended as many memorial services as possible. One year later I find myself thanking many of my photographers who joined me and spread throughout as many communities as possible, capturing photographs of the memorial services. Fire News utilized our photographs in our 9/11 20th Anniversary-Fire News Remembrance and Tribute edition. This magazine was a work of art that remembered all those lost on September 11, 2001, and continued paying tribute to those that passed away over the past 20 years due to illnesses spurred by toxic chemicals generated by the attack. When I pass

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As we move into 2023, try to think about something special your department can do to bring peace in our world. Plan on reflecting with your neighboring departments to never forget September 11, 2001. Remember to never forget those that continue to be lost to 9/11 diseases. Never Forget!

Memorial Sloan Kettering Medical Center, it is still common to find an FDNYFirefighter Transport Unit waiting outside of the hospital to bring one of our loved ones back home.

like to thank LADVFAPresident Pam Ingle for all her leadership with the Ladies Auxiliary as they are an important part of our success with the fundraising that they do to support us.

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Some upcoming events to put on your calendar are the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial in Emmitsburg, MD, on October 9, 2022. One of our own, Laura Madara of Station 88 (Selbyville), will be honored and the DVFAhas contracted a bus to transport us to the event. Chief John Pridemore of Station 45 (Clayton) will be honored and added to the National Memorial in May of 2023.

I believe we had a successful year and had some good conversations with our legislators about increasing our funding to the fire service. I feel confident that President-elect Ryder will be able to keep the conversation moving forward.Iwould

help them — we are all here to help each other. We do have a lot of resources out there to be able to assist.

In closing, I would like to thank the Hockessin Fire Company and Ladies Auxiliary and my family for all the support over the past seven years. Good luck to President Ryder and all of his officers. I am only a phone call away if you need any assistance.

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Serving Delaware’s First Responders Since 1921

The DVFAoffice has been going through a transition with employment and a needed upgrade to our office equipment along with its installation. Due to this our responses have been a little slower than normal for our liking. We thank you for your understanding and patience during this time as we make improvements to the office.

I would like to thank Bill Tobin and his committee for pulling off a successful 100th anniversary parade of the DVFA.

Where did time go?

DVFAPresident

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see we have come a long way and it is my hope that the LADVFAwill continue to grow while meeting whatever challenges in the future. I thank those who have gotten us to where we are currently, and I look forward to working with Deb Lawhead and all the incoming officers in the future. Many thanks to all the auxiliaries across this great state who have supported me during my presidency and I hope that our friendships will last a lifetime. Many thanks to everyone and may a Ladybug be always by your side.

wonderful year. We’ve had a lot of successes in 2022 that will go down in history. Thank you for your leadership and devotion during your tenure. We look forward to the new incoming leadership of DVFAPresident Ryder and LADVFAPresident Lawhead and their administrations.We are here to give you 100 percent of our support for you to have a successful year. As always, the office is here to serve and help you. You can call or email us any time.

Norman “Jay” Jones Jr Executive

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The VCOS Symposium will be November 10 to 13, 2022, in Clearwater, FL. Registration is open now for this event. Our next DVFA Executive Meeting will be held at the Delaware State Fire School on December 11, 2022.We want to congratulate DVFAPresident Carrier and LADVFAPresident Ingle on a

The one thing I believe we need to keep a eye on is PTSD. Please, if you see one of our brothers or sisters struggling please try and

by Pam Ingle, President LADVFA I had the opportunity to spend a day with the Delaware Burn Camp on August 12, 2022, which is held at Camp Barnes. This camp is designated for children, ages five through 18 years old, who have been medically treated for burns. These kids, even after a hot, exhausting week full of events and activities, were full of excitement and anxious to know what they were going to be doing next.

September is upon us, and we want to welcome you to our Annual Conference. Once again, we will be gathering in Wilmington, Delaware, at the Chase Center on the Riverfront to learn, enjoy fellowship and conduct the business of this great association. We hope you enjoy the excellent seminars and events that are planned. Please stop by and see our vendors and sponsors that support us.

Their enthusiasm, being able to just be themselves, was overwhelming. I send my congratulations to Chairperson Joanne Hutchison and all the staff, committees, organizations and volunteers who make this week, every year, a greatAssuccess.thisismy last article as President of the LADVFA, I would like to thank those who have been a part of this journey with me. To call it a learning experience, is an understatement. When you look at this organization as to where it has been and where it is today, you can

by Dan President,Carrier,DVFA

It seems like I was just installed as a DVFA Director and now here I am finishing up my Presidency. I would like to thank each and everyone of you for your support and friendship over the past year, and would like to thank all the fire companies for their hospitality that they showed me when I attended their banquets or meetings at their stations.

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The 2021-2022 year for me did not come without some sadness. To date there has been 15 fire fatalities, nine without a working smoke detector. Fire safety and education are two things we must continue to reach out into our communities to provide and be visible and vocal. This affects our communities as much as it affects our brothers and sisters in the fire Regretfully,service.theone topic I did not have enough time to promote is mental health for all first responders. As we move into the future, we need to place an emphasis on supporting our own with the challenges of mental health and know it is OK to not be OK. The signs and symptoms on our responders faces tell the story. As leaders, we need to continue to educate ourselves and learn to read and understand those signs. Our people respond to the most gruesome scenes. They see things that often affect them for many years. We have peer support programs out there.

When I went into office as the President of the Delaware State Fire Chiefs Association September 16, 2021, I didn’t initially reali ze how much potential our association had to make an impact on all fir e companies in Delaware. I immediately went to work with our officer s and many Delaware Fire Service members who represent the values of serving the people in Delaware, both operationally and administrati vely, helping to move our fire service towards the future. As I traveled from Seaford to Claymont, Leipsic to Hartley, you have all welcomed me throughout our great state.

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DSFCAWorking Hard forand with The Delaware Fire Service

I have been very fortunate this past year working with so many good people within the Delaware Fire Service. Each of them has helpe d me along the way, but none more than the past Presidents of the State Chiefs Association. I can only hope that my short time as President helped in our endeavor. What we do operationally in the fire service is inherently hazardous, but giving effort as leaders and creating ways for our fire service leadership to be successful, operationally and administ ratively, should always be our goal.

I wanted to create an easier way to offer top tier training to our members, alongside the Delaware State Fire Service, and we have been able to do just that. For years, the State Chiefs Association has been a huge supporter of offering our members the opportunity to have a physical assessment. This past year, we took an even larger step forward with the funding we received, so the physical assessments should be a staple for this organization for years to come.

Please do not hesitate to make the phone call and help yourself or one of our own when the time comes.

The Delaware State Fire Chiefs Association has continued to rai se the bar for our fire service members throughout the great State of Delaware in 2021-2022 by offering more training and physical assessments to each and every firefighter in Delaware. Our goals of developing fire officers have not wavered as we move forward. Chiefs and fire line officers have had to prepare for everything that has come before them, and our fire officers have risen to the occasion. Thankfully, this past year, the Fire Chiefs Association and their officers worked with the General Assembly and obtained $52,000 for additional physical assessments and national training to offer all firefighters in Delaware. It’s a huge success for our association and our first responders. We were able to send six Delaware firefighters to the Fire Department Training Network for advanced fire training, held advanced vehicle rescue training, conducted three chicken barbeques to raise funding, continued to send members of the Delaware Fire Service to Cardio Kinetics for assessments, combined the State EMS Association under the State Chiefs, created a State Chiefs Past President Dinner, presented many companies with a 100th anniversary plaques and continued to make appearances throughout Delaware supporting all our fire companies.

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MajorBlaze on May Drive

On July 12, 2022, at approximately 0930, the Millville VolunteerFire Company was dispatched by Sussex County EOC to a dwelling fire in the 31000 block of May Drive. Chief Guy Rickards advised the fire was emanating from the roof. Considering the strength of the fire and home size, mutual aid was called from Millville, Bethany Beach, Roxana, Dagsboro, Bishopville, Frankford, Selbyville, Ocean City (MD) and Rehoboth Beach. Sussex County Paramedics Leah O’Boyle, Fred Haas, and Austin Kauffman provided rehabilitation services to the fire crews. John Marvel from DelDOTassisted in traffic control. Afull complement of fire police was required since Fred Hudson Road was deemed unsafe forvehiculartraffic due to the amounts of fire apparatus staging. There were no reported injuries. The Delaware State Fire Marshal was investigating and the preliminary cause of the fire was a faulty pool pump. Fire Chief Guy Rickards was the on-site command officer.

On July 21, 2022, at 1440, New Castle County Paramedics were dispatched to assist Aetna Hose, Hook and LadderCompany for a building fire in the 1800 block of Sheldon Drive in the Preserve at Deacons Walk. Units arrived to find smoke showing from the building and one occupant with minorinjuries. Due to a confirmed fire in the apartment and intense ambient heat, a second alarm was initiated. Multiple mutual aid departments, ambulances forrehab and additional paramedics responded to assist.

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On July 18, 2022, firefighters from Magnolia, Camden-Wyoming, Little Creek, Bowers Beach, Frederica, St. Francis Ambulance and Rehab Unit, Kent County Medics and the Delaware State Fire Marshall’s office, responded to a double-wide mobile home fire on Bertha Drive in the London Village area (west of Magnolia). The first arriving units encountered heavy fire conditions throughout the residence. This was a difficult fire due to the design of the unit, high ambient temperatures and wind.

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Double-Wide Fire in London Village

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July 27, 2022, Marydel firefighters were dispatched foran outside fire. First Assistant Chief Mike Bredin reported a medium-size pile of trash on fire with a small amount of exposures. Unit 56-17 directed Brush 56 to take the driveway and make theirway back to the pile and to place a handline in service. Due to the state-wide burn ban and the contents of the pile, 56-17 requested that DNREC make a response.

- Submitted by Chuck Snyder

Rehoboth Beach firefighters assisted by Lewes and Indian River responded to a multi-residential structure fire on Catalina Circle in the SawGrass development off of Old Landing Road at approximately 2000 on July 13, 2022. Crews arrived to find a three-story town home with fire on the second and third floors. Firefighters had the blaze undercontrol in about 30 minutes and were on scene foralmost three hours. Bethany Beach and Milton provided cover. No injuries were reported and the Delaware State Fire Marshall was investigating.

MarydelTrashHandlesFire

- Submitted by Mike Bredin

Residential Fire on 2nd and 3rd Floors

2-Alarm Apartment Fire in Newark

- Submitted by Chuck Snyder

AfterHouse Fire in Odessa

Five Points Assists Talleyville

On June 30, 2022, just before 0130, Five Points was alerted to assist Talleyville on Box Alarm 2501 in the area of the 4300 block of Pyles Ford Road. Squad 17 arrived as the fourth-due engine assisting with attack line operations and overhaul.

Rehoboth, Lewes Handle House Fire

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Rehoboth Beach and Lewes firefighters responded to a structure fire on FirDrive Extension in Kyrie Estates north of Rehoboth Beach recently. Crews arrived to find a single-family home well involved with no occupants in the building. The blaze was brought undercontrol in 35 minutes with crews on scene forovertwo hours. Milton and Bethany Beach along with Georgetown provided cover. One Rehoboth Beach firefighterwas transported to BBMC in Lewes with possible heat exhaustion. No otherinjuries were reported.

- Submitted by Abigail Haas

On July 21, 2022, at 1437, Aetna Hose, Hook and LadderCompany and surrounding departments were dispatched to the 1800 block of Sheldon Drive in the Preserve at Deacons Walk foran apartment fire with an injury. ANew Castle County Police Officerassisted with evacuating the building. Units arrived to smoke showing from a four-story brick apartment building. Forty-two firefighters from 11 different departments responded. The fire was placed undercontrol in about 45 minutes by Deputy Chief Bryan Berkley. An 87-year-old female sustained a leg injury and was treated on scene by Aetna EMT’s priorto being transported to Christiana Hospital in stable condition. Approximately 30 people were displaced from 14 apartments.

- Submitted by Chuick Hayes

- Photo courtesy of Mike Dao, SJFirePhotos.com; submitted by Jeff Sands

Paramedics Resuscitate Dog

On July 23, 2022, at 1246, New Castle County Paramedics were dispatched to assist the Odessa Fire Company fora house fire in the 400 block of Boxwood Lane in the Evergreen Acres community. Once all occupants were accounted for, Paramedic First Class Susan Maxwell joined EMTs from Odessa Fire Company to treat a family K9 that suffered smoke inhalation. The K9 was successfully resuscitated and transferred to a local veterinarian for furthertreatment. Many of ourparamedics treasure the companionship of ourown animals and work hard to assure those pets of others are cared forin the same manner.

On July 12, 2022, while members of the Wilmington Fire Marshal’s Office were conducting a fire alarm test on North Market Street, the alarm panel indicated that multiple devices on the third floor had activated. When members investigated, they discovered a smoke condition originating from a fire on the roof. The direct communication to dispatch allowed fora quick response from Wilmington firefighters on the Aplatoon, which led to multiple units on the roof extinguishing hotspots, checking forextension, and removing smoldering debris. The Wilmington Fire Marshal’s Office completed its investigation, citing the cause to be welders working on the roof.

Arson at Dunkin Donuts

On August 24, 2022, at 1848, Harrington.DuPont17000DonutsfirecommercialwerewithandFarmington,Harrington,HoustonFrederica,alongKentCountyEMS,dispatchedtoastructureattheDunkin’locatedintheBlockofSouthHighwayinUnitsarrived

On July 21, 2022, at 2336, New Castle County Paramedics were dispatched to assist Christiana Fire Company fora commercial structure fire in J&M Commercial Park. Units arrived to fire and smoke showing from the building. Due to the hazardous materials in the building, its size, conditions present and dangerously hot weather, the fire quickly went to three alarms with multiple mutual aid departments responding. Multiple New Castle County Paramedics assisted with DECON and rehab of firefighters. Fifty-three firefighters were sent through the DECON area and assessed by EMS. Multiple otherfirefighters required rehab due to heat condition s.

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to find a smoke condition inside the building. Furtherinvestigation revealed that a fire had been intentionally set in a trash can inside a bathroom and the fire was contained to the trash can. Farmington, Houston and Frederica units were cancelled priorto arrival and Harrington units ventilated the building. The suspect in the fire was located nearby and taken into custody by FM-15 and Harrington Police. Units on scene: Chief Vehicle, Command 50, Engine 50-4, Engine 50-1, Tower50, Ambulance A-50, FM-15, Harrington Police and Fire Police. Officerin charge: Deputy Chief Kenny Brode.

- Submitted by Randy Roberts

Five Points HazMat Response

Hot Day, Hot Fire in Selbyville

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Multi-ResidentialStructureFire

NCC Paramedics Provide Rehab at 3-Alarmer

The Roxana Fire Company battled a large brush fire behind a group of homes on AsterWay on the grounds of the Bayside Resort in Selbyville on July 24, 2022. Extreme outside temperatures made the long hose stretches especially difficult forresponding firefighters. - Fire News photo by FirstOnScenePhotos

- Submitted by Earl Brode

Just after2300 on July 24, 2022, Squad 17 made a response to assist Volunteer Hose Company forthe threealarm hazmat fire. This was the second multi-alarm fire in two days that Station 17 assisted. During this weather period of high heat, multiple alarms are usually called to have more manpoweravailable to allow crews to switch more frequently to avoid undue stress on the firefighters.

Simmonds Garden Fire Stopped

The Holloway Terrace Fire Company, along with mutual aid companies, quickly knocked down, contained and extinguished a resi dential fire in the unit block of ParkerPlace in the Simonds Gardens development in the east side of New Castle County on a scorching hot summerday.

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Extrication and 2 Transported in MVA

On August 3, 2022, at 1200, New Castle County Paramedics, an ambulance from Port Penn VolunteerFire Company and Delaware State Police Aviation (Trooper 4) were dispatched to assist VolunteerHose Company of Middletown foran MVAwith entrapment on Summit Bridge Road at Old School House Road, north of Middletown. One patient was trapped and extricated quickly by firefighters from Volunteer. Three patients were assessed and treated by first responders including one flown to a local trauma centerby Delaware State Police aircraft.

MVC With Entrapment in Middletown

- Submitted by Abigail Haas

- Submitted by Chuck Snyder

Rehoboth Beach VolunteerFire Company along with SCEMS responded to a two-vehicle MVAwith entrapment at John J. Williams Highway and Mulberry Knoll Road on August 15, 2022, at approximately 1830. One person needed to be extricated from one vehicle and two patients were transported to BBMC in Lewes. Units were on scene for about an hour. Delaware State Police were investigating.

Gum 2-CarMVARoad

Fire and EMS units from Frankford and Dagsboro responded to a two-vehicle MVAon Gum Road on July 25, 2022. The injured were transported to an area hospital.

- Fire News photo by FirstOnScenePhotos

On August 17, 2022, at 0356, the Rehoboth Beach VolunteerFire Company was dispatched to an automatic fire alarm on West Side Drive in the Rehoboth Beach Yacht and Country Club. When units were en route, the call was upgraded to a working structural fire with heavy smoke showing. Lewes and Indian Riverwere dispatched on the

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upgrade. The home sustained majordamage but no injuries were reported. In addition to Lewes and Indian River, Bethany Beach and Milton and Sussex County EMS assisted at the scene; Millsboro covered. The Delaware State Fire Marshal was investigating forthe cause of the fire. - Submitted by Warren Jones and Chuck Snyder

Large House Fire in Rehoboth Beach Large House Fire in Rehoboth Beach

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MVAwith Entrapment and Multiple Patients on I-295 VehicleVernonAccidentRoad

On July 15, 2022, at 1251, New Castle County Paramedics responded to assist Holloway Terrace Fire Company fora serious MVAwith entrapment on Interstate 295 at North DuPont Highway. Due to reports of multiple patients trapped in multiple vehicles, additional units responded from Minquadale, Wilmington Manor, Minquas, Christiana, Brandywine Hundred and Mill Creek. Fourvehicles were involved in the incident. Crews worked togetherto extricate, treat, and transport multiple patients to local hospitals.

On August 23, 2022, at 1147, the Harrington Fire Company was alerted forand electrical hazard as a result of an MVA in the 1800 Block of Vernon Road. Units arrived to find a garbage truck had run off the road and struck a utility pole. The ofpriortoself-extricateddriverthearrivalthefirecompany.

Glasgow MVA and Medevac

The driverwas evaluated and refused transport. Del-Dot was requested to shut down Vernon Road. Delaware Electric Co-Op was also requested fora damaged pole. The scene was turned overto Delaware State Police. - Submitted by Earl Brode

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On August 24, 2022, at 1647, New Castle County Paramedics and Delaware State Police Aviation Section (Trooper4) were dispatched to assist Christiana Fire Company in the 1900 block of Pulaski Highway in Bearfora report of a subject who had been electrocut ed. The patient was treated on scene by paramedics and BLS personnel from Christiana Fire Company before being flown to a local trauma centerby State Police aircraft.

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- Submitted by Abigail Haas; photo courtesy of John Jankowski

Rehoboth Beach VolunteerFire Company responded to a singlevehicle accident on July 23, 2022, at approximately 1400, on Coastal Highway nearthe Agave Restaurant. One patient was treated afterleaving the scene. Delaware State Police were inve stigating.

On July 15, 2022, the Aetna Hose, Hook and Ladder Company, New Castle County Paramedics and Delaware State Police Aviation Section responded to the single-vehicle crash on Old County Road and Lyric Drive and discovered a motorcycle off the roadway and into the woods. Aetna EMS personnel and New Castle County Paramedics treated the patient at the scene before he was flown by helicopterto the Christiana Hospital. - Photo courtesy of Dave Wilson, Aetna Hose, Hook & Ladder Co.;

- Submitted by Abigail Haas

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- Submitted by Chuck Snyder

DARTBus in MVA in North Wilmington

On July 18, 2022 at 1019, New Castle County Paramedics and Claymont Fire Company were dispatched to assist Brandywine Hundred Fire Company foran MVAinvolving a DARTbus on GovernorPrintz Boulevard at Cauffiel Parkway in North Wilmington. Units arrived to find a two-vehicle collision with a DARTbus up a hill into a nearby field. The driverand one passen gerwere in the bus at the time of the collision. Both drivers were treated on scene by paramedics and transported to local hospitals by ambulances from Brandywine Hundred and Claymont Fire. A single patient on the bus refused medical treatment.

Electrocution in Bear

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RBVFC - 2017

OnRiver/MiltonIndian-2017September4,2017,IndianRiverwasalertedforaladdertoassistMiltonwithabuildingfireonHarbesonRoadattheAllen’sChickenPlant.

Looking Back

- Submitted by Derrick Pry

Harrington - 2017

On October3, 2017 at 0549 the Harrington Fire Company, Kent County EMS and Delaware State Police Aviation were dispatched to a vehicle accident on Whitelysburg Road in the area of Brownsville Road. - Submitted by Earl Brode

On September29, 2017, the Rehoboth Beach VolunteerFire Company (RBVFC) was dispatched to a house fire on Trent Court in Canal Point. - Submitted by Warren Jones

On August 29, 2022, at approximately 1430, Laurel, Blades, Seaford and Sharptown (MD) and Sussex County EMS were alerted fora waterrescue in the Nanticoke Riverin the area of the Delaware-Maryland State Line. Laurel Fire Chief Jeff Hill had command. Cherry Beach, just outside of Sharptown, was reported to be closest access to the incident. Delaware units reported to Phillips Landing foraccess. Upon arrival Marine 81 and Marine 14 (Sharptown) were put in service with Marine 71 (Blades) moving south on the river. Marine 81 with Captain Mark Oliphant made contact with the boat in distress. It was reported that a male subject jumped off the boat and did not surface. The individual’s fatherwas on the boat and was experiencing chest pain and cardiac issues. Millsboro, Dagsboro, Selbyville, Mardela Springs and Eldorado-Brookview also responded. The search continued for approximately three hours but was discontinued due to heavy storms moving into the area. On August 30, 2022, the body of the victim was recovered by Maryland Natural Resources.

On August 16, 2022, at 0901, the Harrington and Houston Fire Companies along with Kent County EMS and Delaware State Police Aviation were dispatched to an MVAwith entrapment at the intersection of South DuPont Highway and Milford-Harrington Highway. Units arrived to find a two-vehicle accident with one vehicle overturned and one subject still inside the overturned vehicle. The subject, with the assistance of EMS was able to self-extricate. The scene was placed undercontrol and one subject was transported by ambulance to a local hospital fortreatment fornonlife-threatening injuries. DSPAviation was cancelled priorto arrival. The scene was placed undercontrol and turned overto the Harrington Police Department forfurtherinvestigation.

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Vehicle Accident with MultipleinEntrapmentReportedHarringtonAgenciesRespondforWaterRescue

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Prizes will be given away every 10 minutes with over $30,000 in total givenGeneralaway admission tickets are $60 each, Pond tickets are $45 and No Show are $30. VIPTickets are $500 for a table of eight. Tickets purchased prior to September 1, 2022, are eligible for early-bird drawings from 1230 to 1300.Fortickets and information visit harringtonfireco.com.

Call: 302-478-1110 Extension #3

Announcements

Email: Craft@Talleyvillefireco.org

It is with great pleasure that the Talleyville Ladies Auxiliary announces the return of their Annual Craft Fair. For more information visit our Facebook page Talleyville Ladies Auxiliary.

On October 1, 2022 from 1300 to 1700, the Harrington Fire Company will hold its Sportsman’s Night. Doors open at noon and there will be food, music and games.

3919 Concord Pike Wilmington, DE 19803

New Fire Company Fundraising Event Beginning This Year the Cranston Heights Fire Company is hosting its 1st Annual Drive-Thru Chicken BBQ. 100 percent of the proceeds from the BBQ benefit the Fire$10Company.PerTicket includes a delicious BBQ Chicken with sides to g o! Sides, Coleslaw, Mac & Cheese, Dinner Roll 1100 to 1400 or until SOLD OUT

ATALLEYVILLE LADIES AUXILIARY TRADITION RETURNS

SANTA- CRAFTERS - BAKE TABLE-SOUP& SNACK BAR

NOVEMBER 5TH, 2022 11AM - 2PM CRANSTON HEIGHTS FIRE ANNUALCHICKENCOMPANY1STBBQ

FREE ADMISSION!

Saturday November 5, 2022 0900 to Talleyville1400Fire Company

SPORTSMAN’SNIGHT

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Presale tickets are available and walk/drive ups are welcome! F or Tickets, questions, or more information Email: ChickenBBQ@ chfc14.com; Station: 302998-3140.

Pickup will beat the Station at 3306 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, DE West Side parking lot outside the hall

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patched. Staff members also volunteered to serve as victims for the scenarios providing them a different perspective on what is involved in performing technical rescues. The SCTRTgreatly appreciates the support provided by the Delaware State Fire School and Dogfish Head Craft Brewery forproviding excellent training, team building, and networking opportunities.

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Sussex County Technical Rescue Team Completes High Angle Training

TRAINING

June 15, 2022, Paid staff and volunteercrews took advantage of nice weatherto get some new drivers training time on the ladder. Learning to drive the tillerend of the truck is kind of tricky sometimes and basically requires just getting time to get out and do it. Thanks to Amazon forletting us use theirtraining area! It’s a great space forus to train on.

Members of the Sussex County Technical Rescue Team (SCTRT) recently completed High Angle Rescue training through the Delaware State Fire School, which was hosted by the Dogfish Head Craft Brewery in Milton. Training at the Dogfish site provided unique evolution opportunities and allowed forintegration with Dogfish safety staff improving response opportunities if a rescue was to be dis-

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July 15, 2022, 15 of Five Points Fire Company members attended familiarization training on Delaware State Police Aviation Section’s Trooper4 helicopter. Members were shown the operations and safety approaching the aircraft along with loading patients. Squad 17 and Ladder17 were staffed and available at the event. Thanks to Cranston Heights Fire Company forhosting the event.

Recently, the Clayton Fire Company conducted training on how to quickly and efficiently gain entry into a home, business orcommercial building. Deputy Fire Chief and Acting Fire Chief Jeff Lightcap stated that, “This is not one of the most exciting topics to train on, but one that can make orbreak an effective knock down on a structure fire.” Being able to gain entry quickly allows the fire department to find and extinguish the fire orassist a patient with a medical emergency. Fifteen members attended the training which is held about once every two years allowing members to stay abreast of entry techniques. - Photo courtesy of Firefighter Alison Pedigo;

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Clayton Holds ForcibleTrainingEntry HelicopterTraining

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Obituary

Jimmy helped organize St. Hedwig’s Polish Festival for many years with Leonard Szafranski and Steve Burg, along with others. He is also a member of The American Legion in Claymont.

Jimmy served as Chairman of the Fire Company’s new building committee, oversaw the construction of the Fire Company’s award -winning Fire Prevention Float and served on the Executive Committe e of the DVFAConvention in 1991 (hosted by Holloway Terrace, Minquadale, Wilmington Manor and Good Will). One of Jimmy’s greatest joys was “suiting up” for the annual Children’s Christmas Lunch at the fire station as Santa.

Absolutely no one could tell a “Dad” joke like JB Romano.

JB is survived by his wife of 53 years, Mary Ann B. (Machulski) and sons, Tony and Danny (Brianna Wendt); grandchildren Luke, Alex and Jack Romano and Makayla Wendt; brothers Wayne “Chip”, Lynwood “Pete”, Donald “Barry” (Nancy) and Christopher Romano (Marilyn). Sisters Mary Romano (Diana Grunde), and Sheila Wilson Murray Barnette; brother-in-laws Leon (Marge), Thomas (Nancy Crowder) Machulski; sister-in-laws Bernadette E. Muto, Barbara Bell (Bil l), and PatriciaAproudMachulski.veteran of the United States Navy, James Romano was laid to rest in the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Bear.

- Submitted by Randy Roberts

It is with great sadness that the Holloway Terrace Fire Company announced the death of James E. ‘J.B.’Romano, who passed away at the age of age 79 on July 29, 2022.

Jimmy joined Holloway Terrace Volunteer Fire Company as a junior firefighter at the age of 16. During his more than 62 years of active service with the fire company, JB served as Financial Secretary, Treasurer, Board of Director and Vice President. He was an active Life Member and received numerous awards, including the prestigious Member of the Year twice.

Jimmy served on various committees of the New Castle County and Delaware Volunteer Firefighters Associations. He represented Ho lloway Terrace as a delegate or alternate to both organizations for ma ny years. He was also an active member of the Delaware State Fire Chiefs Association. He took great pride in chairmanship of the annual Holloway Terrace’s Fire Company Golf Tournament, drumming up prizes for almost every participant. For many years, JB would gather family and friends to prepare “from scratch” ravioli, which he would

Holloway Terrace’s James E. Romano

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Jimmy grew up in Holloway Terrace, New Castle, Delaware, attended Rosehill and Colwyck Elementary schools, graduating from De La Warr High School in 1961.

also serve to honor the Holloway Terrace Ladies Auxiliary. His Casino Night and Spaghetti Dinner fundraisers at the fire company were legendary.Inaddition,

On August 20, 2022, the Good Will Fire Company held a memorial service forpast Chief Joseph E. Freebery, Jr., who passed away on July 26, 2022. He was 70.

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Memorial

Joe was past Chief from 1978 to 1979 and Deputy Chief before that. The service was held by Deacon ChristopherMoran. - Submitted by Regina Olliver

Past Chief Joseph E. Freebery Memorial Service

When asked what he is most looking forward to as a supervisor he replied, “I’m looking forward to helping the new people become lead-

Lewis has been employed by Sussex County since March 2006. During that time, he has served as a Field Training Officer and as a Paramedic III. He is currently the chair of the apparatus commi ttee and the logistics officer for the HazMat team. He has an Associate’s Degree in Business from Columbia Southern.

- Submitted by Paula L. Moore

ers in the department and EMS.” He credits Johnny and Roy (from the television show Emergency) with igniting his passion for EMS, as his parents tell him that he used to run around the house yelling “emergency!”Lewis lives in Milford with his wife Trish, daughter Gabbie, and sons Matthew and Landon. In his spare time, he fosters dogs, travels throughout the country and likes to spend time with his family. He is also a fire policeman for Carlisle Fire Company and the BLS Training Center Coordinator for Polytech.

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Sussex County Emergency Medical Service announced that Lewis Sacks was promoted to Supervisor, effective July 4, 2022. Lewis took the helm of AShift West.

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Sussex County EMS Promotes Lewis Sacks to Supervisor

Kent County Department of Public Safety Welcomes its First Class of Paramedic Trainees

The first class of Paramedic trainees graduated on August 11, 2022, and are now full-fledged employees of the Kent County Department of Public Safety, Emergency Medical Services Division. Daniel Walterscheid, Larry Trey Thompson, and Laylee Whitaker graduated from the Good Fellowship Ambulance and EMS Training Institute in West Chester, Pennsylvania, through the County’s Paramedic Trainee Program, which was adopted by the Levy Court in June, Under2021.theprogram, Kent County pays tuition and related costs, salary and benefits for the trainees while they attend an approved Paramedic Training program with an obligation to work a minimum of three years. With the success of the first class, five additional candidates are under consideration for the upcoming year. Pictured (left to right): Deputy Chief John Tinger, Daniel Walterscheid, Larry Trey Thompson, Laylee Whitaker, Chief Colin Faulkner.

- Submitted by Kelly Pitts

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From August 12, 2022, through August 14, the Delaware State Fire School held this year’s Camp Fury. The program is an orientation program foryoung females to provide information on today’s emergency services. Nineteen young ladies were registered forthe program. The Fire School would like to thank all the partneragencies that assisted with this project.

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FireSCHOOLDelawareCamp

The Delaware State Fire School conducted its annual Fire Camp on June 28, 29 and 30, 2022, at the Kent Campus of the Fire School. Thirty-two students were registered forthe program which offers an orientation into the field of emergency services.

Smokey Bear

The fire service wished Smokey Beara happy birthday on August 9, 2022. Smokey was rescued from a forest fire in the Capitan Mountains of New Mexico in 1950. Once he recovered from his burns, Smokey lived at the National Zoo, in Washington, DC until his death in 1976. He was a symbol of Forest Fire Safety throughout America representing the USDAForest Service.

72nd Birthday

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Camp Fury 2022 a Big Success

Training onincreasingtrainingDSFStheDevelopmentTheUnderPressurePerformtoDelawareStateFireSchool(DSFS)hostedanInstructorTrainingProgram,whichprovidedattendeeswithtoolstobuildandinstructareality-basedtrainingprogram.instructorsworkwithattendeestoteachthemtheschool’smethodologyandideology.Theywerecoachedonhumanperformancethroughtempoandconfidencethefireground.

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There were interactive stations demonstrating vehicle rescue, structural firefighting, police K-9s, police special operations teams, the Lifenet medical helicopter, and even a firefighting themed relay race. Ourfriends from the DoverAirForce Base also brought out theirfire safety trailer. This event could not be held without the amazing partnerships from DoverPolice Department-Delaware, DoverPolice Athletic League, DoverFire Department, Saint Francis EMS, Kent County Department of Public Safety, Dover AFB Fire and Emergency Services, Christiana LifeNet, and Chickfil-ANorth Dover. We are already looking forward to next year!

The current class of recruits for the New Castle County Police Department completed their Law Enforcement Fire Survival Class on July 18 and 19, 2022.

- Submitted by Michael Lowe

DSFS ImprovementsSummer

The Delaware State Fire School has been busy making improvements to help deliverbetterand safertraining fortheirstudents. Th school has begun work on a self-survival prop in the basement of the LadderTower, along with some needed concrete repairs out side. They have added utilities to the DrägerPhase Vstructural firefighting prop foruse in evolutions, and started installing covers overbleachers forshade.

On July 13, 2022, we hosted the 3rd annual, ‘ADay in TheirBoots,’ in partnership with DoverPAL. This event gives kids ages fourto 17 the opportunity to see what first responders go through in their day-to-day jobs. With almost 300 students in attendance this year, they were provided the opportunity to learn and interact with dispatchers, firefighters, police officers, EMT’s and paramedics.

DELAWARE STATE FIRE SCHOOL

Day inProgramTheirBoots

Seventeen students completed training on coordination with emergency services, fire extinguishers, sprinklers, escape planning and patient removal.All students successfully completed their Pro Board Exam to certify them in Haz ardous Materials Awareness.

New Castle County Police Recruits Train at DSFS

- Submitted by Michael Lowe

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Many local agencies were active this summersupporting local law enforcement agencies as they conducted theirannual “Night Out” programs. The Delaware State Fire School presented at programs in Georgetown, Lewes and Greenwood. Pictured is Sussex County EMS Paramedic Sharon Wile teaching a child about CPR.

DELAWARE STATE FIRE SCHOOL

Agencies Support Police Night ProgramsOut

DSFS Hosts TourProgramsSummer

Overthe summerseveral agencies visited the Delaware State Fire School fortours. Sixteen students from the Rehoboth Beach YMCAvisited the Sussex Facility and learned about Home Hazards and Fire Behavior. - Submitted by Michael Lowe

- Submitted by Abigail Haas

The National EMS Memorial Service and the National EMS Memorial Bike Ride pay tribute to fallen EMS and air medical providers from throughout the United States. The 2022 National EMS Weekend of Honor was held July 22 to 24, 2022, in Arlington, Virginia, where 72 honorees were recognized from 26 states. New Castle County Paramedic Senior Corporals Christopher Schad and Matthew Mitchell participated in various events throughout the weekend.

NCC Paramedics Participate in National EMS Memorial Service & Bike Ride

Senior Corporal Schad accepted roses, medallions, and flags on behalf of honorees of survivors. Senior Mitchell participated in the candle ceremony to close the service and incredible weekend of honoring our fallen.

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It was an honor to have Senior Corporal Mitchell and Senior Corporal Schad represent New Castle County EMS at the National EMS Memorial Service in Arlington, Virginia.

NCC Paramedic Author’s Book Read at Woodside Creamery’s Story Time

On July 21, our paramedics assisted other Honor Guards from across the country with ironing, steaming, and folding American flags

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and Schad attended a morning practice for the memorial service. During the memorial service in the afternoon both New Castle County Paramedics presented colors for the ceremony.

On July 25, 2022, New Castle County Paramedics participated in the Hockessin Book Shelf “Story Time Underthe Big Tree” at Woodside Farm Creamery in Hockessin. Corporal OliverKocherread “Joel Mee ts the Paramedics” to over30 families who attended this weekly event. The book is authored by ourown Paramedic Corporal Jessica Mahon. Children in attendance were also treated to a tourof the paramedic truck they learned about in the book. It was a great afternoon event forall who attended.

for presentation to the survivors. In addition, they assisted with polishing individual leaves on tree of life memorials. Each leaf contained a name of the fallen. On July 22, Senior Corporal Matthew Mitchell rode with other EMS providers from across the country in the final leg of the National EMS Memorial bike ride as it made its way into Arlington, Virginia. While Corporal Mitchell was biking into Arlington, Senior Corporal Schad participated in an EMS Memorial wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Arlington National Cemetery.

On July 23, both Senior Corporal Mitchell

- Submitted by Abigail Haas

Congratulations to Paramedic Curtis A. Gibson on successfully completing the Delaware Paramedic field certification process. Paramedic Gibson received his badg e and paramedic insignia from Chief Logemann at EMS Headquarters on July 27, 2022. Curt is a 2005 graduate of the University of Delaware where he obtained a Bachelorof Science degree in Human Services, Education and Public Policy. He is also a 2021 graduate of the Good Fellowship Ambulance and EMS Training Institute Paramedic Program in West Chester, Pennsylvania, where he obtained his National Registry Paramedic certification. Curt also serves is community as a volunteerfirefighterwith the Aetna Hose, Hook and LadderCompany in Newark, DE. Curt will be assigned to EMS Platoon 1 in field operations.

- Submitted by Abigail Haas

FireNews.com Fire News, October2022, Page 41 NCC*EMSNCCal’sReunitingReuniteParamedicswithPatientwithapatientisaspecialmomentinanyEMSprofession-career.However,whenthepatientisanEMSlegendandsomeonewhospentalifetimeoftrainingparamedicsinDelaware,itisevenmorespecial.ThankyouBrucefortakingtimeoutofyourdaytoper-sonallysay“ThankYou”tothosetocametoyouraide.TheentireNCC*EMSDivisionisgladyoumadeaquickrecoveryandhomedoingwell!

Paramedic Curtis Gibson Receives State of DE Paramedic Licensure

On August 20, 2022, multiple agencies provided assistance to the VolunteerHose Company forthe 2022 Middletown Olde Tyme Peach Festival. NCC paramedics and bike team joined EMS resources from University of Delaware Emergency Care Unit, Odessa Fire Company and New Castle County 911 to provide med-

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SummerCampNewCastleCountyhosteditsfirstannualPoliceandParamedicSummerYouthCampJuly18to22,2022.Itwasanoverwhelmingsuccesswithyouth14to18yearsofagebeingintroducedtoallaspectsofpublicsafe-tyduringtheweek.Inadditiontoparamedicandpolicecareers,participantswereexposedtophysicalfitness,leadership,teamdynamics,lifeskillsandmostimportantlygoodcitizenship.Theweekendedwithadrillhighlightingallskillslearnedthroughouttheweekandagraduationceremonyinwhichfamilyandfriendswereinvitedtoattend.Aspecial“ThankYou”tothenumerouspublicsafetyandpartneragencieswhoworkedtomakethisweeklongcampanincredibleexperienceforallthosewhoattended. -

NCC Paramedics Join with NCC Police to Host Youth Submitted by Abigail Haas

Multiple Agencies Provide Peach Festival Medical Coverage in Middletown

ical coverage forthe event. Units covered both the parade and events on West Main Street and North Broad Street. Due to the heat and humidity, multiple patients were treated throughout the event. Paramedic recruiters and ourcommunity outreach team also staffed an information and recruitment table. Submitted by Abigail Haas

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New Castle County Paramedics joined with the New Castle County 911 Centerand Police to staff a recruitment and information booth at the Delaware State FairJuly 21 to 30, 2022. Paramedics were on hand every day in the exhibit hall to answer questions and display one of ouremergency response vehicles. Information was distributed and recruiters were on hand to share information about the upcoming fifth paramedic academy.

NCC Paramedics Display at Delaware State Fair

- Submitted by Abigail Haas

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Medical coverage and preparation forthe BMW Championship involved months of planning. Overthe past year, New Castle County Paramedics joined with the Western Golf Association, Talleyville Fire Company, Brandywine Hundred Fire Company, University of Delaware Emergency Care Unit, Christiana Hospital, New Castle County 911, New Castle County OEM, State of Delaware Office of EMS and the Delaware State Police to make the National PGAevent week’s medical operation an efficient one. Paramedics, BLS providers and even medical directors were on hand throughout the week-long event. Hundreds of patients were seen by first responders or in the medical trailers strategically positioned around the venue. The joint EMS operation was executed efficiently and provided a safe environment as over 100,000 spectators came out see 70 of the top golfers in the world.

BMWChampionship National PGA Event Comes to Wilmington

ment, accept applications forthe Fifth Paramedic Academy, hand out Vial of L.I.F.E. information, promote the PulsePoint app and even taught “hands-only” CPR to anyone willing to learn. Thank you to all the community members who came out to spend time with all divisions of Public Safety in New Castle County.

National Night Out in New Castle County

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- Submitted by Abigail Haas

On August 2, 2022, the New Castle County Paramedics joined the New Castle County Police at theirannual National Night Out. This year’s event was held at the Bellevue Community Centerin North Wilmington. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. Paramedics were on hand to display equip-

Senior Corporal Michael Pietruczenia recognized as the Kiwanis Club of Wilmington Delaware “Paramedic of the Quarter”.Senior Corporal Pietruczenia was hired by New Castle County in March 2009, as part of the Paramedic Training Academy conducted with the Delaware Technical and Community College in Dover. Senior Corporal Piectruczenia also attended Wesley College in Dover. M ike was promoted to Paramedic First Class in May 2014, Corporal in 2017 and Senior Corporal in 2021. Senior Corporal Pietruczenia is also a 2020 graduate of the Command and Leadership Program sponsored by the New Jersey Association of Chiefs of Police.

- Submitted by Abigail Haas

NCC Tech Rescue Paramedics Achieve Pro-Board Certification

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Senior Corporal Pietruczeina contributes in endless ways to the division. He is a regular member of Oral Boards for new paramedic and recruit applicants. Senior Corporal Piectruczenia has served on 14 dignitary details for the President and has been awarded a Unit Le tter of Commendation, 3 Distinguished Unit Citations, 2 Paramedic of th e Quarter Awards from Platoon 4, a Letter of Appreciation and numerous letters of praise from the public. Additional, Corporal Piectruczenia has demonstrated excellence in his clinical practice as a paramedic , having been awarded 14 Sudden Cardiac Arrest Survivor Citations and 8 Heart Alert Recognition Letters. - Submitted by Abigail Haas

The NCC Technical Rescue Paramedic Team successfully completed Pro-Board Certification in Rope Rescue I and II. The five paramedics participated in intense training with the Wilmington Fire Department overthe past six months to prepare forthe certification exam. Congratulations to Lieutenant PeterSmall (team leader), SeniorCorporal Michael Schusteritsch, Corporal Craig Lindell, Paramedic First Class Mark Plumley and Paramedic Nicole Capello on youraccomplishment. Aspecial thank you to the men and women of the Wilmington Fire Department foropening theirdoors to ourpersonnel and building a strong public safety partnership.

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NCC Paramedic of the QuarterHonored by Kiwanis

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On August 2, 2022, LADVFAPresident Pam Ingle along with Chief David Majewski, Jr., of the Good Will Fire Company were in attendance at National Night Out at Battery Park in Old New Castle.

National Night Out

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Kent County’s Robb Watts Coined

Mr. Thomas Krass (DoverAFB’s Deputy Fire Chief), CMSgt Kehl (DoverAFB’s Fire Chief, military), Mr. Rob Watts (Operations Support Officer), and Communication’s supervisor.

On August 20, 2022, Clayton TowerLadder45 and several members of Clayton Fire Company participated in the Smyrna Acme Community Day. Acme gave out backpacks with school supplies, and various food items for sale to benefit various community charities, and a fire truck. “Being out in the community and showing what we have is the best part of the job,” stated Cadet memberAlexis Steele. “Getting the word out that we are volunteers and we care is priceless.” said Kevin L. Wilson PIO of the fire company. “Being a part of these community fairs and community days takes time, howeverif we can answerone question orhave one child look at the truck as say ‘someday I want to join,’is a small price to pay.”

Clayton Fire Company Part of Acme Community Day

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Photo: Members of the Clayton Fire Company and the Smyrna Acme. - Photo by Alison Pedigo, Member; submitted by Kevin L. Wilson PIO

- Submitted by Vinnie Miller

Odessa Fire CompanyProgramJunior/CadetReceivesAward

Look formore coverage of the in the next issue of Delaware Fire News

CMSgt Kehl (DoverAFB’s Fire Chief) and Mr. Rob Watts being coined.

CVVFAConvention

- Submitted by Howard R. Smith

The program is believed to be the first of its kind in the State of Delaware to be implemented with such a broad scope to address t he current and ongoing overall wellness for firefighters. For more information, contact Chief Jon Sokira (jsokira@chfc14.com) or Public Information Officer Vincent Miller (vmiller@chfc14.com) by emai l or at the station.

Cranston Heights Awarded Grant Towards Fitness Program

On August 5, 2022, the Odessa Fire Company received the Chief Gary “Happy Jack” Easton Youth Leadership Award at the Cumberland Valley VolunteerFiremen’s Association’s annual convention in Williamsport, Maryland, fortheiroutstanding and successful Junior/Cadet Program. Pictured (left to right): Odessa Fire Company Junior/Cadet AdvisorNicole Bendler, Cadet Kylie Bendler, CVVFAPresident Dr. Candice McDonald and Immediate Past President Joseph Kroboth III

The Cranston Heights Fire Company announced the awarding of an Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) received in the second round of awards this year. The grant was developed to help the fire company meet the goals of national recommendations based upon standards written for the fire service. The awarded amount was $96,000 towards an all-inclusive health and wellness program and is the first award to a Delaware Fire Company for the 2021 period.

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DoverAFB Fire and Emergency Services Fire Chief CMSgt. (Chief MasterSergeant) Andrew Kehl paid a visit to Kent County Department of Public Safety Emergency Communications Division to recognize Operations Support OfficerRob Watts. Rob has been monumental in ourprogressive posturing of mutual aid in the past year. He is always extremely professional and goes the extra mile to ensure that my questions are answered and tasks are performed expediently. Afew of the items that he has assisted with include: Programing of all in-vehicle Mobile Data Terminals (MDTs); Ensuring updates to GPS addressing in the County CAD forbuilding and hydrant locations; Updating box alarm response matrix forall working alarms in ourdistrict; and POC on the PulsePoint program decreasing response times. On August 18, 2022, we had the privilege of going to Kent Centerand having Chief Kehl coin Watts forhis efforts.

The DVFA100th Anniversary Parade

- Submitted by Gene Shaner

- Photos courtesy of Carol Ann Morris, Gene Shaner, Kevin Meixell, and Mike Steindl

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Registration for the Apparatus Conference, held January 8-10, 2023, at the Gilbert Fire Academy in Gilbert, Arizona, will be available soon.

The FRCE has held successful cancer and behavioral health symposia over the last five years and aims to take a more holistic approach with this year’s event. Combining the two events provides for a more robust group of speakers and allows participants to attend both conferences for one greatThereprice.are other significant additions to the Health and Safety Conference in three co-sponsors. F.I.E.R.O., Firefighter Cancer Support Network (FCSN) and the Science Alliance, a new community of scientists and fire service profes sionals dedicated to improving the health and safety of first responders, have all signed on as sponsors of the event to participate in some way and expand the reach of the conference.

Pre-conference events include Health and Safety Officer (HSO) and Incident Safety Officer (ISO) 2-day academies, Response to Battery Emergencies, Infectious Control, Accident Investigation , a F.I.E.R.O PPE Workshop and The 5 Reads.

A10-percent discount applies to all registrations until October31, 2022. We look forward to seeing you at one of these great conferences!

The 5th Annual Firefighter Health & Wellness conference is coming soon to Beavercreek, Ohio, on October 26, 27 and 28, 2022. The Firefighter Health and Wellness Conference is the most affordable health and wellness conference in America! This year’s speakers include Former Firefighter, Police Officer, Author, and Comedian Travis Howze, Save-a-Warrior Founder Jake Clark, FDNYDeputy Chief Frank Leeb, Retired FDNY Captain Mike Dugan, Retired OKCFD Major Chris Fields, Dr Sara Jahnke, Dr Jeff Burgess, and more! Visit our website to view our entire lineup and purchase your tickets! brothers.org/ffhw2022https://events.brothershelping-

5TH ANNUALFIREFIGHTER HEALTH & WELLNESS CONFERENCE

REGISTRATION NOWOPEN FOR FDSOA 2023 HEALTH AND SAFETYCONFERENCE

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The Fire Department Safety Officers Association (FDSOA) is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 2023 Health and Safety Conference. The Health and Safety Conference will be held in conjunction with the First Responder Center for Excellence (FRCE) Health and Wellness Symposium January 17-20, 2023, at the Tradewinds Island Grand in St Pete’s Beach, Florida. Pre-conference programs will be held January 15-16.

Schedules are now available

As firefighter health and safety has become a topic at the fore front of the fire service, including these organizations expands our pool of subject matter experts.

https://www.eventsquid.com/event.cfm?id=17130,atanassemblageofnotableandhighly-skilledinstructors.GeneralsessionspeakersincludeDr.RichardGasaway,founderofSituationalAwarenessMatters!;Dr.LoriMoore-Merrell,USFireAdministrator;andChiefDennisCompton,Mesa,Arizona(Ret.).Registrationisavailableforthesegreatclassesandevents.

Alison Pedigo Named July Memberof the Month

On August 13, 2022, the Clayton Fire Company hosted the second fundraising event of the year. In the past the fire company hosted three crab feasts peryear. In 2021 it was decided, since Covid had knocked out our fundraising events, we would add anotherevent to the schedule. This is the second yearwe have hosted fourcrab feasts and the first three of 2022 were sellouts. We would like to thank ourpublic supporters who attend ourevents and to the 55-plus members who work the events forgiving up a Saturday in August to help raise funds forthe fire department.

Clayton Hosts Its 3rd Crab Feast

The Five Points Fire Company recently purchased a used ambulance from the Kennett Fire Company to be used as a backup to A-17. Thanks go out to Fitch Graphics and Design forthe new lettering and also Doughten’s Detailing forthe detailing priorto graphics installation. The new unit will be known as B-17 and should go in service in a few weeks after radios and tablet installation is completed. B-17 is a 2015 Chevrolet chassis with a Horton box. - Submitted by Chuck Hayes

- Submitted by Kevin L. Wilson PIO

EMTs Recognized

The 10th Annual New Castle County EMS Sudden Cardiac Arrest SurvivorReunion was held May 17, 2022, at the Cab Calloway School of the Arts in Wilmington. In NCC during 2021, over700 cardiac arrests occurred with more than half of those patients being resuscitated at some point in the field. Forty-one of these patients walked out of the hospital and home to their families with no neurologic deficit. Fourof ourmembers were recognized, Stacy Abraham, Andrew Hoff, Chad Richards and Simon Valez. - Submitted by Chuck Hayes

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- Submitted by Regina Olliver

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During the August regularcompany meeting of the Clayton Fire Company President Cheryl Hurlock and Acting Chief Deputy Fire Chief Jeff Lightcap presented Alison Pedigo with the July Memberof the Month award. Each month the company recognizes a memberwho during the preceding month went a bit above and beyond. During the month of July, Alison attended eight alarms, two fund raising events, five miscellaneous functions, one drill, one uniformed function, and the company meeting. fora total of 18 points forthe month and 52 forthe year. Please join with the members of the fire company in thanking Alison forherdedication to the community. Left to right: President Cheryl Hurlock, MOM Alison Pedigo, Acting Fire Chief Deputy Chief Jeff Lightcap. - Submitted by Kevin L. Wilson PIO

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Local FFs Receive Cancer Screening as Part of National Study

- Submitted by Kevin L. Wilson PIO

The program is part of a nationwide research project that will lead to a two-year monitoring process for the firefighters in the testing to determine best practices in cancer prevention for firefighters whether career or volunteer. Acting Chief and current Deputy Fire Chief Jeff Lightcap stated, “The health and safety of our firefighters and their families is our greatest concern and we will try to do what we can to help make our profession a better one.” Clayton has purchased firefighting gear washers, decontamination wipes, each firefighter has two hoods so one is always clean and ready, as well as awareness of the risk and what each of the firefighters can do to be better protected. Past Chief and PIO Kevin L. Wilson stated, “The fight is real and every day. We must never stop trying to protect our most valuable resource, our people.”Ifany fire company would like more information please contact Kevin L. Wilson PIO at wilson653@comcast.net.

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Cancer among firefighters has been on the rise for the past decade. Fire departments and fire service organizations have been working to lower that risk by issuing better turnout gear, better clean up procedures after alarms, and medical monitoring. On August 11 and 12, 2022, the Clayton Fire Company along with the University of Miami worked together to conduct in-depth cancer screen for 20 firefighters. The screening consisted of taking blood, urine and a survey of lifestyle activities that would lead the firefighter to a higher risk of cancer. In addition to the Clayton firefighters several from the Townsend Fire Company also took part in the program.

On August 15, 2022, the Laurel Fire Department and partnering community agencies conducted a “Duck Race” fundraiser. Committee members reported the event to be a big success. Rubberducks were numbered by fire department staff and then sold. The ducks were dropped in Broad Creek and floated with the tide into the town. The winning duck’s ownerreceived $500 forthe victory.

- Submitted by Michael Lowe

Lathrop, Glace Complete Probie Membership

Clayton Hosts the 6th Annual Running Hot 5 K

Fun Day at Duck Races Fundraiser

Operation GEM Continues to be a Success

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Congratulations to Thomas Lathrop and Matt Glace forcompleting theirProbationary membership and being voted in as full members. Keep up yourgreat work. - Submitted by Chuck Snyder

Fire companies in LowerCentral Sussex County continue to operate a very successful program fortheiryouth and potential future members of theirvarious fire departments. Operation GEM is a junior(cadet) firefighterprogram forchildren ages 10 to 14 developed to give young people the opportunity to learn about fire, rescue and EMS in a safe, educational and fun way. The students actively assist in projects throughout the community such as special events and open houses. Students recently participated in assisting the Delaware Burn Camp with theirannual event at Camp Barnes.

On August 13, 2022, the annual Running Hot 5 K fundraiserwas hosted forthe sixth straight yearby the Clayton Fire Company. In an effort to promote a healthy lifestyle forthe public and the fire company members the company decided to host this event and it serves as a fundraising event forthe company. The fire company

would like to thank all of oursponsors and Tri Sports Events for conducting the event. This year's run was dedicated to Fire Chief John Pridemore who was killed in the line of duty in March 2022.