Delaware Fire Service News Winter 2012/2013

VOLUME 15, NO. 2

SERVING DELAWARE’S FIRE, RESCUE AND EMS COMMUNITY

WINTER 2012/2013

Justin Townsend sadly becomes the first line of duty death in the 69 year history of the Dagsboro Fire Department.

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In this issue...

Dagsboro Firefighter Justin Townsend Honored Firefighter Townsend’s passing is the first line-of-duty death in the 69-year history of the Dagsboro Fire Department.

See story page 8

Historic Burton Bros.

Hardware Damaged by Fire November 12th fire took multiple fire companies about 2 hours to bring blaze under control.

See story page 11

DVFA/LADVFA Conference Wrap-Up Extensive Delaware Fire Service News coverage of this year’s event.

See story on pages 16-19

Delaware Responds to Hurricane Sandy Delaware Fire Service took to the cause of helping fire departments in the barrier islands of NY and civilians in NY and NJ. See story on pages 20-21

NCCo Responds To Level II MCI Involving Bus New Castle County paramedics and fire company EMS personnel conduct triage on a bus with 33 occupants.

See story page 26

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HOSE CONNECTIONS

What Makes Us Different

by Steve Austin What is it about the Delaware Fire Service that makes us unlike other fire service systems? I have been thinking about what distinguishes us and offer a few reasons why we are different.

• Our size: Folks often point to the fact that our small footprint makes it easier to get along with each other. True but not the full picture. We have neighboring counties in other states that are much smaller in geographic size that have more fire companies than we do. In some of these jurisdictions there is little contact let alone collaboration among the departments. Our size makes it easier to know one another and we take advantage of that.

• We generally like one another: We are like a big family. Many of us meet our fellow firefighters during rookie training and develop bonds that last a lifetime. Sure, like any family we have our squabbles but we always close ranks when the chips are down.

• We are fiercely independent: With no central authority we make decisions at the company level to best suit the needs of our communities. The most responsive government is local government and despite a few hiccups we have learned how to work together without central authority.

• Our pension system: It was designed to recognize who made us who we are. We resisted the temptation to exclude our older members when our system began in the mid 1980s. We agreed to cap everyone’s payout so our older members who had volunteered all their lives could receive a modest pension. It was the right thing to do. It is one of our proudest achievements.

• Our Fire School: Fire and EMS training isn’t controlled by a university system or by the State Fire Marshal.

Our appointed Fire Prevention Commission who oversees the school answers to the Delaware Code not a political authority.

• Our Fire Marshal’s Office: The State Fire Marshal is an independent regulator and a law enforcement agency and is not an arm of the State Police.

• Our County and State Associations are like no other: We get together on a state and county level several times each month to exchange information and to implement fire service administrative and operation policies. We don’t always get all we want but democracy does rule. We change

From the Editor’s Desk Dennis Whittam, Editor

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our officers every year so there are fresh ideas in the pipeline all the time. Our officers travel up and down the state visiting other associations which gives everyone the opportunity to find out what others are thinking and doing.

• The Delaware Fire Service has a national reputation: We were major players in the establishment of the United States Fire Administration and the National Fire Academy. We help found the International Society of Fire Service Instructors, the Delaware Valley Fire Chiefs Association, the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) and the Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI). Today we hold leadership positions in the International Association of Fire Chiefs, the International Association of Arson Investigators, the Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen’s Association, International Fire Service Training Association (IFSTA) and the Delmarva Volunteer Firemen’s Association. Our folks chair or serve on key NFPA committees and have served on the NFPA Board of Directors.

• Career and volunteer firefighters work together for the good of our citizens: The relationship between our only full career public fire department, the two federal fire departments and the volunteer combination system is a model for the nation.

• Our Fire Police: No one else has a statewide organized fire police operation sworn to protect fellow responders and citizens.

We keep our older members engaged after they have ceased to be able to take part in fire suppression due to their age.

• We believe and practice Fire Based EMS: Our BLS delivery structure integrated with ALS through our county and troopermedic systems provides world class service to our fellow citizens. Our regulator, the State Fire

Delaware Fire Service News would like to thank all responders who left their families to answer the call to protect your communities from the ravages of Hurricane Sandy. As the storm approached all aspects of the emergency services worked together to prepare for the "perfect storm." Yes, the East Coast finally was hit with the storm that many used as a worst case scenario model to drill on.

Despite the high winds and torrential rain, you, the first responder went out in the middle of the storm, to protect and help the residents of your communities. While Delaware was spared the worst of the storm, you showed your true colors by providing needed assistance to your fellow firefighters in New York and New Jersey. Delaware Fire Service News and Fire News recognizes what you have done and we sincerely thank you for a job well done.

As the editor, I would like to thank my staff who worked right up to the beginning of the storm to make sure our other Fire News editions went to press before the storm hit. They also prepared for the editions of our paper that were going to press after the storm. I ask you to read Prevention Commission has stood with us to protect our fire service based system.

• We have the best relationship with the law enforcement community, bar none, in the world: Often overlooked elsewhere, good police/fire relations make a real difference in providing emergency services to our citizens. We know that and we work hard maintaining that level of cooperation.

• We understand how to be political and not partisan: Party labels never interfered with doing what was right for the citizens we serve. While individually we back our favorite candidates in both parties, as independent fire companies we know how to work with whoever is elected. The political skills of many of our members are legendary.

• The distribution of the fire insurance premium tax gives us financial independence: We are different from all other states

the names of the staff that are listed on page three of our paper.

Without their dedication and commitment to our paper and to the fire service, our newspapers would have not made it to press on time. Today’s technology makes it easier to bring the paper to you. However, when technology lets us down, you still need to rely on your staff to remember how things were done in the past. The fact that our Internet and Intranet went down did not stop us from producing all of our papers on time.

Hurricane Sandy took the lives of many. Take a moment to say a prayer that the families who lost loved ones are comforted in their time of need. In the end, we are scarred from this battle. The personal scars will remain, but we will recover from this ordeal and we will be stronger than ever before. Once again, a sincere thank you goes out to everyone who risked their life to save a life. Your training has not failed you. You are all heroes and deserve to be recognized for your dedication and commitment to the emergency services. Thank you for being there for us!

-Dennis

because this tax goes direct to the fire departments and isn’t filtered through the General Fund. In addition the Fire School and the Fire Marshal’s Office are financed through the General Fund not from the fire insurance tax.

• Our Auxiliaries: Even in the face of declining enrollment our ladies continue to provide valuable services to our fire companies raising thousands of dollars each year. Their county and state associations are class operations.

• We support the right causes: It could be a member or a family that's hurting or perhaps an entire fire department in a different state that needs help. We are there with manpower, supplies, apparatus and money. Fire, flood, manmade disasters, no matter. Our people reach out before even being asked and we deliver.

Yes we are different. We are Delaware Fire Service.

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Serving Delaware’s First Responders Since 1921 Conference 2012: This year’s conference is in the books and it was a successful event. We wish to thank all the companies who participated in the conference events. The EMS and Fire training classes were well attended and the BLS games were a hit. We know the EMS folks are looking forward to running the games next year.

Congratulations to those who participated in the games. Two of the administrative seminars were also well received. The legal seminar dealing with employee and membership issues and the DVFA round table were such a success they will be on the agenda for next year. The conference committee will soon begin work on the 2013 Conference, if you have any suggestions please contact the office and we will pass them on to the Conference Committee.

Elections: The 2012 Election Season is finally over. Return day was a success with most of the newly elected officials in attendance. We had 15 changes in the General Assembly, 13 of which are brand new faces. Changes occurred in all three counties. In the Senate districts 4, 6, 11, 12, 19, and 20 have new officials. In the House, districts 1,

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11, 19, 20, 23, 29, 32, 38 and 40 have new faces.

If your fire company falls in those districts, please contact them and invite them to your affairs. If you need help in identifying them please contact the DVFA Office.The DVFA Government Affairs Committee and the Executive Manager are working on presentations for each new member of the General Assembly.

Hurricane Sandy: The State of Delaware escaped this powerful storm with very little damage. After seeing the damage in New Jersey and New York, it would not be hard to imagine what this storm would have been like if it came in to Delmarva as was originally projected. The DVFA Office received many phone calls from people who wanted to help. We wanted to thank all of you who participated in the DVFA Food Drive and those of you who reached out to the individual fire companies in New York who were wiped out by the storm.

Fire Company Meetings: The DVFA Officers and the Executive Manager would like to continue to attend your company meetings and make the DVFA presentation. We are over half way and are

looking forward to attending your meetings.

Please contact the office to schedule a meeting.

Thank you.

E-mail Communications: In an attempt to enhance the communications from the office to you, we use Constant Contact. Our Newsletter and many of our email communications go out over the Constant Contact network. If you would like to be part of our network contact Melissa at the below address to have your e-mail added to our list.

Chiefs and Presidents: To all Chiefs and Presidents, especially newly elected ones.

Communications is vital to the success of any operation. Being able to contact you is extremely important. Please send us your contact information so we can add you to our administration and operational communications lists. Thank you.

If you need us please call. Be safe.

Have a Great Holiday Season, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Warren Jones wjones@dvfassn.com

Melissa Kiser aa@dvfassn.com

DVFA President – Looking Foward To A Great Year!

by Charles H. Boyer, President, DVFA It has been two short months since I was installed as your President and much has happened. The Delaware Fire Service had its first line of duty death, since 2009. We lost a great young man in Justin Townsend. Our hearts and prayers went out to the Dagsboro Fire Company and Justin’s family. We also experienced the threat of Hurricane Sandy which fortunately for us hit New Jersey and New York.

I wanted to thank every one of you who have been involved in the relief efforts for this very sad disaster.

I also wanted to thank you for giving me the privilege of leading this great organization. I learned a lot going though the chairs and look forward to that experience to carry me though my year as President.

I wanted to congratulate LADVFA

by Penny Rodimak, President LADVFA First, I would like to thank everyone who worked hard on the Conference of 2012. They put so much time in getting the conference together and spent time away from their families.

Their dedication to the DVFA and the LADVFA should be noted. The committees dealt with matters so that the delegates, alternates and members could enjoy themselves, learn from the seminars, and to see to other needs. If I had a cowgirl hat, I would tip it and say “Great job, you all.” Well, I don’t need that hat so, “Great job!” I encourage all those, who did not have an opportunity to work on a committee that when you see someone who did, just let them know what a great job they did. Maybe, you would like to be on a committee and help with the 2013 Conference? If so, let someone on the conference committee know.

What I would like to see this coming year is that we let the communities know and under-

President Penny Rodimak on her installation as President and wish her, her officers and the LADVFA continued success this year.

So far, I have had the pleasure to be a part of some great events and am looking forward to the other milestones that may occur this year.

All is moving well with the DVFA. The Government Affairs Committee has been meeting to lay out their plans for this legislative year. They have had some very productive meetings with a lot of good input from the entire committee. We received an extension of our SAFER grant and we look forward to Earle Dempsey and his

LADVFA Corner stand what the Ladies Auxiliary of a Fire Company is all about. Everyone within the Fire Service knows what the Ladies have accomplished. Most people think that the Fire Companies consist of two parts; the firefighters and the ambulance service. They don’t really know that there is another part.They need to know that the Ladies Auxiliary not only cook dinners but help in so many other ways. The communities need to understand that the ladies are doing far more than working in the kitchen.

The Fire Company’s story is told everyday when the siren goes off and firefighters and ambulance crew respond to the call. Maybe, you see them on the television saving a family from a burning house or read in the newspaper about an accident that happened at 3:00 a.m. It is difficult for the ladies to be noticed seeing that they are in the background most of the time. Not many people recognize their value.

committee providing us with some outstanding results.

We are meeting with Governor Markell soon and expect it to be a positive meeting.

The Executive Manager and the officers are continuing to meet with every Fire Company or Department who are members of the DVFA. We really enjoyed attending the company meetings and wish to thank the Presidents for allowing us to do so. Our goal is to tell the story of the DVFA to every fire company. We look forward to accomplishing that goal.

I wish to congratulate all the fire company officers who have been elected to lead their companies in 2013 and let you know that the DVFA is there to help at anytime.

To all the firefighters, EMTs, fire company members and Ladies Auxiliary members, may you have an extremely joyous Holiday and a great and prosperous New Year!

I think it is time that we open our mouths and let our communities know the Ladies Auxiliary is part of the Fire Company. Let them know what we do for the communities and how we work with fire service to teach fire safety, raise money to help to get equipment, and so much more that our ladies are achieving.

This year, I would like us to take on educating the communities on what an auxiliary is and what we do. I am dedicating my year to all of the auxiliaries.

Since we are sisters, let us raise our voices and be heard with our song of love in volunteering to help not only our Fire Companies but also our communities.

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Obituary

Fallen Dagsboro Firefighter Justin Townsend Honored A grieving but grateful community crowded a local high school and lined the streets of tiny Dagsboro, Delaware, on Saturday, October 6 2012, to pay their final respects to fallen Junior Firefighter Justin E. Townsend, who was remembered during services for his dedication to and love for the Dagsboro Volunteer Fire Department he died serving.

Hundreds of firefighters and other public safety professionals from across Delaware, Maryland and Virginia, and even some from as far away as Florida and New York, remembered one of their own during a public service inside Indian River High School in Dagsboro.

Justin Townsend was given full firefighter honors and promoted posthumously to Senior Firefighter - the rank he was on course to receive before his tragic passing.

Following the service, his flag-draped casket was raised atop a Dagsboro antique fire engine, which wended its way through the community’s streets on its way to Firefighter Townsend’s final resting place at Redman’s Cemetery.

Along the way, the procession passed by the Waples Street firehouse one last time, where the engine paused for a moment and the Station 73 siren wailed, sounding Firefighter Townsend’s final alarm.

Firefighter Townsend was killed in a traffic crash while responding to a fire alarm late in the afternoon on September 27, 2012. His passing has shaken the small, tight-knit department and the community it serves. But it has also brought out a tremendous outpouring of support from throughout Sussex County and beyond.

“Justin, although 17, was a man in all respects,” said Bryan Townsend, Justin’s father, who is also a member of the fire department. “He realized, even as a young man, the dangers we all face while serving in the fire and EMS services. Although he was our son, I am proud to have called him my brother in the volunteer fire service. On behalf of my wife Melissa, Justin’s mother Maryann and all of our family, I want to thank the community, our fire companies and all of those who have expressed their support and love during this time of sorrow. His memory and your kindness will live forever.”

Fire company leaders, as well as Delaware Governor Jack Markell, Lt. Governor. Matt Denn, United States Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons and U.S. Congressman John Carney, hailed Justin Townsend for his commitment to the fire service, and remembered the sacrifice he made in service to others.

“Justin was a one-of-a-kind man,” said Alden Townsend, president of the Dagsboro Volunteer Fire Department. “His enthusiasm for serving with us was outstanding and we honor him by recognizing him as a firefighter with our organization.”

Shane Furbush, chief of the department, added “The strength of a community is with the people who serve it. We have lost a wonderful addition to our organization, and we know that the example Justin set for others in Dagsboro and elsewhere will help encourage them to become involved in this volunteer career of community service.”

Governor Markell, who ordered all State flags to be lowered until Monday, October 8, in Justin Townsend’s honor, said such a loss is never easy for a community or family to bear.

But it does not go without recognition or without appreciation from those who knew him or were influenced by his service.

“Nothing can take away the pain a parent suffers at the loss of a child,” Gov. Markell said in his tribute to Justin on Friday evening. “It reminds us all of the constant dangers first responders face in every community in Delaware. I extend our State’s condolences and sympathies to the Townsends and their extended family at this time of sorrow.”

Firefighter Townsend’s passing is the first line-of-duty death in the 69-year history of the Dagsboro Fire Department.

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Wilmington Manor Handles Compactor Fire

The Wilmington Manor Volunteer Fire Co. was dispatched to 186 was contacted to disconnect the unit so the fire could be extinN. DuPont Hwy. for a trash compactor fire. Engine 28-5 arrived to guished. Once the unit was disconnected a 1-3/4 inch line was placed find smoke coming from the unit. Due to the compactor being con- in service to contain and extinguish the fire.

-DFSN Photos by David Horack/ Story by Chief Chad Ingram nected to the container, a representative from the trash company

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Burton Bros. Hardware Burns in Seaford

On November 12, 2012, at 2112 a historic and beloved Seaford icon, listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, Burton's Hardware, was seriously damaged by fire. It took multiple fire companies about two hours to bring the blaze under control using both offensive and defensive operations. On dispatch, smoke could be seen many blocks away, but ironically the Seaford Ambulance had passed by the establishment just 20 minutes prior. On arrival of the 87 Command and the first units, the second floor was completely involved. Visibility at street level was only a few feet and firefighters had a hard time just approaching the building due to a high pressure system and calm winds at the time of the fire. Deputy Chief

Curt Purse immediately called for assisting companies and began placing equipment, some of which went to the nearby Nanticoke River to draft. Along with Seaford, assisting companies were: Blades, Bridgeville, Laurel, Delmar, Georgetown, Greenwood, Federalsburg, Eldorado-Brookview. Gumboro was on stand-by at Station 87. Work continues on the salvage of many antiques stored in the main fire area. Ron and Ric Marvel continue to work with their insurance provider and the City of Seaford to determine the future of the structure. The cause of the fire was determined to be electrical.

-DFSN Photos by Rick Stewart and Chuck Snyder/ Story by Rick Stewart

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Tractor Trailer Breaks Into Half On Route 1

A House Fire For Harrinton

On Saturday, September 8, 2012, at 1348 Station 44 (Smyrna) was dispatched for a tractor trailer fire on State Route 1 at exit 114 located south of Smyrna. E/R 44-4 under the command of Captain Easley Pierson (44-19) was the first unit to respond.

While responding a second report given by Kent Center to the responding units advised them that this was not a fire but a tractor trailer that had become disabled and broke in half, with a change of location, now reported on State Route 1 at Mill Creek.

Engine 44-3 under Command of 1st Assistant Chief Isaac Hankins (44-16) arrived and confirmed conditions as reported and established command. Chief Hankins ordered the crew of 44-3 to investigate the situation. The crew reported back to command that a 53-foot box trailer carrying 15-pound cylinders of LPG had lost it’s structural integrity, breaking in half causing the collapse of the fully loaded trailer.

Command placed Past Chief Brooks Keen (44-29) in charge of offloading and transferring the product safely. Crews assisted DNREC and DSP until the arrival of another trailer to be loaded with the product. CHC had four units in service with 35 personnel for four hours and 46 minutes and the officer in charge was 1st Assistant Chief Isaac Hankins. Units on scene were E/R 44-4, E 44-3, R-44, 44-10 DSP, DNREC, DELDOT TMC, and Chambers Towing.

-DFSN Photo by Gene Shaner/ Story By Eugene Tucker, PIO - CHC NO 1

On October 13, 2012, at 2021, the Harrington, Felton and Houston Fire Companies were alerted for a house fire at 5415 Whitelysburg Rd. Assistant Chief Robbie Brode (50 Command) responded and was advised by Kent Center that this was a working alarm. Brode arrived on scene and reported a single story residence with heavy fire showing. Chief Ralph Tucker (50-1) responded and was advised by command to pull past the residence and place two 1- 3/4 inch CAFS lines in service. Tower 50 was ordered by command to pull behind 50-1 and Tower 50's crew was assigned ventilation. 502 was ordered by Command to supply 50-1. As additional units arrived they were ordered by Command to supply 50-2 and begin a water shuttle. The scene was placed under control at 2102 and all units remained on scene until 2236 hrs. All units cleared the scene and the scene was turned over to the Delaware State Fire Marshal's Office for investigation. Units on scene: 50 Command, 50-1, Tower 50, 50-2, Rescue 50, 50-8, B-50, 48-5, 48-3, 52-5, Fire Police and FM-28 (Brode). Station 47 units stood by at Harrington Fire Co. -Provided by Captain/PIO Earl K. Brode

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Six Hospitalized in Madaket Court Blaze

Six people were taken to the hospital after a fire on Madaket Court in The Meadows of the Villages of Old Landing. The Rehoboth Beach, Lewes, and Indian River Fire Companies responded.

-DFSN Photos by Chuck Snyder

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18th Annual DVFA/LADVFA Conference a Success

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18th Annual DVFA/LADVFA Conference a Success

-DFSN photos by Liz Bradish and Frank C. Trotta

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Delaware State EMS Association Annual Banquet Report

By W. Mike McMichael, DSEMSA Secretary On Wednesday September 12, 2012, the Delaware State EMS Association (DSEMSA) held its annual Awards and Installation Banquet at the Dover Sheraton. Many of the past DSEMSA past Presidents, delegates and alternates from the various companies within the state as well numerous guests were in attendance.

DSEMSA President John Adams opened the Dinner meeting welcoming everyone as Pastor Bob Hudson provided the invocation. The flag salute was led by Past President Al Thomas.

Guest introductions, Past Presidents as well as the 3 county association's officers were also recognized by President Adams prior to recessing for the Dinner by the Sheraton staff.

All officers' reports were presented as well as committees reports. Special emphasis on a committee report on the final installation of the highway memorial signs for our loss sisters, Stephanie Callaway and Michelle Newton Smith. A special slide show presentation showing the new memorial signs and as well as various pictures of the DSEMSA officers and other EMS providers in action throughout the past year.

This year's awards were presented as follows: • Philip S. Young Memorial EMS Lifetime Achievement Award Robert Jones of Delmar Fire Company • Michelle Newton Smith Memorial Heroic EMS Award John Hazzard & Chris Muscara of the Rehoboth Beach Fire Company • Stephanie Callaway Memorial Excellence in Paramedicine Award David Aber of the NCCo EMS & Odessa Fire Company Honorary Lifetime Membership • Michael Smith of Tacoma, Washington • Matt Denn Lt Govenor of Delaware • Dr Ben Corballis of Wilmington, DE President Adams then provided his past years comments & remarks on the accomplishments during his term. Installation was then conducted by the Honorable Mayor of Dover Carlton Carey with the following being installed as DSEMSA officers for 2012-2013: President Ed Angwin, 1st Vice President Sean Humphreys, 2nd Vice President Mat Demarco, Treasurer Naomi PJ Gosch, Secretary W. Mike McMichael, Past President Director John Adams.

Past President Adams then turned the gavel over to new President Angwin. President Angwin then presented his comments and remarks as gifts were being exchanged. Past President Adams was given his President's Jacket by the DSEMSA officers. The Dinner meeting concluded with the Benediction by Pastor Bob Hudson.

2012 DVFA Parade Award Winners

Fire Company with Musical Marching Unit Best Appearing: Citizens’ Hose Fire Company without Musical Marching Unit Best Appearing: Clayton Ladies Auxiliary Marching Unit Best Appearing: Minquadale Fire Company Color Guard Unit Best Appearing: Citizens’ Hose Non-School Bands Best Appearing: Citizens’ Hose

School Bands Best Appearing: Dover High School Drum Major Best: Dover High School Delaware Fire Apparatus Best Appearing: Volunteer Hose Hand Drawn Antique Best Appearing: Hartly Antique Pumper (pre-1959) Best Appearing: Bridgeville Pumper (1959-1984) Best Appearing: Hockessin Pumper (1985-present) Best Appearing: Citizens’ Hose Rescue Best Appearing: Citizens’ Hose Pumper/Rescue Best Appearing: Clayton Tanker Best Appearing: Citizens’ Hose Aerial Device Best Appearing: Citizens’ Hose Special Unit Best Appearing: Indian River Marine Rescue Vessel Best Appearing: Indian River Chief/Command Vehicle Best Appearing: Volunteer Hose Ambulance Best Appearing: Cheswold Queens Best Appearing Miss Fire Prevention: Houston Best Appearing Junior Miss Fire Prevention: Citizens' Hoses Best Appearing Little Miss Fire Prevention: Hartly Best Appearing Pre-Teen Miss Fire Prevention: Clayton Fire Prevention Floats Best Appearing: Bowers Beach Out of State - Best Appearing Overall Best Appearing: Kennett Square, PA Traveling Longest Distance Kennett Square, PA

Rehoboth Member Awarded Fire Policeman Honors

A member of the Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company has been singled out for his dedication to the DVFA as Fire Policeman of the Year.

Preston Dyer was selected for his 50 years of service to the DVFA. His career began in 1961 with the Carlisle Fire Company of Milford, where he remained until 1992 when he moved to Rehoboth and joined the fire department there.

Mr. Dyer became a life member of Rehoboth in 1995 and is also a life member of the Kent County Fire Police Association, Sussex County Fire Police Association and the Delaware State Fire Police Association.

Pres started as a Fire Policeman in 1974 and in 2010, was one of the top responders making 159 calls for alarms. He is also chairman of the Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company's Museum and Archive Committee and active in their fire prevention work in the community.

Outside the fire department Mr. Dyer serves the state as a member of the Delaware Board of Cosmetology and is active in his church.

Millville Members Selected For Meritorious Award

Four members of the Millville Volunteer Fire Company have been selected as recipients of the Meritorious Service Award for heroism by the Delaware State Fire Chiefs Association.

Firefighters Roger Hitchens, Eddie Hammond and Greg Tietmeyer along with Emergency Medical Technician Elaine Downing were selected for their actions at a

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house fire that took place on Valentines Day, February 14, 2012.

"At about 6:15 a.m., Elaine was on her way to work, when she noticed a window open in a residence which was unusual for winter weather. When she investigated further, she saw smoke coming from the window and heard the resident, Elva Bennett crying for help."

Ms. Downing, with the assistance of firefighters Hitchens, Hammond and Tietmeyer were able to take Ms. Bennett to safety and help with rescuing her two dogs, who were in the home at the time of the fire. The victim was taken to Bebee Hospital in Lewes, where she was treated for smoke inhalation and released.

"Elaine and the guys are really angels," Ms. Bennett said. "I didn't think I was going to make it out of the house until they came along."

Meritorious awards are given each year as part of the Fire Chief's meeting that takes place during the Annual Conference of the Delaware Volunteer Firefighter's Association. This weeks' meeting concludes Saturday with the annual fireman's parade in Dover.

Dover’s Charles Boyer Selected President Of DVFA

A long-time member of the Dover Fire Department is taking the reigns as President of the Delaware Volunteer Firefighter's Association.

Charles H. Boyer of Dover has become the first member of the Dover Fire Department to serve as President of the DVFA since 1930. He will lead a volunteer firefighter's association representing 60 fire departments throughout the state for the next year.

Mr. Boyer has served as a member of the volunteer fire service for more than 53 years and ascends to the post of President after serving as Fire Chief of Dover, and President of the Kent County Fire Chief's Association.

"I'm terribly humbled", an emotional Mr. Boyer told several hundred members of the DVFA and their Auxiliary at the Sheraton Hotel and Conference Center in Dover as he was installed. "This journey began with my father, Ralph Boyer, who was fire chief at Dover Air Force Base when it was an Army Air Field in the 1940's and 1950's."

Mr. Boyer credited his predecessors with setting the stage for a long future for the volunteer fire service, but cautioned the future depends on recruiting and retaining an adequate number of members to local fire departments.

"We must continue to encourage residents of our local communities to become involved with the volunteer fire service," Mr. Boyer said. "Remember you don't have to fight fires to be a member. The fire department needs accountants, physicians, bankers and mechanics to help out, in addition to fighting fires.

That is a very important thing for men and women who want to serve to remember."

Penny Rodimak, of the Hartly Volunteer Fire Company was elected President of the Ladies Auxiliary of the DVFA. "Helping our local fire departments is what the Auxiliary is all about," Ms. Rodimak said, during her installation. "Change is all around us in this organization. I can remember when there were no women firefighters, and no men who are members of the Auxiliary," she said.

"Now you see that change in our memberships.

We are proud, as members of the volunteer fire and EMS services to be able to serve our communities. We hope everyone takes the time to help with this important contribution to our local community."

Ms. Rodimak heads a total of 53 Auxiliaries that serve fire departments throughout Delaware.

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Delaware Fire Service News, Page 19

DVFA/LADVFA Conference Firefighter Of The Year For 2012 Hails From Smyrna

A veteran member of the Citizens Hose Company in Smyrna has been singled out as Delaware's Volunteer Fireman of the Year at the Delaware Volunteer Firefighter's Association Conference.

Gerald Mood, a member of the company for 56 years, was selected by a review committee of senior members of the DVFA. "Gerald is there for what ever the company needs him for," said S. Christopher Hudson, President of Citizens Hose Company Number 1. "Whether it's carrying a flag in a parade, putting flags on deceased firefighters' graves, working bingo or answering an alarm to serve as a driver, Gerald is always there."

During his years of service, Mr. Mood has held nearly every fire line office in the company as well as most of the administrative posts.

He was made Chief Emeritus in 2006 and given a special life membership in 2000. Each of these awards are reserved for very special members and have only been handed out to two people in the history of the fire company.

Mr. Mood and his brother Jimmy have logged hundreds of miles in service to their company. "No matter how big or how small the task, we can always count on Gerald to mentor, support and guide any member of the volunteer fire service," James Mood said. "I couldn't ask for a better brother to serve in the fire service with."

Heroic Firefighter Named From Aetna Hose, Hook And Ladder

A member of the Aetna Hose, Hook and Ladder Company in Newark, has been selected as Heroic Firefighter of the year by the Delaware Volunteer Firefighters' Association.

Andrew J. Cavanaugh was singled out for his service dedication in the rescue of a firefighter who had fallen into the basement of a burning building.

The incident happened on March 23, 2012, when Aetna was dispatched to a working house fire in the Covered Bridge Farms development near Newark.

"Andy had responded directly to the scene and found that a firefighter had fallen through a burned out section of the home and into the basement," said Chief John Rudd. "Firefighter Cavanaugh, using his training and experience was able to put a ladder into the basement and help the fallen firefighter to safety without regard for his own well-being".

Mr. Cavenaugh was not injured in the incident and the firefighter suffered only minor injuries to his leg and ears. "Firefighter Cavanaughs' action reflected great credit upon himself and the fire company," Chief Rudd said. "It is in keeping with the finest heroic traditions of the volunteer fire service."

The Heroic Firefighter Award is given each year as part of the Fire Chief's meeting that takes place during the Annual Conference of the Delaware Volunteer Firefighter's Association.

Townsend Firefighters Honored For Heroism

Four members of the Townsend Fire Company have been selected as recipients of the Meritorious Service Award for heroism by the Delaware State Fire Chiefs Association.

Jeff Dawson, Monty Martinez, Mike Fox and Mark Lucy were singled out for their efforts in a water rescue that took place on August 14, 2011.

Members of the Townsend Fire Company were dispatched to a call for a capsized canoe in Blackbird Creek, shortly after 4:30 in the afternoon. Upon arrival they found two people clinging to a tree which in waters that were some six to seven feet above normal due to heavy rains.

In a few short minutes, the two individuals were rescued from the swirling waters, after accessing the flood from the opposite side of the creek.

"Water was over the banks, some fifty yards on both sides of the creek", said Fire Chief Eric Eide. "The quick thinking and fast reaction of these four firefighters saved the lives of two people who surely would not have made it," Chief Eide said.

The Heroic Firefighter Award is given each year as part of the Fire Chief's meeting that takes place during the Annual Conference of the Delaware Volunteer Firefighter's Association.

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Delaware Responds To Sandy

On November 9, 2012, seven members of the Millville Volunteer Fire Company and one from the Frankford Volunteer Fire Company travelled to the Rockaway Point Volunteer Fire Department to deliver an engine to assist in recovery efforts. The members included: Chief R.C. Evans, Deputy Chief Bob Magee, Rescue Captain/Vice President Cody Lockwood, Bob Steffens, Charles Mood, Matt Mudry, Nick Ryman, and Brian Bacon (Frankford Vol Fire Co).

-DFSN photos and story submitted by Bob Powell, Public Information Officer

Division Manager Robbie Murray prepares an updated Hurricane Sandy shift briefing on Monday October 29, 2012.

-DFSN photo and story submitted by Eric Huovinen, SCEMS

Seaford Vol. Fire Department pumping out the control room of the Blades Drawbridge during “Sandy�

-DFSN Photo by Rick Stewart

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Delaware Fire Service News, Page 21

Delaware Responds To Sandy

The directors and members of the Terry Farrell Firefighters Fund traveled to the Richmond Volunteer Fire Company in Staten Island to resupply them with gear and equipment.

-DFSN photo submitted by Ryan Knowles

Bob Merring, Al Cerro, John Farrell, Tom Neary, Brian Bergerson and Mark Alston, at Cranston Heights Fire Company before heading to Breezy Point -DFSN photo by Bob Merring

Directors and members of the Terry Farrell Firefighters Fund of Delaware in Staten Island.

-DFSN photo submitted by Ryan Knowles

Ellendale loading crew. Bill Tobin, Jamie Webb, Terry Jester, Vada Sample and Jim Furbush.

-DFSN photo by Warren Jones

Lewes and Rehoboth Beach Standby crew at Station 3, Angola.

-DFSN photo by Warren Jones

Standing: Warren Jones, Cody Nepal, Chris Thompson, Gene Krystopolski, Ed Clark, Jim Fisher and Tom Brooks, Kneeling: Les Warrick, Terry Jester and Bill Tobin.

-DFSN photo by Terry Jester

Large white oak tree on top of car in Angola Neck.

-DFSN photo by Warren Jones

Warren Jones and Gene Krystopolski unload at Cranston Heights.

-DFSN photo by Terry Jester

Ryan Knowles, Bill Tobin, Dave Johnson, Phillip Flur, and Warren Jones.

-DFSN photo by Terry Jester

In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy the Delaware Fire Service took to the cause of helping the fire departments in the barrier islands of New York and the civilians in New York and New Jersey. A few of our firefighters had connections to New York and started a drive to help Point Breeze Fire Company of Breezy Point, New York. Al Cerro, Bob Merring and Mark Alston led the campaign with the First State FOOLs to help Breezy Point. Ryan Knowles of the Carlisle Fire Company and the Terry Fund led the effort for clothing and fire department equipment for the people and companies and New York and Long Island. Gene Krystopolski of Cranston Heights and the DVFA led the efforts to organize a food drive for all of those in the devastated areas. The Millville Fire Company loaned an engine to the Rockaway Point Fire Company because their apparatus were lost during the storm.

There were many people who donated, time, equipment, money and supplies for the efforts. Ellendale, Carlisle and Citizens Hose became regional collection points and turned their fire houses into food and clothing centers. The Cranston Heights Fire Company, as the main center for the food collection point and as a storage for Breezy Point as well, became engulfed in boxes and boxes of everything. President Warrick and Chief Head of Cranston Heights and their members deserve a special credit for the mayhem their fire house turned into during the food drive. Most of the fire companies in Delaware became local collection points for the food drive on November 28, 2012. Local 313 of the IBEW donated a pickup truck load of items for the effort. Over 15 pallet loads of food were collected and shipped to the food bank in New Jersey for movement farther north.

Bill Tobin and Terry Jester, of the Memorial Fire Company, provided the box truck and their time to transport the food collected in Sussex and Kent Counties to Cranston Heights. The Memorial Fire Company also donated a $1000 check to the cause. Kathy Grieco, of Hopkins Movers, provided the tractor trailer to move the food from Cranston Heights to New Jersey. Jay Jones of Ellendale, Ron O’Neal of Millsboro and Ginni Tice of Seaford handled the Sussex food drive coordination.

Blake Bowers of Citizens Hose, Glen Neese of Camden, and Ryan Knowles of Carlisle handled the Kent County food drive coordination.

Fire Equipment for Breezy Point came from Christiana, Cranston Heights, Mill Creek, Minquas, Five Points and Citizens Hose Fire Companies. United Electric Supply Company donated a generator to the Point Breeze Fire Company. Bowers Fire Company donated a command vehicle and Clayton and Goodwill donated gear for the Terry Fund to distribute. Firefighters Mark Hall of Dover and Josh Dempsey of Cheswold are also working with the Terry Fund. Many other Delaware Fire Companies are on stand-by with other needed fire equipment as soon as those needs are assessed.

If you consider the past history of the Delaware Fire Service, we have donated fire apparatus, gear, equipment and supplies to many of our sister fire companies throughout the United States who suffered through heartbreak like this.The efforts for Hurricane Sandy, once again, showed the character and compassion of the firefighters of Delaware. A great job was done by all!

-DFSN story submitted by Warren Jones

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SCEMS

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1st Annual Bethany Beach First Responders Triathalon-Duathlon

Sussex County Emergency Medical Services along with ambulance crews from Bethany Beach Volunteer Fire Company, Millville Volunteer Fire Company, Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company, Roxana Volunteer Fire Company provided medical support for the first annual Bethany Beach First Responders Triathlon-Duathlon on September 23, 2012. The EMS crews used all terrain vehicles on the beach during the swimming event, roving units during the bike and running events as well as maintaining accountability of all participants during the event.

-DFSN story and photos submitted by Eric Huovinen, SCEMS

Paramedic Rob Walker Attends Community Health Fair Paramedic Rob Walker on behalf Sussex County EMS attended the Community Health Fair on Saturday, October 27, 2012, from 0900 to 1400, at the Frankford Volunteer Fire Company, in Frankford.

Rob spoke with the roughly 750 attendees about the paramedic service within Sussex County and Delaware.

-DFSN story and photos submitted by Eric Huovinen, SCEMS

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Delaware Fire Service News, Page 23

Sussex County Emergency Medical Services Welcomes New Paramedics Dustin Richards - SCEMS would like to welcome Dustin Richards. Dusting started his career on Wednesday October 31, 2012, after graduating with his Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic Associates Degree from Delaware Technical and Community College. Dustin has been an active member of the Bridgeville Volunteer Fire Company for the last four years and has been working throughout Sussex County as a basic life support provider.

Heather Wilson - SCEMS would like to welcome Heather Wilson. Heather started her career on Wednesday October 31, 2012, after graduating with his Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic Associates Degree from Delaware Technical and Community College. She currently resides in the Felton area and enjoys spending time with her family and friends.

Trent Hill - SCMEMS would like to welcome Trent Hill.

Trent started his out of state process on Wednesday October 31, 2012, after moving to the area from Pennsylvania. He recently graduated with his Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic Associates Degree from the Pennsylvania College of Technology. In 2006, Trent started his EMS career as a first responder EMT for his local fire company.

-DFSN story and photos on this page all submitted by Eric Huovinen, SCEMS (Left to right)

Dustin Richards, Heather Wilson, Trent Hill.

Jessica “Jess� Bonini Sussex County Emergency Medical Services (SCEMS) would like to welcome Jessica "Jess" Bonini to SCEMS. Jess started her career on Monday September 10, 2012, after graduating with her Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic Associates Degree from Delaware Technical and Community College.

Prior to obtaining her paramedic degree, Jess frequented EMS scenes by providing basic life support care throughout Kent and Sussex Counties. Jess currently resides in Dover and enjoys surf fishing and hiking.

Emily Duros SCEMS would like to welcome Emily "Emmy" Duros. Emmy moved to the area from Mill Creek, Washington (just north of Seattle) and started her out of state process on Monday August 27, 2012. She obtained her paramedic certification from Central Washington University in June of 2012, after working five years as a firefighter/emergency medical technician intermediate near her hometown. She currently resides in the Greenwood area and enjoys spending time with her pets and visiting family and friends.

Daniel Tilghman, Jr. SCEMS would like to welcome Daniel Tilghman, Jr. Daniel started his out of state process on Monday August 27, 2012. He has been working on basic life support ambulances since 2007 and recently obtained his Maryland paramedic certification.

In his off time, Daniel enjoys spending time with family and friends, playing guitar and rooting for the Detroit Lions.

Samantha Hager SCEMS would like to welcome Samantha Hagar. Samantha started her career on Monday August 27, 2012, after graduating with her Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic Associates Degree from Delaware Technical and Community C o l l e g e .

Although she has no previous EMS experience, Samantha stated she has enjoyed her recent paramedic training and feels she has made the best career choice of her life.

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NCCEMS

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NCCo Moves to Improve Paramedic Stations The Emergency Medical Services Division of the New Castle County Department of Public Safety received approval to improve two paramedic stations.

Paramedic Station No. 2 in the New Castle area has been moved to a leased facility, and preliminary plans to replace Paramedic Station No. 5 in the southern New Castle County area were approved by County Council.

Paramedic Station No. 2 was previously located in the County’s William J. Conner Building near the New Castle County Airport. The temporary arrangement required two vehicles to use a single garage door located on the back of the building. County paramedics were subject to pigeons that would roost in the rafters of the garage bay, and fumes from the sewer trucks that were parked in the adjoining garage area. On June 26, 2012 New Castle County Council approved Resolution No. 12-099 to authorize the County Executive to sign a lease agreement that included renovations to prepare the Photo: (Left to Right) Paramedic 1/C Carolee LeNoir, Assistant Chief Daniel Seador, former County Executive Paul facility for use as a paramedic station.

Paramedic Cpl. Michael Nichols and S/Lt. Louis Rombach visit the new County Paramedic Station No. 2. The On October 24, 2012 Paramedic Station No. 2 was Clark, leased facility represents a marked improvement over the previous temporary quarters at the Conner Building. relocated to a leased facility at 207 Old Churchmans Road, which is located in the same area as the airport. The leased facil- pay for the construction of the paramedic station in return for a 99 year ity includes a garage bay with sufficient space to store three paramedic lease. The specifics of the lease agreement are currently being negotivehicles, a locker room, work area, staff lounge, kitchenette and secure ated.

“Paramedic Station No. 5 is currently located in the New Castle medical storage area. The five-year lease includes an option for renewCounty Police Southern Patrol Unit facility in Middletown. It is the last al.

On September 4, 2012 the New Castle County Council approved EMS facility that does not have the ability for sheltered storage of paraResolution No. 12-124 to authorize the County Executive to sign a medic vehicles,” said Chief Lawrence E. Tan of the EMS Division. “We Memorandum of Understanding with the Christiana Care Health end up having to move the paramedic unit and personnel whenever we System for a joint project in the southern New Castle County area. The have extreme or hazardous weather conditions. This project would projoint project would result in Christiana Care constructing a paramedic vide shelter for the paramedic units and personnel, and eliminate the station on the grounds of the freestanding emergency department cur- need to find emergency accommodations during inclement weather.”

The construction of the paramedic station could be completed as rently being built between Middletown and Odessa. The County would early as April 2013.

-Submitted by New Castle County EMS

NCCo Responds to Level II MCI involving Bus

New Castle County paramedics and fire company EMS personnel conduct triage on a Bolt bus with 33 occupants. Nine riders initially presented with complaints after the collision, seven of which ultimately declined further treatment or transport to a hospital.

On October 24, 2012 at 1738 hours, the New Castle County Paramedics were dispatched with several local fire companies to a reported serious motor vehicle collision involving a rollover and a loaded bus on Interstate 95 southbound, north of South College Avenue (Route 896) near Newark. Additional callers to the 911 center reported a subject trapped.

Fire company and EMS personnel located the incident in the median of I-95 in the area between South Chapel Street and Old Baltimore Pike Industrial Park. Initial responders found a red car with two occupants trapped, and a loaded Bolt bus with 33 occupants. The preliminary triage of the two occupants of the red car revealed the female driver was in cardiac arrest, and a male passenger was in respiratory arrest. Several occupants on the bus were reporting injuries following the collision.

At 1749 hours, Deputy 9 (Aetna) established command and declared a Level II multi-casualty incident (MCI). “A Level II MCI is typically for incidents involving 11-20 patients, under the Statewide MultiCasualty Incident Plan,” said Chief Lawrence Tan of the New Castle County Paramedics. “The Level II MCI declaration results in a series of events, including the dispatch of 6 BLS ambulances, 2 paramedic units, a Paramedic Sergeant and EMS Lieutenant, a state police helicopter, along with automatic notification of the EMS Division staff and area hospitals. It's the equivalent of a ‘medical box alarm’ assignment to the incident.”

Incident commander Aetna Deputy Chief A. J. Schall (left) and NCC*EMS Chief Lawrence Tan (right) coordinate operations at the scene. Deputy Chief Schall's declaration of a Level II MCI resulted in the rapid assignment of sufficient EMS resources to handle the incident and minimized delays in transporting patients to the Christiana Hospital.

New Castle County Medic 6 was the first arriving ALS unit, and immediately split between the two patients in the red car. The male passenger of the red car was rapidly extricated with assisted ventilations, and prepared for transport. The Delaware State Police helicopter (Trooper 4) landed in the northbound lanes of I-95 to drop off their medical staff. The trooper-medics assisted Medic 6 with the care and transport of the first patient. The driver of the car was later pronounced dead at the scene.

Fire department and NCC*EMS personnel performed primary triage on the bus and determined that nine patients had minor complaints following the collision. Secondary triage resulted in seven patients declining further medical treatment or transport, and two patients being transported to the Christiana Hospital by BLS ambulances.

The NCC*EMS staff established contact with Christiana Hospital and provided a situational update that included general information for each patient being transported. The emergency department provided a room assignment for each patient that was relayed to the transporting ambulance.

A preliminary “MCI Alert” was sent to the emergency department by the communications center. The Christiana Hospital was notified of the conclusion of patient transports from the scene and the termination of EMS operations. The incident remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police.

-Submitted by New Castle County EMS

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Winter 2012/2013

Delaware Fire Service News, Page 27

NCCo Paramedic Receives KIWANIS Recognition On October 17, 2012, Paramedic Corporal Christopher A. Johnson from the New Castle County Emergency Medical Services Division was recognized as the Paramedic of the Quarter for the third quarter of 2012 by the Kiwanis Club of Wilmington. The quarterly award was presented during a luncheon at the Hotel DuPont.

Paramedic Corporal Johnson was cited for his consistent focus on the needs of his patients, and an unwavering attention to duty. His dedication to duty was highlighted by an incident that took place on July 26, 2012 when he responded to a report of a 77 year old male experiencing chest pain. Within moments of his arrival at the scene, Paramedic Corporal Johnson was advised by radio that he would not be needed and could clear the scene.

Under normal operating procedures, he could have immediately left and returned to the hospital to reunite with his partner, who had transported a different patient. However, based on his experience and judgment, he elected to disregard the release from the scene and continued into the house to see the patient. After his on scene assessment, he initiated a full paramedic work-up that included four separate 12-lead electrocardiograms, and accompanied the patient to the hospital. The patient was ultimately designated as a "heart alert" patient that required mobilization of a specialized cardiac care team.

"Paramedic Corporal Johnson could easily have left the scene and let the basic life support ambulance transport the patient to the hospital.

(L to R) Mr. David Wilson of the Kiwanis Club of Wilmington presents Paramedic Corporal Christopher Johnson and his wife, Tina with the Paramedic of the Quarter Award for the third quarter of 2012 at the Hotel DuPont.

His decision to disregard the cancellation and proceed to the patient's side is an illustration of the priority he places on the well-being of the public he serves", said Chief Lawrence E. Tan of the New Castle County Paramedics. "His commitment to service is worthy of recognition."

Paramedic Corporal Johnson resides in the southern New Castle County area with his wife, Tina and their two children.

-Submitted by New Castle County EMS

Replacement Paramedic Vehicles Arrive

The 2012 replacement paramedic vehicles are pictured in front of the New Castle County Department of Public Safety Headquarters on DuPont Highway. The latest generation response trucks include changes from roll-up to insulated compartment doors for better temperature control of the ALS medications and equipment. This is also the first year New Castle County changed to a Chevrolet chassis, following worldwide issues with the Ford Super Duty engines in emergency vehicles. New Castle County EMS is a nationally accredited ALS-intercept agency that uses non-transporting paramedic response vehicles for a majority of its EMS operations.

-Submitted by New Castle County EMS

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NCCo Medics Support Wilmington Charity The 2012 Ministry of Caring Thanksgiving Food Basket volunteers pause after preparing food for 609 families in the Wilmington and New Castle County area. Some volunteers have made the project an annual holiday event for their families.

Fresh donated turkeys were stacked in the Emmanuel Dining Room as volunteers circulated through the room to bundle the food for distribution to needy families in the region.

The event volunteers unloaded hundreds of turkeys from several vehicles that pulled up to distribution site.

The New Castle County Paramedics completed their twenty-first year of community service to the Ministry of Caring with a food basket assembly at the Emmanuel Dining Room in Wilmington. The annual event, which has been coordinated by Lt. Mark Allston for over two decades, resulted in the preparation of Thanksgiving meals for 609 needy families in the region.

Several New Castle County Paramedics were joined by members of the New Castle County Police Department, County Office of Human Resources, Christiana Care Health Services staff, Wilmington Police Department, members of the New Castle County volunteer fire service, Girl Scouts, Delaware Vipers Baseball Club, Goldey Beacom College Women’s Softball Team and H&R Block Associates. The volunteers

New Castle County Paramedic Jessica Duncan (left) and Paramedic Cpl. Robert Sullivan (middle) from Medic 1 are joined by Sgt. Walter Ferris (right) from the Wilmington Police Department during the food basket assembly on November 19th.

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WJBR radio conducted a “Turkey-Thon” at three different locations, and brought 400 fresh turkeys to the Emmanuel Dining Room. Two anonymous donors purchased 135 turkeys that were transported to the assembly site by County paramedics.

“Lt. Allston established the partnership between the County paramedics and the Ministry of Caring,” said Chief Lawrence E. Tan of the Emergency Medical Services Division. “His commitment to this project has resulted in our sustained support that has expanded to include our families, and several other groups that were seeking opportunities to give back to their community.” -Submitted by New Castle County EMS

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Delaware State Fire School

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Busy Weekend at D.S.F.S.

Fire School Hosts School Field Trips

Fire School held classes that brought the weekend attendance to just short of 300 students in October. 177 students were registered for the first outside weekend of Basic Skills. 73 additional students were registered for Hazardous Materials Response Skills. Fire Officer I and NREMT-B Recert also ran with an attendance of 23 and 7 students respectively. The Fire School staff would like to thank the instructors, aides and kitchen staff who helped make the schedule run smoothly.

-Submitted by Mike Lowe, DSFS

The Delaware State Fire School once again hosted local Schools to their facilities for Field Trips. Fourteen schools took advantage of the program. An estimated 1,150 students were in attendance.

Fire Escape, Roles of a Firefighter, Home Hazards, Emergency Calling, Fire Behavior and First Aid were areas taught by Fire School Instructors.

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D.S.F.S. Instructor Honored by Heritage Shores Association

Winter 2012/2013

Laurel Fire Department Cadets Assist with Progressive Ag Safety Day

On September 11th the Heritage Shores Association honored Laurel Passwaters, of the Greenwood Vol. Fire Dept. and the Delaware State Fire School for her years of dedicated work promoting Fire Safety across Delaware. Since the late 1980’s Laurel has been involved in the coordination of many area fire safety programs. She has been an instructor for the Delaware State Fire School for 23 years. She has been instrumental in the promotion of National Fire Protection Association programs such as “Learn Not to Burn”.

-Submitted by Mike Lowe, DSFS

East Millsboro Elementary Visits the Fire School East Millsboro Elementary's 5th grade brought 136 people to the Sussex Division of the Fire School.

Millsboro Fire Company brought an Engine and manpower to assist with the program. Students visited stations on Fire Behavior, Hose Handling, the Fire Engine, Home Hazards, Escape Planning and what happens at the scene of a Motor Vehicle Crash.

-Submitted by Mike Lowe, DSFS

The Delaware State Fire School and the Laurel High School Future Farmers of America partnered to present a Progressive Ag Safety Day to the children of Dunbar Elementary School on September 28, 2012. Progressive Ag Safety is a program that educates children from rural environments regarding hazards the may encounter at home, in public or on the farm. Laurel Fire Department’s Cadets were present and did sessions regarding Fire Safety to the group of approximately 225 children.

-Submitted by Mike Lowe, DSFS

Winter 2012/2013

Delaware Fire Service News, Page 33

Gone But Not Forgotten

by Bob Romig

1931 Kent County Rig Being Restored I received some information in the last few months about a rig from Kent County that is being restored by some gentlemen from Virginia.

That rig would be a 1931 U.S. Fire Apparatus Co. engine that was purchased by the Harrington Fire Company. This rig was purchased some 27 or so years ago from a private owner by Jim Hart from Roanoke, Va. It was in rough condition at that time with missing parts, rust and not running. Jim was able to get it running and pumping. He parked it in his barn with the intention of restoring it. His sons, Jim Jr., and Derek realized that their dad was not going to get to that restoration so they undertook a frame off restoration.

They feel confident that this rig is the one the Harrington purchased back in 1931 even though they can't find and serial or manufacturers numbers on this unit and Harrington did not have any information on that rig. HFC had this unit until sometime in the early 1950's. The Harts found a picture of the rig taken back in 1968 in private ownership showing a wood frame windshield that had been added to it. The Harts went to Harrington's website and found a picture of a very similar rig with a female driver during WW2 sitting in the driver's seat. This picture also had a similar wood frame windshield, so they felt that they had purchased the old Harrington USFACO rig. They also acquired a factory photo taken of Harrington's truck so again they felt for sure this was the

one. They contacted the Harrington FD to let them know where the truck was now located. Harrington had apparently been research for information on this rig, now they knew where it was and that it was in good hands and being completed restored.

Mr. Bernie Punte of the Chesapeake Antique Fire Apparatus Association in Maryland and the Harts met with a Mr. Edward Punte who was the grandson of Charles Punte who founded USFACO in 1909 and produced several rigs for departments in Delaware and surrounding states. The factory photo helped them identify in more definite terms that they had found Harrington's truck. They got most of the truck back together this past July and wanted to pump the truck. All was well until a bang occurred and oil started to pour out of the transfer case. They find out that a tooth was missing on one of the gears of the Northern rotary gear pump. It is fixable and they are working on getting that done. The boys are doing most of the grunt work and their dad is putting some of the smaller parts back on the truck. I will try to keep you posted on the final outcome of their project, but it sure is nice to know that someone brought this rig back to life. The only one that I know of in Delaware that is restored is Wilmington Manor's USFACO rig. There are many more USFACO rigs that served Delaware and I will do a separate article on those probably in a future issue.

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Community Service

Winter 2012/2013

Fire Prevention Day at Lord Baltimore Elementary School -Submitted by Bob Powell, Public Information Officer

Ashlyn Welch, Miss Houston Fire Prevention with Antique Engine.

-Submitted By Mike Lowe, DSFS

Felton Fire Company’s annual Fire Prevention Day. -Submitted By Mike Lowe, DSFS

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Community Service

Delaware Fire Service News, Page 35

Sussex County Firefighters Recognize Children for Fire Safety Efforts.

-Submitted By Mike Lowe

Units 28 and 32 along with mutual aid from 18 and 20 participated in a community safe day. -DFSN Photos by David Horack

Townsend Fire Company Annual Halloween Contest.

-DFSN Photos by Michele Ehart

Carlisle and Ladies Auxiliary visited area Pre-Schools and Day Cares.

-Submitted By Ryan Knowles

Page 36, Delaware Fire Service News

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Obituary

Harrington Fire Co., Inc. Mourns The Passing of Past President Albert Price

The Harrington Fire Co. Inc. regrets to announce the passing of Honorary Life Member and Past President Albert C. Price on Sunday August 19, 2012. Albert was 88 years old. He was a veteran of the US Army Air Corp and retired from the US Postal Service. Albert was a 66 year member of the Harrington Fire Co., Inc, joining on January 6, 1946. Albert obtained his Honorary Life Membership in 1967 after 20 years of active service.

Throughout his 66 years with the Harrington Fire Co., Inc. Albert held many offices including Secretary, Board of Director, Vice President and President in 1960. He also served as a Bingo Team Captain for many years and served on numerous committees. Albert was also the last living member of the original Ambulance Squad that began service on October 1, 1950. A full fireman's funeral was held at the Harrington Fire Co., Inc on Friday August 24, 2012 with interment following at the Hollywood Cemetery in Harrington.

The Harrington Fire Co., Inc. would like to thank the Clayton Fire Co. and Citizens Hose Co. of Smyrna for standing by while our members attended the services and the Farmington Fire Co. for assisting with preparing the trucks for the services.

-Submitted by Captain/PIO Earl K. Brode

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ANNOUNCEMENTS & AWARDS DVFA PRESENTATION AT KENNETT SQUARE FC

ANTIQUE FIRE APPARATUS SHOW AND FLEA MARKET

Mike McMichael and Elizabeth Bradish of the Aetna Hose, Hook & Ladder represented the DVFA and the Conference Committee with a special presentation plaque on behalf of DVFA President Charles Frampton to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the 110 mile trek of pulling and pushing the Kennett Square FC antique hand pumper from Kennett to Laurel in late September 1972 for the Delaware State Fireman's Convention.

-Submitted by Mike McMichael

On Saturday, February 16th, 2013 the Antique Fire Apparatus Show and Flea Market will take place at the Holiday Inn Conference Center in Jacksonville, Florida from 9 am to 3 pm. This event is sponsored by the Florida Antique Bucket Brigade in conjunction with SPAAMFAA and features Apparatus Displays, Fire Related Flea Market (February 15th - 5:30 to 7:30 pm & 16th - 9 am to 3 pm), Fire Prevention Displays, SFMO Displays, JFRD Demonstrations, Child Safety Checks, and Food Vendors.

For more information visit www.fabbfire.org or contact Bob Romig at bobrfire17@aol.com or Bill Agard at ynotcolor@centurylink.net.

FIVE POINTS FIRE COMPANY FUNDRAISER

Please support the 2nd annual Holiday Fundraiser. 1st Prize: Vizio 55" TV, 2nd Prize: Apple iPad 16 GB, 3rd Prize: Sony 16 MP Camera/Case. Tickets are $5.00 each or 3 for $10.00. Drawing to held December 21, 2012 and you do not need to be present to win. For tickets call 302-463-6060 or 302-229-8419 or see any Five Points Fire Company Member.

NEW FIRE COMMISSIONER CHARLES FRAMPTON TAKES OATH New Fire Commissioner Charles Frampton takes the oath of office from the Chairman of the Fire Prevention Commission Dave Roberts for his one year Governor appointed term.

-DFSN Photo by Mike McMichael

13 GRADUATE FROM CFC Thirteen recruits of CFC graduated from a program that was designed to provide a structured, disciplined and a guided education into the Delaware Fire Service. The Recruit School prepared all Recruits with the expectations and commitments required to become a safe and competent probationary member. At the completion of the Recruit School, each recruit received a certificate of graduation. "I congratulate all recruits on becoming Professional Members of the Fire Service", said Richard J. Perillo Deputy Fire Chief Chief of Training.

-DFSN Photo by David Horack, Story by CFC

Page 38, Delaware Fire Service News

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ANNOUNCEMENTS & AWARDS SUSSEX COUNTY FIREFIGHTER’S ASSOCIATION INSTALLS OFFICERS FOR 2012/2013 At the October meeting of the Sussex County Volunteer Firefighter's Association, hosted by the Blades Vol. Fire Company, the Officers for the upcoming year were installed.

Todd Reilly of the Blades Vol. Fire Company was installed as the incoming President. Jay Jones, of Ellendale, will Outgoing President Bill Buckaloo of be First Vice-President and Steven Lewes is recognized for his service Deery, of Indian River will be the Second

by President Todd Reilly.

Vice-President. The County Fire Police installed Edward Schaeffer, of Lewes, as its President. The President of the County Chief's Association will be Penuel Barrett, of Georgetown.

The County Ambulance Association recognized Jill Brittingham, of Dagsboro as its President.

-Submitted by Mike Lowe

NANA’S KID CAMPAIGN - IN MEMORY OF DOROTHY GUDGER Over the past years, the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company in conjunction with many other corporate and community partners has fostered a campaign to generate gifts, clothing, food and other family necessities for our local residents that may have fallen on unfortunate times.

This year is no exception and we have collaborated with all of the aforementioned partners and reached a mutual agreement to rename the annual Toy Drive to Nana's Kid Campaign.

This Nana's Kid Campaign is considered a tradition of goodwill to honor Dorothy Gudger, affectionately known as Nana amongst her dearest loved ones.

Nana (Dottie) was an extremely generous woman, who gave

unselfishly to many community children and organizations. Nana would shop all year long for needs items such as toys, clothing, coats, etc. for children and their families that benefited from the County Bank and Indian River fire company annual drives. Dottie has instilled that same spirit into her grandchildren, who now carry on her legacy of donating toys to the fire company toy drive campaign.

It is our hope that you will share in these efforts to honor the memories of Nana and contribute to the Nana's Campaign via donation receptacles County Bank, or via the Parade of Trees at Grotto Pizza Long Neck. Donations collected at the Grotto Long Neck location for County Bank's tree will be given to the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company in honor of Gudger so that the firemen can continue Gudger's acts of generosity through contributions of needy children in the local communities.

For more information on the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company, go to www.irvfc.com. The Nana's Kids logo was developed and designed by Rogers Signs of Milton, Delaware.

2013 LONG ISLAND FIRE, RESCUE & EMS MEGA SHOW

The 2013 Long Island Fire Rescue & EMS Mega Show is coming to the Expo Center at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Hempstead Turnpike in Uniondale, Saturday February 23 and Sunday, February 24.

This is the Tri-state's fastest growing show. The latest and most innovative turnout gear and newest product lines for the fire and rescue community will be on display. Hundreds of vendors will be present to explain and demonstrate their products and services. There will also be a two-day extrication competition.

Competing at this year's competition on Saturday are Hagerman, North Babylon, Montauk, Ridge, Nesconset and Great Neck Alert. On Sunday it will be Sayville, West Babylon, North Bellmore, Blue Point and Selden.

Show hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday.

Tickets are on sale at the door the day of the show; $13.50 for General Admission or have your department call for a pre-registration form.

Children under 12 are free. Don't miss the 2013 Fire, Rescue& EMS Mega Show on February 23 and 24 at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale.

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Delaware Fire Service News, Page 39

Delaware Fire Service in Action

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Bethany Beach Stove Fire -DFSN Photo by Joseph Hopple

Citizens’ Hose Compan y Responds to HAZM -Submitted by Eugene Tuc AT ker PIO - CHC

Forceible Entry Training at BBVFC -DFSN Photo by Joseph Hopple

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Delaware Fire Service in Action

Multiple Alarm Structure Fire In South Bethany -DFSN Photo by Joseph Hopple

Bethany Beach First Responders Triathlon-Duathlon -DFSN Photo by Joseph Hopple

C Responds to Fatal MV Dover Fire Department onnor Jr. Assistant Chief O'C J. l hae Mic -Submitted By

MVC Rollover South of Smyrna -Submitted by Eugene Tucker, PIO - CHC NO 1 -DFSN Photo by Brooks Keen Past Chief CHC NO 1

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Delaware Fire Service in Action

Dover Working Trailer Fire In J. O'Connor Jr. l hae Mic By d itte bm -Su

Warehouse Fire In Seaford -DFSN Photo by Rick Stewart

MVC y Responds To Serious Townsend Fire Compan e Ehart -DFSN Photo by Michel

Gas Leak In Seaford -DFSN Photo by Rick Stewart

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Hazmat in Seaford -DFSN Photo by Rick Stewart

Townsend Responds To Car vs. Pediatric Office -DFSN Photo by Michel e Ehart

Trooper 4 and Townsend FC Respond Serious MVC on Rt. 1 -DFSN Photo by Michele Ehart

Page 42, Delaware Fire Service News

Up Close & Personal

Winter 2012/2013

Fundraiser Held For Lenny McGee

On Saturday November 10, 2012, The Directors and members of the Terry Farrell Firefighters Fund took part in a fundraiser held for Lenny McGee at the Parsonsburg Fire Company, Parsonsburg MD. Lenny has been suffering from terminal liver cancer, and the members of his company held a Corn Hole Tournament to assist the family with financial needs. The Delaware Chapter sold Tshirts and other memorabilia to support Lenny and his family.

-Submitted by Ryan Knowles, Director-Terry Farrell DE Chapter

Millville VFC Structure Fire.

-Submitted By Bob Powell PIO

Dover Fire Department Working House Fire.

-Submitted by Michael J. O’Connor Jr., Assistant Chief

Lenny McGee Visits 9/11 Tribute Center

The Directors of the Terry Farrell Firefighters Fund Delaware Chapter along with the help of the National Chapter traveled to New York City October 17, 2012 to fulfill the wishes of a fire service member who is suffering from cancer. Lenny McGee of the Parsonsburg Fire Company had dreamed of going to the 9/11 Tribute Center and reflection pools in downtown Manhattan.

Lenny and six family members were taken to New York by the Delaware Chapter and met with the National Chapter at FDNY Rescue 5. The members of Rescue 5 provided the family with a tour of the firehouse, as well as coffee and light snacks. Upon entering Manhattan the family was greeted by Lee Ielpi, the director of the 9/11 Tribute Center, (FDNY Ret.) who then gave the family a full personal tour of the facility. The Delaware Chapter would like to thank everyone involved on this day to make this as special as it was.

-Submitted Ryan Knowles, Director-Terry Farrell DE Chapter

Multiple Injuries in Rollover

Working House Fire in Smyrna. Lt. Carrow Station 45, Smyrna 1st Asst Chief I Hankins, and Lt. Rutledge.

-Submitted by Eugene Tucker PIO CHC NO 1

One person was transported to Christiana Hospital in serious condition and three others were transported with minor injuries after this vehicle lost control on southbound DuPont Parkway (Rt. 13) in the early hours of November 11. Witnesses on scene stated that the vehicle hit a tree, a road sign and a ditch before rolling end to end and landing on its roof. Firefighters arrived to find the occupants had removed themselves from the vehicle. Responding to this incident were Rescue 26, B-26, C-26, 26-3, Ambulance 64 and Medic5. -DFSN Photo by Michele Ehart

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Sunday, November 11, 2012 Earlier today, Carlisle hosted their Annual Fire Prevention Poster and Essays Awards Program. Student winners representing local public and private schools within the Milford School District were in attendance accompanied by family and friends. Vice President Gillespie was the "Master of Ceremonies" and Chief Elect Charles "Charlie" Vanaman and President Marvin Sharp presented the students their trophies.

Following the awards presentation a small reception of assorted juices and homemade cookies was prepared by members of the Ladies Auxiliary.

-Submitted by Ryan Knowles

CARLISLE CONGRATULATES JUNIOR MEMBERS STEPHEN AND DREW FOX Tuesday, October 23, 2012 The Officers and Members of the Carlisle Fire Company and Ladies Auxiliary extend our heartiest congratulations to Stephen and Drew Fox in receiving their Eagle Scout Awards during ceremonies recently held in Grier Hall. Great Job Guys!

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CARLISLE OPEN HOUSE 2012 On Sunday, October 21, 2012, Carlisle opened their doors and invited the Milford Community to stop by and learn firsthand what services their Volunteer Fire Company provides to our community. In addition to Carlisle, representatives from the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, Delaware State Fire School, Office of the State Fire Marshal, Forestry Department, Delaware State Police Aviation Section, Sussex County Office of EMS, Dagsboro Fire Company Dive Team and the Dover Air Force Base Fire Department. A special thanks to the open house committee for all their hard work that ended in a great day for everyone.

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Fire Marshal’s Report Electrical Malfunction Causes Fire in Bear Robert L. Fox, Chief Deputy State Fire Marshal

The Delaware State Fire Marshal's office has determined that the building fire in Bear, DE on November 25th was accidental.

The Christiana Fire Company was alerted to a fire in the 1000 block of Woodchuck Place, Fox Run Apartments shortly after 8:00 pm. Fire apparatus arrived and discovered a fire in the walls of the building.

State Fire Investigators were called to the scene and conducted an investigation. The fire originated in the wall between the first and second floor and was caused by an electrical malfunction.

Fire damage is estimated at approximately $85,000. There were no injuries reported. Several families have been displaced due to the fire and are being assisted by management and The Red Cross of Delmarva.

South Bethany Fire Damage Estimated at $1 Million

Randall W. Lee, Chief Deputy State Fire Marshal

The Delaware State Fire Marshal's Office investigated a dwelling fire that occurred on Thursday, November 15, 2012 at 3:30 AM on the unit block of South Anchorage Avenue, South Bethany, DE. The Bethany Beach Fire Department responded to the scene and was assisted by several surrounding fire departments. Upon arrival they encountered heavy fire involving two dwellings. No injuries were reported. Damages have been estimated at one million dollars.

The home was equipped with working smoke detectors. Damages have been estimated at $250,000.00. Delaware State Fire Marshal's Office Investigators have determined that the fire originated on the second floor.

Dover FD Handles Fire During Hurricane Sandy

B. Scott Bullock, Chief Deputy State Fire Marshal

The Delaware State Fire Marshal's Office, Headquarters Division in Kent County, has determined a house fire that occurred in Capitol Park, Dover, DE was accidental in nature. The fire was reported by the home's occupant at 10:50am on October 29, 2012 in the 100 block of S. Governors Blvd. in Capitol Park, on the city's south end.

The Dover Fire Department responded along with Kent County Paramedics and arrived with smoke coming from a one story single family dwelling. The fire was quickly extinguished and placed under control at 11:03am Deputy State Fire Marshal investigated the fire and determined the fire originated in a utility closet and was caused by an electrical malfunction. The fire is not believed to be storm related at this time. No injuries were reported and damages are estimated at $25,000.

Dover Fire Sends Two To The Hospital

Rehoboth Beach Fire Causes $250,000 In Damage

Randall W. Lee, Chief Deputy State Fire Marshal

The Delaware State Fire Marshal's Office investigated a dwelling fire that occurred on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at 5:32 AM in the Meadows at the Villages of Old Landing in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.

The Rehoboth Beach Fire Department responded to the scene and was assisted by the Lewes and Indian River Fire Departments. Upon arrival they encountered heavy fire from the second floor of the structure.

The dwelling was occupied at the time of the fire. Five of the six occupants are being treated at Beebe Medical Center and Crozer Burn Center.

Arson Fire In Laurel

Randall W. Lee, Chief Deputy State Fire Marshal

The Delaware State Fire Marshal's Office investigated a dwelling fire that occurred on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at 2:43 AM on the 200 block of West Sixth Street, Laurel, DE. The Laurel Fire Department responded to the scene and was assisted by the Delmar, and Sharptown MD Fire Departments. Upon arrival the fire had been extinguished by the Laurel Police Department.

The dwelling was occupied at the time of the fire. The home was equipped with working smoke detectors. No injuries were reported. Damages have been estimated at $1,000.00 Delaware State Fire Marshal's Office Investigators have determined that the fire was intentionally set. Anyone with information should contact the Delaware State Fire Marshal's Office at (302)856-5600 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP3333.

Wood Stove Causes Extensive Damage in Harrington

B. Scott Bullock, Chief Deputy State Fire Marshal

The Delaware State Fire Marshal's Office, Headquarters Division in Kent County, investigated a house fire that occurred on the morning of November 7th in Capitol Park in Dover, DE. The fire was reported, by the occupants, at 4:12 am in the 100 block of N. Governors Blvd, in Capitol Park.

The Dover Fire Department responded and arrived with heavy fire involving the one story dwelling. Assistance was requested from the Little Creek and Camden-Wyoming Fire Companies, as well as, Kent County Paramedics. The fire was placed under control at 4:55 am. Two occupants inside the home at the time of the fire sustained injuries during the event and were transported to Kent General Hospital.

One occupant was treated and released for smoke inhalation, and the other was transferred to Crozer Burn Center in PA for thermal burns and smoke inhalation and is listed in critical condition.

One firefighter was transported to Kent General Hospital for reported chest pains. The home was not equipped with working smoke detectors.

Damages are estimated at $150,000. .

The Volunteer Hose Company of Middletown was called to the 600 block of Old School House Rd. at approximately 9:30am this morning in reference to a house fire. Upon arrival heavy fire and smoke was seen coming from the residence.

Several other Fire Departments were called to assist.

State Fire Marshal Deputies were called to the scene to conduct an investigation. Deputy Fire Marshals have determined that a propane leak inside of the residence caused an explosion and fire in the crawl space of the basement.

The fire caused extensive damage to the residence. Damage is estimated at approximately $400,000. No injuries were reported.

B. Scott Bullock, Chief Deputy State Fire Marshal

Investigation Results In Arrest Of Arson Suspect

Robert L. Fox, Chief Deputy State Fire Marshal

A Delaware State Fire Marshal's Office investigation into several fires at The Las Casas Apartments has led to the arrest of a juvenile.

The investigation was initiated after several fires were reported in #5 Colony Blvd. The fires caused minimal damage to the high rise building. The building was occupied at the time of the fires. On several occasions the fire alarm system activated and residents were forced to leave their apartments until the incident was cleared by the Brandywine Hundred Fire Company.

After an extensive investigation a suspect was identified. The suspect lived in the building where the fires were set. The suspect was arrested last night by Deputy Fire Marshal's on three counts of Arson 1st and one count of Attempted Arson 1st.

The suspect was released on unsecured bail to the custody of his parents.

Propane Leak Causes Explosion

Robert L. Fox, Chief Deputy State Fire Marshal

The Delaware State Fire Marshal's Office has determined that the house fire on Friday, October 19th in Middletown DE., was accidental.

The Delaware State Fire Marshal's Office, Headquarters Division in Kent County, has determined a house fire that occurred in Harrington, DE on Saturday was accidental in nature. The fire was reported Saturday, October 13, 2012, at 8:21 pm in the 5400 block of Whiteleysburg Rd, west of the corporate limits of Harrington, DE in Kent County.

The house fire was reported by the home's occupant after smoke detectors alerted her to the fire. The victim discovered the fire in a room with an operating wood stove and safely escaped the residence with the family pet. After exiting the home, the victim called 911.

The Harrington Fire Co, assisted by the Felton and Houston Fire Companies responded to the residence and arrived with heavy fire and smoke coming from the dwelling. The fire was placed under control at 9:02 pm with no injuries reported.

Deputy State Fire Marshal's investigated the fire and determined a failure of the chimney components of the operating wood stove ignited structural framing members. Damages were estimated at $100,000.

Cheswold Home Heavily Damaged

Michael G. Chionchio, Assistant State Fire Marshal The Delaware State Fire Marshal's office investigated a fire that heavily damaged a Cheswold, Delaware house on the morning of October 6th.

The blaze, reported shortly after 10:00 am, occurred in the 100 block of Main Street within the town limits of Cheswold. The Cheswold Fire Company arrived with flames shooting from the 1st and 2nd floors. There were no reported injuries.

Smoke alarms woke up two sleeping residents on the 2nd floor. They were able to escape without injury. Heavy fire damage is estimated at $200,000.