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In this issue...

Millsboro, Others Assist Dagsboro Recently, Millsboro Fire Company and other companies assisted Station 73 Dagsboro with a structure fire.

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1 FF Injured at Wilmington Fire Wilmington firefighters on the B Platoon were alerted to a residential structure fire with a report of possible subject trapped.

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Harrington, Felton Handle Barn Fire The Harrington Fire Company was dispatched to assist the Felton Fire Company with a barn fire in the 3900 Block of Hopkins Cemetery Road.

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1 Injured in Rollover, Extrication Station 45, Rescue 44, Ambulance 64, KM6, KM5 and Trooper 4 were dispatched for a vehicle reported overturned.

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Delaware Memorial Bridge MVC On August 21, 2020, the Holloway Terrace Fire Company was dispatched to an MVC on the Delaware Memorial Bridge.

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Obituaries Citizen Hose’s James Edward Cahall, Sr. Delmar’s Robert Franklin Jones Holloway Terrace’s Paula Jean Gonce-Woytko See story on pages 38-39

PLUS: Editorial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 4 Up Close & Personal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 43 Industry News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 45 Special Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 45 Fire Marshal’s Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 46 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 46

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From the Editor’s Desk Dennis Whittam, Editor

Give a Thought to 2020 Fire Prevention It is that time of the year, when fire departments reach out to their community and schools to educate everyone about Fire Prevention. Since 1922, the NFPA has sponsored the public observation of Fire Prevention week. President Calvin Coolidge proclaimed Fire Prevention Week a national observance, making it the longest-running public health observance in our country.

According to the NFPA, Fire Prevention Week is observed each year during the week of October 9 in commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire, which began on October 8, 1871, and caused devastating damage. This horrific conflagration killed more than 250 people, left 100,000 homeless, destroyed more than 17,400 structures, and burned more than 2,000 acres of land.

For 2020, the NFPA has chosen, “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!” as the campaign for 2020. According to the NFPA, cooking is the number one cause of home fires and home fire injuries. Unattended cooking is the leading cause of fires in the kitchen. As first responders, it is our job to educate our community about fire safety.

The question is, how are you going to do this keeping the rules and practices for Covid-19 safety?

I recently asked my Chief of Department what our plans were for dealing with our Fire

Prevention Program during Covid? Together, we discussed numerous ideas and ways to initiate a modified Fire Safety Program. I will share my thoughts with you.

For 35 years, I was an industrial arts/technology teacher in Nassau County, Long Island.

Every year, one of the Nassau County Fire Marshals came to our school to speak with the students. The program was simple. He held an interactive discussion with the students at each grade level. Using an overhead projector, he challenged the students with tough, provoking question on what to do if a fire broke out in their home. To this day, I remember the incredible conversations the students had with Fire Marshal Andy Steinmuller. What Andy didn’t realize was that the teachers walked away learning that fire prevention is something of which even adults must be aware.

So, how are we going to handle Fire Prevention Awareness in 2020? I came up with an idea that might be an answer to the problem.

Here is my plan for 2020; to avoid large crowds coming to the firehouse for our fire safety program, my department is planning on using the props that we use during our community program to create a video that reinforces the theme of Fire Safety in the Kitchen. Once the video is

made, we will notify our community and local schools to visit our website, where there will be a link to the video that can be shared with the students and community. I feel confident that next year, our community will be back to visiting the firehouse to learn about fire prevention. In the meantime, visit www.nfpa.org/PublicEducation /Staying-safe/Preparedness/Fire-PreventionWeek/About, to learn more about the NFPA’s program ideas.

- Dennis

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DVFA is Awarded AFG-S Regional Grant: A special thank you to Fire School’s Tucker Dempsey for writing and managing the AFG-S Grant we were awarded. Seventeen companies submitted Covid-19 Expenses for the grant. The Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company volunteered at the last minute to take the lead. We sincerely thank them for taking that position.

Phase 2 is still in effect: The State of Delaware is still in Phase 2 of the State of Emergency for the Coronavirus. All the social distancing, wearing of mask and indoor and outdoor gatherings are still in effect. As a reminder please make sure your folks are following the guidelines and setting examples for the public to follow.

710 Regulations: On Tuesday, August 18, 2020, the Fire Commission passed the 710 Regulation. Two changes were made to the draft regulation as follows: Ambulance Drivers do not have to be certified EMRs and Ambulance fees were removed. Everyone should be aware the fire commission adopted the NFPA 1917 standard to patient compartments, therefore eliminating the previous Triple K Standard. All of these previously mentioned and the complete 710 regulation will take effect on January 1, 2021.

DSFS Back in Business: The State Fire School is back running their classes this fall.

Please be aware of Coronavirus guidelines if attending classes during the State of Emergency.

by Norman Jones Jr., President, DVFA As I write this article we would have been in the third day of the 2020 D V FA / L A D V FA Conference.

We would be into our seminars and we had some really great ones planned for you. We partnered with the Fire Chiefs Associations to add additional excellent operational seminars and classes. The EMS Association’s continuing education classes were up and running. Tonight would have been the Fire Police meeting, the EMS Dinner and the Meet Your Host gathering back in the Fire and Ice lounge. Tomorrow would have been the Opening Ceremonies. I was looking forward to a great conference and all the pleasures and camaraderie that go along with it. I was ready to celebrate the end on my year and pass the gavel off to Dan. The last thing in my life I wanted was to do was cancel

the conference. I hoped, prayed and worked as hard as I could for the conference to happen but that wasn’t to be. Whether you agreed or not, the conference was canceled, the officers stayed in place and it is time to move on with the business of the DVFA. We have a lot to do this year. We have to get our presumption legislation passed. We need to have the Recruitment and Retention Task Force finish their work and get the bills passed to implement their recommendations. We need to work with the Insurance Commissioner to research the funding questions from this year’s fire insurance money. We need to keep an eye on the equalization funding and work with the Governor and Budget Director on our radio funding and the revolving loan fund, as well as our other issues. In addition, we will have two new chairs on the Joint Finance Committee to meet and go over our agenda. We will have a new President Pro-Tem of the Senate and a change in Senate Leadership to meet, as well.

Lastly, we have presently six new legislators after the primary and probably eight or 10 total

by Karen Workman, President LADVFA September has come and gone. Who would have thought when Covid-19 started back in March that it would still be affecting us now? We should be getting ready for our Annual Conference and installation of new officers but, unfortunately, we are not. It has been decided the current officers of all State

Associations will continue as they are until September 2021.

We are slowly getting back to having meetings, be it company, county or state associations. However, not much fundraising has started back up yet; hopefully it will, sooner rather than later.

As we move into the fall, that brings us into Fire Prevention month. Please remember to test your smoke detectors and change the batteries. Fire Prevention Packets have been delivered to all elementary and middle schools

Conference Call System: The DVFA has been offering its conference call system to any fire company who would like to use it. If you wish to use it please contact the DVFA Office to schedule it.

These have been very difficult times we have experienced for the last several months. If the DVFA Office can be of any assistance to you for any of your needs please contact us.

Thank you for what you do and stay safe!

Warren Jones, Executive Manager wjones@dvfassn.com 302-535-4566 (cell) 302-734-9404 (fax)

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after the general election in November. This all means a lot of road trips before the General Assembly goes back into session in January.

Speaking of things to do, the year 2021 is the DVFA’s 100th Anniversary. Plans for that centennial need to be finalized. Also, 2021 is the 20th Anniversary of the 9/11 attack on our country. Since the Saturday before the start of our 2021 Conference is September 11, we should plan on an event to pay tribute to those firefighters and civilians who lost their lives on that day.

In closing I wanted to say, I have been attending the DVFA/LADVFA Conference for many years and will continue as long as I am able. The saddest thing for me was the cancelation of the conference. The conference is a time for reflection and friendship. For those of you who don’t attend, you are missing a truly wonderful networking and people-sharing event. The folks of the DVFA and LADVFA are remarkable dedicated people. Thank you for what your do. Be safe!

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in the state. While it may be challenging, we are going to try our best to have the Fire Prevention poster and essay contest this year.

Please encourage your local schools and teachers to participate in the program. It is disheartening to hear kids say they never knew there was such a program available in their schools.

With COVID-19 still hanging around and flu season on its way, please stay safe and healthy.

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Wheat Field Fire Stopped

On June 25, 2020, at 1337, Clayton, along with brush trucks from Stations 44 Smyrna, 43 Cheswold and KCMD 2 Millington, were dispatched for the large outside fire on Sunnyside and Ryan Roads. Units arrived to find fire in a partially cut wheat field on fire and spreading. Brush units were used to contain and extinguish the fire which burnt a couple acres of field.

- Submitted by Skip Carrow; photos courtesy Joe Jones and Kevin Wilson

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Millsboro, Others Assist Dagsboro Recently, Millsboro Fire Company and other companies assisted Station 73 Dagsboro with a structure fire.

- Submitted by Larry Gum

Outbuilding Fire Near Delmar On August 27, 2020, at 1337, the Laurel Fire Department was alerted to assist Delmar (Station 74) with a structure fire in the area of Pepperbox. Originally dispatched as an outside fire, EOC upgraded the alarm to an outbuilding fire after receiving additional calls. Fire Chief Joe Morris and Engine-Tanker 74-2 began the fire attack. Engine Tanker 81-5 and Tower 81 responded to assist. Command had the tower position in front of the structure and placed the ladder in service. After the power was secured, crews from both units assisted 74 with removing tin from the roof and extinguishing the small fire in the peak of the structure.

- Submitted by Trevor Chaffinch

Seaford Rd. Trailer Fire

Blades Volunteer Fire Company, along with Seaford Volunteer Fire Department, Laurel Fire Department and Sussex County EMS (Paramedics), responded to a vacant trailer fire on Seaford Road. The cause of fire was under investigation by State Fire Marshall’s Office.

- Submitted by Jason Hudson

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Field Fire Burns 75 Acres

Recently, Kent Center started taking several calls for a fire on North Little Creek Road, north of Dover. Some of the calls from motorists passing reported a large field on fire. Others reported the possibility of a combine or other farm equipment on fire. All the while the duty crew with 54-5 was assisting Station 46/Dover with a well-involved car fire on Scarbrough Road between Routes 1 and 13. Chief Bundek arrived and advised Kent Center that approxi-

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mately five acres of a barley field was on fire heading to the southeast, driven by the wind. He requested three additional brush trucks, which brought additional crews from Dover, Magnolia and Cheswold. A total of 75 acres were consumed. Crews from Leipsic, Dover, Magnolia and Cheswold battled the fire and Bowers/Sttiona 40 covered.

- Submitted by Richard S. Hand, Jr.

Wilmington Multi-Unit Fire Displaces 5 Recently, Wilmington firefighters on the A Platoon were alerted for a residential structure fire on West 5th Street. Units arrived to find heavy smoke showing from the rear of a two-story multi-unit dwelling. Crews made an aggressive fire attack and were able to contain the fire to the room of origin. The occupants had escaped prior to fire department arrival. The incident commander, Battalion Chief Richard Danner, placed the scene under control. The Wilmington Fire Marshal’s Office determined the fire to be accidental attributed to candles. Wilmington License and Inspections responded and deemed the property uninhabitable. The American Red Cross was assisting one adult and four children displaced.

- Submitted by John Looney

Coast Hwy. Vehicle Fire

Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company responded to a vehicle fire at the Twin Bridges on Coastal Highway on June 29, 2020.

Units found fire showing and quickly knocked down the flames with a foam line.

- Submitted by Chuck Snyder

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Vehicle Fire in Dover Shortly after noon on July 29, 2020, Dover Fire was alerted for a vehicle fire on North DuPont Highway in the vicinity of the Delaware Agriculture Museum.

Arriving units found a single vehicle involved in the southbound lanes. Crews deployed the bumper line and quickly extinguished the fire. The scene was turned over to Dover Police for investigation. There were no reported injuries.

- Submitted by Michael O’Connor, Jr.

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Multiple Subjects Injured in MVA Just after 2100 on September 18, 2020, Station 14 (Cranston Heights), along with New Castle County Paramedics and Delaware State Police Aviation, were dispatched to a reported serious MVC with reported multiple subjects trapped and unconscious. After hearing the dispatch and report, staffed Rescue/Engine 16 (Elsmere) and staffed units from Mill Creek responded to assist Cranston Heights units already on scene. Units operated on scene for just over an hour.

- Photo by John Jankowski; submitted by Frank Maule

1 FF Injured at Wilmington Fire Shortly after 0012, on August 3, 2020, Wilmington firefighters on the B Platoon were alerted to a residential structure fire with a report of possible subject trapped at an East 10th Street address. Units arrived to heavy fire showing from the first floor of a three-story multi-family dwelling. The incident commander, Battalion Chief Thomas Cunningham, requested an additional engine and ladder company on his arrival. Crews made an aggressive fire attack and were able to contain the fire to the room of origin. Simultaneously, additional crews searched all levels of the dwelling for occupants with negative results.

Cunningham placed the scene under control with crews working at 0033. The dwelling sustained moderate fire damage and significant smoke damage. There were no reports of civilians injured, but one firefighter was treated and released from the Wilmington Hospital for a minor burn injury to his wrist. The following units responded: Engine 1, Engine 2, Squrt 3, Squad 4, Ladder 1, Ladder 2, Battalion-1, Battalion-2, FM-18, St. Francis EMS, New Castle County Paramedics, Wilmington License and Inspection, and Delmarva Power.

- Submitted by John Looney

Harrington Handles Camper Fire

On August 5, 2020, at approximately 1638, the Harrington Fire Company was dispatched to a reported camper on fire in the 4100 block of Cattail Branch Road. Firefighters arrived to find a camper fully involved with exposure to a trailer. Crews placed a handline in service and quickly extinguished the fire. Crews also checked the

exposure and confirmed the fire was contained to the camper. Units on scene: Command 50, Engine 50-4, Engine 50-1, Engine/Tanker 50-2, Ambulance B-50, Fire Police and FM-28. Officer in charge: 3rd Assistant Chief Jeff Outten.

- Submitted by Earl Brode

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Quick Stop in Rehoboth Beach

Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company members responded to a mobile home fire in the Sea Air Mobile Home Development off of Coastal Highway on August 5, 2020. Crews found a small fire in the

ceiling of the unoccupied residence. No injuries were reported.

Firefighters cleared in about an hour.

- Submitted by Chuck Snyder

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Rehoboth Beach Vehicle Fire

Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Company firefighters handled a vehicle fire on Lincoln Street recently. Damage was confined to the vehicle and trailer.

- Submitted by Chuck Snyder

Wilmington Residential Fire Recently, Wilmington firefighters on the B Platoon were dispatched for a residential structure fire on Linden Street.

Battalion Chief John Hoban arrived to smoke coming from the front of the residence. Engine 6 began an aggressive interior fire attack, while crews from Ladder 2 searched the home. The fire was contained to the area of origin and crews rescued a cat from the residence.

The scene was placed under control by Battalion Chief Hoban. There were no reports of any civilian or firefighter injuries. The residence and neighboring residences sustained significant smoke damage and the American Red Cross assisted two adults and four children.

- Submitted by Andrew Cavanaugh

3 Burned at Wilmington Blaze On September 1, 2020, shortly after 2042, Wilmington firefighters on the A Platoon were alerted for a residential structure fire on West 37th Street. Units arrived to smoke showing from the second floor of a middle-of-the-row dwelling. Acting Battalion Chief Robert Pryor requested an additional engine, ladder, and EMS units. Crews made an aggressive interior attack and contained the fire to the room of origin.

Three female occupants escaped prior to fire department arrival. All were transported to Christiana ER with smoke inhalation and burns. The Red Cross responded for the displaced residents. The following units responded: Squrt 3, Squad 4, Engine 5, Engine 1, Ladder 1, Ladder 2, Battalion-1, Battalion-2, Deputy-4, Deputy 5, FM-18, St. Francis EMS, New Castle County Paramedics, Wilmington License and Inspection, Wilmington Police, and Delmarva Power.

- Submitted by John Looney

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Lucky Tree Trimmer

Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company members had an unusual response on July 8, 2020. Units arrived to a high lift being used by a tree trimmer who came in contact with the primary lines of Delmarva Power. The subject escaped by rappelling down the escape rope and was not injured. The power line eventually burned through and the fire was extinguished. Units remained on scene until all power was secured.

- Submitted by Chuck Snyder

Harrington, Felton Handle Barn Fire

On July 15, 2020, at 1525, the Harrington Fire Company was dispatched to assist the Felton Fire Company with a barn fire in the 3900 Block of Hopkins Cemetery Road. Units arrived to a barn containing large round bales of hay and farm equipment fully involved. Crews placed several lines in service along with the master stream from Tower 50. Crews worked for about two hours to bring the fire under control and performed extensive overhaul. All units cleared the scene by 1800. Two firefighters were evaluated on scene for possible heat exhaustion. Frederica, Magnolia, Farmington and Houston along with Kent County EMS also assisted. Harrington responded with Engine 50-5, Engine 50-1, Engine/Tanker 50-2, Tower 50, Utility 50-8 and Ambulance B-50.

Greenwood stood by at Harrington.

- Submitted by Earl Brode

Wilmington EOR Damaged Recently, Wilmington firefighters on the B Platoon were alerted to a residential structure fire on East 11th Street. Units arrived to fire showing from the second floor of a two-story end-of-the-row dwelling. Crews made an aggressive fire attack and were able to contain the fire to the area of origin. Simultaneously, additional crews searched all levels of the dwelling for occupants with negative results. The incident commander, Battalion Chief John Hoban, placed the scene under control. The dwelling sustained moderate fire damage and significant smoke damage. An adjoining dwelling sustained smoke damage.

- Submitted by John Looney

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MVC on South Dupont Crews responded to an MVC with one subject trapped on South DuPont Highway, just south of Lotus Street. EMS confirmed one subject egress challenged. Engine 5 arrived and performed a door pop to gain access to the patient, who was evaluated and transported to the hospital by Saint Francis EMS and the Kent County Department of Public Safety Paramedics.

The scene was turned over to Dover Police for investigation.

- Photo courtesy of Delaware Breaking News, Louden Robertson; submitted by Michael O’Connor, Jr.

Coastal Hwy. 2-Car Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company responded to a twovehicle accident with one injury at Coastal Highway and McKean Avenue, south of Dewey Beach on July 16, 2020.

- Submitted by Chuck Snyder

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2-Car MVC on Sussex Hwy. Blades Volunteer Fire Company handled a twocar accident on Sussex Highway and Concord Road on August 5, 2020.

- Submitted by Jason Hudson

Millsboro Multi-Car MVC Millsboro Fire Company recently worked a multi-vehicle MVC. - Submitted by Larry Gum

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1 Injured in Rollover, Extrication On June 28, 2020, at 1659, Station 45, Rescue 44, Ambulance 64, KM6, KM5 and Trooper 4 were dispatched for an MVC with a vehicle reported overturned and a subject trapped.

Units arrived to find a vehicle overturned in a wooded area with the operator still inside.

The crew stabilized the vehicle and performed a door pop to remove the operator.

The operator was transported to a local ER for treatment.

- Submitted by Skip Carrow; photo courtesy Carol Morris and Curt Guber from Sta. 44

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Harrington Assists Felton with MVCs

On September 8, 2020, the Harrington Fire Company assisted the Felton Fire Company with two separate MVCs with entrapment.

The first occurred at 1319 on South DuPont Highway and Killens Pond Road where units found one subject trapped in a tractor trailer; he was extricated and suffered minor injuries but refused treatment. Other subjects were transported to local hospitals for treatment. Rescue 50, A-50 and B-50 responded on the call. At 1526

units were dispatched to the second accident in the 5600 Block of Burnite Mill Road, where units found a single vehicle had rolled over and one subject was trapped. The subject was extricated and placed in Ambulance A-48 for transport to a local hospital with serious injuries. Rescue 50 and A-50 responded to the second accident.

- Submitted by Earl Brode

I-495 MVC Holloway Terrace Fire Company on the scene of an MVC at I-495 northbound at Terminal Avenue.

- Submitted by Randy Roberts

Same Spot for 2 MVCs in 24 Hours Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company responded to its second MVC in 24 hours in the same location at Coastal Highway and Holland Glade Road on August 27, 2020. One person was transported to Beebe Medical Center in Lewes. Coastal Highway was shut down for a time while crews cleaned up and the Delaware State Police investigated.

- Submitted by Chuck Snyder

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Delaware Mem. Bridge MVC On August 21, 2020, the Holloway Terrace Fire Company was dispatched to an MVC on the Delaware Memorial Bridge. Salem County (NJ) Station 7, and the Deepwater Fire Company were called for the assist.

- Submitted by Randy Roberts

Serious MVC on Rt. 13 On August 21, 2020, at 1710, the Harrington Fire Company, Farmington Fire Company, Kent County EMS and Delaware State Police Aviation were dispatched for a report of a vehicle accident with subjects trapped at the intersection of South DuPont Highway and State Fair Boulevard. Units arrived to find a two-vehicle accident with two subjects with serious injuries trapped in a vehicle. A second aviation unit, along with additional paramedic units, were requested. Due to the seriousness of the injuries, the two subjects were rapidly extricated and placed in ambulances. Both were then packaged and stabilized while awaiting the aviation units. DSP Trooper 2 and DSP Trooper 4 both landed on South DuPont Highway and the injured were transported to Christiana Hospital. While en route to Christiania Hospital one of the aviation units had to divert to Bayhealth Kent General due to the patient’s condition worsening. The driver of the second vehicle was not injured and the scene was turned over to the Delaware State Police for investigation. OIC was Fire Chief Robbie Brode.

- Submitted by Earl Brode

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Blades Handles Vehicle Fire

Blades Volunteer Fire Company responded to a vehicle fire on August 22, 2020, at Royal Farms on Sussex Highway.

- Submitted by Jason Hudson

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Head on Crash on Laurel Road

MVC with Entrapment on Sussex Highway

On August 24, 2020, at approximately 1715, the Laurel Fire Department and SCEMS were alerted for an MVC on Laurel Road, just east of Sussex Highway, in the area of Stage Road. Fire Chief Jeff Hill and crews arrived to find a work truck and a mail delivery truck involved in a head-on crash. The mail truck was fully involved. Engine 81-4 began the fire attack. The driver had been removed from the vehicle by citizens in the area. Arriving EMS crews found him and the driver of the work truck to be priority one. An LZ was set up for Delaware State Police Aviation, who flew the mail carrier to Christiana Medical Center.

- Submitted by Michael Lowe

On August 8, 2020, at 0723, the Laurel Fire Department and SCEMS were alerted for an MVC at the intersection of Laurel Road and Sussex Highway. Delmar was also alerted as a result of street assignment policy. Fire Chief Jeff Hill responded to find a two-vehicle crash with entrapment in one. Tower 81 was first on scene with Assistant Chief Mike Lowe, who was assigned as Extrication Officer. Crews worked to remove the driver’s door and remove the patient by backboard. The crew from Engine 81-2 secured the scene, assisting with traffic control and road cleanup.

Delmar’s crew established a safety zone and placed a protective handline in service. Extrication took about 10 minutes. One patient was transported with non-life-threatening injuries.

- Submitted by Michael Lowe

Vehicle Accident at Rt. 13

On August 18, 2020, at 0728, the Harrington Fire Company was dispatched to a vehicle accident at the intersection of Route 13 and Delaware Avenue. Units arrived to find a two-vehicle accident with one subject injured. The injured subject was transported by ambulance to a local hospital. Units on scene were 50 Command, Ambulances A-50 and B-50, Rescue 50, Engine 50-1, Fire Police, DSP, Harrington PD and Del-Dot. The officer in charge was Deputy Chief Kenny Brode.

- Submitted by Earl Brode

Harrington MVC

On July 27, 2020, at 1022, the Harrington Fire Company was alerted for an MVC at the intersection of Clark and Dixon Streets.

Firefighters arrived to a two-vehicle accident with one subject suffering minor injuries; he refused treatment. Units on scene were 50 Command, Chief Vehicle, A-50, B-50, Rescue 50, 50-1, Fire Police and Harrington PD. OIC was Captain Kevin Galyean.

- Submitted by Earl Brode

Rehoboth Bch. Works Fatal MVC

Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company members worked a fatal accident on Old Landing Road on July 3, 2020.

- Submitted by Chuck Snyder

Farmer Hooks Wires On June 30, 2020, at 1413, Station 45, Ambulance 64 and KM6 were dispatched for an MVC with a vehicle versus pole and wires down at Sunnyside and Hillyard Roads. Units arrived to find a piece of farm equipment that was entering the field had gotten caught up in overhead electrical lines and the driver was still inside. Fire crews secured the area and stood by until the arrival of the electric company which secured the power to the lines so the driver was able to exit.

- Submitted by Skip Carrow; photo courtesy Curt Gruber from Sta. 44 and Kevin Wilson

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Harrington Rescue Op On July 13, 2020, at 2232, the Harrington Fire Company was dispatched to assist EMS with a sick subject located in the woods north of the Midway Shopping Center. The subject was located several hundred yards inside a wooded area. The ambulance crew then requested additional manpower and a Gator to assist with removing the subject. The subject was packaged and brought out of the woods to an ambulance. Rescue 50 and Brush 50 used their light tower and flood lights to light up the scene. The subject was transported to a local hospital.

- Submitted by Earl Brode

Storm Strands Motorists in Harrington Area On August 12, 2020, a powerful thunderstorm with heavy rains passed through the Harrington area. At 1611 the company was dispatched for a vehicle stuck in high water on East Liberty Street. Units were then dispatched to vehicle stranded in high water just west of the first incident. The City of Harrington Public Works and the Harrington Police Department also assisted.

- Submitted by Earl Brode

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Isiasis Keeps Dover Busy Units in Dover were very busy as Tropical Storm Isiasis rolled through the city. The fire department ran over 50 calls for service in a six-hour period. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries.

- Submitted by Michael O’Connor, Jr.

Missing Swimmers On June 30, 2020, the New Castle County Dive Team responded from Holloway Terrace to assist Bowers Fire Company in a search for two missing swimmers. Captain’s Lady charter boat assisted by using their side-scan sonar.

- Submitted by Randy Roberts

TS Isaias in Rehoboth Beach Tropical Storm Isaias went through the Rehoboth area on August 4, 2020, and the Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company responded to 32 calls for assistance over a three-hour period. One person was removed from their home due to a tree falling on it.

No injuries were reported at any of the incidents.

- Submitted by Chuck Snyder

Flooding Makes for a Long Night for Harrington On September 3, 2020, at 2346, the Harrington Fire Company was alerted for a service call at Heritage Manor Apartments for flooding after a recent storm traveled through the area dropping a large amount of rain. Firefighters arrived to find the complex completely flooded and several apartments affected.

Firefighter began making contact with residents. Some residents chose to shelter in place and approximately 12 residents and two canines were taken to a temporary shelter at the Harrington Fire Company. While searching one of the apartments firefighters found an unresponsive resident and determined that subject was in cardiac arrest. The subject was transported to a local hospital.

Delmarva Power arrived on scene and secured the power. While units were operating on West Center Street firefighters were alerted to respond to Clarks Corner Apartments on Park Brown Road for flooding. Firefighters responded and found the parking lot completely flooded but none of the water made it into any apartments. The Red Cross responded to assist the evacuated subjects. The officer in charge was 2nd Assistant Chief Danny McLaughlin.

- Submitted by Earl Brode

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DELAWARE STATE FIRE SCHOOL

US Senator Carper Visits with Students at DSFS Sussex Division

Senator Tom Carper paid a visit to students at the Sussex Division of the Delaware State Fire School on August 19, 2020, as cadets from the Georgetown Police Department came to the school for fire safety and first aid training. Under the direction of Detective Joseph Melvin, 19 cadets learned about home hazards, fire behavior, kitchen fire safety, first aid and CPR. Senator Carper spoke to the cadets about the role of first responders and focusing on their future life goals.

- Submitted by Michael Lowe

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Law Enforcement Fire Survival Class Takes Place at DSFS

The 94th Delaware State Police and 90th Municipal Police completed their Law Enforcement Fire Survival Class on July 31, 2020.

Twenty-four students received their Hazardous Materials

Awareness ProBoard Certificates. Also, students did evolutions with fire extinguishers, sprinklers, ladders and studied fire behavior.

- Submitted by Michael Lowe

Wesley College Fire Safety Training Wesley College hosted the Delaware State Fire School, on August 11, 2020, for their annual Resident Assistant (RA) Training. Twenty-two RAs were in attendance to learn about infectious control, fire extinguishers, kitchen fire safety, sprinkler systems and escape planning. The Fire School also welcomed Garrick Cornish to his new position as the Director of Safety at Wesley College and sincerely appreciates him working to arrange training for his students.

- Submitted by Michael Lowe

DSFS Reopens for Classes August 29 and 30, 2020, was the start of the first full weekend the DSFS has opened since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic! Like many other organizations, we needed to adjust policies to follow the guidelines from the CDC, DPH, and the Governor. Classes are more limited and sizes are smaller, but they are running. This weekend we had our first full weekend of EMT at all three divisions, our Crew Leader class, and EVO on Sunday. We are still serving lunch at Dover on weekends, we just need to make that a box lunch instead of our normal cafeteria fare.

We will be continuing to follow how our procedures work, make any improvements, and share any major changes if needed. The entire staff of the Fire School is working diligently to provide training in the new environment in which we live.

- Submitted by Vinnie Miller

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TRAINING

Marine Training in Rehoboth Beach

Members trained on Rehoboth Bay with Marine 86 on August 15, 2020. Thanks to Station 80 and Station 83 for providing boats and Station 70 for allowing us to use their PWC. Those attending had a great day on the water with help from Instructors Terry Jester and Barry Fry. - Submitted by Chuck Snyder

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TRAINING

Joint Training by Delmar and Laurel

Delmar and Laurel firefighters participated in a joint vehicle stabilization and extrication drill on July 27, 2020. The drill simulated a rear-end collision between a passenger car and a school bus.

Firefighters had the opportunity to utilize various rescue tools on both the car and bus. Thank you to Simpson’s Towing and MES for assisting with this drill.

- Submitted by Michael Lowe

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Obituaries

Citizen Hose’s James Edward Cahall, Sr.

James Edward Cahall, Sr., 67, of Smyrna, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on August 13, 2020. He was surrounded by family.

James was a lifetime member of the Citizens Hose Company in Smyrna where he held office and spent many hours volunteering. His love of the firehouse was known by many. In his younger years, he spent many hours volunteering for fire calls and also as an EMT, running many calls with the American Legion Ambulance 64. Those were the stories he loved to tell over and over, and the love of those works showed in his face.

James was a family man and loved his family deeply. He spent every opportunity he had teaching his children what he knew and was always lending a helping hand to anyone he could. James was born and raised in Delaware and lived his entire life in Smyrna.

He was a member of the Smyrna Wesleyan Church. He held many positions in the church, was a board member, a trustee, helped lead the bus ministry and was always willing to fill any need the church had. He was a member of the Altar Lights and spent decades blessing and touch-

ing people through music.

James began working at the local A&P when he was still a teenager and worked there as a core employee as it transitioned into SuperFresh and eventually closed. He also worked as a custodian at JBM before he officially retired and worked at the old Geno’s as his first job.

Through all his years of dedication to the church, working at the A&P/SuperFresh and volunteering, he made so many friends and touched the lives of so many.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon Y. Cahall, and his parents, Edward and Florence Cahall.

James is survived by his three children: Rebecca Payton, James Cahall and Michael Cahall, all of Smyrna; eight grandchildren: Ashley (Josh), Andrew (Hillary), Evan, Jenifer, Jesica, Lucas, Walter and Weston; two great grandchildren, Ryan and Grayson; and a sister, Carol Ann (CT) Morris, also of Smyrna.

- Fire News photos by Gene Shaner

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Obituaries

Delmar’s Robert Franklin Jones

Robert ‘Bob’ Franklin Jones, of Delmar, passed away August 1, 2020, at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. He was 87.

He was born July 24, 1933, in Snow Hill, a son of the late Lee Franklin Jones and Beulah Jones Hastings.

Bob graduated from Snow Hill High School in 1951. He proudly served his country in the US Army from 1951 to 1954. He retired from DuPont after 40 years of loyal service. He then worked part-time as an EMT at the Gumboro and Laurel Fire Departments. In his later years he worked alongside of his wife Della helping out at Dutch Country Furniture in Laurel where the Petersheim’s became his second family.

He joined the Delmar Fire Department in November 1965 and was honored to have 55 years of active service. Bob pitched in and did anything that needed doing and served in many capacities, including Engineer, EMS President, Chaplain and others. He also served on almost every committee available, won many awards and was inducted into the Delaware Volunteer Firefighter’s Hall of Fame. He was a member of the Bi-State Ruritans, a past member of Faith Baptist Church of Delmar and currently a member of First Baptist Church of Delmar, where he also was active helping wherever needed.

He was active in the Delmar community and enjoyed coaching his

boys as they came up in the Delmar Little League. He was a faithful Dodgers fan, loved NASCAR and hunting. Bob will be sorely missed by the community.

He is survived by sons, Robert ‘Bucky’ Jones and his wife Jenny and Shawn Jones; grandchildren Trish Jones Kashner, Melanie White and her husband, Scott, Heather Jones and her husband, Sean Jones, RJ Jones, Amber Jones, Cori Jones, Joey Jones, Brandi Jones, Alex Jones, Tyler Jones and Liam Jones; great grandchildren, Zachary, Katlyn, Paige, Jason and Ty; a sister, Elvira Jones; special nieces, Mary Powers Twilley and Florence Coia; a nephew, John Ellmore, III; and great nieces, Christal Brock and Patty Powers.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Della Mae (Mitchell) Jones, who he married May 25, 1957; a brother, Donald Jones; and a sister Mary Jane Baker.

Funeral services were private. A public service will be held at a later date at the Delmar Fire Department. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the Delmar Fire Department, P.O. Box 143, Delmar, DE 19940; or to First Baptist Church of Delmar, P.O. Box 200, Delmar, DE 19940. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com.

Arrangements are in the care of Short Funeral Home in Delmar.

- Submitted by Michael Lowe

Holloway Terrace’s Paula Jean Gonce-Woytko Paula Jean Gonce-Woytko passed away on June 7, 2020. She was 60 years of age.

Paula joined the Holloway Terrace Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary in the early 80s. A short time later, she joined the firefighting side of the company. Even though she took time off to focus on her family, she remained a part of our fire company family. She will be greatly missed.

- Submitted by Randy Roberts

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SCEMS

2019 Sussex County EMS Awards Sussex County EMS hosted a modified 2019 awards ceremony due to current social distancing guidelines. Awards were presented jointly

by Sussex County EMS (SCEMS), Sussex County Volunteer Ambulance Association (SCVAA), and Sussex County Paramedic Association (SCPA). We congratulate all of the winners and look forward to returning to the event's normal format in 2021.

SCEMS Awardees EMT East - Molly Daisey; EMT West - Brittany Sacco; A Shift Excellence - Mike Murray; B Shift Excellence - Greg Bell; C Shift Excellence - Sandy Destler; D Shift Excellence - Calvin Yelverton; Emergency Communications Specialist - Ryan Mock; Emergency Nurse - Lauren Burkhardt, Beebe Healthcare; Emergency Physician -

Dr. Julie Cullen, Bayhealth South; Field Training Officer - Lewis Sacks; Supervisor - Jonathan Offen; Administrative Excellence - Rob Mauch; Paramedic of the Year - Calvin Yelverton.

SCVAA Awards Nurse - Amanda McCloskey; Fire Chief - Jack Cannon; Police Officer Appreciation - Troy Bean; EMT - Dale Brown; EMS Captain Beau Fibelkorn; Paramedic - Stephanie Forbes; Clifford Lee Award Larry Whaley.

SCPA Excellence Awards Lynn Kleb, Jason Hudson and Jimmy Hoppa.

- Submitted by Glenn Marshall

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AC Foulke Begins New Career with Baltimore CFD On March 2, 2020, Assistant Chief Krista Foulke began her new career as a recruit in the Baltimore County Fire Department Fire Academy Class 115. After several months of physical fitness, classroom and hands-on training in Fire/Rescue and EMS operations, on July 23, 2020, Assistant Chief Foulke and 24 other classmates graduated from the Fire Academy, and began their new careers with the Baltimore County Fire Department.

Due to Covid-19 restrictions, we were unable to attend the ceremony, but that didn’t stop several members gathering in the social hall and watching live, as Assistant Chief Foulke graduated and got her assignment. The officers and members would like to congratulate Assistant Chief Foulke and wish her the best in her new career.

- Story by Vince Gaines, photo by the Baltimore County Fire Department; submitted by Frank Maule

RBVFC’s Ludwicki Gets Memorial Scholarship Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company member Paige Ludwicki is the 2020 Winner of the Geoff and Ken Derrickson Memorial Scholarship given in their memory by their parents, Bob and Betsy. The award is given to a Rehoboth Beach Fire or Police family member yearly. Congratulations, Paige, as you attend Penn State and keep up the great work.

- Submitted by Chuck Snyder

4 Elsmere FFs Receive DVFA Proclamations On August 3, 2020, at the regular meeting of the Elsmere Fire Company four firefighters received proclamations from the DVFA for graduating high school and making the Dean’s List for college. Graduating high school were Trevor Fagan McKean, Tyler Brock DMA and Jake Cawthray DMA. Mike Wiktorowicz, Jr., made the Dean’s List at Delaware Technical Community College. Congratulations to all four!

- Submitted by Frank Maule

Elsmere Congratulates Wiktorowicz on Scholarship The officers and members of the Elsmere Fire Company would like to congratulate Michael Wiktorowicz, Jr., on winning the DVFA College Scholarship Award. Michael goes to Delaware Technical Community College where he is in the seed program studying Criminal Justice.

- Submitted by Frank Maule

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Up Close & Personal

During this hot weather make sure to rotate and hydrate!

- Submitted by Larry Gum

A Wilmington firefighter rescued a dog from a residential structure fire on September 1, 2020.

- Submitted by John Looney

The Millner Family proudly providing service to the Millsboro Fire Company.

- Submitted by Larry Gum

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Brown Awarded EMT of the Year

Dale Brown, a member of the Blades Volunteer Fire Company, who also works for Greenwood Fire Company and Georgetown EMS Station 93, was recently awarded EMT of the Year by the Sussex

County Volunteer Ambulance Association.

- Submitted by Jason Hudson

Elsmere’s Giles Receives His Shield On August 3, 2020, at the regular company meeting of the Elsmere Fire Company. Firefighter James Giles, Jr., received his black shield from Fire Chief Mark Facciolo. Firefighter Giles is a third-generation firefighter and met all the requirements and passed all his skills to receive his shield. Congrats! In the picture are James, Chief Mark Facciolo and President Kenn Dunn.

- Submitted by Frank Maule

Just recently was the 19th Anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on our country. We are currently in the middle of a worldwide pandemic of unprecedented proportions. While our minds are glued on this pandemic, let us not forget the many lives that were lost and touched during that faithful day.

As firefighters, we in the Delaware Volunteer Firefighters Association remember how the loss of those 343 firefighters touched our lives. We remember the funerals and memorial services, the pictures, the wives, children and families. We remember the look on the firefighters’ faces as they entered the towers that day. Even to this day, 19-years

9/11 Memories

later, we remember their names, Michael D’Auria, Engine 40; Paul Gill, Engine 54; Terry Hatton, Rescue 1; Peter Ganci, Chief of the Department; Wells Remy Crowther, a volunteer firefighter; Patty Brown, Ladder 3; Brian Hickey, Rescue 4; Ray Downey, Sr., Chief of Special Operations; Dave Fontana, Squad 1; Father Michael Judge, Chaplain; and the list goes on and on.

We also remember the writings and the books, from Marian Fontana’s, A Widow’s Walk to The New York Times best seller, 102 minutes. Lastly we remember the day of the dedication of the 9/11 Memorial Museum in 2014. While the dedication was full of

speeches, reflections and poignant moments it was a New York Children’s Choir who sang “There’s a Place for Us,” we remember the most. Their beautiful young voices echoed off the slurry walls and the last beam giving meaning to the fact that, yes, this is the place for those who died that day.

“No day shall erase you from the memory of time,” by the ancient Roman poet, Virgil, is embossed on the wall of the museum. Let us never erase the events of this day from our memory. Please take a moment to reflect on what happened on September 11, 2001.

- Submitted by Warren Jones; Delaware Volunteer Firefighters Association

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VCI FORMS VEHICLE CONVERSION BUSINESS VCI Emergency Vehicle Specialists is proud to announce the formation of the Vehicle Conversion Division to our business to help better serve our existing and new customers.

We will be taking our 40-plus years of experience in the ambulance business and applying it to this new division. The new division will focus on chief’s vehicles, quick response vehicles, ESU trucks, incident command, paramedic units, SAR, quick attack and brush trucks, mini-pumpers, prisoner transport, K-9 units, and fleet vehicles with the ability to provide a one-stop resource for our customers from the chassis, to upfit, to paint, to graphics.

Overseeing this new division will be Milt Grimes who has been promoted to Market Manager - Conversions and Stock Remounts. He will be overseeing the sales and production efforts of the conversion division as well as our established Stock Remount program. Milt brings over 15 years of experience in emergency vehicle sales and production to this new position including the last 10 at VCI Emergency Vehicles.

So, if you’re in the market for a new command vehicle, give us a call at 1-800-394-2162 and ask for Milt.

Pictured: President of VCI Emergency Vehicle Specialists - Robert Bohny Market Manager - Conversions & Stock Remounts Milton Grimes

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Fire Marshal’s Report Reward Offered for Information about Newark Arsons Michael G. Chionchio, Assistant State Fire Marshal The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Baltimore Field Division announced today a reward of $5,000 for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for setting fire to a townhouse on August 17 and the Chabad Center for Jewish Life on August 25, both in Newark. ATF Special Agents from the Wilmington Field Office worked alongside the Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal.

Anyone with information about either of these fires, about the person or persons who committed either of these fires, or about the individual in the video is asked to contact investigators immediately. To provide tips to ATF Special Agents, call 888-ATF-TIPS (888-283-8477) or send an email to ATFTips@atf.gov. To provide tips to the Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal’s New Castle Division, call 302-323-5375 or email fire.marshal@delaware.gov.

Talleyville FC Responds to Fire in Brandywine Hunt

Early Morning Fire in Slaughter Beach John M. Galaska, Chief Deputy State Fire Marshal The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal investigated a structure fire that damaged a single-family dwelling and two other adjacent dwellings in Slaughter Beach on July 27, 2020.

The fire, reported shortly after 0500, occurred in the 300 block of Bay Avenue Slaughter Beach, Delaware. The Memorial Volunteer Fire Company of Slaughter Beach arrived on the scene and found heavy smoke and flames coming from the structure. Mutual aid fire companies assisted at the scene.

State fire investigators were called to the scene and performed an investigation to determine the fire’s origin and cause. Fire damage is estimated at $450,000. There were no reported injuries. The structure of fire origin was not occupied at the time of the fire, however, the adjacent damaged structures were occupied and occupants escaped unharmed.

Ellendale FC Handles Late Night Structure Fire

John M. Galaska, Chief Deputy State Fire Marshal The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal investigated a structure fire that damaged a single-family dwelling in Ellendale, Delaware on July 21, Michael G. Chionchio, Assistant State Fire Marshal 2020.

The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal investigated an August 2, The fire, reported shortly after 2330, occurred in the 12000 block of 2020 fire in Wilmington that heavily damaged a home.

Dupont Boulevard Ellendale, Delaware. The Ellendale Volunteer Fire The blaze, reported shortly before 0400, occurred in the 400 block of Company arrived on the scene and found smoke and flames coming from Derby Way in the Brandywine Hunt neighborhood. The Talleyville Fire the structure. Mutual aid fire companies assisted at the scene.

Company arrived on the scene with flames shooting from a house.

State fire investigators were called to the scene and performed an investiState deputy fire marshals were called to the scene to conduct the investigation. Five adults and one child fled from the home unharmed. The fire gation to determine the fire’s origin and cause. Fire damage is estimated at caused exposure damage to nearby homes. Damage has been estimated at $70,000. There were no reported injuries. The structure was not occupied at the time of the fire. $400,000. There were no reported injuries.

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