Wednesday, February 15, 2017
Thursday, February 9, 2017
Monday, September 26, 2016
Saturday, September 24, 2016
In the early morning hours of September 24th the Wilmington Fire Department responded to a reported house fire in the 1700 blk of Lakeview Rd in Wilmington. Arriving crews found a working alarm with Fire showing. During the initial attack there was an event that resulted in firefighters becoming trapped within the home. The Wilmington Fire Department has announced the tragic passing of Lieutenant Christopher M. Leach, age 41 and Sr. Firefighter Jerry W. Fickes, age 51. In addition to this tragic loss two additional firefighters are in Crozer Burn center listed as critical but stable, Sr. Firefighter Firefighter Ardythe D. Hope and Firefighter Brad Speakman. There were additional Firefighters treated and released for various injuries.
Tuesday, August 23, 2016
On August 23rd at 23:41 Hrs a water rescue box was dispatched for a medical emergency on a boat that was being towed. The assignment consisted of rescue boats 15,18,29 and DCFC Bls. Rescue Boats arrived on location to find one person who had suffered a severe laceration after their vessel had hit a large wake. Crews provided EMS care and then transported the patient to the Delaware City Marina.
Sunday, August 7, 2016
On August 7th the Port Penn Fire Company was participating in a joint Delaware State Fire School Training program for Rescue Boat Operator with Rescue boats 18 and 15. During this trainng session a water rescue box was dispatched to the area of Augustine Beach for an overturned boat with people in the water.
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