Saturday May, 28 2022

Nature: Indian River Duty Crew Activity Synopsis

Location: Indian River Fire District

Address:  25375 Banks Road, Millsboro, DE  19966

On Saturday, May 28th, the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company continued with a predefined duty crew from 2 p thru 10 p. 

The duty crew’s purpose is to provide an immediate response for any fire, rescue, and/or EMS emergencies within the specific fire district as well any request(s) to respond to a mutual aid incident.

This duty crew included twelve (12) volunteers of which was a qualified driver, a qualified officer, three (3) qualified firefighters and at least one (1) member of the crew currently certified in CPR / AED.  The duty crew assignments include at least one (1) for training duty the shift, one (1) hour for apparatus and/or facility cleaning, and other duties as assignments.  This duty crew was able to fully staff two pieces of apparatus as well as the incident command unit.

Illustrated herewith is a synopsis of the incident responses and a few photographs of this crew performing their work assignments.

Incident Responses:

(1) Saturday May, 28 2022 @ 16:50

        Nature: Watercraft in Distress

        Address: 38906-38931 Tower Bay Rd Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

        Cross Streets: Ramp/Dead End

        Incident Summary – Indian River units cancelled while enroute to launch point.

        Unit response:Incident Command 80, Brush 80-0 with 80 Marine 2, Engine #80-1, Delaware State Fire Police

(2) Saturday May, 28 2022 @ 18:26

        Nature: Small Outside Fire

        Location: Pot Nets Creekside (80)

        Address: Long Neck Rd and Ridgewood Rd Millsboro, DE 19966

        Incident Summary – small brush fire

        Unit response:Incident Command 80, Brush 80-0, Engine #80-3, Utility 80-11, Delaware State Fire Police

(3) Saturday May, 28 2022 @ 19:20

        Nature: Structure Fire - Residential (Multiple)

        Address: 98 Rudder Rd Sea Farers Village, DE 19966

        Cross Streets: Rudder Rd/Oak Forest Ln

        Incident Summary – multi residential structure with an electrical outlet malfunction involving a kitchen appliance unit (refrigerator)

        Unit response:Incident Command 80, Engines #80-1 and #80-3, Delaware State Fire Police

(4) Saturday May, 28 2022 @ 22:26

        Nature: Traffic Collision - High Mechanism (Ejection)

        Location: Paradise Grill (80)

        Address: 27344 Bay Rd Pots Nets Bayside, DE 19966

        Cross Streets: Unnamed St/Mallard Rd

        Incident Summary – vehicle accident involving a golf cart and an occupant thrown off

        Unit response – Incident Command 80, Engines #80-1 & 80-3, Rescue 80, Delaware State Fire Police

(5) Saturday May, 28 2022 @ 22:35

       Nature: Fire Police – Assist Delaware State Police – Traffic Control

       Address: John J Williams Hwy and Mount Joy Rd Millsboro, DE 19966

       Incident Summary – assist with traffic control – malfunctioning traffic lights.

       Unit response:  Incident Command 80, Utility 80-11, and Utility 80