Thursday November, 12 2026 @ 11:45

Nature: Mutual Aid Assist - Medical Emergency – Landing Zone Assignment - Winding Creek 

Address: Island Road, Winding Creek Village

On Thursday, November 12^th, the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company was alerted to provide a landing zone assignment with a medical emergency within the Winding Creek Village community off Banks Road.

Emergency response units from Indian River included Tower 80 from the Oak Orchard facility and Engine 80 from the Long Neck facility as well as the Delaware State Fire Police.

Emergency response crew assignments were to assist the Mid Sussex Rescue Squad with a landing zone assignment in the area of Pond Road and Woodside Drive.

After dispatch and further evaluation of weather conditions within the State, the aviation unit was cancelled because of inclement conditions in northern Delaware.

All emergency response personnel were authorized to their respective stations.