At 0522 Station was alerted to a High Mechanism MVC with entrapment. A49, Squad 49, Recuse 49 and Brush 49 responded with fire police. Station 42 assisted with an ambulance. Deputy 49 had command and with a fast extraction both drivers were transported to local hospitals quickly. Route 1 south was shut down for approximately 45 minutes.
At 0407 Brush 49, 49-2 and Tanker 49 were dispatched to assist sta. 55 with a large pile of hay bales on fire. Crews were cleared around 0630. Also on scene were Stations 54, 40, DNREC and State Fire Marshal
Asst. Chief Roth and Capt Rost took Boat 49 to Riverfest in Seaford. Boat 49 was assigned to a 1 mile area on the nanticoke river protecting kayaks racing on the river.
Around 0800 49-19 called in a working Dump Truck Fire on the overpass with no injuries. Tanker 49 arrived and 49-16 took command. Fire was knocked down fast by crews.
Frederica along with Bowers and South Bowers fire Companies standby at local jeep races for all emergencies. Crew stay ready for EMS/ Rescue and Fire emergencies during the two days of racining.
Frederica was alerted for a stand by @ Sta. 48, before 49-2 responded the sation was realerted for a tanker to the scene of a working structure fire. While on that call the Sta. was altered for a ladder to assist Sta. 42 with a working structure fire.
Past chief Jerry "JJ" Johnston recieved his 40 years of service aware at our monthly meeting. We would like to thank JJ and his family for his 40 years of service to his community.
