Port Penn Vol. Fire Co. - New Castle County, Delaware

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Port Penn Fire Company
26 W. Market St.
Port Penn, DE 19731

302.834.7483

302.832.7622 (fax)

Latest News

Brad Speakman

Mon, Sep 26, 2016 - When we posted the tragic news from the Wilmington Delaware Line of Duty Death we advised the public that our own member was involved and that he was in critical but stable condition at the Crozer burn center. This morning we would like to take a minute and share with you another look at Brad Speakman. To often in todays world you don't hear about the hero's who live next door to you. Please take a few minutes and learn about our friend and co-worker.

Line Of Duty Death - Wilmington Fire Department

Sat, Sep 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.

Fire Dispatches

Jan
22
Feb
9
Mar
26
Apr
28
May
31
Jun
35

July
16
Aug
0
Sep
0
Oct
0
Nov
0
Dec
0

YTD:

167

2015

211

EMS Dispatches

Jan
28
Feb
25
Mar
36
Apr
25
May
38
Jun
38

July
38
Aug
0
Sep
0
Oct
0
Nov
0
Dec
0

YTD:

228

2015

435

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69E6 Working House Fire - Middletown Delaware

Sun, Aug 28, 2016 - On Sunday at 16:34 hrs the Volunteer Hose Company was alerted for a working house fire in the area of 200 Blk of Vincent Circle in the community of Middletown Village. Rescue Engine 296 was dispatched as a RIT company but reassigned to suppression as they arrived on location. Units operated for several hours in humid hot conditions.

72B2 - Medical Emergency on vessel in the Delaware River south of the C&D canal

Tue, Aug 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.