Wilmington, DE

[Rob Pryor]

As discussed in a previous post, Effective 1/1/2016 the Wilmington FD will be making numerous operational changes that will shift many apparatus and company responsibilities.  Squad 1 and Squad 3 will be disbanded and one squad company will be formed at Engine 4, running as Squad 4.  Squad 4 will be assigned the current Squad 1, a 2013 Dash CF.  This company will have a small first due area and will be 3rd due on all boxes in the city not in their 1st due, as well as technical and vehicle rescue responsibilities.  The 3rd due company on all boxes will be assigned search & rescue operations, currently the 3rd due company is assigned as the RIT.  RIT will now only be sent on working alarms and will be the 4th due engine company.  Engine 4's 2006 Dash 54' Squrt will be assigned to Engine 3.  The current Squad 3, 2012 Dash CF will be assigned as Engine 6.  Engine 6's current 2007 Dash will be assigned to Engine 1.  Overall the department will continue to operate 6 Engine companies ( 1 as a Squad company) and 2 ladder companies.