At around 0940 hours, New Castle County Fireboard dispatched a box alarm for a reported house on fire at 1019 Lancaster Ave in Wilmington. The original box consisted of Squad 1, Engine 6, and Skyboom 2. No truck company was available at the time, Ladder 1 was committed to an outside gas leak on the opposite side of town and Tower 2 was switching out into the former Rescue 1 as the tower was out of service again and the reserve Ladder 3 is also out of service, again. Squad 1 arrived, reported a 2 1/2 story, semi-detached, woodframe with smoke showing from the 2nd floor. Deputy 2 (Operations) arrived and assumed command, advising fire extending to the attic, requesting Ladder 1 clear ASAP and also requesting an additional engine company (Engine 5). Companies made an aggressive knock on the fire, limiting it to the room of origin and a small portion of the attic in the original fire building. I got there about 45 minutes after dispatch, so I all I have are aftermath and people shots. First up, the "D" side, fire was in the rear bedroom on this side.
Rob Pryor, Captain
Wilmington, DE Fire Department
Firefighter, Five Points Fire Company, New Castle County, DE Station 17
In Memory of Lieutenant Chris Leach, Engine 6-D, Senior Firefighter Jerry Fickes, Squad 4-C, and Senior Firefighter Ardy Hope Engine 5-C LODD 9-24-2016.
In Memory of P/M Stephanie Callaway "Gigglemedic", Sussex County EMS Medic #1357, LODD 6-17-08
In Memory of Lieutenant Chris Leach, Engine 6-D, Senior Firefighter Jerry Fickes, Squad 4-C, and Senior Firefighter Ardy Hope Engine 5-C LODD 9-24-2016.
In Memory of P/M Stephanie Callaway "Gigglemedic", Sussex County EMS Medic #1357, LODD 6-17-08
Squad 1, D Platoon L to R Firefighter Vinnie Denisio (no helmet), Firefighter Stephen Facciolo, Lt. Brandon Gregg (front of the ladder) and Firefighter Mike Wiktorowicz. Taking up the 35 foot ladder.
Rob Pryor, Captain
Wilmington, DE Fire Department
Firefighter, Five Points Fire Company, New Castle County, DE Station 17
In Memory of Lieutenant Chris Leach, Engine 6-D, Senior Firefighter Jerry Fickes, Squad 4-C, and Senior Firefighter Ardy Hope Engine 5-C LODD 9-24-2016.
In Memory of P/M Stephanie Callaway "Gigglemedic", Sussex County EMS Medic #1357, LODD 6-17-08
Department Chaplain, Rev, Brad Martin, one of the good guys. This guy shows up all times of the day, in all weather with hot or cold drinks, candy bars and wet towels in the summer. WFD Chaplains hold the rank of Deputy Chief.
Rob Pryor, Captain
Wilmington, DE Fire Department
Firefighter, Five Points Fire Company, New Castle County, DE Station 17
In Memory of Lieutenant Chris Leach, Engine 6-D, Senior Firefighter Jerry Fickes, Squad 4-C, and Senior Firefighter Ardy Hope Engine 5-C LODD 9-24-2016.
In Memory of P/M Stephanie Callaway "Gigglemedic", Sussex County EMS Medic #1357, LODD 6-17-08
In Memory of Lieutenant Chris Leach, Engine 6-D, Senior Firefighter Jerry Fickes, Squad 4-C, and Senior Firefighter Ardy Hope Engine 5-C LODD 9-24-2016.
In Memory of P/M Stephanie Callaway "Gigglemedic", Sussex County EMS Medic #1357, LODD 6-17-08
In Memory of Lieutenant Chris Leach, Engine 6-D, Senior Firefighter Jerry Fickes, Squad 4-C, and Senior Firefighter Ardy Hope Engine 5-C LODD 9-24-2016.
In Memory of P/M Stephanie Callaway "Gigglemedic", Sussex County EMS Medic #1357, LODD 6-17-08
2nd due Engine 6, using reserve Engine 105, a 1999 KME 1500/500/50f. Engine 6's 2007 Pierce Dash struck a house when it slid down an icy snow covered hill in early January. It is currently in Appleton being repaired.
Rob Pryor, Captain
Wilmington, DE Fire Department
Firefighter, Five Points Fire Company, New Castle County, DE Station 17
In Memory of Lieutenant Chris Leach, Engine 6-D, Senior Firefighter Jerry Fickes, Squad 4-C, and Senior Firefighter Ardy Hope Engine 5-C LODD 9-24-2016.
In Memory of P/M Stephanie Callaway "Gigglemedic", Sussex County EMS Medic #1357, LODD 6-17-08
02-18-2015, 01:47 PM (This post was last modified: 02-18-2015, 01:47 PM by Rob Pryor.)
Lastly, Special Operations 1 (SO 1), the former Rescue 1, a 2002 KME which is in reserve and not regularly staffed. Tower 2 is currently using this apparatus as their 2006 Pierce Dash 95' mid mount tower is out of service again and the department's reserve 1998 KME TDA is also out of service. A Pierce Arrow XT TDA has just been ordered and is due in October 2015.
Rob Pryor, Captain
Wilmington, DE Fire Department
Firefighter, Five Points Fire Company, New Castle County, DE Station 17
In Memory of Lieutenant Chris Leach, Engine 6-D, Senior Firefighter Jerry Fickes, Squad 4-C, and Senior Firefighter Ardy Hope Engine 5-C LODD 9-24-2016.
In Memory of P/M Stephanie Callaway "Gigglemedic", Sussex County EMS Medic #1357, LODD 6-17-08
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