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February 6, 2010 - At 4am on Feb 6 2010 while a blizzard was pounding the Eastern Shore the Delmar Fire Department was running alarm after alarm. Crews were responding to calls ranging from ambulance calls to trees and wires down. While returning from a wires down call, crews noticed a large blue and white flash that lit the sky up for about 10 seconds.

74 Command (A. Rementer) went to the area to investigate the cause. Command arrived at #8 East Jewell St to find wires arcing at the rear of the structure. The power surge caused the transformer / power cut-outs to come off the utility power and land in the rear of the structure causing it to catch fire. 74 Command up graded the alarm to a working structure fire.

Engine 74-1 arrived and laid 5inch supply line down the block from the hydrant to the scene. Truck 74 arrived and positioned in front of the structure and its crew began to prepare for ventilation and aerial operations. Due to the Town of Delmar Public Works Division doing upgrades to the town’s water system, they only had one of the three town’s pumps in operation. Several additional tankers were requested to the scene. Tower 81 set up behind Truck 74 and started to work on side B of the structure. Salisbury Truck 2 set up to the rear of the structure. Crews worked for about 25 minutes until the structure was deemed unsafe and the evacuation tones were ordered and everything went to a defensive mode.

Crews worked on scene for about 4 hours in 20 degree temps and heavy snow conditions. The Town of Delmar was without power for most of the day. The American Red Cross was called in to assist the family with housing.

Responding departments were Sta.74 Delmar, Sta.2 Salisbury, Sta.81 Laurel, Sta.5 Hebron, and Sta.79 Gumboro.

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January 9, 2010 - At 3:42pm Sussex EOC alerted Station 74 (Delmar), Station 79 (Gumboro) and Station 81 (Laurel) to a reported house fire in the 36,000 block of Smith Mill Church Rd. in Delmar. Deputy 74 (A. Rementer) arrived on location to find fire showing from side A. Command requested standby tanker crew from Parsonsburg (Station 6) and an engine crew from Salisbury Station 2 to standby at Station 74. The situation was brought under control in about 45 minutes. The state fire marshal's office is investigating the cause of the fire.

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January 8, 2010 - On 1-8-10 the Delmar Fire Department responded to an accident with injuries on Bi-State Blvd and Executive Club Drive. 74 crews arrived to find a 2 car rear end collision with a total of 5 patients. Crews secured both vehicles of any leaking fluids and assisted EMS with patient care. 2 of the 5 patients refused care on scene so EMS transported 3 patients to PRMC for treatment. Firefighter Jeremy Smith had the command.

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December 31, 2009 - On 12-31-09 the Wicomico Co EOC alerted Sta.74 Delmar for a motor vehicle accident on Melson Church Rd. While enroute EOC advised responding units that FF B. Morris was on scene and advising that this would be a rescue operation. 74 Command with Deputy 74 (A. Rementer) arrived on location to find a vehicle inside a garage. Rescue 74 arrived led by 74-15 J. Morris and started to stabilize the structure. Crews then used the ‘O Cutters’ to cut the ‘A, B and C’ post. They were then starting to make a relief cut on the roof when the car caught the debris under the vehicle on fire and caused a lot of smoke. The decision was then made to do a rapid extrication. The driver was then loaded into an awaiting ambulance and transported to PRMC in serious condition. The crew of Engine 74-3 then soaked the area down with a 1 ¾ inch hose line.

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December 21, 2009 - At 3:34pm Station 74 (Delmar) was alerted to a reported house fire in the 11,000 block of Line Rd. En route, they were advised that an explosion had occured on scene. Crews arrived to find a oil-fired boiler had exploded. The explosion occurred in utility closet adjacent to the house in a semi-enlosed porch. The explosion ripped the door off the closet, sent debris into the kitchen and porch, and damaged the electric panel. Two walls were shifted off the foundation, and command requested additional resources to evaluate. The Delaware State Technical Rescue Team and State Fire Marshal's Office were alerted. Delmarva Power was alerted to cut power to the house. The home owners were required to vacate the house until suitable repairs are made and the home has a functioning heating system. A damage estimate is not available at this time.

FITHP Photographers on Scene: Wayne Barrall, Cliff Shockley & Billy Adkins

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November 28, 2009 - At 9:33pm Sussex EOC alerted Station 74 (Delmar) to a MVC with Injuries on Sussex Highway at Whitesville Rd. Command 74 (M. Skarson) arrived to find a patient laying just off the roadway attended by a member from Station 87 (Seaford). Paramedic A-74 and Medic 102 arrived and transported this patient Priority 1 to PRMC. Crews from Rescue 74 arrived to secure the vehicles, a Toyota Corrola & a Ford Explorer . Additional ambulances from Delmar & Station 81 (Laurel) were called to the scene to evaluate 2 to 3 more juvenile patients, along with the driver of the other vehicle. Two minors were transported to PRMC Priority 3 for evaluation. Station 6 (Parsonsburg) provided an EMS coverup at Station 74 during the alarm.

Units on Scene: Command 74, Rescue 74, Engine 74-3, Paramedic A-74, Ambulance B-74, Sussex Medic 102, Ambulance B-81, Sussex County Fire Police & Delaware State Police.
Additional Units: Ambulance A-81 (returned upon arrival), Ambulance A-6 (standby at Station 74)

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November 28, 2009 - Around 12:30 PM Wicomico Central alerted Salisbury Station 2 of a possible Haz-Mat incident at the Dress Barn, Assistant Chief 1, along with Engine 2, and Paramedic 2 responded. At the time of the alert, one patient was experiencing headaches, The Dress Barn was advised to evacuate, and another ambulance was requested, Paramedic 1 responded. Upon arrival and investigation, an unknown liquid substance was found. At that time command requested a Haz-Mat Response. Emergency Management, Station 74 Delmar and Station 16 Salisbury were alerted to assist. Station 74 responded with the Haz-Mat Decon Trailer, Engine Tanker 74, Rescue 74 and Paramedic 74, while Station 16 responded with Engine 16, Haz-Mat 1, and Paramedic 16. During the investigation of the substance, it was determined that the substance was coming from the wall between The Dress Barn and Target. Investigators then entered target and discovered that the substance was within the wall and as a precaution, Target was evacuated. After crews were able to test the substance, it was determined to not be harmful, and at approximately 14:00 Target and The Dress Barn were able to re-open.

    November 2, 2009 - Building Fire - La Cabana

    November 2, 2009 - 2 Car MVA - Dorothy Rd x Rt.13

    October 21, 2009 - Delmar assist Sta.6 Parsonsburg on MVA w/ Rescue

    October 8, 2009 - House Fire - White Deer Road

    October 1, 2009 - Apartment Complex Fire - Delmar Md.

    September 24, 2009 - Car Fire - Delmar Md.

    September 21, 2009 - Working House Fire - Delmar Md.

    September 16, 2009 - MVC with Injuries on Jersey Rd

    September 16, 2009 - MVC with Injuries on Ocean Hwy near Chestnut St

    August 20, 2009 - MVC with Rollover Providence Church Rd

    June 14, 2009 - Accident with Rescue - Delmar Md.

    June 2, 2009 - CONTROLLED BURN - WALLER RD - DELMAR, MD

    May 5, 2009 - MVC w/ Injuries - Jersey Rd. - Delmar, MD

    May 3, 2009 - Accident w/ Injuries - Delmar De.

    April 27, 2009 - Traffic Control 74 Back in Service

    March 24, 2009 - Trash Fire - Delmar De.

    March 3, 2009 - Structure Fire - Blackwater Branch Rd

    January 16, 2009 - Structure Fire

    January 11, 2009 - FATAL Accident - Delmar Md.

    January 7, 2009 - Accident w/ Rescue - Delmar Maryland

    December 30, 2008 - Vehicle Accident Ends With A Fatality

    December 16, 2008 - Propane Truck Overturned

    December 14, 2008 - DFD Christmas Party

    December 3, 2008 - Chestnut St. - House Fire

    November 19, 2008 - Accident w/ Ejection & Rescue

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