The Texas Roadhouse and Camden-Wyoming Fire Company have teamed up for an exciting night. Wednesday July 22nd the Texas Roadhouse will host a fund raising event for the Camden-Wyoming Company. Texas Roadhouse has generously agreed to donate a percentage of the profit made on July 22nd to the Camden-Wyoming Fire Company.  Not only will you be able to enjoy a great dinner but you will also be supporting your local Fire Company. Members from the Camden-Wyoming Fire Company will be on hand selling T-Shirt’s and handing out coloring packets to the kids. They will also have a Fire Engine on site for the children to see! Come out and support us for this wonderful event.

 

*** Proceeds are only donated if the Texas Roadhouse is presented with a Fundraiser Ticket. Tickets can be picked up in advance at the Camden-Wyoming Fire Company, 200 E. Camden Wyoming Ave.

Within 12 hours, the Camden-Wyoming Fire Company have handled three serious MVC's, two requiring extrication.

At 0344, crews were dispatched to the intersection of Walnut Shade Road and S DuPont Highway for a MVC involving a tour bus.  Ambulance B41 arrived on scene and found a full size sedan had collided with a tour bus.  The sedan had rolled and ejected one occupant.  Rescue 416 arrived on scene at 0356 and 41-16 (Rigsby) established S DuPont Command.  Crews assisted EMS with packaging the patient for transport.  Trooper 4 landed and the patient was loaded.  Shortly after Trooper 4 lifted off, they advised that they had to divert to KGH due to the weather.  Due to a bus being involved, three additional ambulances were added to the call.  Command placed the situation under control at 0434 with all patients being transported.

Units on scene-Rescue 416, Ambulances B41, A55, A48, B50, Medics KM7, KM5, DSP Trooper 4, DSFP, Del-Dot.

Just as command was placing the first MVC under control, he was advised of a second MVC one mile north of the original at the intersection of S DuPont Highway and Longacre Village.  All units that were available from the original MVC responded.  Rescue 416 arrived on scene at 0436 and 41-16 again established S DuPont Highway Command.   Crews immediately started to remove the passenger side door and B post with hydraulic tools to gain access to the patient.  Crews made quick work of this task and the patient was removed and packaged for transport.  Command placed the situation under control at 0453 with all units clearing shortly after.

Units on scene-Rescue 416, Engine 413, Ambulances B41, A55, A48, Medics KM7B, KM6, DSFP and Del-Dot

At 1346 this afternoon, crews were dispatched to Henry Cowgill Road and Berrytown Road for a minor MVC.  Ambulance B41 arrived on scene and advised the rescue that they would need to extricate the patient and ALS and Aviation was requested.  Rescue 416 arrived on scene and 41-16 established Henry Cowgill Road command.  Crews went to work on the door and removed the patient and prepared for transport.  Command placed the situation under control at 1432 with all units clear the scene at 1517.

Units on scene-Rescue 416, Ambulances B41, A48, Medics KM7, DSP Trooper 4, DSFP, Del-Dot

Story by John Wothers

Photos by John Wothers and Tom Rigsby

The Camden-Wyoming Fire Company provided an Engine and crew for the annual air show at the Dover Air Force Base.  Although the weather dampened the events of Saturday, they were able to complete the show on Sunday.  We would like to thank the DAFB FD for the invitation and can't wait until next year.

Story by John Wothers

Photos by Sean Byron

Today was the annual Safe Summer day hosted by the Kent County Recreation Department.  This event has been going on for many years with numerous departments participating on educating the public on safety tips.  The Camden-Wyoming Fire Company has participated every year with a vehicle rescue display.  Over the last three years, the Fire Company has worked with the Office of Emergency Medical Services pediatric division to have different scenarios.  This year the committee chose to simulate a house fire with a child with special needs trapped inside the burning home. 

The scenario starts with a brief explanation of what is about to happen and all the departments involved with making the Delaware trauma system work.  The crowd listened to a 911 call by the mother of the child explaining the situation.  They then listened to a dispatch of the house fire by the Kent County 911 center.  At that time, engine 3 pulled up and split the crew as they would on a normal house fire.  Two firefighters pulled a handline for the actual fire attack and the other two started the search and rescue process.  The search team found a 13 year old boy on the first floor who was unconscious.  They then moved the patient outside the house to the awaiting EMT's and paramedics who immediately started patient care.  the crowd got to witness how the patient was cared for and then placed into the ambulance.  The ambulance then moved to the hospital which was mocked in a tent.  The crowd received an explanation on what happens in the hospital and how the stabilize the patient.  Delaware State Police then landed and the patient was loaded for a simulated flight to Chester Crozer burn center. 

There were many people, agencies, and hours put in for this scenario.  The officers and members of the Camden-Wyoming Fire Company would like to thank all the other agencies that were able to make this event a success and look forward to another great Safe Summer Day next year.

Story by John Wothers

Photos by April Wothers

As crews were at the station training on rescue tools and hose lays, the company was dispatched to the Wal-Mart for a MVC at 2010.  Rescue 41-6 under the command of 3rd Asst. Chief Redick responded with a full crew.  Reports were of a two vehicle MVC with a single injury of lacerations to the face.  Rescue 41-6 arrived on scene at 2017 and Redick established Thomas Harmon Drive Command.  The crew from ambulance B41 advised command that they needed a door pop to get the patient out of the vehicle.  The crew from the rescue quickly went to work and the patient was extricated at 2022.  The ambulance crew then took the patient and the crews from 41-6 and 41-3 started to secure the vehicles.  Command placed the incident under control at 2035 with all units clearing the scene at 2040.

Story by John Wothers

Thanks to Jeff Hawkins for the pictures.

At the bi-monthly meeting of the Camden Lions Club, EMS Captain John Wothers accepted a check for $2000.  The Lions Club has been a major contributor to the Camden-Wyoming Fire Company and was instrumental in starting the ambulance service in Camden-Wyoming.  The officers and members would like to thank the Lions Club for there donation and continued support to the fire company.  The officers plan on using this donation to purchase rescue struts for vehicle stabilization.

Story by John Wothers

Photo Courtesy of the Camden Lions Club

Twice a year, hundreds of thousands of NASCAR fans invade Delaware's Capitol city to enjoy racing at the Monster Mile.  Dover International Speedway is the host to two Nextel Cup races, two Nationwide series races, one Camping World Truck Series race, and one NASCAR Northeast series race.  With the influx of population during these two weekends, additional emergency services are needed to cover during the events.  Camden-Wyoming has been providing a BLS ambulance and crew for the last two years.  For the spring race, we provided coverage for two days with no incidents on Saturday and three transports on Sunday.  Dover International Speedway also works to support the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.

Story and Photo by John Wothers

The Camden-Wyoming Fire Co welcomed its newest member to the family Wednesday May 27th @ 1956, Caleb Christopher Dufresne. He weighed 8lbs 15ozs and was 22.5 inches long. The officers and members of the Camden-Wyoming Fire Co. send our warmest Congradulations to Daddy Chris and Mommy Crystal on the arrival of their beautiful baby boy.

Story and Photos by Matt Cobb

Early Tuesday morning the Camden Wyoming Fire Company was dispatched to assist Station 55 (Magnolia) with a rollover MVC. 55-16 (Sipple) arrived on scene and advised no entrapment and a total of 3 patients. 41-6 arrived and assisted 55-4 with securing 2 of the 3 vehicles. Crews placed speedy dry down to absorb gasoline that had spilled from one vehicle and also assisted with patient packaging of the patients. A and B 41 transported BLS patients to KGH. 55-16 placed the scene under control and 41-6 cleared.
 
Units responding: 55-4, 55-1, A55, 41-6, A&B41, DelDot, DSP, DSFP
Story by Matt Cobb

Photos by Rob Watts

What seemed to be a normal Tuesday turned into the most unexpected call that any member could imagine.  At 1830 hours the company was dispatched to 24 Mifflin Meadows drive for a report of an AFA sounding.  41-21 (DuFresne) arrived on scene and held all apparatus in the station.  As members were getting ready to leave the station, they heard 41-21 call in a house fire on South Street.  At 1842, the company was dispatched to 23 South Street for a house fire.  41-35 (Bredin) had started to call it in but was covered by another radio transmission.  41-21 who was clearing the last call investigated smoke in the area and found a single story ranch style home with thick smoke coming from the chimney.  As it was dispatched, attempts were made to knock on the front door and no one answered.  Engine 41-1 arrived on scene and their crew made entry into the front door to investigate.  As the crew moved through the front door, they found the homeowner standing in the living room with a pistol pointed at them.  They immediately evacuated the residence and took cover on the other side of engine 1.  Command requested Camden PD to the scene.  Once Camden PD secured the firearms and the homeowner, crews were able to investigate and deem there was no fire danger.  Less then an hour later at 1940, the company was dispatched to a grease fire at 18 Filburt Drive in the Greens of Wyoming Development.  Upon the arrival of Engine 41-1, crews found that a small grease fire was on the stove and extinguished by a neighbor with a fire extinguisher.  Three minors were evaluated for minor smoke inhalation on scene and the situation was turned over to the State Fire Marshall's office.

Story by John Wothers

Photos by Crystal Layton

At 2147 the Camden-Wyoming Fire Company was dispatched to a report of a trailer fire.  Engine 41-3 responded shortly after under the command of 41-16 (Rigsby) and was advised of a fully involved trailer fire with all occupants out and the Station 54 (little Creek) had an engine crew in quarters.  41-16 advised Kent Center to start an engine out of 54.  Engine 41-3 arrived on scene at 2155 and confirmed a fully involved trailer.  Crews immediately placed two 1 3/4 hand lines in service and started to knock the fire down.  Command had engine 54 redirect to stand by at station 41.  Command placed the situation under control at 2207 with unit performing extensive overhaul and extinguishing hot spots.  No injuries were reported from this fire and the cause  is currently under investigation by the State Fire Marshall's office.

Units on scene-Engine 41-3, Rescue 41-6, Tanker 41-5, Utility 41-8, Ambulance B41, DSFP, DSFM

Thanks to the crew from station 54 for the stand by

Story and Photos by John Wothers

This afternoon, Camden-Wyoming Fire Company was dispatched to a working structure fire on Bison Road.  DSP arrived on scene minutes after the dispatch and reported the structure involved.  Engine 48-1 was added to the response as they were returning from an AFA in their district.  Also added was Station 55 and engine 46-4.  Engine 41-1 arrived on scene and confirmed DSP's report and crews immediately went to work on extinguishing the fire.  No one was home at the time of the fire and no injuries were reported.  The State Fire Marshall's office is investigating the cause of the fire.

Story by John Wothers

Photos by Mike Steindl

The company held a control burning of a vacant barn at Papen Farms.  A master stream and hand-line was set-up to protect two fuel tanks close to the barn.  Crews also had to pull a second hand line to cool down a residence near-by.  Crews were on scene for about an hour.  We would like to thank Harrington Fire Company for sending a brush truck and manpower to assist.

Photos and story by John Wothers

At around 2000 hours the Sudlersville Fire Company of Queen Annes County Maryland, was responding to a dispatch.  Fire Chief Chief Charles Clough Jr. had the command vehicle and went responding.  Somewhere along the route, Chief Clough was involved in a MVC and lost his life.  The officers and members of the Camden-Wyoming fire company offer our condolences and prayers to the Clough Family and our extended family at the Sudlersville Fire Company.

Story by John Wothers

Photos courtesy of firefighterclosecalls.com

Just after 2200 hours, the Camden-Wyoming Fire Company was dispatched for a vehicle fire in the area of the Woodside Goose Creek on S DuPont Hwy.  Rescue 41-6 arrived on scene to find a small pickup that had overturned and came to rest on it's side.  There was no fire in the vehicle.  Command had crews secure the battery and cover leaking fluids as the ambulance crew checked on all the occupants of both vehicles.  No injuries were reported and command placed the situation on control.  Rescue 41-6 remained on scene until DSP arrived.

Units on scene-Rescue 41-6, Ambulance B41, DSFP, DSP

Story and photos by John Wothers