The Camden Wyoming Fire Co. is holding its annual Public Crab Feast on October 15, 2010 from 6pm - 10pm. Come enjoy some of the finest crabs the Chesapeake has to offer, along with Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Soda, and an endless supply of Beer. There will also be a 50/50 and door prizes available. Come see equipment displays and support your local Fire Company. Tickets will be available soon, $30 in advance $35 at the door. Call the station for details, 697-8671.
 

Come join us at the 1st Annual Camden Wyoming Fire Co. Comedy Show on October 9th 2010, featuring Jimmy "Roundboy" Graham, Chris "Lady of Laughter" Rich, and BIG DADDY GRAHAM. Tickets are $20 per person or a table of ten for $180. Be sure to grab your neverending bottomless beer mug for $15 and make sure you take a chance on the "sure to be big" 50/50. Doors open at 6:30pm, Fantastic Pre-Show fun starts at 7:00pm and comedy show starts at 8:00pm. Full service bar will be open throughout show, and snack bar will be available until show time, and during intermissions. Come join us for a great time! This is a 21 and up show (ID required)! Get them now there are only 250 seats available.

Tickets can be purchased at the station, or at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/124416  , and on the day of the show (pending availability).

Be sure to buy your tickets soon, this show will sell out! 

At 1757, the Camden-Wyoming Fire company along with Kent County Paramedics and DSP aviation were dispatched to 748 Steeles Ridge Road for a MVC involving a motorcycle.  Fire Chief Scott arrived on scene at 1801 and found a motorcycle versus a car with one patient and established command.  Command had the crew from the engine block the road and their crew assist the ambulance with packaging the patient.  Command placed the situation under control at 1817 with A41 transporting one patient to the hospital.  All units were clear the scene at 1827.

Units on scene- engine 41-4, ambulance A41, command 41, KM7, DSFP and DSP

Story by John Wothers

Photos by Mike Steindl

At 0655, the Camden-Wyoming Fire Company along with ambulance 55 (Magnolia), ambulance 48 (Felton), ambulance 63 (Dover) and Kent County paramedics were dispatched to a MVC at the intersection of Upper King Road and Main Street in Woodside. Deputy Chief Rigsby arrived on scene at 0702 and found a two vehicle MVC and established command. An off duty EMT was on scene and advised command of a single patient and ALS was not needed. Command relayed the message to Kent Center and reduced the EMS units to ambulance B48. Command had the crew of the rescue assist B48 with packaging and loading the patient. Then the crew secured the vehicles. B48 transported one patient to the ED and command placed the incident under control at 0714. All units were clear at 0728.
Units on scene- Rescue 41-6, 41-16, B48, DSFP and DSP
Story by John Wothers
Photos by April Wothers

At 1540, the company was dispatched to an outside fire at 1155 E Lebanon Road in the area of Pizza Hut. Engine 41-3 arrived on scene at 1546 and found a one square foot section of grass burning. 41-18 (DuFresne) placed the incident under control at 1547 as the fire was extinguished. Engine 41-3 was the only unit on scene. Four minutes later at 1551, station 41 and ambulance 63 (Dover) were dispatched to 1865 S DuPont highway for a MVC. Engine 41-3 arrived on scene at 1557 and 41-18 (DuFresne) established command. Crews found a two vehicle MVC with a single patient. Crews assisted with packaging the patient and secured the vehicles. Command placed the situation under control at 1605 with ambulance 63 transporting one patient to the hospital. All units cleared at 1614. Units on scene-Rescue 41-6, engine 41-3, ambulance 63, DSFP, DSP.
Story by John Wothers

At 1427, the Camden-Wyoming Fire Company was dispatched to a house fire at 249 Samuel Paynter Drive in the Rodney Village subdivision. Ambulance A41 advised the first due engine that the fire was contained and they needed to check for extension. Engine 41-1 arrived at 1434 and 41-15 (Scott JR) established command. Crews found an electrical fire that was extinguished with no extension. Command placed the situation under control at 1438 and all units cleared at 1451. Units on scene were engines 41-1 and 41-3, ambulance A41 and DSFP.
Thirty minutes later at 1519, crews were dispatched to 2060 Windswept Drive in the Windswept subdivision for a vehicle fire. DSP was on scene and advised of a vehicle engulfed in flames. Rescue 41-6 arrived on scene at 1526 and confirmed the report from DSP and 41-19 (Klein) established command. Crews started to extinguish the fire and command had engine 41-3 send their crew up to assist. Command placed the situation under control at 1533 with all units clear at 1551. Units on scene were rescue 41-6, engine 41-3, ambulance A41, DSFP and DSP.
Fifteen minutes later at 1607, station 41 was dispatched for a general fire in the area of 300 Tuxedo Lane in Woodside. Engine 41-1 arrived on scene at 1614 and 41-19 (Klein) established command. Command found a small brush pile burning and immediately placed incident under control at 1615 with all units clear at 1628. Engine 41-1 was the only unit on scene.
Crews had just got back to the station and were preparing to leave when the alarm sounded for a wash down at 2060 Windswept Drive in the Windswept subdivision at 1642. DSP was still on scene of the earlier vehicle fire and requested the company to respond out and wash what the tow truck could not remove. Engine 41-4 arrived on scene at 1657 and 41-17 (Redick) established command. Crews cleaned the remaining debris off the road and command placed the incident under control at 1657 with all units clear at 1707. Units on scene were engine 41-1, DSFP and DSP.
At 1758, Camden-Wyoming was requested to send an engine to assist Station 46 (Dover) with a working house fire at 215 S Governors Boulevard in the Capitol Park subdivision. Just as Engine 41-3 was entering the development, Dover command advised that they were under control on scene and had Engine 41-3 redirect to Dover Station one to provide a cover up at 1810. Engine 41-3 remained in quarters at station one until 1848. 41-16 (Rigsby) was in charge.
Story by John Wothers

At 1153, the Camden-Wyoming Fire Company was dispatched for a MVC in front of Lowes.  Ambulance A41 arrived on scene at 1157 and found a two vehicle MVC with on patient.  A41 advised the rescue that they would need a door pop when they arrived.  Rescue 41-6 arrived on scene at 1159 and 41-16 (Rigsby) established command.  The crew from the rescue placed the Hurst tool in service and started the extrication on the drivers side door.  Engine 41-3 arrived on scene and assisted with packaging the patient.  A41 transported one patient to the ED and command placed the incident under control at 1207.  All units cleared at 1219.

Units on scene- Rescue 41-6, Engine 41-3, Ambulance A41, DSFP, CPD

Story and photos by John Wothers

At 1519, the Camden-Wyoming Fire Company and Kent County Paramedics were dispatched to 260 Webbs Lane for a MVC.  KM9 arrived on scene at 1521 and advised of a single vehicle into a tree with one patient which would be a trauma alert.  Ambulance A41 and Rescue 41-6 arrived simultaneously at 1527 and 41-16 (Rigsby) established command.  The crew from the rescue assisted with packaging the patient and securing the vehicle.  Command had engine 41-3 pull past the scene and stretch the booster line for protection.  Command placed the incident under control at 1535 with A41 transporting one patient.  All units cleared the scene at 1547.

Units on scene- Rescue 41-6, Engine 41-3, Ambulance A41, KM9, DSFP, DSP, DPD

Story and Photos by John Wothers

At 2003, the Camden-Wyoming Fire Company was dispatched for an automatic fire alarm sounding at 5504 S DuPont Highway, the China Kitchen in the Woodside Shopping Center.  Engine 41-1 arrived at 2013 and 41-18 (Dufresne) established command.  The crew from 41-1 started to investigate and found that someone doing renovations had activated the alarm.  Command placed the situation under control at 2015 with all units clearing at 2044.  Not even ten minutes after clearing from the AFA, the station was dispatched to 106 Moose Lodge Road for a MVC also bringing the Kent County Paramedics.  Ambulance B41 arrived at 2056 and found a two vehicle MVC with three patients and requested an additional ambulance.  Rescue 41-6 arrived at 2058 and 41-19 (Klein) established command.  The crew from the rescue assisted with patient care and securing the vehicles.  Command placed the situation under control at 2113 with three patients being transported by A41, B41, and A48.  Units on scene- Rescue 41-6, Engine 41-3, Ambulances A41, B41, A48, KM7 and KM8, DSFP, and DSP.

Story by John Wothers

The Camden-Wyoming fire company held their August 16th.  Just after the meeting, the company was dispatched to 561 Honeysuckle Road for a MVC at 2024.  Just after responding, units were advised of possible entrapment.  Engine 41-3 arrived on scene at 2034 and found a one vehicle MVC with extensive damage.  41-16 (Rigsby) established command and reported no entrapment.  Crews packaged the patient and secured the vehicle.  Ambulance A41 transportedd on patient to the ED and command placed the incident under control at 2049.  All units cleared the call at 2115.  Units on scene were engine 41-3, rescue 41-6, ambulance A41, KM7 and DSP.  As crews were working on the scene of the MVC, the company was toned out for a structure fire at 172 Royal Grant Way at 2040.  Engine 41-4 arrived on scene at 2051 and 41-20 (M. Brown) established command.  The crew investigated and found a melted extension cord in an outlet.  The homeowner had secured the ooutlet but wanted the FD to check it out.  Command placed the situation under control at 2053 with all units clear the call at 2103.  41-4 was the only unit on scene.

Story by John Wothers

Photos by April Wothers

At 1720 hours, the Camden-Wyoming Fire Company along with Kent County paramedics and DSP aviation were dispatched to 2271 S State Street for a MVC with reported entrapment.  Rescue 41-6 and ambulance B41 arrived within seconds of each other at 1726 and found a two vehicle MVC with no entrapment and 41-18 (Dufresne) established command.  Crews from the rescue assisted with packaging the patient and securing the vehicles.  Ambulance B41 transported one patient to the ED and command placed the incident under control at 1734 with all units clear at 1745.
 

Units on scene-Rescue 41-6, Engine 41-3, Ambulance B41, KM9, and DSP

Story by John Wothers

The Camden-Wyoming fire Company provided a staffed engine to the Minquas Fire Company of Newport for a prearranged stand-by.  An hour after the stand-by left to head to Newport, the Camden-Wyoming Fire Company was dispatched for a working structure fire at 110 W Camden-Wyoming Avenue at 1601.  Dover Fire Department was added for a ladder response and Magnolia Fire Company added for an engine response.  Engine 41-1 arrived on scene at 1607 and found smoke coming from the attic on the delta side of a two and a half story single family dwelling.  Crews placed an 1 3/4 inch hand line in service and made entry into the residence.  The crew found the fire in the attic and started extingushment.  Crews were able to contain the fire to the attic area.  Crews from Magnolia and Dover assisted with salvage and overhaul of the attic and second floor bedroom.  Command (Dufresne) placed the incident under control at 1624 with all units taking up at 1702.  The fire is still under investigation by the Delaware State Fire Marshals office.

Units on scene- Engines 41-1, 46-3, 55-4, Rescue 41-6, Ladder 46-2, Ambulance B41, FM19, DSFP

Story by John Wothers

The Dover Fire Department was keep busy today and brought the Camden-Wyoming over twice.  At 1642 while Dover was on scene of a working structure fire, Camden-Wyoming was dispatched to provide an engine cover at Dover station 1.  Engine 41-3 with a crew of 6 went in quarters at station 1 at 1658 and ran no calls.  They were back in quarters at 1734.  Just over an hour later at 1855, Dover was dispatched for a smoke investigation on Hazletteville Road.  Dover communications soon upgraded it to a working house fire adding Engine 41-3 was added to the call for an assist.  Engine 41-3 with a crew of 6 arrived on scene at 1908, just as command (Carey) placed the situation under control. 

At 2341, the Camden-Wyoming Fire Company along with Kent County Paramedics and DSP aviation were dispatched for a MVC with entrapment in the area of 3256 Hazlettville Road.  Rescue 41-6 arrived on scene at 2353 and 41-16 (Rigsby) established command.  Crews found a two vehicle MVC with three injuries and one subject trapped.  Ambulance 51 was added to the call.  Crews started to remove the drivers side door and the roof.  They then changed the extrication to removed the passengers side door.  Once the door was removed, the pt was rapidly extricated and transferred to ambulance A51 for transport to the hospital.  B41 transported 2 minor injuries.  Extrication took 15 minutes and command placed the incident under control at 0016.  All units cleared the scene at 0034 with DSP and DSFP remaining on scene.

Units on scene- Rescue 41-6, Engine 41-4, Ambulances B41 and A51, Paramedic KM7, DSFP, DSP

Story by John Wothers

Photos by April Wothers

The Camden-Wyoming Fire Company provided an engine cover for Marydel Fire Company as they paid their last respects to one of their own.  Camden-Wyoming was joined by an engine from Cheswold and a tanker from Chestertown.  Although no runs were called in, the crews enjoyed the day of camaraderie and good food.  We would like to thank the officers and members of the Marydel Fire Company for the opportunity to assist them in their time of need.