Cecilton
Cecilton Vol. Fire Co., Inc.
"Service for Others"
"Runnin' South of the Ditch"
News and Events
Company Issued Pagers Please bring your company issued pager to January's Monthly Meeting. All serial numbers need to be check for Ted Wallace of Cecil County Emergency Services.
Monthly Company Meeting CVFC's monthly meetings are held the first Thursday of each month. Start time is 1930 hours during the fall/winter and 2000 hours Spring/Summer.
Next B.O.D. Meeting -- 01/06/09
Next Company Meeting -- 01/08/09
Next Station Clean-Up -- 01/17/09
Company Issued Pagers Please bring your company issued pager to January's Monthly Meeting. All serial numbers need to be check for Ted Wallace of Cecil County Emergency Services.
Monthly Company Meeting CVFC's monthly meetings are held the first Thursday of each month. Start time is 1930 hours during the fall/winter and 2000 hours Spring/Summer.
Next B.O.D. Meeting -- 01/06/09
Next Company Meeting -- 01/08/09
Next Station Clean-Up -- 01/17/09
** 2009 Call Totals **
Fire/Rescue Calls ---- EMS Calls
Fire/Rescue Calls ---- EMS Calls
| January | 0 | January | 4 | |||||
| February | 0 | February | 0 | |||||
| March | 0 | March | 0 | |||||
| April | 0 | April | 0 | |||||
| May | 0 | May | 0 | |||||
| June | 0 | June | 0 | |||||
| July | 0 | July | 0 | |||||
| August | 0 | August | 0 | |||||
| September | 0 | September | 0 | |||||
| October | 0 | October | 0 | |||||
| November | 0 | November | 0 | |||||
| December | 0 | December | 0 | |||||
| - | - | - | - | |||||
| '09 Total | 000 | '09 Total | 004 | |||||
| '07 Total | 222 | '07 Total | 420 |
Incidents:
December Fire/Rescue Incidents:
December 22, 2008 -- Delaware City (Sta. 15) LODD
From the officers and members of the Cecilton Vol. Fire Co., our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of fall firefighter Michelle Smith. Following account is from the News Journal:
A volunteer firefighter and ambulance driver who was struck by a car on the side of U.S. 13 near New Castle on Saturday night has died, fire and police officials said today.Michelle Smith, a Delaware City Fire Company volunteer, was on the ground Saturday, assisting the victim of a motorcycle accident on U.S. 13 at School Lane, when both were struck by a BMW. According to state police, after Smith arrived at the accident, a New Castle County police officer came to the scene to provide further assistance and pulled his car to the side of the road. As he opened his door, the officer noticed a 2004 BMW 760 speeding in his direction and quickly got back into his car to avoid being struck. The BMW sideswiped the officer's car, police said, then struck Smith and motorcycle-accident victim Edward Reiss, 30. of New Castle. Police are looking for the BMW's driver, who they said abandoned the car after the collision and fled by jumping into another car that drove off. Smith and Reiss were taken to Christiana Hospital for treatment. Reiss remained in critical condition today. Police initially had described Smith as an emergency medical technician, but officials today clarified that she was a volunteer firefighter who was driving the ambulance the night of the accident.
December 12, 2008 -- House/Trailer Fire w/ Explosion
Just after 1500 hours CVFC was alerted along with Tanker 9 and KC Engine 3 for a house/trailer fire with explosion. Engine 114 was first to arrive and advised of a working alarm requesting the box to be filled. The crew pulled 2 - 1 3/4" lines and begin suppression and protecting the exposure on the Bravo side. Rescue 1 arrived shortly after and pulled a 1 3/4" line to began an attack and handle exposure problems on the Delta side. KC Engine 3's crew pulled a 2 1/2" line from Rescue 1 and began an attack on the Alpha side. Engine 116, Tanker 1 and Tanker 9 provided water to Engine 114 and KC Tanker 3 supplied Rescue 1. Engine 12 and NCC Engine 27-5 transferred into Station 1 but were brought to the scene for additional manpower. Ambulance 192 and CC Paramedic 3 handled Rehab. Command, FF David Kelly, placed the box under control and all units were clear in station just prior to 1800 hours. FM-44 responded to the scene to handle the investigation.
December 8, 2008 -- 2 Runs to Galena
In the early after CVFC got alerted for an engine to cover Sta. 3 Galena (Kent County). Galena's units were assisting Millington VFC with a shed fire. Approximately an hour after returning CVFC was sent to assist Galena with a chimney fire. The first arriving officer reported fire showing from the chimney. The crew assisted with checking for extension into the residence. Engine 114 remained on scene for approximately an hour.
December 4, 2008 -- Company Elections
The company elections were held this evening in the meeting room of the Cecilton Vol. Fire Hall. Congratulations to all the newly elected company officers. Results are as follows: Fire Chief -- Robert J. Dixon, Jr., EMS Cheif -- John Paolantonio, Chief Engineer -- Wendi Pardee, President -- Mike Cooper, V.P. -- Mike Scheeler, Treasurer -- Christy Biggs, Secretary -- Leta O'Neal, Membership Secretary -- Dede Pardee and the 4 new Board of Directors are Charlie O'Neal, Matt Cristiano, Wendi Pardee and Mike Scheeler. Congrats again to all and here is to a good year.....
Past Incidents & News
December Fire/Rescue Incidents:
December 22, 2008 -- Delaware City (Sta. 15) LODD
From the officers and members of the Cecilton Vol. Fire Co., our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of fall firefighter Michelle Smith. Following account is from the News Journal:
A volunteer firefighter and ambulance driver who was struck by a car on the side of U.S. 13 near New Castle on Saturday night has died, fire and police officials said today.Michelle Smith, a Delaware City Fire Company volunteer, was on the ground Saturday, assisting the victim of a motorcycle accident on U.S. 13 at School Lane, when both were struck by a BMW. According to state police, after Smith arrived at the accident, a New Castle County police officer came to the scene to provide further assistance and pulled his car to the side of the road. As he opened his door, the officer noticed a 2004 BMW 760 speeding in his direction and quickly got back into his car to avoid being struck. The BMW sideswiped the officer's car, police said, then struck Smith and motorcycle-accident victim Edward Reiss, 30. of New Castle. Police are looking for the BMW's driver, who they said abandoned the car after the collision and fled by jumping into another car that drove off. Smith and Reiss were taken to Christiana Hospital for treatment. Reiss remained in critical condition today. Police initially had described Smith as an emergency medical technician, but officials today clarified that she was a volunteer firefighter who was driving the ambulance the night of the accident.
December 12, 2008 -- House/Trailer Fire w/ Explosion
Just after 1500 hours CVFC was alerted along with Tanker 9 and KC Engine 3 for a house/trailer fire with explosion. Engine 114 was first to arrive and advised of a working alarm requesting the box to be filled. The crew pulled 2 - 1 3/4" lines and begin suppression and protecting the exposure on the Bravo side. Rescue 1 arrived shortly after and pulled a 1 3/4" line to began an attack and handle exposure problems on the Delta side. KC Engine 3's crew pulled a 2 1/2" line from Rescue 1 and began an attack on the Alpha side. Engine 116, Tanker 1 and Tanker 9 provided water to Engine 114 and KC Tanker 3 supplied Rescue 1. Engine 12 and NCC Engine 27-5 transferred into Station 1 but were brought to the scene for additional manpower. Ambulance 192 and CC Paramedic 3 handled Rehab. Command, FF David Kelly, placed the box under control and all units were clear in station just prior to 1800 hours. FM-44 responded to the scene to handle the investigation.
December 8, 2008 -- 2 Runs to Galena
In the early after CVFC got alerted for an engine to cover Sta. 3 Galena (Kent County). Galena's units were assisting Millington VFC with a shed fire. Approximately an hour after returning CVFC was sent to assist Galena with a chimney fire. The first arriving officer reported fire showing from the chimney. The crew assisted with checking for extension into the residence. Engine 114 remained on scene for approximately an hour.
December 4, 2008 -- Company Elections
The company elections were held this evening in the meeting room of the Cecilton Vol. Fire Hall. Congratulations to all the newly elected company officers. Results are as follows: Fire Chief -- Robert J. Dixon, Jr., EMS Cheif -- John Paolantonio, Chief Engineer -- Wendi Pardee, President -- Mike Cooper, V.P. -- Mike Scheeler, Treasurer -- Christy Biggs, Secretary -- Leta O'Neal, Membership Secretary -- Dede Pardee and the 4 new Board of Directors are Charlie O'Neal, Matt Cristiano, Wendi Pardee and Mike Scheeler. Congrats again to all and here is to a good year.....
Past Incidents & News