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Tugboat fire in river

February 18, 2025

Earlier today on Box 1834 an additional Engine & Truck were requested to assist on a Tugboat on Fire in the Delaware River area of Penns Beach. Ladder 28, Engine & Chief 22 responded to the Port of Wilmington to be transported to the scene via a work boat from the Delaware Launch Service. Crews boarded the ship with additional SCBA cylinders & equipment along with our personnel were being sent to provide relief for the first due companies. Upon arrival the fire was contained and companies were placed in service. The was a multi-agency response operating under a Unified Command. Chief 18 (Majewski) had the New Castle Command

Vehicle Fire

February 07, 2025

Engine 22 & Engine 204 handle an automobile fire in Box Area 2000 overnight

Unknown Type Structure Fire

February 03, 2025

Early this morning Engine 22 & Engine 204 were alerted for an unknown Structure Fire in Box Area 2005. While en route the assignment was upgraded to a Box Alarm. Engine 22 arrived with multiple vehicles on fire in the rear of the building. Chief 20 (Snyder) had the Holloway Terrace Command. The fire is under investigation by the Delaware State Fire Marshall’s Office.

Fire Prevention

December 24, 2024

On duty staff through the month of December have participated in community events; 2024 Operation Santa through the district, Smoke Detector initiative Program and Elementary School Coat Drive which included delivering Santa Claus. Fire Company personnel also took the time to decorate the fire station and get into the Christmas spirit. The Minquadale Fire Company personnel wishes everyone a safe and joyful Christmas and a happy holiday!

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2025 Incident Statistics

Fire Incidents - 2025

jan - 159

feb - 110

mar - 0

apr - 0

may - 0

jun - 0

jul - 0

aug - 0

sep - 0

oct - 0

nov - 0

dec - 0

EMS Incidents - 2025

jan - 244

feb - 181

mar - 0

apr - 0

may - 0

jun - 0

jul - 0

aug - 0

sep - 0

oct - 0

nov - 0

dec - 0

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