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

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

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.

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!

Engine 22 operated as the 3rd Due Engine for a fire in a Private Dwelling on Box 1120.

Engine & Chief 22 operated on Box 1125 for fire in a Multiple Dwelling. The fire went to 2 Alarms. Assistant Chief DiMauro had the Brandywine Command. Companies operated for 3.5 hours

Engine & Chief 22 operate on a 2 Alarm Commercial Structure Fire on Box 2850 with 3 lines stretched & operating. The searches were negative. Battalion 12 (Lepone) had the Wilmington Manor Command. The fire is under investigation by the Delaware State Fire Marshall’s Office.

Eastside Companies, New Castle County EMS & Police along with Wilmington Police Department responded this morning to the 400 Block of Bethune Drive for a shooting. The scene is under investigation by New Castle County Police.

Rescue Engine 22 assisted today shuttling water on a Large Outside Fire in Box Area 1295S. Crews operated for close to 3 hours before being cleared by Command.

RE22 responded to a man vs machine rescue in 1810 grid. Personell helped extricate the victim from the device. Chief 18 had the New Castle Command.

Units were alerted for a Motor Vehicle Collision on Box 20295. Units arrived to find a Tesla on fire. A Tanker Task Force was requested and recalled after a water supply was established by Engine Co 18. Units operated for 2 hours. A total of 3 patients were transported to the Trauma Center for evaluation. Assistant Chief (Schenck) had the Holloway Terrace Command.

October was fire prevention month. MFC personnel assisted in multiple events and spoked about fire safety to approximately 800 students.

On duty personnel participated in the New Castle County Trunk or treat Event with RE22 & BC22.

RE22 was dispatched to a Residential Structure Fire. As units responded it was relayed that a shed was on fire. RE22 arrived and assisted with deployment of second line and extinguishment of the fire. Chief 18 held the new castle command.