On March 11, 2023, just after 4AM, Engine 22 and Deputy 22 made the response for the 3rd alarm assignment for a working fire in Odessa Fire Company’s local. Deputy 22, who responded from the area, arrived on scene of a wind driven fire in three houses. Deputy 22 had command until the arrival of 24-8. When Engine 22 arrived, the crew was placed into service to do overhaul in the Bravo 1 exposure.

Just after 7AM on Friday, February 24, 2023, Engine 22 responded to assist Holloway Terrace on a motor vehicle crash with reported entrapment on New Castle Avenue at Rodney Drive. Battalion 20 arrived and confirmed one person was trapped. Engine 22 arrived on scene and assisted with extrication the patient. Photo Credit: New Castle County Paramedics

On February 17, 2023, at approximately 9:50PM, Engine 22 assisted Station 18 on a motor vehicle crash with multiple subjects trapped. Engine 22 arrived on scene and assisted with extrication of occupants from both vehicles. Rescue 23 and Rescue Engine 28 also made the response.

The Minquadale Fire Company is currently accepting resumes for the position of part time Emergency Medical Technician/Firefighter. This is a non-union, non-bargaining position. Interested individuals should scan and complete the following webform to express interest in this position. Minquadale Fire Company is an equal opportunity employer.

Congratulations to proud new parents Career Firefighter Tyler Thornton and his wife Emily on the birth of their daughter Adeline Rae Thornton. She was born 2/1/23 at 13:46 hours weighing 9lbs 3oz and 22.5? inches. Both mom and baby are doing well!

On January 15, 2023, Engine 22 was alerted to assist Five Points Fire Company on a working house fire. Engine 22 responded to the scene and crews operated on second and third division, opening up and checking for extension.

At 2:32PM, Station 22 was dispatched to Interstate 295 southbound at the North Dupont Hwy off-ramp for a motor vehicle crash with rollover. Engine 22 arrived to find a single vehicle on its roof. The driver of the vehicle was able to self-extricate as fire department personnel arrived. The scene was placed under control with no patients.

On January 8, 2023, at 2:46AM, Station 22 was dispatched for a fire alarm at the Casablanca Restaurant in New Castle. After arriving onscene, Engine 22 forced entry into the building to investigate the alarm. Upon forcing entry, smoke was visible within the building and Engine 22 officer requested the box assignment be dispatched. Engine 22 found a small fire in the dryer which was quickly extinguished with no extension into the rest of the building.