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Part Time Administrative Assistant

January 23, 2015

The Millville Volunteer Fire Company., Inc. is seeking to hire a Part Time Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper

Cold Weather Creates a Busy Morning

January 11, 2015

Cold weather created a busy morning for the Millville Volunteer Fire Company on January 11, 2015. In a span of 80 minutes, the Millville Volunteer Fire Company responded to an automatic alarm at the Salted Rim in Ocean View, a reported gas leak in Ocean Way Estates, and a service call back at the Salted Rim Restaurant. The alarm for the Salted Rim came in at 09:28. A sprinkler head broke at the Salted Rim and flooded the restaurant car. Units in service for 45 minutes were: 84-8,C84, 84-1, 84-6,T84, & 84-4. The reported gas leak came in at 09:57 with units C84, 84-1, 84-8,84-6 & 84-4 responding. The situation was declared under control at 10:13 with the gas leak coming from a leaking gasoline storage container in a shed. At 10:57 the Millville Fire Company was again dispatched to the Salted Rim Restaurant for a service call to assist with cleanup in the flooded restaurant car. The crew on Engine 84-4 responded to the service call at 10:17. It was determined that a professional cleaning company would have to do the salvage clean-up on the flooded car. At 10:27 Engine 84-4 returned to the station.

Gas Leak Extended Operation

December 30, 2014

On December 30, 2014, the Millville Volunteer Fire Company and neighboring Fire Companies responded to an extended gas leak in the Bay Forest Community. The Fire Companies were in service for approximately 6 hours before the situation was declared under control.

EAGLES LODGE DONATES $2000 TO THE MILLVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY

December 16, 2014

At its regular company meeting on Tuesday, December 16, President Frank Culbert of the local Eagles Lodge Aeria 4528 made two donations of $1000 each to the Millville Volunteer Fire Company. The first donation of $1000 was accepted by EMS Chief John Watson in support of the Lucas machine fund drive that was being conducted. President Culbert presented the second donation of $1000 to Jack Melson, Chairman of the Building Fund Committee. The membership expressed its appreciation of the donations from President Frank Culbert with a standing ovation. The first picture shows Eagles President Frank Culbert addressing the membership of the Millville Volunteer Fire Company. The second picture shows EMS Chief John Watson accepting the $1000 check for the Lucas machine from President Culbert, and the third picture shows Jack Melson accepting the Building Fund check for $1000. Once again, the membership of the Millville Volunteer Fire Company expresses its sincere gratitude to President Frank Culbert and the rest of the members of the local Eagles Lodge Aeria 4528 for their very generous $2000 donation. “DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS PROUDLY SERVING OUR COMMUNITY”

Annual Ladies Night Celebration

December 06, 2014

On Saturday, December 6, the Millville Volunteer Fire Company held its annual Ladies Night celebration. Various ladies and men were recognized for their accomplishments over the past year.

Millville VFC Signs Contract for New Engine

November 28, 2014

Millville VFC Signs Contract for New Engine

2 ambulances for sale

October 27, 2014

Accepting Sealed Bids for 2 International/Horton Ambulances

Firefighter Monument Dedication

October 25, 2014

On Saturday, October 25, 2014, at 11 a.m., the Millville Volunteer Fire Company held a dedication ceremony for a Firefighter Memorial donated by the family of Paul Santa Barbara, a long time professional career firefighter, as well as a dedicated volunteer firefighter with the Millville Volunteer Fire Company who passed away on August 9, 2012 of mesothelioma.

Lord Baltimore Elementary Fire Prevention Day

October 08, 2014

On Wednesday, October 8, the Millville & Bethany Beach Fire Company combined to do fire prevention activities at the Lord Baltimore Elementary School during Fire Prevention Week.

LB Lions & Bay Forest Homeowners Donate to the Millville Volunteer Fire Company

October 07, 2014

At the Millville Volunteer Fire Company's regularly scheduled meeting on October 7, two community groups made special presentations to the firefighters. The Lord Baltimore Lions Club made a $1000 donation from the proceeds of their Fried Chicken Dinner that was held at the Millville Volunteer Fire Company this past summer. Lions Club President Don Austin and Past President Jack Bauer presented the check to firefighter Jack Melson, who assisted in organizing help for the dinner. Pictured left to right are: FF Ralph Hitchens, Lions Club President Don Austin, Lions Club Past President Jack Bauer, FF Jack Melson, and FF Harry Warburton. The Bay Forest Homeowners Association made the next presentation that would finalize the proceeds from their Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser that was held in the spring. In attendance from Bay Forest were: Gene Speicher, Tom O'Brien, Jack Beall & Ted Ruberti of NV Homes. Tom O'Brien explained to the membership that they were there to finalize the last part of their fundraiser, which were the proceeds generated on the raffle of the Skip-jack. The model of the Skip-jack was built by Jack Beall, and purchased by Ted Ruberti of NV Homes, who donated it for the raffle. The group was proud to present a check for $426, which they designated to go to the Lucas CPR machine fundraiser. Firefighter-EMT-B Michele Steffens, who is spearheading the Lucas fundraiser, received the check on behalf of the Millville Volunteer Fire Company. Pictured left to right are: Ted Ruberti, Michele Steffens, Jack Beall, and Tom O'Brien. Needless to say, the members of the Millville Volunteer Fire Company gave both of these groups a very hearty ovation for their generosity! "DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS PROUDLY SERVING OUR COMMUNITY!"

2-Vehicle Accident

September 19, 2014

On Friday, September 19, 2014 at 1350 hours, the Millville Volunteer Fire Company and Sussex County Paramedics were dispatched to a 2-vehicle MVC in the vicinity of Atlantic Avenue and Irons Lane. The responders arrived to find a Chevrolet Blazer that was rear ended by a KIA Sorento with non-life threatening injuries to any of the occupants. Ambulance personnel provided initial treatment at the scene. Millville ambulance A-84 transported the two occupants of the Blazer to the Beebe Medical Center in Lewes, with the Dagsboro Volunteer Fire Company ambulance A-73 providing an assist to transport one of the occupants in the Sorento to Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin. Assistant Chief Cody Lockwood declared the situation under control at 1358 hours and turned the scene over to the Delaware State Police for investigation. Units responding to the scene were: Millville's A-84, C-84, 84-1, & Fire Police; Medic 105; and Dagsboro's A-73.

Single Vehicle MVC

September 08, 2014

The Millville Volunteer Fire Company responded to a single vehicle accident at Double Bridges and Camp Barnes Roads on Monday, September 8, 2014 at 13:50 hours. The occupant of the vehicle was transported to the Beebe Medical Center in Lewes with non-life threatening injuries. "DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS PROUDLY SERVING OUR COMMUNITY"

Single Vehicle MVC with Extrication

September 08, 2014

On Monday, September 8, 2014, the Millville Volunteer Fire Company responded to its second, single motor vehicle accident of the day at the intersection of Roxana and Burbage roads. The operator of a small Saturn SUV impacted a utility pole on the passenger side of the vehicle. The firefighters performed a mechanical extrication of the operator by removing both the driver side front and rear doors. The operator was transported to Beebe Medical Center in Lewes with possible life-threatening injuries. The situation was placed under control at 16:38. "DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS PROUDLY SERVING OUR COMMUNITY!"

MVC with Entrapment

September 01, 2014

On Monday, September 1st, at 1945 hours, the Millville and Dagsboro Volunteer Fire Companies were dispatched to a single vehicle accident with a rollover and entrapment.
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