The American Legion Ambulance Service Ambulance 64 provides BLS services to the citizens of the Clayton & Smyrna Fire districts.  Like the local fire services the ambulance service depends on local contributions and fund raisers to operate.  One fund raiser that the American Legion Ambulance will be have soon will be a annual car show.  The event wil be held on Saturday August 21, 2010 registration opens at 10am and closes at 12 noon, the car show will follow.  The cost to enter a vehicle in the show is $15 pre-registration or $20 the day of the show.  Awards will be given out at 1pm and will be awarded for top 15 awards, and peoples choice.  There will also be 50/50's, door prizes, refreshments and entertainment.  For further information you can contact; Christy Norvell at 302-530-1690 or 302-653-6465.  All proceeds to benefit the American Legion new building fund.

Saturday members finished the last day of a 3 day Water Rescue II class that was held at our station.  Approximately 15 members took part in the classes which was 2 nights of classroom and a day of piratical.  The company recently had a 11' zodiac boat with a 10hp motor, and 14' trailer donated to us.  The intention is to use the boat if needed in ponds and retention ponds around the district and at any inland water rescue incidents if called for.  The boat is equipped with all the necessary equipment to operate.  The class was taught by instructors from the DSFS.  We would like to thank Capt Pappas from Citizens Hose Co. for bringing their boat to assist with the class.  The boat will go by the designation of 45 marine 2. 

Quint 45 and Telesquirt 51-7 took part in a crossed ladder display at Sta 56 as part of services to honor Marydel Vol. Fire Co. Fire Policeman Frank McKinnon(56-30).  Mr.Mckinnon passed away last week and was laid to rest on Thursday July 22.  Services were held at the Marydel Vol. Fire Co station and burial was at Sharon Hill Cemetery in west Dover.  Ladder 44 and Quint 40 form across at the entrance to the cemetery.   The officers and members of the fire company would like to offer their deepest sympathy to the Mckinnon Family and the members of the Marydel Vol. Fire Co.   

Just after 3:00 pm Sta 51, Sta 45, Tanker 56, QAC Sta 6 for the RIT and KM6 were dispatched on the working house fire at 893 Downs Chapel Rd.  Command 51 with Chief Ballek arrived and found smoke showing from a 1 story rancher.  The crews from Engine 51-3 arrived and placed a 1 3/4" hand line in service for fire attack and located fire on the delta end of the residence.  Quint 45 w/4, Capt. Ross and Engine 45-3 w/5, Lt. Harrington arrived together as the 3 & 4th units and were assigned ventilation and to open up the exterior wall on the delta side.  Rescue 45 w/6, Chief Carrow arrived and their crew was assigned to assist with over hauling the fire rooms.  Engine 45-4 w/3, Firefighter Pridemore arrived and assisted with setting up PPV.  Once the fire was extinguished crews assisted with placing equipment back in service before clearing.  Crews were rotated due to the high temperates and humidity.  One dog perished in the fire.  All Sta 45 units were back in quarters by 5:05pm.  Clayton had 33 members respond on the call.  Units responding Command  51, Engines 51-3, 51-5, 45-3, 45-4, 6-4, Tele Squirt 51-7, Quint 45, Rescues 51 & 45, Tanker 56, Brush 51-9, A-51, KM6, FM19 (Billings).     

For the second time in a little over a week the station responded to a MVC with a car overturned and a subject trapped.  Monday morning at 01:45 Sta 45, Amb 64, KM6, KM5 and Trooper 4 were dispatched to MVC with a vehicle overturned in the 2000 block of Alley Mill Rd.  Command 45 w/ Asst. Chief Lightcap arrived to find a single vehicle on its side approximately 100' off the roadway.  Rescue 45 w/7, Lt. Harrington arrived at 01:58 and its crew went to work stabling the vehicle.  Ambulance B-64 and KM6 arrived and began patient care.  Engine 45-4 w/6, Firefighter Mareno arrived and its crew assisted the crew from Rescue 45 with extrication.  Trooper 4 was unable to fly due to storms in the area.  Crews removed the roof of the vehicle to access the patient.  Extrication was completed at 02:14.  The patient was transported to CER on B-64 with half of KM6.  Command placed the scene under control at 02:18.  Clayton had 28 members respond on the call.  Units responding Command 45, Rescue 45, engine 45-4, B-64, KM6, Clayton PD, DSP         

Saturday afternoon and evening Rescue 45 with a crew of 7 stood by for Sta 25 Talleyville while their members enjoyed their annual company picnic.  While covering 25's local the rescue/engine responded on 2 calls, a Pedestrian struck and AFA.  The crew from Rescue 45 would like to thank the members of Talleyville for their hospitality while they were there.  The crew consisted of Operator Jay Hurlock, Officer Lt. Robert Davis, Firefighters Alex Carrow, Dylan Chambers, Pat Kelleher, Aaron Robinson, A.J. French.

During the regular monthly meeting Pres. Pridemore and Deputy Chief Hurlock named Steve Hudson as the member of the month for June 2010.  During the month Steve attended the following; 21 out of 27 fire calls, 5 misc points, 1 uniform function, and the company meeting.  During the month Steve accumulated 30 points, for the year he has 131 points.  The officers and members would like to congratulate Steve and thank him for his dedication. 

At 10:32PM Sta 45, Ambulance 64, KM6, KM5, and Trooper4 were alerted for the MVC with a rollover with a subject reported trapped.  Command 45 w/Chief Carrow arrived at 22:41 to find a single vehicle that had traveled approx. 300' off the roadway through a small wooded area and had struck 3 boats prior to coming to rest in the rear yard of a residence and confirmed entrapment.  Rescue 45 w/7, Lt. Harrington arrived stabilized the vehicle and began extrication.  ALS & BLS arrived and began patient care.  Engine 45-4 w/7, Asst. Chief Lightcap arrived and assisted with extrication.  Utility 45 w/2, Firefighter Evans arrived and was assigned to establish and LZ for Trooper 4.  Extrication was completed in 15 minutes.  The patient was transferred to Trooper 4 for medivac to CER.  Units were back in quarters at 23:30.  Sta 45 had 26 members respond on the call.  Units responding Command 45, Rescue 45, Engine 45-4, Utility 45, A-64, KM6, KM5, Trooper 4, Sta 45 fire police.     

Tuesday evening just prior to the start of the monthly board of directors meeting at 18:42 Sta 45 and Ambulance 64 were dispatched to the MVC on Wheatleys Pond Rd & Coldwater Dr at the entrance to Providence Crossing.  Command 45 w/ Chief Carrow arrived to find a 3 vehicle MVC with several injuries.  Asst. Chief/NREMT Lightcap and FF/NREMT Tallhammer were on scene treating patients.  Rescue 45 w/6, Lt.  Harrington, Engine 45-4 w/6 Firefighter Demczak and A-64 all arrived and assisted with patient care.  Command requested 2 additional BLS units.  Four subjects transported to KGH on A & B-64 and A-51.  Command placed the scene under control at 19:07.  Units responding were Command 45, Rescue 45, Engine 45-4, A & B-64, A-51, Sta 45 Fire Police, Clayton PD.  Sta 45 had 29 members respond on the call.

With the holiday weekend brought several runs and Independence Day Parade.  During the weekend the company was involved with putting on the Annual Smyrna/Clayton July 4th Association Parade which was held on Monday July 5th this year in Smyrna.  With temperatures pushing close to 100 degrees the citizens of the area were treated to a 1 1/2 hour parade with marching bands, fire trucks, scouting groups, horse units and as usual plenty of politicians.  As part of the Association the company is responsible for lining up and putting on the parade.  The company also marched in the parade.  Following the festivities, at dusk, the company also took part  in standing by during the fireworks display at the Little League Park.  From Friday July 2 til Monday July 5 the company also responded to 8 calls which included a couple fuel spills, a cover up, AFA in a commercial building, MVC with rollover and a woods fire that burnt several acres including 2 out buildings.  As the units were returning to quarters the station was dispatched for a CPR on Holletts Corner Rd.  the Rescue obviously made a quick response arrived on scene prior to ALS took over CPR from a family member than assisted Als on their arrival.  The patient regained pulses and had a good BP prior to arrival at the hospital.  The officers would like to thank all the members for all the hours put in during the holiday weekend. 

WITH THE 4TH OF JULY HOLIDAY FAST APPROACHING AND OUR NEW FRIENDS FROM ENGLAND HERE FOR THE ANNUAL JULY 4TH PARADE WE WERE ABLE TO GET TO WELCOME THEM TO OUR AREA. THURSDAY EVENING THE COMPANY WAS THE HOST OF A WELCOMING PARTY FOR THE ROMFORD DRUM & TRUMPET CORPS FROM ENGLAND.  THE EVENING STARTED WITH REPRESENTATIVES FROM LOCAL AND STATE DIGNITARIES WELCOMING THE ROMFORD BAND WITH RESOLUTIONS AND TRIBUTES.  FOLLOWING THE TRIBUTES DINNER WAS SERVED TO THE OVER 150 PEOPLE IN ATTENDANCE BY THE LADIES AUXILIARY OF OUR COMPANY. AFTER A GREAT DINNER THE ROMFORD BAND WAS TREATED TO FIRE TRUCK RIDES ON BOARD APPARATUS FROM THE CLAYTON FIRE CO AND CITIZENS HOSE CO’S.  AFTER MAKING SURE EVERYONE IN CLAYTON AND SMYRNA KNEW THEY WERE IN TOWN THE COMBINED BANDS OF ROMFORD AND CITIZENS HOSE CO.  ENTERTAINED THE CROWD WITH SEVERAL SONGS. THE NIGHT WAS TOPPED OFF WITH THE COMBINED BANDS GOTTING TOGETHER AGAIN AND MARCHING THROUGH THE STREET OF CLAYTON. THE OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF THE CLAYTON FIRE COMPANY WOULD LIKE TO WELCOME OUR FRIENDS FROM ROMFORD TO THE STATES.   WE HOPE YOU HAVE A GREAT TIME WHILE YOU’RE HERE AND LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THROUGH THE WEEK.

 

The officers and members of the Clayton Fire Company are excited to be hosting a welcoming party this Thursday July 1, at 5:30PM held in honor of the Romford Drum & Trumpet Corps.  The band is making the long trip from their home in Havering which is a London Borough to Delaware.   The Romford Drum & Trumpet Corps is a youth military style band.   As one of the oldest independent youth marching bands in the country, it has a proud history, with performances throughout the UK. In recent years the band has travelled further and performed in France, Holland, Belgium, Germany, Gibraltar and the USA.   Its uniforms, instrumentation and style is closely based upon that of the Armed Forces British Military Bands.  The band has performed at prestigious venues such as the Royal Albert Hall, Royal Festival Hall, Wembley Stadium, St Paul's Cathedral, Horseguards Parade and The London Palladium.   It has also had the honour of performing in the presence of every member of the Royal Family including a performance at Buckingham Palace.  On the competition field the Romford Drum & Trumpet Corps has an impressive record of success. It has won the National Championships on seven occasions, including a hat-trick from 1987-89. In November 2003 & 2004 the band achieved the "Double" as the National Champions and National Class League Winners.  It remains undefeated in marching competitions since then.  In 2006 & 2008 the band entered European competitions and on both occasion were triple gold medallist in both marching and concert performance.  The band will be visiting several places while in the states including to name a few Washington DC, New York City and the Delaware Beaches.  The will be taking part in the annual Smyrna/Clayton July 4th parade to be held Monday July 5th in Smyrna the parade begins at 09:30AM.  They will also be presenting a concret on Friday night July 2nd at 7:30pm at the Smyrna Opera House, for tickets to the concret contact the Smyrna Opera House. 

  

On Saturday afternoon and evening Engine 45-4 w/8, Capt. Lucas cover Sta 26 Townsend's local while there membership were busy with their annual Spring Fling Fund raiser.  The crew arrived at Sta 26 at 3:00 PM and relieved the crew from Little Creek that had been covering since early morning.  While at Townsend the crew handled 3 calls; an AFA, a trash fire and a MVC with entrapment.  The MVC was located on DuPont Pkwy s/o Pine Tree Rd.  Upon arrival units found a 3 vehicle accident with one subject trapped.  The crew from 45-4 completed extrication in under 10 minutes.  The injuried was transported to CER by Trooper 4.  Capt.Lucas had Dupont Hwy Command.   

During the spring of 2010 several members of the company took part in making a short film for recruitment for the Delaware Volunteer Firemans Association.  The short clip featured members of the Clayton Fire Co., Carlisle Fire Co of Milford, and the Cheswold Vol.Fire Co.Ambulance.   The clip will be shown at movie theaters throughout the state.  The members of the company that participated in the film were Driver Jay Hurlock, Capt.Mike Lucas, Past Chief Wes Davis, and Firefighters Alex Carrow & Dylan Chambers.  

Sunday, June 13th, Operator Robert Faulkner, Capt. Lucas and members of Clayton and our brothers from the Dover Fire Departments assisted the Delaware Volunteer Firefighters Association by providing a flag arch during a Memorial Service. The service was held at the Delaware Fallen Firefighters Monument at Mirror Lake on Park Drive in Dover and was to honor nine members of Wilmington Fire Department who fell in the line of duty and were never before honored. Those individuals honored were; George A. Rogerson, George T. Crokett, John S. Wadsley, Robert H. Grahm, Daniel F. McGranary, Charles H. Fullerton, Arthur A. Veal Sr, Michael J. Kirlin Sr, and Smith R. Simpkins. These names where added to the memorial to forever be honored as fallen heroes.