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VIDEO | Wilmington firefighters surprise Padua grad
Wilmington Fire Department congratulates Abby Leach Padua Academy Class of 2020 graduate. We are all very proud of your accomplishments. All the best next year at the University of Delaware.
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Medical Emergency on Vessel at Port of Wilmington LOCATION: 60 Berth Road DATE: May 26, 2020 TIME: 6:35PM Shortly after 6:30PM Wilmington Firefighters on the D platoon were alerted for a person suffering from medical emergency on a vessel docked at Berth 5 in the Port of Wilmington. Engine 2 arrived moments after dispatch and quickly sized up the incident, subsequently requesting additional support from department’s special operations team. Engine 2 Officer Lieutenant Jeffrey Lindell advised the person in distress was approximately 60 feet below deck and unable to move. It was determined the male subject will need to be removed via stokes basket utilizing ropes & riggings. Battalion Chief Michael Harris arrived on scene, assumed command, and utilized the WFD Special Operations Team to affect a rescue. The special operations rescue team descended down to the patient and packaged the patient in a stokes basket. Crews utilized the onboard crane to hoist the patient out of the hull of the ship and lowered over to dock side units. The additional crews and EMS personnel transferred the patient to the stretcher and the patient was transported to the Wilmington Hospital. The crews diligently affected the rescue in approximately 20 minutes. The scene was placed under control at 7:25PM by the Battalion Chief Harris.
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Saturday, May 16, 2020 At approximately 06:30am WFD A-platoon companies were alerted of a known structure fire 200 block N. Harrison street. Engine 1 arrived on scene quickly after dispatch reporting heavy smoking showing from a middle of the row 2 story dwelling. Companies went all hands combatting the fire for approximately thirty minutes. No civilian or firefighter injuries reported. Engine 1, Engine 6, Squad 4, Engine 5, Ladder 1, Ladder 2, Battalions 1 & 2, St. Francis EMS, and New Castle County Paramedics.
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