Minquadale Fire Company Purchases New RAD 57 Meter

On August 7th, members of the Minquadale Fire Company traveled to Odessa Fire Company to purchase their RAD 57 meters. A large thanks goes out to Dave Aber of the Odessa Fire Company whose hard work on a FEMA grant in 2009 allowed the purchase of these meters for the state and allowed fire companies to purchase them at a subsidized price. These meters will now allow fire companies to determine how much Carbon Monoxide is present in a persons body, allowing first responders to give proper care to people who may have Carbon Monoxide Poisoning. With Carbon Monoxide being the number one cause of poisoning in the United States, the Minquadale Fire Company is now better prepared to help its citizens find and diagnose a poison that is odorless, tasteless, and invisible.


(Pictured left to right: Cheif Wayne Lambert, Matthew Marsella, FF/EMT Curt Baldwin, Jennifer Groves, Dave Aber)





Unknown Structure Fire - August 1st, 2010 - 02:58 - 30 N. Purdue Ave.

During the early hours of Sunday, August 1st, stations 18, 28, 32, 20, 22, and 12 were alerted for a reported unknown structure fire. 18-9B went on scene to find a detached garage with heavy smoke pushing. 222 was first due and established water, one 1 3/4" handline and Manor Gardens Command. 222's crew put a quick knock on the fire after removing several propane tanks from the garage. Crews from 222 and 18-3 worked to overhaul the structure until FM22 and 18-8 were satisfied and crews were cleared. 




House Fire - July 30th, 2010 - 01:02 - 206 Moores Lane

Th Station 18, 28, 32, 20, and 22 were alerted to a working house fire with entrapment at 1:02 am. Engine 222 responded with a crew of 5 under the command of Firefighter Brian Shaw. Upon arrival, station 22's crew assisted with fire suppression. Search of the residence was conducted and found to be clear. The fire was soon under control and 222 remained on scene for overhaul and was shorlty thereafter released. No persons were reported injured.








MVC with Rollover - July 28th, 2010 - 21:50 - Rt. 13 North

On Wednesday, July 28th at ____ hours Minquadale Fire Company made a response to N. Dupont Highway near the Lonestar restaurant in order to assist stations 28 and 32. Rescue 22 went on scene and found 28-6 and 32-4 working on one DOA and one heavy entrapment. Rescue 22 crew began by removing the doors as well as assisting in cutting the roof in order to extricate the front seat passenger, who was being worked on by the county paramedics. The critically injured passenger in the front passenger seat was taken to Christiana Hospital and remains in critical condition. One rear passenger was pronounced dead on arrival.  




Kitchen Fire - June 17th, 2010 - 15:25 - 55 Memorial Drive

Station 22 was alerted for the second 2210 box of the day at 15:25 with reports of smoke coming from the residence. 222 went on scene to find a light smoke condition and 22LT2 established the Memorial Drive Command. Upon arrival of 228-B, interior officers requested a 1 3/4" line for a fire on the stove. The fire was extinquished and Rescue 18 assisted with venting the structure. All units cleared at 16:02.






Basement Fire- June 17th, 2010 - 04:28 - 76 Briarcliff Drive

Minquadale Fire company was dispatched at 04:28 for a 2210 box with reports of a smoke odor in the residence. Engine 222 went responding to find visible fire from the 1st floor upon arrival. 22LT2 requested the next due establish a water supply and passed command to 228-C. 222's crew entered the structure to extinquish the flames and perform a search. Firefighters put a quick knockdown on the fire and the search came up with the homeowners missing dog in the laundry room on the fire floor. The scene was placed under control at 04:42 and all units cleared at 05:52.









Structure Fire - March 24th, 2010 - 07:55

Minquadale Fire Company was dispatched at 07:55 for a structure fire with hazardous materials at 600 Grantham Lane. Engine 223 responded with a crew of four. Upon arrival engine 223 stretched 1,100 feet of 4" supply line to establish a water supply for engine 182. Engine 223 crew assisted with fireground operations and a RIT assignment.


(Pictures courtesy of Schuyler Jones)








(Pictured left to right: Kenny Penland, Thomas Dana, Ryan Haslam, Schuyler Jones PD8,Lieutenant James Haslam, Robert Mercado, Andy Greene PD1)





Unknown Fuel Spill - March 16th, 2010 - 06:09

Minquadale Fire Company Dispatched to South Market Street at 06:13 for fuel spill caused by a tractor trailer hitting the guard barrier. Hazmat team response was due to 50 gallon leak of diesel fuel on the road from the trailers tank. DNREC and Station 30 (Belvedere) also responded. No injuries were reported. (Picture courtesy of Chief Wayne Lambert)

 It is with the deepest regret that the Minquadale Fire Company announces the passing of Past Chief Brian P. Waynant. Brian joined the company in 1990 and served as Captain, Assistant Chief, and Chief. Brian was employed by the Wilmington Police Department for sixteen years and in 2004 transferred to the Wilmington Fire Department. Brian also was a member and past officer of the Christiana Fire Company.  Our thoughts and prayers go out to Waynant family.