6/20/2012 – Around 19:10, Kent Center alerted Station 42 (Carlisle of Milford) for a structure fire in the 500 block of Washington Street, also alerting Station 52 (Houston) and Sussex County for Station 75 (Ellendale) for one engine each to cover Station 42. Assistant Chief Charlie Vanaman (42-17), who was in the area, arrived on scene shortly afterwards and reported heavy fire showing from the ‘Charlie’ side.
The initial cover assignment was brought in to the scene, along with an additional engine from Station 52. Additional assistance from Stations 47 (Farmington), 49 (Frederica), 50 (Harrington), and 89 (Memorial of Slaughter Beach), along with Medic 101 (Sussex County EMS) were also on scene.
