Welcome to the Official Bridgeville VFC Website 2007 Archive Photo Gallery Jr. Training    Saturday July 8, 2007 in house training was held for the Jr. members and possible new Jr. member candidates in the engine bay at Bridgeville VFC. Jr. members John Tomeski Jr., Katie Tomeski, Nikki, and Paulie all dawned on gear and were instructed on search and rescue. John Tomeski Sr., Bill Poole, and Chris Millman instructed the Jr. members as they practice their skills.  The Jr. members dragged uncharged hose line along with axes and halogen bars during each revolution. Each revolution was little different each time. Once without packs, next with packs, and then finally packs and mask with blinders. And also a change of the search area once they were blinded. Two of the students in attendance were not students but rather candidates wanting a "taste" of what it is like to go through the training and what it is like to be a fire fighter. After the training both candidates were still enthusiastic about joining the fire company within the next few months. Story by: chris millman pics by: chris millman Photo Gallery School Bus Accident with Injuries   On Tuesday July 5th, EOC dispatched Bridgeville Vol. Fire Co. to a vehicle accident with injuries. Upon arrival it was found that a late model Toyota RAV 4 rear ended a Woodbridge Elementary school bus. 3 children were transported from the scene with minor injuries to NMH. The rest of the children were taken to Greenwood VFC for evaluation. 2 more children were transported from there to NMH. The driver of the other vehicle was not injured. Story by: sarah murray pics by: pete stephens Photo Gallery MVC with Entrapment   On Monday July 2, BVFC was dispatched to a MVC on N. Main St. Upon arrival Chief Jack Cannon established command and found that an older model Ford Escort had left the roadway and had collided with an International flat-bed tow truck. The driver was found lying across the passenger seat initially unresponsive. A door removal was performed to remove the victim. The patient was transported to NMH with ALS for further treatment. Story by: sarah murray pics by: pete stephens Photo Gallery Fatal MVC in Bridgeville   On Saturday June 16, 2007 Bridgeville Vol. Fire Co. was dispatched to a MVC with entrapment. Ambulance A-72 was the first arriving unit and found 3 vehicles involved, 2 patients, one patient was heavily trapped. It was understood that the driver of an older model Chevy Blazer was traveling South-bound on US 13 and fell asleep at the wheel. The driver struck a Chevy pick-up waiting to cross the highway in the median. He then crossed over the median and careened into a Ford Ranger pick-up in the North-bound lane, striking it on the driver's door. The Blazer finally came to rest when it struck a concrete/brick pillar in front of Scott's Furniture store. The patient in the Ford Ranger was deemed a priority one. A roof  and door removal was performed to extricate him. EMS on scene was initially going to transport him via Delaware Trooper II, but due to a sudden decline in his status the decision was made to go by ground. Despite the best efforts of EMS the patient would succumb to his injuries. The scene was called under control at 0825 hours, but units did not clear until 1035 hours due to the investigation by DSP. Story by: sarah murray pics by: pete stephens Photo Gallery Here we go again!!!   On Wednesday, June 27th, Bridgeville Vol. Fire Co. was alerted to a field fire. Deputy 78, Bruce Bowman alerted Sussex EOC of a field fire on Wesley Church Rd. The fire involved uncut barley and was spreading rapidly. Units from Bridgeville & Greenwood responded immediately, with assistance called for from Seaford, Georgetown, Blades, Federalsburg, Medic 107, and Delaware Forestry. Station 47 Farmington provided the cover-up at Station 72.   With temperatures in the mid 90's and conditions very dry, the fire advance quickly to the North East and encroached partially on a small section of woods adjoining the field. It took crews 43 minutes to bring the fire under control and units were on scene for total of 99 minutes. A total of 60+ acres were lost. Story by: sarah murray pics by: sarah murray   Photo Gallery Storm Related to Shed Fire Following a brief but severe storm on Monday, June 11th at 1805 hrs., Bridgeville VFC along with Station 78 & Medic 107 were dispatched to a structure fire on Rifle Range Rd. Engine 72-9 with 72-15 arrived to find a small 8' X 12' shed fully involved with exposure to back of a mobile home. 72-15, Jack Cannon,  established command and firefighters Bill Poole, Mike Parsons, and John Tomeski Jr. made the initial attack. Additional engines from72 and 78 arrived on scene to assist with supperssion and over-haul. An elderly person in a wheelchair was moved to the front door area of the home for safety. The scene was reported under control at 1822 hrs. Story by: sarah murray   New Engine 72-1 Bridgeville Vol. Fire Company gets new delivery!!! The new Engine is a 2007 Pierce Dash. The new engine will not be in service for a few months.   Photo Gallery Fire Contained to Bedroom On Monday, April 2, 2007 at 1151, Sussex County EOC dispatched Station 72 along with Station 78 Greenwood and Medic 107 to a structure fire on Seashore Highway. First arriving officer was 72-23 Brian Peterson. He established command and reported light smoke from side B of structure. All occupants were out of the residence. Entry was made by Firefighters Chris Millman, Dave Knight, and Bo Thomas. Thanks to the quick response of all responding units the home was saved and fire contained to the bedroom. Coverage for Bridgeville district was provided by Seaford FD. Units were placed in service at 1309. Delaware State F.M. was on scene investigating. Story by: Sarah Murray Photos by: Torey Millman Bridgeville Volunteer Fire Company Inc., 313-315 Market Street Bridgeville, Delaware 19933 phone: 302-337-7272 or 302-337-3000 fax: 302-337-3009 emergencies: 911