Welcome to the Official Bridgeville VFC Website Recent News & Events Photo Gallery Pioneer Antiques Structure Fire Station 72, Station 78, & Medic 107 were dispatched to a structure fire at the Pioneer Antiques store on Market St., Bridgeville, Delaware. Dispatched at 2152 hrs. engine 72-1 was the first to repsonded and arrive on scene w/ flames showing on the B & C sides. Smoke showing throughout. Firefighters Chris Millman & Lt. Steve McCarron were the first to make the initial attack on the rear of the structure. Station 78 came on scene to assist 72 on the attack. Station 72 & 78 made and interior attack on the first and second floors. 5 to 10 minutes into the interior attack crew were ordered to evacuate structure when flames where scene coming through the roof. With the assisance of Federalsburg Tower truck the roof was placed under control. Crew continued to work and the scene was placed under control at 2259. Other fire departments assisting were; station 78, station 87, station 100, FM 10, station 77, and station 47. Fire Marshals have not released any possible casues. Story by: Chris Millman pics by: Torey Millman Photo Gallery Structure Fire @ Morning Side Village Sunday morning Station 72, 78, and Medic 102 were dispatched to a structure fire at Morning Side Village. Jack Cannon, 72-15, went on scene and advised that the structure was fully involved. 72-1 went on scene and started initial attack with John Tomeski Sr., Chris Millman, and Evan Lloyd on an 1 3/4" line. Station 78 came on scene soon after the initial attack and assisted 72 with the structure fire. All occupants were out of the structure prior to 72's arrival. Those responding 72-1, 72-9, 72-4, 72-5 (Tanker), Rescue 72, B-72, Tanker 78, 78-2, and Medic 102. Story by: Chris Millman pics by: Torey Millman Photo Gallery Asst. Station 87 on Woods Fire Station 72 was dispatched to assist Station 87 was dispatched to assist Station87 with a woods fire on Sanfilippo Rd on April 15, 2008. Those responding were 72-0, 72-00, Tanker 72, & Ambulance A-72. Scene was under control @ 165A hrs. Story by: Chris Millman pics by: Torey Millman Photo Gallery Basement Fire at Feed Mill At this point I do not have a lot of information about this incident. I don't wish to put false information about this until I have read the incident report. So you will have to wait for the story. All I can tell you at this point is:   That it was a basement fire at an abandoned Perdue Feed Mill that was being demolished. Those responding were Station 72 with Engine 72-1, Engine 72-9, and Ambulance A-72. Greenwood VFC. Station 78 responded as well with Engine 78-2, Tanker 78-5, Ambulance A78. Initial attack was done by Chris Millman, Steve McCarron, Ronnie Reed, and Dave Knight. Jack Cannon 72-15 had command. As soon as I have more info to put on here I will. Story by: Chris Millman pics by: Sarah Murray Photo Gallery Field Fire caused by Farm Equipment The Bridgeville Volunteer Fire Company Inc., was dispatched on Sept. 29, 2007 at 1337 to a field/brush fire just North of Rifle range Rd. Firefighters on scene fought the fire for a total of 16 min. and put 800 gallons of water on the fire. Initial response was made by 72-0, 72-00, 72-4, and 72-5 with Mahlon Baker (72-16) taking command. While back at the station, Bridgeville were dispatched to the same location a few minutes later. Brush units 72-0, 72-00, and 72-4 with 72-16 having command responded to the location and used 1000 gal. of water to douse the flames and were on scene a total of 23 min. Station 72 was not dispatched a 3rd time!!! Story by: Chris Millman pics by: Chris Millman Photo Gallery Woods Fire on Sandhill & Trinity Church Rd On Sept. 24, 2007 at 1721 hours responded to a wood fire on Sandhill Rd and Trinity Church Rd. Responding were 72-00, 72-0, and 72-4 with Jack Cannon (72-15) with command. On scene firefighters placed 1250 gallons of water on the fire and contained the wood fire before it had a chance to more than what it could have been. Station 72 was on scene a total of 69 min. Story by: Chris Millman pics by: Chris Millman Photo Gallery New Engine 72-1 Training The members of Station 72 took the new Engine 72-1 out for training on Aug. 27. Drivers were given training on the new CAF System, while the remaining firefighter members took turn learning the hose handling methods using smooth-bore noozles. At the end of the training flares were ignited and a mock small fire alarm was simulated to get practice with initial knock down with the new engine.   Story by: Chris Millman pics by: Chris Millman Photo Gallery Seashore Hwy Structure Fire On Aug. 13, 2007 Station 72 was dispatched to a structure fire on Seashore Hwy at 1752hrs along with Station 78 to assist. Upon arrival to scene smoke was showing. It was believe to be started under the rear porch on the "C" side of the building, possibly due to electrical wires. Minor damaged was done to the home. Units responding Engine 72-9, Tanker 72-5, Rescue 72-6, and Ambulance A-72. Total time on scene 59 min. Story by: Chris Millman pics by: Sarah Murray Photo Gallery Assist 77 with Structure Fire On July 28, 2007 BVFC was dispatched to assist Station 77 with a structure fire on Wilson Rd. Units Responding Engine 72-9, Rescue 72-6, Tanker 72-5, and Ambulance B-72. Units remained on scene for a total of 1hour and 20 minutes. For more info: http://www.georgetown77.com/gallery.cfm?id=439&ss=1 Story by: Chris Millman pics by: Sarah Murray Photo Gallery Woods Fire Cause by Lighting On Thursday July 19th, Station 72 was dispatched to a 10' x 10' woods fire on Rabbit Run Rd. Responding units were 72-0, 72-00, and Command 72 with 72-16. 72-24 had command. The fire was quickly contained by way of booster line and some rakes. The cause of the fire was due to lighting strike during a short but severe storm passing through Sussex County. Total scene time was 33 minutes. Story by: Chris Millman pics by: Sarah Murray 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	Bridgeville Weather Forecast, DE (19933)