Little Creek assists DAFB

Thursday, February 4, 2021

The DAFB Fire & Emergency Services responded to base housing adjacent to the St Jones River, for a report of hearing someone calling from help.  After a brief search, crews made contact with the subject. Shallow water and a receding tide made efforts difficult with the small boats inching their way to victim. The victim was safely removed from the mud through a combined effort. Station 54 also covered Station 58's district during the incident. Units on scene:

Station 46  – Utility, Rescue Boat, Gator, Command

Station 41 – Utility, Rescue Boat, Squad, Ambulance

Station 54 -- Brush Truck, Rescue Boat

Station 55  – Utility, Rescue Boat,

Station 57 . –  Utility, Airboat

Station 63 - EMS 63, BLS

Kent County Paramedics – KM5 (Paramedic shift supervisor)

Delaware State Police Aviation – Trooper 4

Delaware State Fire School – FS3 (UAS)

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