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May 1, 2012 - PLease help me! I have been arrested and will be put in jail for the Muscular Dystrophy Association Lock-up. I just have to raise my bail of $3000.00 before the lock-up and they'll go easy on me, but I need your financial assistance to post it. Please lend your support during the Salisbury Lock-up at the Texas Roadhouse in Fruitland, Wednesday, June 6th.

Your 100% tax-deductible donation will help MDA continue research into the cause and possible cure of the 43 neuromuscular diseases they cover. Your support will also help MDA provide medical equipment, clinic visits, support groups, and a magical week of MDA Summer Camp for the families served by the Association in our local area.

To donate please go to www.mdalockup.org/salisbury and click on ''Search For A Jailbird'' and search for Darrin Scott to donate.

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April 30, 2012 - Yesterday, members of the Delmar Fire Department; along with the Delmar Police Department and local Pastor Mike Rittenhouse and members of The Tabernacle church in Delmar, went to the Chestnut Manor Apartments to speak to residents about fire safety, and hand out important material to keep them safe. The kids got frisbees, fire hats, and got a close up look at the fire trucks too!

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October 18, 2011 - Around 12:30 Station 74 Delmar, 81 Laurel, and 79 Gumboro were alerted for a structure fire on Jewel St. in Delmar. Command arrived on scene with fire showing. Firefighters arrived and began protecting the exposures surrounding the house. The house was not being lived in at the time and was undergoing some renovations. Four other houses were damaged during the incident. One house across the street had briefly caught fire, and some overhaul had to be done.
Companies on scene : Station 74 Delmar, Station 81 Laurel, Station 79 Gumboro, Station 71 Blades, Wicomico Station 9 Mardela, Wicomico Station 5 Hebron


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September 5, 2011 - Just after 2PM Sussex EOC alerted Station 74 Delmar of a vehicle fire on Brittingham Rd. Shortly after the alert Command arrived on scene and advised of a working RV fire. Firefighters arrived on scene and put two hose lines in service and quickly extinguished the fire. Units were on scene for approximately one hour.

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September 4, 2011 - At approximately 03:30 hours, Sussex Central alerted Station 74 of a MVC with rescue on Sussex Highway in the area of Furnitureland. Truck 74, Engine 74-3, Ambulance A-74, and Command 74 (M. Skarson) arrived to find two vehicles in the median, with one upside down. Crews worked quickly to remove patients, one was flown to Cristiana Hospital by Delaware State Police Trooper 2, all others were transported via ambulance. Crews cleared the scene around 5am. Sussex Highway was shut down while Trooper 2 was loading their patient. Thanks to Station 81 (Laurel) for their help in transporting patients.

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August 20, 2011 - At 20:49 hours, the Delmar Fire Department was alerted for an accident with rescue at the intersection of Whitesville Rd and Old Stage Rd. Deputy-74 (A. Rementer) arrived on location to find a two vehicle collision involving a Nissan Murano and Toyota Corolla. There was a passenger trapped inside the Toyota which was on its passenger side. Command requested an engine crew to respond from Sta.81 Laurel to assist with removal of the patient. Crews performed a roof flap to gain access to the trapped victim. The patient was treated and transported to PRMC in Salisbury Maryland for further treatment. Delmar Fire Department Fire Police closed the intersection for 45 minutes during the alarm.

Responding units: 74 Command, Truck-74, Ambulance A-74, Traffic Control 74, Engine 81-2, Ambulance B-81, Sussex County Medic 107 & Supervisor 100

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August 9, 2011 - At approximately 01:00 Hours, Paramedic B-74 was returning from a transport to Seaford, DE and while travelling south on US 13 observed a bright blue flash of light in the distance followed by a power outage darkening a significant area of the Town of Delmar.

Shortly thereafter Sussex EOC alerted Station 74 for a reported car vs power pole on Old Racetrack Road. The power outage affected the fire station and fire units were not immediately able to exit the station.

Upon arrival, Paramedic B-74 found Delmar Police were already on location. A Mercury Grand Marquis struck a house causing major damage to the ''B'' side of the occupied dwelling.

All occupants in the home were uninjured and safely exited the structure. The driver of the Mercury fled the scene and as of the time of writing had not been located. The Sussex County Technical Rescue Team was alerted to assist units from Station 74.

Units on-scene: Paramedic B-74, Command 74-7, Truck 74-4, Engine 74-1, Engine 74-3, Tech Rescue 1, Tech Rescue 2, Delmar Police and Delaware State Police.

Delaware State Police Helicopter Trooper 2 conducted an area search for the driver. Hebron Fire Dept Engine 507 provided a fire stand-by at Station 74.

Units cleared at 4:30am.

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    August 6, 2011 - Petroleum Spill (Wawa - Route 13)

    July 26, 2011 - Kitchen Fire - East Street

    June 22, 2011 - Annual MSFA Convention Parade in OC

    May 30, 2011 - Trash Fire - Line Road

    May 20, 2011 - MVC w/Rollover - Route 13 Salisbury

    February 13, 2011 - Field Fire - Allen's Mill Road

    February 9, 2011 - Vehicle Fire - Waycross Road

    January 24, 2011 - Van Fire - East Line Road

    December 12, 2010 - DFD Christmas Party 2010

    December 11, 2010 - Delmar Christmas Parade

    September 26, 2010 - House Fire - Old Stage Road

    September 9, 2010 - Controlled Burn - Line Road

    September 3, 2010 - MVC With Rescue - Dagsboro Road

    August 12, 2010 - Trailer Fire - Johnson Court

    May 26, 2010 - Car Fire - Route 13

    April 27, 2010 - MVC With Rollover - Route 13

    April 26, 2010 - Assist Laurel with House Explosion - Dogwood Lane

    February 6, 2010 - House Fire - Jewell Street

    January 9, 2010 - House Fire - Smith Mill Church Road

    January 8, 2010 - Accident With Injuries - Bi-State Boulevard & Executive Club Drive

    December 31, 2009 - MVA w/ Rescue - Melson Church Rd.

    December 21, 2009 - Residential Boiler Explosion - Line Rd.

    November 28, 2009 - MVC w/ Injuries - Whitesville Rd. - Delmar

    November 28, 2009 - Assist Salisbury with HazMat at Dress Barn

    November 2, 2009 - 2 Car MVA - Dorothy Rd x Rt.13

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