The company will be holding an All You Can Eat Crab & Shrimp Feast on Saturday Sept. 11, 2010 from 4:00PM to 8:00PM.  The menu includes all you can eat steamed crabs, shrimp, hamburgers, hot dogs, and corn on the cob.  The price of the ticket also includes all you can drink beer and soda's.  The cost is $30.00 per person or $15.00 for kids under 10.  There will also be a dance from 8:00PM to 10:00PM which is included in the price of the ticket.  For tickets contact any member of the Clayton Fire Company. 

As we enter the beginning of September we reflect on the tragic events that hit our county nine years ago on September 11, 2001.  On that day our nation and our way of life changed forever.  We ask that all Americans pause during this time to  remember those that paid the ultimate sacrifice that day.  The Smyrna-Clayton community will again honor the events of that day with services that will take place in front of Citizens Hose Co. in Smyrna at 7:00pm.       

In coordination with the US Department of Homeland Security, the Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security is launching a local “See Something, Say Something” campaign to encourage Delawareans to join the fight on terrorism by reporting suspicious activity to law enforcement.  With the tragedy of September 11th occurring nearly nine years ago, it is more important than ever that we all remain vigilant in our efforts to protect our communities.  Terrorism can happen anywhere. Even a small state like Delaware is at risk. Our citizens are our first line of defense when it comes to defeating terrorism.

See Something, Say Something. Report Suspicious Activity to 1-800-FORCE-1-2.



 

Monday just after lunch at 12:24 Sta 45 was dispatched to the car fire at 412 Bryn Zion Rd, just east of Kenton.  As units marked up they were advised by Kent Center that they were receiving several calls that the vehicle was reported involved.  Command 45 w/Chief Carrow arrived at 12:34 and found a passenger car well involved in the middle of the roadway with fire extending to the ditches and corn field on each side.  Chief Carrow established Bryn Zion Rd Command and requested the field piece from the station to respond.  Engine 45-4 w/4, Capt. Lucas arrived and placed a hand line in service on the involved vehicle.  Rescue 45 w/4, Firefighter Alex Carrow arrived, their crew assisted the crew from 45-4 and also placed a booster line in service for the fire in the ditches and corn field.  Brush 45 w/3, Firefighter Noah Williams arrived and their crew assisted crews on scene.  Command placed the scene under control at 12:44 and requested a DELDOT supervisor to respond due to damage to the roadway from the fire.  The last Sta 45 unit was back in quarters at 13:21.  Clayton had 21 members respond on the call.  Units responding Command 45, 45-4, R-45, 45-1, DSP, DELDOT, Sta 45 Fire Police. 

Over the past weekend about 15 members of the company attended the 2 day softball tournament in Seaford on August 28 & 29th.  The 30th Annual Seaford Volunteer Fire Department Crozer-Chester/Camp Barns Burn Camp Benefit Softball Tournament was held to raise funds for the Crozier-Chester Barnes Burn camp. Teams representing over 20 fire departments from across the state took part in this years event. During the tournament Clayton finished 2nd place out of all the teams there. The team consisted of Manager Vernon Berghorn, players Kevin Crews, Robert Davis, Gary Everage, Brian Johnson, Ray Johnson, Robbie Johnson, Jeff Lightcap, Mike Lucas, Brian Mast, Wade McNatt, Kenny Rife, Dave Ross, Allen Thompson, and Travis Warren. The team dedicated the win to their Honorary Captain and long time supporter Capt. Larry Duhadaway. Congratulations to the tournament winners for the third year in a row Little Creek Vol. Fire Co.     

Sunday August 29 at 02:25 Kent Center alerted Sta 45, Amb 64, KM6, KM5, and Trooper 4 for a MVC car reported overturned with a subject trapped at 1330 Clayton-Greenspring Rd. As units marked up Kent Center advised that the caller was reporting a pole and wires also down at the scene   Command 45 w/ Lt Harrington arrived at 02:31 confirmed the reports and established Clayton-Greenspring Rd Command. He was followed closely by A-64, KM6, and Rescue 45 w/7, Asst. Chief Lightcap at 02:32. The crew from Rescue 45 went to work stabilizing the vehicle and placing a hand line in service. Engine 45-4 w/5, Deputy Chief Hurlock arrived and assisted crews on scene with extrication. The vehicle landed on its roof and the male occupant of the vehicle had his arm trapped under the overturned vehicle. Crews used all the cribbing off both units, stabilization struts, air bags and the Hurst 32B to lift the vehicle off the patients arm. Command requested DP&L to respond due to a pole cut in half and power lines directly over the vehicle still being live. Crews worked for about 25 minutes extricating the subject at 02:57, Trooper 4 was cancelled by ALS on the scene the patient and the other occupant of the vehicle were transported to KGH on A-64 with both of KM6 on board. Command placed the scene under control at 02:57. Station 45 fire police remained on scene to assist with traffic til the arrival of DELDOT. The road was closed several hours while DP&L replaced the pole and wires that were down. Clayton had 20 members respond on the call. The last unit was back in quarters at 03:45, Units responding Command 45, Rescue 45, 45-4, A-64, KM6, Trooper 4, Sta 45 Fire Police, DSP, Clayton Police.                 .                                                                                                                            

The company’s annual picnic was held on Saturday August 28 at Jay & Theresa Hurlock’s house on Millington Rd. As in years past Jay and Theresa were gracious enough to allow members the use of their in ground pool for swimming and cooling off. Kids had the chance to also play on an inflatable slide and everyone listened to great music throughout the day. The members of Director Lightcaps committee did an outstanding job with this year’s picnic as usual and would like to thank the members who helped set up and cleanup, the members who came and brought a covered dish, They would also like to thank Joe Jones for the use of the tents and other equipment. The members of the company would like to give a special thank you to our Brothers from Sta 45 Parkside Fire Co from Delaware County Pa for provide the crew to cover our first due while we enjoyed the picnic.     

The company recently finalizing plans for the replacement of all of our existing breathing apparatus. Several years ago the company indentified a need to replace our aging breathing apparatus. The company brought in representatives from MSA and Scott to display and go over their product. After a trail period and evaluations by the company a decision was made to replace or SCBA’s with the Scott brand. After several attempts to apply for AFG grants came back being denied the company recently decided to fund the replacement of our SCBA’s. The new breathing apparatus will be the Scott Health & Safety 4.5 Air-Pak 75 SCBA, quick disconnect EZ Flo CBRN regulator, dual EBSS (buddy breathing), Pakalert SE 7 with Pak Tracker Firefighter Locator. The breathing apparatus is also equipped with advanced technologies, and accessories such as integrated carrying handles, buddy indicators lights, a Drag Rescue Loop (DRL) for rescuing downed firefighters, an angled mechanical gauge with edge lighting, a simplified central power management system with a single battery module, and a streamlined back frame for improved hose management and user comfort, all while continuing to offer the time-tested legendary features and reliable performance that has  come to be known from Scott. The Pak-Alert SE 7 is designed for use on the Air-Pak is designed to notify rescuers and other firefighters of a down firefighter by both audibly and visually, and locate a trapped or downed first responder within a single or multi-story structure quickly and safely with the Scott Pak-Tracker locator system. The SCBA’s will also be equipped with a new dual EBSS/airline connection. This option provides the wearer the ability to connect to another user without having to disconnect the regulator supply hose. It also allows the wearer to be connected to a remote air source, which may be up to 300 feet away.   With this purchase it will also give us the ability to begin to give each interior firefighter their own fitted face piece. Members who are scheduled to receive the first group of face pieces will be receiving their FIT test on Tuesday September 7 and September 21, those members will be contacted in the future for their date and time of their FIT test. The company expects delivery around the middle to end of October and hope to have the new breathing apparatus in service around Nov. 1, after orientation and training on the new equipment is completed.

At the regular monthly meeting on August 10, 2010 Vice President Rodney Whalennamed Robert L. “Bobby” Lightcap was named member of the month of July 2010. During the month of July Bobby attended the following; 25 out of 35 fire calls, 4 misc events, 3 company drills, 2 uniform events, and the company meeting. He accumulated 30 points for the month of July and 204 points so far for 2010. The officers of the company would like to congratulate Bobby and thank him for his dedication.        

Tuesday afternoon at 16:07 Sta 45, Ladder Co 44, Rit 26, B-43, and KM6 were dispatched to the reported working house fire at 1884 Alley Corner Rd. The caller reported to 911 that their porch was on fire, than the line disconnected. Deputy Chief Hurlock, who lives near the residence, arrived at 16:12 reporting nothing evident. Command 45 w/ Chief Carrow arrived a minute later and established Alley Corner Rd Command. Engine 45-3 w/5, Firefighter Alex Carrow arrived took their own hydrant and placed a hand line in service while they investigated division one. Crews found a fire that was on the front porch that had been extinguished by the home owner prior to the fire departments arrival, with possible extension into the attic. Ladder 44 and Engine 44-3 arrived and were assigned to check the attic area. Rescue 45 w/6, Firefighter Jay Hurlock arrived and assisted units on scene. Crews in the attic found heat and smoke but no extension. The porch area was opened up and all areas showed no extension. Command placed the scene under control at 16:28. FM-13 responded and is investigating; damage to the porch area was estimated at around $2,500.00. Clayton had 20 members respond on the call. Units responding Command 45, Engines 45-3, 44-3, Ladder 44, Rescue 45, 26-2 (RIT), A-43, KM6, FM13 (Schad).     

The officers and members of the Clayton Fire Company would like to congratulate Firefighter/EMT Jamie Tobin on his recent completion and graduation today from the Wilmington Police Department Academy. Jamie has sent the last several months in the academy and will shortly begin his field training with the police department. Jamie and his wife Kim live in Clayton along with the son William James who will be one year old this November. 

The Officers and Members of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Clayton Fire Co. and the fire company regret to announce the passing of Charter Life Member and Past President Anna Albia of Clayton. Ms. Albia passed away on Friday August 6, 2010.  Ms. Albia was one of the original 44 ladies that formed the Clayton Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary. She severed in several offices through the years including President from 1967-1969. Ms. Albia is survived by two daughters Joanne Albia and Mary Ann Albia both of Clayton, a son Nickolas Albia of Millington Md., and several grand children.  Ms. Albi's viewing will be Tuesday evening Aug. 10th from 7:00PM to 9:00PM at Faries Funeral Home 29 S. Main St. in Smyrna, her funeral will be held on Wed. Aug. 11th at 11:00AM at Faries.   Please keep the Ladies Auxiliary and the Albia Family in your thoughts and prayers.  Any member of the Auxiliary or the company planning on attending the Viewing please be at Sta 45 Tuesday evening by 18:45 we will be going as a group at 7:00PM.  The monthly meeting will be moved back to 7:30PM that night also.

 

The Officers and Members of the Clayton Fire Co. and Its Ladies Auxiliary join the Citizens Hose Co and its Ladies Auxiliary of Smyrna in mourning the passing of Charter Member and Past President Alberta B. Morris, of Smyrna.  Mrs. Morris passed away Sunday, August 1, 2010 at Capital Health Care in Dover, Delaware. She was 82.  She served as the president of the Citizens Hose Co. No. 1 Ladies Auxiliary for over 20 years. Since Dover Fire Department had no organized ladies auxiliary, she was often called upon to assist them in preparing and serving food and beverages during emergency responses. Her volunteer efforts lead Dover Fire Department to recognize her for her time and commitment by naming her the honorary President of the Dover Fire Department Auxiliary. She was also an honorary member of the Bowers Fire Co.  Alberta was affectionately known as "MOM" to many of the recruit classes of the Wilmington Fire Department during their time training at the Delaware State Fire School.  Alberta was also a Past President of the Kent County Ladies Auxiliary, a President Emeritus of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Delaware Volunteer Fiefighters Association, and Past President of the DelMarVa Volunteer Firemans Ladies Auxiliary.  Alberta is survived by her husband of 61 years, Benjamin Franklin Morris III; Three daughters and sons-in laws, Lynn M. & Jehu Banks, Lea and Lee Dulin, both of Clayton and Alice Louise and David Jester of Chesapeake, VA.  and a son  B. Franklin IV and his wife Dorothy Morris of Clayton.  Alberta had 7 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren which she loved dearly.  Services will be held 11:00 AM Friday August 6 at Matthews-Bryson Funeral Home, 123 W. Commerce St., Smyrna. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7- 9:00 PM on Thursday August 5 and again on Friday morning at 10:00 AM. Burial will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery, in Smyrna.  In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Alzheimer's Association, Delaware Valley Chapter, 399 Market St., Ste. 102, Phila., PA 19106.

The American Legion Ambulance Service Ambulance 64 provides BLS services to the citizens of the Clayton & Smyrna Fire districts.  Like the local fire services the ambulance service depends on local contributions and fund raisers to operate.  One fund raiser that the American Legion Ambulance will be have soon will be a annual car show.  The event wil be held on Saturday August 21, 2010 registration opens at 10am and closes at 12 noon, the car show will follow.  The cost to enter a vehicle in the show is $15 pre-registration or $20 the day of the show.  Awards will be given out at 1pm and will be awarded for top 15 awards, and peoples choice.  There will also be 50/50's, door prizes, refreshments and entertainment.  For further information you can contact; Christy Norvell at 302-530-1690 or 302-653-6465.  All proceeds to benefit the American Legion new building fund.

Saturday members finished the last day of a 3 day Water Rescue II class that was held at our station.  Approximately 15 members took part in the classes which was 2 nights of classroom and a day of piratical.  The company recently had a 11' zodiac boat with a 10hp motor, and 14' trailer donated to us.  The intention is to use the boat if needed in ponds and retention ponds around the district and at any inland water rescue incidents if called for.  The boat is equipped with all the necessary equipment to operate.  The class was taught by instructors from the DSFS.  We would like to thank Capt Pappas from Citizens Hose Co. for bringing their boat to assist with the class.  The boat will go by the designation of 45 marine 2.