MILTON ENGINE COMPANY

 INCIDENTS & NEWS 

Farwell to a Old Friend

The old 39-10 was recently sold to a fire company in Tennessee.  The Firefighters Of Milton Engine say good bye to it…

Memorial Day Parade 2010

M/A to HIGHLAND

On Sunday May 30^th Milton was called Mutual Aid to the Highland Fire Department.  They were operating at a Storage shed fire.  Milton was called for man power, demo and to help with the extensive overhaul. Also called was  Marlboro’s fast team and Esopus to stand bye in Highland station one.  Milton remained on scene for several hours.   

TRUCK FIRE

On April 11^th around 11 pm Milton engine was dispatched to a truck fire endangering a structure. First on scene Asst. Chief Werba found a working truck fire.  He used a ABC extinguisher to keep the fire contained.  Chief Kneeter then Arrived and used a water can to help keep the fire back.  Moments later 39-10 arrived on scene with a full crew and quickly extinguished the fire.  Milton remained on scene so ATF can do a investigation. 

M/A To Marlboro Hose

On April 4^th, Easter Sunday Milton was dispatched Mutual Aid to Marlboro For a structure fire.  Marlboro arrived on the scene to a fully involved trailer fire.  Car 38 then dispatched Milton with a engine, Highland with fast team and a tanker, Plattekill with a tanker, and Middle Hope to stand bye in Marlboro Quarters.  The house was a total loss, Nobody was injured. 

3 Car MVA W/ Tractor Trailer

On Saturday March 6^th Milton Engine responded to a multi car MVA with entrapment on 9w just south of Lyons lane.  Upon arrival Command reported tractor trailer involved with fuel spill and entrapment on the car.  Car 39 then called Marlboro with an engine and Rescue and Highland with an engine to stand bye at Milton Fire house.  It took about 15 minutes to get the patient out of the van.  Milton remained on scene for several hours to assist with traffic control and clean up of the highway.   

Structure Fire

On February 28^th Milton was dispatched to a reported structure fire on 506 RT 44/55 6:55 pm.  First on scene was Asst Chief Todd Werba to find a working bedroom fire.  39-10 was the first engine to arrive with a full crew of interior firefighters.  Lead by Captain John Appler, two hand lines were used and the fire was found and extinguished.  Assisting Milton was Marlboro with an engine and man power, Highland with an engine, tanker and fast team, Clintondale with an engine and tanker, Esopus went on standby in Highland, Middle hope went on standby in Marlboro.  The cause of the fire was an over loaded cord in the closet of the bedroom.  

MVA Roll Over

On February 1^st at 2:00 AM Milton was dispatched to a MVA roll over with injuries.   Asst. Chief Allan Koenig was first to arrive and found the patient was out of the vehicle and had no serious injuries.  Milton remained on the scene to control traffic and lights to support Police and the tow truck agency.   

Mutual Aid to Highland

On Sunday November 22^nd Milton Engine was Dispatched mutual aid to Highland with a tanker to the scene of a fire located on Oakes Road.  There was no one home at the time of the fire and there was extensive damage to the home.    

On Sunday November 22, 200

The Milton Engine Company took delivery of a 2009 Ferrara Pumper. It holds 1000 gallons of water and has a 2000gpm pump.  6 man cab, rescue style body.  This will replace the 1988 Hahn.  It will be the “first due out” to all structure fire related calls.

MILTON ENGINE COMPANY

Welcomes Its Newest Member

Freddie The Fire Truck

 The Members of the Milton Engine Company Would like

Thank all the Kids who came to the firehouse Halloween

night.

Ladder Training w/ Middle Hope Fire Department

On Tuesday October 27^th Middle Hope Fire Department came to drill with Milton Engine with their new KME 100’ foot ladder truck.  They laddered the roof of the post office building that stands 4 stories high.

on September 5th Milton Engine responded to a reported garage fire.  First on scene Asst. Chief Kneeter and discovered it was a fellow firefighters house Mike Cook.  The garage roof was fully on fire and working into the house.  He then Called a fast team from Marlboro, and an engine from Highland. 39-20 was the first engine on scene and laid a supply line from Old Indian road, and 39-30 hit the fire hydrant.  The Fire spread very quickly through the cockloft of the house.  The house was deemed a complete loss due to very severe water damage and smoke damage.  Milton also called mutual aid Esopus  and Clintindale.  The fire started from polyurethane rags left in the garbage dumpster outside the house.

UCVFA Parade UPDATE

The Milton Engine Company #1 would like to thank everybody for supporting the 74^th annual UCVFA convention. 

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