On Saturday June 8, 2013 the officers and members of the department took to the streets of New Castle as a part of the Separation Day Parade. Pictured are the marching members infront of the 1919 Ahrens Fox.

At 09:21 Hrs Station 18 was Dispatched to Ferry Cutoff and W. 6th Street for a Vehicle Fire. Engine 18-3 arrived with a vehicle Fully Involved. The Engine crew pulled an attack line and knocked down the fire. Due to leaking fuel from the vehicle a HazMat Response was requested bringing Hazmat 30 and DENREC to the scene. A foam line was pulled from Rescue 18 to extinquish any remaining fire. After determining the leak was not a Hazard to the Environment the scene was placed under control and Units Cleared at 11:03 Hrs. Deputy 18 had the command.

Units
Engines: 18, 20
Rescue: 18
HazMat 30 and DENREC

Photos By: Lee Robbins
Story By: Chris Riale

Henry was a guest at Good-Will Fire Co. on Saturday April 27, 2013. He was celebrating his 4th birthday at the fire house. Along with Henry's parents, many family members were present to enjoy the wonderful weather and squirting water.

At 21:15 Hrs, Station 18 and 28-6 were alerted to respond to 955 River Rd for an Automatic Fire Alarm in a Plastics Recycling Plant. While units were responding Additional Calls to the Dispatch Center reported a water flow alarm in the building. 28-6 arrived with Smoke Showing and the response was upgraded to a working fire. 28-6's crew had a line in the building, and a Foam Line was placed in service to extinquish the fire underneath piles of Plastic.  Ladder 18's crew ventilated the roof along with L12's crew, and Rescue 18's crew split to make Force Entry and Search. The scene was placed under control and units returned to service at 01:28 Hrs. 18-8 (Robinson) had command. Station 18 had 19 members respond.

Units:  

Engines 18, 28, 32, 22, 15, 30, 12, 29
Ladders 18, 28, 12
Rescues 18, 22, 23
Command 18
Ambulance 18, 12, 29

Thanks to Engine 14 for covering our District during the fire. the cover crew responded to an outside fire while covering us.

Photos Credit to Christiana Fire Company.
Story By: Chris Riale
 

                                                                                                                                  

It was a warm and sunny day for the Good Will Open house on Saturday, October 27, 2012, bringing many people to see the Fire Prevention Poster and Essay awards ceremony as well as to enjoy the many features available.
The Good Will Fire Company put on a vehicle rescue demonstration involving two cars during the Open House. Members performed vehicle extrication with an additional vehicle on fire. A-18 extricated the driver of the pickup truck while Rescue 18 firefighters extinguished the blaze. 
Ladder 18 conducted a presentation by fully extending the 105’ aerial ladder into the air with Firefighter C. Penland on the tip of the ladder. 
Guests also enjoyed a demonstration in the Arhens Fox trailer where a Thermal Imaging Camera was used by members M. Baily and C. Riale. Guests were able to see how fire fighters use thermal imaging to find victims in dark and smoky conditions. 
The Good Will Ladies Axillary served free hot dogs, pretzels, sodas and popcorn, and sold treats. 
A special thanks to Mill Creek Fire Company who brought their smokehouse, Elsmere Fire Company who offered the inflatable Stop, Drop and Roll for guests to enjoy, the New Castle City Police Department for providing finger-printing for the children, the New Castle County Police and the mounted patrol, Trooper 4 of the Delaware State Police, the Delaware State Fire School and Fire Marshall's Office. 
During the festivities, members of Good Will along with members of Garden City Fire Company responded to a house fire with Ladder 18 and 18-3. Crews quickly extinguishing the fire. A special thanks to Garden city Fire Company for providing coverage for the day.  Thanks to everyone that and participated and attended to make this day a success.
Story by: C. Riale, A. Brown

Photos by: A. Brown and K. Stockman

Good Will Fire Company Open House

On October 27th, the Good Will Fire Company will be hosting its annual Open House in honor of Fire Prevention Month from Noon until 3:30pm.

Come out and enjoy a day of live fire company demonstrations including a Marine Rescue Display, a Fire Safety House, a live search with a thermal imaging camera, fingerprinting courtesy of the New Castle City Police, as well as many other fire and safety demonstrations and activities put on by the Delaware State Fire School, the Delaware State Fire Marshal's Office, and the Good Will Fire Company. 

Location:

The Good Will Fire Company

401 South Street, New Castle, DE 19720

On Monday, August 20, 2012, Station 18 was alerted to assist Stations 28 & 32 on a reported house fire. Engine 18-3 made the response with four personnel and arrived as the first due engine to find nothing evident. After investigating, it was found that a section of siding on the rear of the house had burnt of in one area and had been extinguished by the homeowner with a garden hose. Crews from Engines 18-3, 32-4, and 28-6 checked for extension on the interior of the residence and preformed a final wet-down of the affected areas. Crews operated on-scene for 50 minutes.

Story by: D. Majewski Jr.

Photos by: D. Majewski Jr.

On Sunday morning, August 19, 2012, Station 18 was alerted to assist Station 22 on a working building fire at Casablanca Restaurant. Ladder 18 responded with a crew of 5. The crew arrived and went to work with the crew from Engine 22-2. The Ladder 18 crew operated for 2 1/2 hours preforming search, ventilation, and overhaul operations.

Story by: D. Majewski Jr. and T. Shoemaker

Photos by: D. Majewski Jr.

On Saturday night, August 18, 2012, Station 18 was alerted for a Ladder assist Station 20 on a house fire. While units were responding, the Dispatch Center advised Engine 20-5 that they were receiving calls reporting smoke showing. Ladder 18 arrived on-scene and was directed to preform vertical ventilation. The Ladder crew split sending two members to throw ground ladders and two members to the roof. Engine 18-3 later arrived and assisted with overhaul of the fire room. Units were cleared by command and returned to quarters at 2235 hours.

Story by: D. Majewski Jr

Photos by: D. Majewski Jr and T. Shoemaker

On July 13, 2012, members of the Good Will Fire Company took to the water along with many other marine rescue boats to escort the new Wilmington Fire Boat 7 "Firefighter" up the Delaware River to her new home. 

After the fuel stop at the Delaware City Marina, rescue boats 18-Marine-1, Holloway Terrace 20-Marine-1, Minquas 23-Marine-1, Port Penn 29-Marine-1, and Bowers Beach 40-Marine-1, as well as Delaware City Fireboat-15, and Holloway Terrace Fireboat-20 lined either side of the Branch Canal and allowed the new fire boat to pass through.  The new fire boat was then escorted to her new home in Wilmington. 

The officers and members of the Good Will Fire Company would like to say congratulations and good luck to LT. Joe Kempista and the Wilmington Fire Department. 

Story by: D. Majewski Jr.

Photos by: D. Majewski Jr.

On Monday, June 25, 2012, firefighters from Good Will, Wilmington Manor, and Minquadale participated in a Firefighter Confidence Course/ Self Rescue Training taught by Career Staff and Volunteer Member, Frank Schoeffler.  Firefighters were placed in teams of two to advance through the course that numerous obstacles that firefighters face in residential and commercial buildings.  The firefighters that went through the course were required to wear full turnout gear and SCBA.  9 teams successfully completed the course and many firefighters opted to go through a second time with zero-visibility. 

Story by: C. Bennett

Photos by: C. Bennett

On Monday, June 18, 2012, the Monday Night Duty Crew held an informal vehicle rescue training at the Good Will Fire Company.  The firefighters performed tasks such as vehicle stabilization, window and windshield removal, door access and removal, dashboard displacements, and roof removal.  There was a total of 9 firefighters that participated in the training. 

Story by: C. Bennett

Photos by: C. Bennett

On Saturday, June 9, 2012, the town of Old New Castle celebrated Separation Day.  The fire company participated in the Separation Day parade.  The members marched in the parade as well as staffed Ladder 18 and the antique 1919 Arhens-Fox.   Throughout the day, members helped with multiple EMS calls on the park.  They were also dispatched to an overturned sail boat in the Delaware River.  In the evening, volunteers staffed Engine 18-1 on the park for the fireworks display as well as staffing engine 18-3 at the station.  Minquadale Fire Company also helped with the fireworks display, bringing a crew to staff 22-1.  Thankyou to all the members that volunteered their time throughout the day. 

Story by: C. Bennett

Photos by: Courtesy of L.R. Robbins

On Wednesday, April 25, 2012, Station 18 held a structural training night at Delaware State Fire School - New Castle Division.  Firefighters staffed Ladder 18, Engine 18-3, Command 18, and Wilmington Manor's Engine 32.  Members from both companies participated in several structural evolutions throughout the night.  Overall 12 members from Station 18 and 6 members from Stations 28/32 participated.  Thanks to all that came out. Also, a special thanks to David Horack from Wilmington Manor, who took pictures throughout the night. 

Story by: C. Bennett

Photos by: D. Horack

On Tuesday, April 17, 2012, Station 18 was alerted to respond with Ladder 18 on the 3rd-Alarm assignment at Wilmington Friends School in North Wilmington.  Upon arrival, Ladder 18 took position on the Charlie side of the building and placed the aerial to the roof.  Ladder 18's crew was then assigned, along with members from 23-5, Tower 19, and Wilmington Fire Department, to advance two hose lines into the second floor of the school's auditorium.  Crews were met with fire conditions and worked to contain the fire until master streams were placed in service. 

Ladder 18's crew worked for three hours, performing suppression and overhaul activities.  A job well done by all at the scene. 

Story by: C. Bennett and Captain K. Stockman

Photos by: J. Hill and L. R. Robbins