Good-Will Fire Company memeber attended the DVFC meeting at Philadelphia Nantional Airport on Thurdsday Aug. 19, 2010.

We were presented with a live burn demonstation at the training faclity, then moved to fire station on the airport.

All pictures were taken by David Schmidt.

On Friday morning, July 30, 2010, the Good-Will Fire Company was dispatched to the report of a working house fire with subjects trapped in the 200 Block of Moores Lane, New Castle Manor. Arriving units found semi-detached row home with heavy fire coming from the rear of the structure. The trapped occupants, a woman and a child, had been rescued from the burning house by neighbors prior to the arrival of firefighting personnel.

On July 19, 2010, the Good-Will Fire Company was dispatched to assist the Wilmington Manor Fire Company with a subject trapped in a tree.

On Thursday, April 15, 2010, the GWFC boat ramp received an extension to allow for better access during low tides. This creative project was conceived by Firefighter/EMT-B Ben Oyerly (GWFC Career Staff), who took the initiative to research possible solutions to the challenges of launching our rescue boat at low tide. Firefighter/EMT-B Oyerly coordinated this entire project from concept to completion. 

Good-Will Fire Co. was dispatchedon Feb. 10 to a building collaspe at 314 Bay West Blvd. 

Stations 18 and 20 assisted Station 23 on a water rescue in the Christiana River. Photos show 18M2 ready to launched into the water. 23-8 canceled all units before 18M2 was launched.

Phots by Dave from Christiana Fire Co.

Good-Will Fire Company - 2010 Officers

ADMINISTRATIVE
President - Richard Krett
Vice President – William “Erv” Thatcher
Secretary – Ken Getschow
Treasurer – J.J. Farnan

FIRE LINE
Fire Chief - Robert Schmidt
Deputy Chief - Joseph Mullen
Assistant Chief - Marty Deery
Engine Captain – Ryan Kachmar
Rescue Captain - Keith Wilson
Chief Engineer - John Przybylski, Sr.
Assistant Engineer - Vincent Poczynek

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chairman – Raymond Krett, Jr.
Directors - Ken Sturgis, Thomas Clayton, Bill Emory, Michael Millius, Curt Gray, Jay Guyer, Robert Haug, Charles Hurd, James Worrall, Sr., Vic Robinson
 

 On Monday, December 7, 2009, the GWFC along with the Trustees of New Castle Commons held a building dedication ceremony. This ceremony marked the completion of new, state-of-the –art, administration building addition. The Trustees of New Castle Commons, who built the original fire station in 1958, graciously assisted the GWFC with the construction of this addition. December 7th marked the 102nd year of service as the Good-Will Fire Company. The officers and members of the GWFC would like to thank the Trustees for their long-standing support of the fire company.  (Photos by Terri Lynn Green Guyer)

On Saturday, December 5, 2009, the GWFC was dispatched to house fire in the 200 Block of Dudley Place, Llangollen Estates. Fire arriving units found heavy fire coming from the two story home. The house was heavily damaged.

Responding Agencies: Station 18, 20, 28 & 32, 3, 6 & 12, NCC EMS, DSFMO
Photos Courtesy of John Jankowski

The GWFC was dispatched to a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a pick-up truck and a train. EMS personnel arrived on scene to find a pick-up truck had overturned after being struck by a locomotive. The  driver of the pick-up truck sustained minor injuries and transported to Christiana Hospital for further evaluation.

Responding Units: A-18, Medic 1D, EMS-3, ALS-17, New Castle City Police, GWFC Fire Police

Saturday, October 31, 2009
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On Saturday, October 31, 2009, the Good-Will Fire Company held it's annual Open House.  This annual event allows the citizens of our community to see firsthand the services provided by the fire company and other public safety agencies.  The fire company also uses this event to recognize the 2009 Poster & Essay winners.

During Good-Will's Open House this year, the public witnessed a different type of demonstration.  Immediately following recognition of the Poster and Essay Winners, a live burn was conducted in our parking lot. The burn was completed in 2 identical rooms built side by side with common furniture items found in residential living rooms.  The room on the left was not sprinklered while the room on the right had a working residential sprinkler system installed.  The demonstration illustrated to the public the necessity of having working smoke detectors in the home, the effectiveness of a residential fire sprinkler system, and how rapidly a fire can spread.  The demonstration lasted just over 5 minutes from the time the fire was started to when the room reached flash over. 

On Saturday, October 31, 2009, the Good-Will Fire Company will hold their annual Open House event. This event is open to the public and showcases the emergency services provided to the citizens of New Castle and surrounding areas. Please stop by and take part in this worthwhile event.

Time: 12 noon to 3 p.m.

Rain or Shine

The GWFC is currently in the final stages of having an addition built onto their station. The Trustees of New Castle Commons have graciously taken on this project, which will allow the fire company to effectively manage the day-to-day operations of their EMS and fire activities. The GWFC would like to thank the Trustees for their long-standing support of the fire company.