Thursday October, 24 2024 @ 14:11

Nature: Medical Emergency – Landing Zone Assignment

City: Millsboro

On Thursday afternoon, October 4th, the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company was alerted for a medical emergency which necessitated the establishment of a landing zone for the Delaware State Police Aviation Unit – Trooper #2.

Emergency response units from Indian River included Rescue 80 from the Oak Orchard facility and Engine #80-1 from the Long Neck facility as well as the Delaware State Fire Police.

Emergency response crew assignments included traffic control during the landing and departure activities of the aviation unit.

It appears that the aviation unit was requested based upon a medical incident.  The landing zone was established at the Mother Mary of Peace Church off Mount Joy Road.  The medical transport was destined for Christiana Hospital.

The Delaware State Fire Police coordinated traffic control for the duration of the incident.