Wednesday July, 1 2026 @ 17:19

Nature: Medical Emergency – Landing Zone Assignment

Address:  The Peninsula Esplande

On Wednesday evening, July 1st, the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company was alerted to assist the Mid Sussex Rescue Squad with a landing zone assignment in the Peninsula development off Bay Farm Road.  Additional emergency alerts included the Sussex County Paramedics and the Delaware State Police Aviation Unit – Trooper #2.

Emergency response units from Indian River included Rescue 80 from the Oak Orchard facility and Squad 80 from the Long Neck facility.

The designated landing zone was determined to be in the Peninsula near the Clubhouse.

This landing zone (LZ) assignment requires a fire company to secure a clear, hazard-free ground space for an incoming emergency medical evacuation (medevac) or law enforcement helicopter. This protocol ensures the critical care flight team can safely land, load the patient, and depart without ground interference, flying debris, or structural hazards.

After aviation unit landed and was loaded for transport all fire company personnel and emergency response apparatus were authorized to return to their respective quarters as the assignment was completed.