Friday August, 29 2025 @ 14:46

Nature: Fire Police Assist – Traffic Control

Location: John J Williams Hwy and Bay Farm Rd Millsboro, DE 19966

On Friday afternoon, August 29^th, the Delaware State Fire Police allocated to the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company were alerted to assist with traffic control as a result of a property damage accident on John J. Williams Highway near Bay Farm Road.  This was at the entrance to the Bay Farm Shopping Center in front of Harris Teeter.

The fire police units responded and assisted with traffic control awaiting the response of the Delaware State Police which had a delayed response.

It appears that the collision happened at the entrance causing the eastbound traffic pattern and entrance from westbound to be altered for the duration of the incident.

In accordance to the Delaware Code, a Delaware State Fire Police Officer may offer traffic control assistance for emergency incidents and planned special events. These are volunteer officers who assist the Delaware State Police and other agencies, with duties defined by state law.

• Purpose: Their primary function is to provide scene safety so that firefighters, EMS, and law enforcement can perform their jobs under safe working conditions.

• Duties: These can include diverting traffic around accident scenes, maintaining fire lines, and assisting with crowd control.

• Authority: Under Delaware law, motorists must obey the orders of fire police officers. Those who refuse can be held for police and fined.