Incident Alerts & Response Synopsis - Sunday February, 15 2026

• @ 10:11 - Nature: Structure Fire - Address: 412 Circle Rd Winding Creek Village, DE 19966

• @ 10:39 - Nature: Gas Leak (Natural and LP Gases) - Address: 28524 Ferndale Rd Victorias Landing, DE 19966

• @ 17:18 - Nature: Alarms - Residential (Single) - General/Fire - Address: 33565 Windswept Dr., The Peninsula, DE 19966

• @ 21:03 - Nature: Alarms - Commercial Structure - Location: Weis Market (80) (Nanticoke Crossing (80)) - Address: 24832 John J Williams Hwy Millsboro, DE 19966

On Sunday, February 15^th, the Indian River had an exceptionally active day for our volunteer firefighters, with multiple calls spanning fire suppression, gas leak evaluation and support, as well as the automatic fire alarm episodes within the fire district. Our team of diligent and dedicated volunteers demonstrated strong coordination, adaptability, and professionalism under continuous operational demands.

The incident log is illustrated above with additional informational links included:

Incident Log:

1. Structure Fire – Residential – Winding Creek Village

• Details: Smoke showing on arrival; fire located in the attic area.

• Actions Taken: Interior attack, ventilation, salvage operations.

• https://irvfc.com/gallery/detail/55506

2. Gas Leak (Natural and LP Gases) – Victoria’s Landing

• Details:  Odor of gas on ground level of the multi-story, multi-residential complex

• Actions Taken:  Evaluation – interior and exterior, gas meter monitoring and evaluation, et. al.

• https://irvfc.com/gallery/detail?id=55512

3. Residential (Single) - General/Fire Alarm - The Peninsula

• Details:  Alarm in the lobby going off

• Actions:  Evaluation and monitoring – nothing visible.

4. Commercial Structure – Fire Alarm - Alarms - Weis Market (80) (Nanticoke Crossing (80))

• Details:  Commercial fire alarm sounding – pull station on the west side of building.

• Actions:  Accidental activation, proper passcode, and wishing to cancel.

The crews responded to four incidents over the day, balancing emergency response with community service as well as performing other personal household chores and tasks. All fire calls were handled efficiently, with no firefighter injuries. Equipment checks and restocking were completed between after these calls to maintain readiness

Increased Community Growth Brings Increase Fire Company Responses

Community growth can indeed lead to increased fire company responses. By fostering community partnerships, fire departments can leverage community assets to meet operational needs more effectively. Additionally, community engagement can enhance public safety, reduce the occurrence of fires, and create a culture of safety, which in turn supports fire departments in their mission to serve the community

The Indian River Volunteer Fire Company greatly appreciates its volunteers and other fire company participants in order to continue to meet the demand attributed to community growth.