News! (April 2002) House Fire On Buck Street On April 7, 2002 Station 30 responded to a house fire at 700 Buck Street. Upon arrival there was heavy smoke showing from the house that was converted into 3 apartments. Everyone was out of the dwelling with the exception of the family dog "Trigger".  Firefighter Christine Klingensmith found Trigger and relayed him to Captain Terry DelVicario to be brought outside. Once outside Trigger received oxygen from the paramedics with the aid of "Trigger's" owner and is now doing fine. It was approximately two hours total time from the alarm time to the time reported back in service. There was a total of 31 Firefighters that responded to the call. There were no injuries reported. The cause of the fire has been listed undetermined.   (Story submitted by Lt. Melvin Plauche and Career Firefighter Seiferman) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Girl Scouts Honor Millville Fire Department Members of Brownie Troop 3421 presented MFD with a Certificate of appreciation for "Always Being There" along with a basket of refreshments at the March 2002 Meeting.         Above: President John Wettstein III with members of Brownie Troop 3421 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Founders Day - Millville Turns 200! February 25, 2002 - Millville celebrated it's 200th birthday over the past weekend at Founders Day Millville's Bicentennial extravaganza was begun when Town Crier, P.J. O'Neill announced to the "Fair citizens of Millville and our distinguished visitors and friends of the Holly City of America will pay tribute today to those whose deeds over the past two centuries enable us, their descendants, to enjoy the fruits of those accomplishments."  "Capt. Joseph Buck" along with his wife "Ruth" was also in attendance.  It was Capt. Buck who founded the Township of Millville in 1802.  Buck, who in this century is really Greg Honachefsky, along with Mrs. Buck, currently know as Karen Ladd-Gillespie were there to meet and greet people the joined in the celebration.  Pictured above is Town Crier, P.J. O'Neill with MFD Chief Kurt Hess Millville Fire Department Breakfast MFD would like to thank everyone who came out and had a good breakfast at Nabb Leslie American Legion Post #82 in support of our Fire Company.  Many patrons donated additionally by buying extra tickets.  Our fund raiser was a big success thanks to people such as you.   The members of Nabb Leslie American Legion Post #82 were a well oiled machine in running the breakfast.  The help and camaraderie were appreciated greatly! We are deeply grateful for our community's support. If you were unable to attend and would like to support MFD by sending a donation please mail your check to: Millville Fire Department Financial Secretary 420 N. Buck St. Millville, NJ 08332 Thank you for your support! ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fire Fighter of The Quarter Award             Congratulations To                                          Charles "Charlie" Campbell                             First Quarter 2002