News
(Winter 2005)

Honored by the Military, Fire and Police Cpl Swain was laid to rest.

January 10, 2005.  An aircraft emergency call came in from the Millville Airport at 10:26 AM.  MFD responded with five pieces of apparatus, three Chief's cars and a total of 24 personnel.   

A 1964 Piper Twin Comanche Model PA 30 had it's landing dear collapse while landing.  The aircraft slid approximately 500 feet on its belly before coming to a stop.  There were injuries, fire or fluid leaks.

The scene was turned over to officials of the Delaware River and Bay Authority (DRBA) who runs the airport until the National Transportation Safety Board arrived. 

DRBA requested Millville Fire Department to return when they were prepared to lift the plane off the runway.   MFD returned at 12:51 PM and stood by as three tow vehicles lifted the plane.  The plane was elevated and the landing lowered and locked into position.  The aircraft was then towed off the runway.  

The airport was closed to air traffic during the entire operation until the aircraft was removed from the runway..

Millville Fire Department responded to a Motor Vehicle Accident at Buck and Main Streets.  14 personnel that responded to the call with two pieces of apparatus and four cars responded.

There was one female occupant, and upon arrival she was still hanging from her seat belt.  It is believed that she avoided any serious injuries.

Millville Rescue squad had limited manpower on location and utilized MFD personnel where needed.  MFD also provided light at the scene from Engine 30.  MFD personnel helped in stabilizing the car, and others assisted with hand lights inside the car.