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A living room with a sofa and table is engulfed in flames and smoke, debris flying through the air, suggesting an explosion has just occurred.
Fire Prevention News

Lithium-ion-batteries

Lithium-ion batteries pose severe fire, explosion, and toxic gas hazards due to their highly flammable, energy-dense materials. When compromised by physical damage, overcharging, or manufacturing defects, these batteries can enter an uncontrollable

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Three firefighters work to extinguish a large blaze engulfing the roof of a house at night, with flames and smoke billowing into the dark sky.
Department News

2100 Block of St James Church Rd

On the morning of August 3, shortly after 0400 hours, Stations 2 and 21, along with mutual aid companies, were dispatched to Box 2106  for a reported residential structure fire on the

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Bright flames and thick black smoke pour out of a window behind a white balcony railing, with chairs and plants visible on the balcony.
Department News

Cynwyd Club Apartments

Just after 12:15 p.m. today, Rescue 21, along with mutual aid companies, responded to a reported residential structure fire with possible entrapment. Rescue 21 made a rapid response and arrived first on

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A green and yellow ambulance marked "Hill Crest Fire Company" is parked outside a fire station on a sunny day.
Employment

Hiring-Part-Time-EMS

WE’RE HIRING PART-TIME EMTs: PAY & SCHEDULE • Base Pay: $21.75 per hour • Longevity Increase: • $0.25 per hour after 1,000 hours • Weekend Premium: • $2.00 per hour (Fri 1900

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A green and white ambulance marked “Mill Creek Fire Company” is parked outside a fire station, with another emergency vehicle visible in the background.
Employment

We Are Hiring Full Time EMTs

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION: • High School Graduate or GED • Must be 21 years of age. • NREMT • Delaware Certified EMT CPR/AED PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: • One year of EMS experience • Delaware

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A large fire with thick black smoke engulfs a wooden fence and backyard behind brick row houses on a sunny day. Several green trash bins and parked cars are visible in the alley.
Incident News

Five Points Fire Company Structure Fire.

07/02/2026 • Box Alarm 1710 Yesterday afternoon, shortly after 1500 hours, Ladder 21 was dispatched to assist Five Points Fire Company on a reported structure fire. Deputy 17 arrived and reported fire

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A large fire engulfs the backyard of a residential area, producing thick black smoke. Flames rise high behind a wooden fence near brick houses, with trees and various items visible in the foreground.
Incident News

Elsmere Gardens.

On 06/08/2026, shortly before 14:00 hours, Ladder 21 was alerted to the Elsmere Gardens section of Elsmere for a reported structure fire. Squad and 16-8A arrived on dispatch. 16-8A established Command. Squad

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Four men stand in front of a fire truck, smiling and holding a large ceremonial check for $5,500 made out to the McCook Fire Department from High 5 Hospitality.
Community News

2026 Donation from Buffalo Wild Wings.

We are incredibly grateful to receive a $500 donation from Buffalo Wild Wings through their Team Up for Kids program. Pictured are Erik Gilley, Unit Leader for North Buffalo Wild Wings, and

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A green and white ambulance with the label "Mill Creek Fire Company" on the side door is parked outside a fire station. The vehicle is adorned with yellow and black stripes and a crest near the front. The fire station has signage and a garage with emergency vehicles inside.
Community News

2026 EMS Week.

As we kick off 2026 EMS Week, we want to take a moment to recognize the incredible EMTs of Mill Creek Fire Company. With over 2,500 calls already this year, your dedication,

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