The GWFC was dispatched to assit the Wilmington Manor Fire Company on a MVC with the report of entrapment.  Arriving Fire/EMS units found a crash involving two tractor trailers, with one operator trapped in his overturned cab. The operator was trapped for over an hour until he was freed. 

Responding Agencies: A-28, R-18, 32-4, 28-5, M2D, ALS12

On the early morning of 04/14/2009 at 02:07hrs Sta.18 along with Sta.20, 22, 28, 32 were dispatched for a house fire on Commonwealth Blvd in the neighborhood of Jefferson Farms.  Deputy 18 and 188 went responding, while enroute New Castle County Dispatch Center notified them that they were receiving additional calls and were upgrading the assignment.  The upgrade brought Sta.23, 17, B12, and Medic 2.  188 and Deputy18 arrived on scene and found a single story residential with fire showing from the rear.  Crews made an aggressive attack and the fire was brought under control at 02:45 hrs

On Sunday, March 22, 2009, the GWFC assisted the Holloway Terrace Fire Company on  a working building fire at the Collins Park Liquors (New Castle Avenue). 20-8 arrived on scene with smoking showing.  On  R-18's arrival, the crew was given the task of teaming up with L-28 and opening up the roof.  The crew of 183 assisted with mop up and overhaul.  Station18 units cleared at 01:30hrs.

Responding agencies: Station(s) 18, 20, 22, 28, 32, 13 (RIT), DSFMO, NCC EMS

In the early morning hours, the GWFC was dispatched to a report of building fire at the Printpack Company on Grantham Lane south of New Castle.  The first arriving engine encountered a heavy smoke condition, with a fire located in a large piece of machinery used to make plastic molds. A second alarm was sounded to bring additional support to the scene.

Responding agencies: 4,11, 12, 15, 16, 28, Medic 2D, ALS 21, EMS 3, DSFMO

On February 22, 2008, the GWFC Board of Directors executed a 2 year labor contract with the company's career staff.  The 6 full-time career Firefighter/EMT-B's are represented by the IAFF Local 4417.  The contract represents the collaborative efforts of the leadership of the GWFC and all of the career staff.

The GWFC was dispatched to a working building fire at a auto parts business in the River Road Industrial Park (Rte 9 south of New Castle).  Arriving units encountered heavy fire located within a steel building being utilzed to process auto parts.  The fire began when vapors from a gasoline tank that workers were removing from a vehicle came in contact with an electric pump.
 

GWFC was assisted by Station 15, 20, 24, 28, 32, NCC EMS ALS21, M1D and the DSFMO. 

On February 6, 2008, the GWFC was dispatched to house fire with the report of subjects trapped.  Personnel from the GWFC arrived on scene to find several police officers from New Castle City and New Castle County Police Departments rescuing a resident who was trapped.  

Good Will Fire Company - 2009 Officers

ADMINISTRATIVE
President - Richard Krett
Vice President – William “Erv” Thatcher
Secretary - Emma Alekel
Treasurer – J.J. Farnan

FIRE LINE
Fire Chief - Joseph Vannucci
Deputy Chief - Robert Schmidt
1st. Asst. Chief- Joseph Mullen
2nd. Asst. Chief- Marty Deery
Engine Captain – Ryan Kachmar
Rescue Captain - Keith Wilson
Ladder Captain – Randal Eckton



BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chairman – Raymond Krett, Jr.
Directors - Ken Sturgis,Thomas Clayton, Bill Emory, Michael Millius, Curt Gray, Jay Guyer, Robert Haug, Charles Hurd, James Worrall, Sr., Vic Robinson

On Saturday, October 25, 2008, the Good-Will Fire Company held it\'s annual Open House.  This annual event allows the citizens of our community to see firsthand the services provided by the fire company and other public safety agencies.  The fire company also uses this event to recognize the 2008 Poster & Essay winners.

The Good-Will Fire Company would like to thank the following agencies:

New Castle City Police Department, New Castle County Office of Emergency Management, New Castle County Emergency Communications Division, Delmarva Power & Light, Delaware State Fire School, State of Delaware Office of Forestry, Delaware State Fire Marshall's Office, MillCreek Fire Company, City of New Castle and the Trustees of New Castle Commons.

The Good-Will Fire Company was dispatched to motor vehicle crash involving a school bus on River Road in the area of Delaware Air National Guard.  Responding units found a three vehicle crash with the teenage driver of an SUV trapped.  Deputy 18 requested  for a second rescue to assist with the extrication.  The driver was trapped for 30 minutes, after rescue personnel from GWFC and Delaware City were able to free her.  She was transported to CER in serious condition.

Responding Units: 18-8, D-18, R-18, A-18, R-15, EMS3, Medic 2B

Photo courtesy of NCC EMS

The Good Will Fire Company assisted the High Angle Rescue Team, along with personnel from the Wilmington Manor, Claymont, Brandywine Hundred, Minquadale and Christiana Fire Companies with the extrication of a subject that became trapped 40 feet in a tree he had been cutting in Dunleith.  The 42 year old male was pinned in the tree by his leg and sustained both leg and internal injuries.  New Castle County Department of Special Services Forestry personnel also assisted with the 90 minute rescue operation.

Photos courtesy of John J. Jankowski, Jr

On Tuesday, August 19th, the Good-Will Fire Company was dispatched to the report of a motorcycle crash on Frenchtown Road in the area of Quigley Boulevard.  Arriving units found the operator of the motorcycle, a male in his 40's, suffering from multiple extremity injuries.  The victim was stabilized and transport to Christiana ER in stable condition.

Responding Units: A-18, Rescue 18, Medic 2A, 28-8, ALS17, EMS-3 & 18-9A

The large storm moved through New Castle County last evening causing damage within the City of New Castle.  The Good-Will Fire Company handled 15 incidents involving downed wires and fallen trees. A tree was up-rooted at 2nd & Harmony Streets and came crashing down on a parked car.

On 05/09/2008 at 18:19hrs, Station18 was alerted for a MVC with a vehicle into the structure.  Fire and EMS crews, under the command of Captain K. Wilson, responded and found a single vehicle crash.  The operator of the vehicle lost control and ran into the front porch and the living room of a house on Moores Lane.  The homeowner, who was inside of the house, was evaluated by the EMS crew and luckily she escaped without injury.  Station13 (Claymont Fire Company), who are specially trained in stabilizing unsafe structures, was called to the scene to shore up the structure.  The scene was placed under control at 20:34hrs.

On Friday, June 20, 2008, (0444 hours) the Good-Will Fire Company was dispatched to a report of a motor vehicle crash on River Road just north of Federal School Lane. A-18 arrived to find a two-vehicle crash involving a small car and a full-size pick up truck. A-18 reported that the driver of the car was trapped and New Castle County Paramedics and the Delaware State Police helicopter were added to the response. The trapped driver was treated by the crew of A-18 and Medic 2C. Upon extrication, the patient was transferred to Trooper 4 and transported to Christiana Hospital in critical condition. Responding units: A-18, R-18, R-28, A-32, M2C, ALS 19, ALS 29, Trooper 4, Delaware State Police, Delaware State Fire Police, DelDot.