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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:NCC Special Ops Team assists on a agricultural rescue On April 10, 2026, the Sussex County 911 Eme...
04/11/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

NCC Special Ops Team assists on a agricultural rescue

On April 10, 2026, the Sussex County 911 Emergency Communications Center received reports of individuals trapped inside a grain bin.

The Bridgeville Volunteer Fire Company, Inc., along with multiple fire and EMS agencies from Sussex and Kent Counties, responded to the scene. Upon arrival, crews confirmed that two individuals were trapped inside the bin, as initially reported.

At approximately 6:06 p.m., the New Castle County 911 center was contacted by Sussex County Department of Public Safety 911 center requesting assistance from the New Castle County Special Operations (HACSR) Team. Seven (7) Special Operations technicians, along with two (2) Advanced Life Support (ALS) medic technicians, responded to assist.

Upon arrival, New Castle County personnel integrated into ongoing rescue operations. Crews operated on scene for approximately eight hours, working in coordination withSussex County Technical Rescue Team, Kent County Special Operations Team, Salisbury, and Ocean City special operations teams.

The incident is currently under active investigation by the Delaware State Police.

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New Castle County Paramedics
New Castle County Emergency Management and Citizen Corps
Delaware Emergency Management Agency
Christiana Fire
Claymont Fire Company
Cranston Heights Fire Company
Minquas Fire Company #1

04/11/2026

This evening at approximately 6:12 hours, the New Castle County Special Operations HACSR team was requested to respond to Sussex County, Delaware, to assist the Bridgeville Fire Company with a grain bin rescue.

Upon arrival, crews on scene reported that two individuals were trapped inside the bin and that rescue efforts were underway to remove them.

The incident remains active and ongoing at this time.

* More information will be released when it’s available

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New Castle County Paramedics
Delaware Emergency Management Agency
Delaware State Police
Christiana Fire
Claymont Fire Company
New Castle County Emergency Management and Citizen Corps

This past week, members of New Castle Special Operations traveled to Virginia Beach for an intensive weeklong structure ...
03/28/2026

This past week, members of New Castle Special Operations traveled to Virginia Beach for an intensive weeklong structure collapse training, which was sponsored by Delaware Emergency Management Agency.

Members took part in shoring light and heavy construction occupancies , lifting and moving heavy objects, burning metal, cutting and breaching concrete, and operating in confined spaces and simulated collapses.

Interested in learning more about New Castle Special Operations or looking for ways to support us? Reach out, we’d love to connect!

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Claymont Fire Company
Wilmington Fire
New Castle County Emergency Management and Citizen Corps

This afternoon at approximately 1:40 p.m., Aetna Hose, Hook & Ladder Company was dispatched for a report of a person exp...
03/25/2026

This afternoon at approximately 1:40 p.m., Aetna Hose, Hook & Ladder Company was dispatched for a report of a person experiencing a seizure while on scaffolding inside a building. Upon arrival, units on scene requested the HACSAR team from New Castle County Special Operations.

Personnel responded from multiple agencies to assist.


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New Castle County Paramedics
Christiana Fire
Cranston Heights Fire Company
Wilmington Fire

This past week, a New Castle County Special Operations Team member and a EMS Chief from New Castle County Paramedics del...
03/23/2026

This past week, a New Castle County Special Operations Team member and a EMS Chief from New Castle County Paramedics delivered a presentation at the Gloucester County EMS & Rowan University EMS Clinical Education Symposium.

The presentation focused on a major incident from April 2025 that involved multiple agencies, including specialized operation teams.

Moments like these highlight the importance of training and collaboration to ensure effective response during complex emergencies.

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Delaware Emergency Management Agency
New Castle County Emergency Management and Citizen Corps
Volunteer Hose Co.

Collapse Training- Team members today trained on lifting, moving and breaking concrete in different scenarios.
03/21/2026

Collapse Training- Team members today trained on lifting, moving and breaking concrete in different scenarios.



At 08:48 hours, the Chester County 911 Center received calls reporting a subject trapped and injured in an auger machine...
03/13/2026

At 08:48 hours, the Chester County 911 Center received calls reporting a subject trapped and injured in an auger machine in the West Grove Fire Company district. Hockessin Fire Company - Station 19 ,Engine 19 was already in the area on a cover assignment for Avondale Fire Company and responded along with Rescue 14 to assist.

Due to the strong communication and coordination between neighboring states, special operations personnel were able to monitor and listen to the radio transmissions. A New Castle County Special Operations Technician/ Emergency Department physician, along with other members, coordinated with Delaware State Police aviation unit to be directly taken to the scene to assist.

Upon arrival, crews found that a worker had fallen into an auger and had been impaled. Fire department companies on scene worked to cut away the sides of the machine and used a specialized system to carefully remove both the victim and the auger from the equipment.

Delaware State Police Trooper 4 then transported the patient to Christiana hospital with NCC special operations member onboard along with a physician from Pennsylvania.

Incidents like this highlight how critical seconds can be. New Castle County Special Operations is a unique team with the resources and capabilities to assist neighboring states and departments when situations like this occur.

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New Castle County Paramedics
Delaware Emergency Management Agency
Chester County Department of Emergency Services
Cranston Heights Fire Company
New Castle County Emergency Management and Citizen Corps

SOC Sunday :“What is SOC Sunday, you may ask?”SOC Sunday is typically held on the first Sunday of each month, when the H...
03/01/2026

SOC Sunday :“What is SOC Sunday, you may ask?”

SOC Sunday is typically held on the first Sunday of each month, when the HACSR team conducts a morning training session covering a variety of topics. Today’s focus is victim pick-offs, with the HACSR team performing hands-on evolutions to sharpen their skills.

The New Castle County Special Operations Team is also unique in that it includes ALS providers and EMS hospital physicians who are trained to the technician level and actively serve as part of the team.

26 personnel attended training today.

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Claymont Fire Company
Cranston Heights Fire Company
Christiana Fire
Elsmere Fire Company No.1
Good Will Fire Company
New Castle County Paramedics

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 22, 2026Confined Space Rescue in Middletown Results in Successful ExtricationAt approximat...
02/22/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 22, 2026

Confined Space Rescue in Middletown Results in Successful Extrication

At approximately 10:47p.m on February 21, 2026, New Castle County 911 Communications dispatched the Volunteer Hose Company of Middletown, along with the New Castle County Special Operations Team, to the 200 block of Silver Lake Road for a reported confined space rescue.

Upon arrival, FIRE and EMS personnel confirmed that an adult male had fallen into a well and sustained serious injuries. Crews quickly assessed the scene and initiated a coordinated technical rescue operation.

Members of the Special Operations Team, working in conjunction with Advanced Life Support (ALS) providers from New Castle County EMS. who regularly train and operate with the technical rescue team, constructed a specialized rope rescue system. An ALS Rescue Technician was then assisted into the well to access and treat the patient.

Rescuers successfully packaged the patient and extricated him from the confined space. Following removal, the patient was transferred to the Delaware State Police Aviation Section and airlifted to Christiana Hospital for treatment of serious injuries.

The incident remains under investigation by Law Enforcement Agencies.

Responding Agencies:

Christiana Fire
Claymont Fire Company
Cranston Heights Fire Company
Delaware State Police Aviation
New Castle County Emergency Management and Citizen Corps
New Castle County Paramedics
New Castle County Police
Odessa Fire Company
Port Penn Volunteer Fire Company
Volunteer Hose Co.
Wilmington Fire

For additional media inquiries, please contact the New Castle County Special Operations Assistant Public Information Officer Brandon Holveck.

SOC TRAINING - Last night, the Collapse Team Division of the New Castle County Special Operations conducted a SOC traini...
02/18/2026

SOC TRAINING - Last night, the Collapse Team Division of the New Castle County Special Operations conducted a SOC training session. The training focused on reviewing building markings, as well as the proper use of search cameras and listening devices.

It is important that our teams continue to train alongside other departments and agencies to maintain coordination and operational readiness.

Claymont Fire Company
New Castle County Paramedics

This past week, the Surface Water Division of the New Castle County Special Operations Team took part in ice rescue trai...
02/15/2026

This past week, the Surface Water Division of the New Castle County Special Operations Team took part in ice rescue training. The training covered ice evaluation, victim removal, and self-rescue techniques. These sessions serve as valuable refreshers and help strengthen coordination between all participating agencies.

Remember: No ice is ever truly safe ice. With recent temperature fluctuations, the risk on ponds, lakes, and rivers increases. Always assume the ice is unsafe and use extreme caution.

U.S. Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay
Good Will Fire Company
Wilmington Fire
Delaware Emergency Management Agency

Photo credit given to: Ritter Dragonfly Dronography

New Castle County Special Operations Surface Water & Dive Team responded to assist Christiana Fire.
02/08/2026

New Castle County Special Operations Surface Water & Dive Team responded to assist Christiana Fire.


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