June 28, 2020
On Sunday June 28, 2020 at 5:09 am the Harrington Fire Company for the Tanker Company, Greenwood for the Ladder Company and Kent County EMS were dispatched to assist the Farmington Fire Company with a working house fire on Main St. in Farmington. Upon arrival crews found a multi-story single family dwelling with fire showing from the first and second floors. Crews operated on the interior until being ordered to evacuate by Command and switch to a defensive operation. After several hours the scene was placed under control and all units remained on scene for extensive overhaul. UNITS ON SCENE: Command 47, Rescue 47, Tanker 47-3, Engine 47-4, Tanker 50-2, Engine 50-5, Utility 50-8, Ambulance A-50 and B-50, Quint 78, Engine 78-4, Tanker 78, Engine 52-2, Engine 48-4, Fire Police, KM-8, Harrington PD and DSP. OFFICER IN CHARGE: Farmington Fire Co. Deputy Chief Richie Smith.