Middletown Fire Show Lights Up the Night

The Middletown Fire Company's Fire Prevention Thrill Show featured real fires, police dog demonstrations and more.

A car crash, house fire, police dog attack and a helicopter landing were just a few of the many exciting events at Middletown Fire Company's aptly named Fire Prevention Thrill Show on Friday night. The free annual event brings together various fire companies, police, paramedics and other officials to teach different aspects of fire safety to children. See the photo gallery above for a look at some of the night's events.

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First Responder Profile

Middletown Fire Co.: Brian Decker

Get to know this Middletown Fire Co. first responder.

Media Patch wants you to get to know your first responders. They do dangerous work and Patch would like to recognize them. First up is the Middletown Fire Co. Please send us first responders who you would like to see profiled.        Name:  Brian Decker           D.O.B.:  Jan. 31, 1989 Hometown:  Middletown Township, Delaware County Rank/Title: Assistant Fire Chief, Middletown Fire Co. How long have you been with the Middletown Fire Co.?  Eight years What do you like about your job? The satisfaction of helping the community and giving back.      What do you dislike about your job? The time that the job takes away from my family and friends...and lack of sleep. What inspired you to become a firefighter? It's in the blood. What do you like …

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