November
2009
FIRE PREVENTION ESSAY
CONTEST COUNTY WINNER
Aetna
Fire Prevention and Essay Contest County Winner Ohenenana “ Nana”
Sarfowah
MEETING WITH STATE
LEGISLATORS
On
Monday November 21, officers and members of Aetna Hose, Hook and
Ladder Co. met with elected state officials whose districts are in
our fire service area. Our purpose was to provide information to be
used to measure the impact of upcoming State budget deliberations on
our communities’ emergency services
A Presentation
was given to provide background about our role and responsibilities
in delivering services. We summarize the variety and depth of
emergency services Aetna provides, and reviewed our budget
expenditures, focusing on economizing, meeting industry and
governmental service standards as well as meeting unfunded
governmental mandates. We also discussed how the dollars provided by
the state and local governments are leveraged to maximize our
services.
October
2009
DEVIL’S
NIGHT: TWO WORKING FIRES IN 6 HOURS
At 1823
on October 30, 2009, Engine 93 and Rescue 8 were alerted to
respond on a townhouse fire on Cobble Creek Curve (Christiana’s
first due). Engine 93 arrived just behind Rescue Engine 34 with
fire showing from the second floor. E93’s crew proceeded to
complete a primary search on both divisions and assisted Rescue
Engine 126 with advancing an attack line through heavy fire
conditions. E93’s driver also threw four ground ladders to all
sides of the structure and assisted RE34 with establishing their
water supply. Rescue 8 arrived and was assigned to relieve interior
crews and overhaul the affected areas. Rescue 8 was cleared
at 2024, and E93 was held for the duration of the alarm until
being released by command.
Later that
evening at 0239, Engine 82 and Ladder 9 responded on a house
fire at 37 Stallion Dr (Christiana’s first due). First arriving
units found a room off on the second floor and quickly extinguished
the same. Command held the units on scene and quickly scaled
the assignment back.
ANOTHER
WORKING HOUSE FIRE
At 2005
on October 26, 2009, departments in the surrounding area were
alerted for “the fire in the garage” on Tinsley Ct (Christiana’s
first due). Additional reports also advised of the possibility
of two individuals trapped within the residence. Engine 93 and
Squrt 7 responded and arrived 3rd and 5th due respectively.
With heavy fire showing from both floors and attic, E93’s crew
advanced a line to side Charlie, making an attack in the Charlie
and Delta quadrants of division one. Squrt 7 was assigned with
laddering the rear of the structure for means of egress. All
searches on all divisions proved negative, and due to rapidly
advancing fire conditions throughout the attic space and intermittent
water supply issues, all crews were shortly evacuated from the
structure.Once
crews reentered, the rest of the fire was knocked down quickly.
Squrt 7, E93, and E82 further assisted with hitting remaining
hot spots and overhauling the affected areas. Squrt 7 and E82
were released within 2.5 hours, and E93 was held for the duration
of the incident, returning to service at 2243.
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SECOND
ENTRAPMENT OF THE DAY – RED MILL RD/RT. 273
At 2314 on
October 23, 2009 units were dispatched for a reported personal
injury accident with entrapment at the intersection of Red Mill
Rd and Ogletown Rd. Rescue 8 arrived with three patients significantly
trapped and immediately began extrication efforts. The roof was
removed and the first patient was removed in 9 minutes. The next
two pediatric patients were extricated within the next 5. In all,
five patients were transported by A7, A8, A9, A10 and B3 with
various medic units to the local trauma center. Chief 98 placed
the scene under control in 25 minutes. Unfortunately, one adult
patient succumbed to her injuries and the two pediatric patients
are listed in critical condition at AI DuPont Children’s
Hospital. The last Newark units cleared the scene just after 0100
after an investigation by DSP. Our condolences to all affected.
S
COLLEGE AND FOUR SEASONS FOR THE ENTRAPMENT
At 1725 on
October 23, 2009 units were dispatched for a reported accident
at S. College Ave and Four Seasons Pky. Chief 98 arrived on scene
to find a two vehicle crash with one individual trapped. Rescue
Engine 95 arrived, stabilized the car, and removed the driver’s
door for patient access. Extrication took just over 5 minutes,
and the patient was transported to Christiana Hospital with non-life
threatening injuries. Chief 98 placed the scene under control
and held himself and Rescue Engine 105 for a short time until
turning the scene over to DSP.
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HEAVY
FIRE IN CARAVEL FARMS
At
1616 on October 13, 2009, units from the surrounding area were
dispatched for the report of a house fire in the 300 block of
Manubay Ct (12’s First Due). En route, Fireboard advised all responding
units of the report of a possible person trapped on the second
floor. First arriving units arrived finding a 2-story single family
with heavy fire showing from division two. Rescue Engine 95 arrived
as the 2nd due engine and advanced a back up line to the 2nd floor
and attic to assist the initial crews from Rescue Engine 126 and
Quint 157. All searches proved negative and after access was made
to the attic, the fire darkened down. Engine 102’s crew was then
assigned to division two to assist with hitting hot spots and
overhauling the affected areas. An aggressive coordinated attack
by all crews brought the fire under control by 1707.
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AUTO
FIRE AT THE STADIUM
At
1703 on October 3, 2009, units were dispatched for an auto fire
in the parking lot of the Delaware Football Stadium. Engine 93
responded and arrived to find the same. An 1.75” hand line was
advanced and the fire quickly extinguished. E93 returned to service
shortly after.
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September
2009
28 September
2009
At 0900 on September 28, 2009,
units were dispatched for the report of a vehicle into a building
with one reportedly trapped at 2905 Pulaski Hwy. Chief 98, Rescue
Engine 95, and Rescue 8 arrived to find the scene as dispatched.
The truck was stabilized, and both driver's side doors and the
B-post were removed for patient access. With the extrication
complete, the patient was evaluated by A10 and Medic 6. The New
Castle County Collapse Team (Claymont Fire Company) also responded
and assessed the building for structural stability. The patient
was transported for Christiana Hospital, and all units were clear
of the scene by 1001hrs.
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