EMS
Week BBQ
20
May 2010 - In celebration of EMS week a EMS Thank You BBQ was
held at station 8 for all Fire/EMS personell.
Restaurant
Fire
7
May 2010 - Aetna Hose Hook and Ladder was alerted to a building
fire on Four Seasons Parkway around midnight. 9-5, Ladder 9, Sqrt
7, 7-4 Aetna FIre Police and Deputy 9 were on scene in addition
to Engine 6-4 and Engine 12-6.
January
2010
Fatal
MVC with Ejection
On
January 11, 2010 at 1607hrs Aetna units were alerted to an MVC
with ejection in the 2500 block of Pulaski Hwy.
Upon arrival dispatch report was confirmed.
Arriving units worked to secure the scene of hazards and
the injured were treated by New Castle County Paramedics, Aetna
BLS personnel, and Delaware State Police Trooper Medics. Aetna unit’s remained on scene
until 2030hrs, while the incident was investigated by the Delaware
State Police.
Responding
units: Rescue 8, Engine 9-5, Engine
10-5, Chief 9-8, BLS Unit A-8, BLS Unit B-9, Traffic 9, Aetna
Fire Police, New Castle County Paramedics, Delaware State Police
Trooper Medic 4 (HELO).
MVC
with entrapment
On January 9, 2010 at 0939 hrs.
Aetna units were alerted to an MVC at the intersection
of S. Chapel Street and E. Chestnut Hill Rd. Once on scene BLS
unit A-8 reported subjects were trapped.
On arrival crews from Engine 7-4 and Rescue 8 worked
for six minutes to free the trapped victim.
Aetna BLS units along with New Castle County Paramedics
transported the victims to Christiana Hospital.
Aetna units remained on scene until 1031hrs.
Responding
units: Rescue 8,
Engine 7-4, A-8, Aetna Fire Police, & New Castle County Paramedics.
December
2009
Working House Fire
At 1548hrs on December 28, 2009
Aetna units were
alerted to a house fire in the unit block of Newland Ct. in the
subdivision of Breezewood.
While en-route EMS 12 (Christiana Fire Company) arrived
on scene and reported smoke showing from the structure. Engine 9-5 arrived on scene
securing a water supply from the hydrant at Newland Ct. &
Newland Lane. The
crew from engine 9-5 noted smoke visible from the 1st
and 2nd floor of the structure, and prepared an 1 ¾”
hose line to make an interior attack on the fire.
The crew from 9-5 located the fire source on the 1st
level and made quick progress extinguishing it.
Additional arriving crews were tasked to check for extension
into other areas of the structure finding that the fire had extended
into the attic area. The
crew from Squrt 7 and Engine 10-5 were assigned to ventilate the
roof, while additional crews were assigned to assist in containing
the extension, and made quick work of the remaining fire. Aetna u nits cleared the scene
at 1735hrs. with the scene being turned over to the Delaware State
Fire Marshalls office for investigation.
Units responding:
Engine 9-5, Engine 10-5, Squrt 7, Ladder 9, BLS unit A-10,
Aetna Fire Police.
Mutual aid from:
Christiana Fire Company, Mill Creek Fire Company, and the
Belvedere
Fire Company.
Delaware
State Fire Police Memorial Humanitarian Award
Congratulations to Jerry Daniels! December 12, 2009 Jerry Daniels
(7-9-B) was presented the Helen V. Rush Memorial Humanitarian
Award by the Delaware State Fire Police.
2009
AWARDS PRESENTED AT AETNA BANQUET
The following
awards were presented at the 121st Anniversary Banquet, Saturday
December 5, 2009. Congratulations!
Firefighter
of the Year:
Station
7: Gene Paulus
Station 8: Bob Weyl
Station 9: Jeff Work
Station 10: Scott Andrews
Fire
Police of the Year:
Raymond Streets
"Lt.
John P. Murphy" EMT of the Year Award
Arman Fardanesh
Lifetime
Achievement in EMS Award
Gene Niland
EMS
Partnership Award
New Castle County Emergency Medical Services
KITCHEN
OFF IN FIRST DUE TOWN HOME
At 0536 on
November 18, 2009 units were dispatched for a townhouse fire on
Clipper Ct. Rescue Engine 74 responded from station 9 and arrived
with a 2-story, middle of the row town home with nothing evident.
Upon investigation, heavy smoke conditions were found within the
residence and a working fire found in the kitchen. Ladder 12 arrived
as the first special, laddered the building and completed a negative
primary search on all divisions. The fire was quickly extinguished
and the crews of Engine 93 and Squrt 7 assisted with checking
for extension and controlling utilities. Command placed the scene
under control within 10 minutes, with all units clearing in just
over an hour.
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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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