Aetna Receives Award Delaware Recreation & Parks Society Award
On February 23, 2012, the Delaware Recreation & Parks Society, at their annual meeting in Rehoboth Beach, presented the Friends of Recreation award to Aetna Hose, Hook and Ladder Company. This award is given to an individual or organization who has responded in an unusual manner to recreational programs or facilities in the state. Aetna was nominated by the City of Newark Department of Parks and Recreation for its range of cooperative efforts and support. Specifically mentioned were the EMS and first aid services, the availability of fire station 9 facilities and support of their fire police during large-scale citywide events. Also recognized, was Aetna's support for individual events and activities, particularly Safety Town.
Present to receive the recognition was Past Chief Larry Thompson, Past Director Alan Silverman, and Fire Safety Specialist Diane Silverman. A plaque was presented.
Our support for the annual Safety Town program was singled out for special recognition. This program has been supported by Aetna since its inception more than 30 years ago. Aetna members have contributed such items as plywood miniature buildings, including a fire station, and a pedal-powered fire engine. Fire and EMS apparatus, staffed by Aetna drivers, firefighters and EMTs are displayed and their functions described on "emergency vehicle day." An Aetna member, the late Ellsworth Lynn, top hat and all, was "mayor" of safety town for several years.
As an Aetna Fire Prevention Committee Member, Diane Silverman was recognized for her adult and children's fire safety programs, which have been presented every year since the beginning of Safety Town. Also receiving recognition were the many fire station tours which were part of other city day camps.
EMT/FF Irene Livita-Harris was recognized for her Safety Town first aid, children's fire safety and helper dog programs.
On February 23rd at 1850, Aetna, along with Christiana Fire Company (3-6-12), Mill Creek Fire Company (2-21), Hockessin Fire Company (19), and Singerly Fire Company (Cecil County 3-13-14), was dispatched for a high life hazard structure fire at the Howard Jonson Hotel located at 1119 South College Avenue in Newark. Ambulance A-8 arrived at 1854 and reported smoke showing from the rear of the structure. With this report, Belvedere Fire Company (30) was added for the RIT, along with Ambulance UD-1 (University of Delaware) and New Castle County ALS units Medic 3 and ALS 29. A-8's crew checked the interior of the building for the location of the fire and found fire coming from the wall in the hallway on the 1st floor. The responding fire units were then advised that the best way to access the fire would be to make entry through the rear of the building. Engine 9-5, Ladder 9, and Engine 3-6 all arrived at 1858, with 9-5 establishing a water supply from the hydrant at the rear of the building. Crews then began advancing 2 1 3/4" into the building. Crews entered the building and began opening up the wall in order to get to the fire. As the wall was opened up, the fire was found to be extending up to the 2nd floor via the pipe chase. The fire on the 1st floor was quickly knocked down with a hand line. Engines 7-4, 10-5, and 12-6 were next to arrive at 1900, with 10-5 taking up position at the stand pipe in case it would be needed. Additonal crews entered the building and began searching the wing of the hotel where the fire was located. Crews were also sent to the basement and 2nd floor to check for extension. The walls in the 2nd floor hallway were opened up and some fire extension was found. A 1 3/4" hand line was placed in service on the 2nd floor and that fire was knocked down quickly as well. All searches of that part of the hotel came up negative. As additional units arrived they assisted as needed or were placed in staging. A-8 assessed one patient at the scene, who refused medical services. Chief 9-8 had the command and placed the incident under control at 1925 and held the assignment to Aetna and Christiana units at 1927. All units were clear by 2011 with the scene being turned over to the Newark Fire Marshal for investigation.
Units on Scene: 7-4, A-8, 8-2, 9-5, Ladder 9, Traffic 9, 10-5, Aetna Fire Police, 3-6, 12-6, 2-6, 30-6, Tower 19, UD-1, Medic 3, ALS 29, Newark Police, and Newark Fire Marshal
On February
11, 2012, several members departed on Ladder 9 at 0645hrs for the Clarion Hotel
in New Castle to attend the Welcome Home Ceremony for F Company, 1-126th
GSAB and show support for Detachment Commander and Aetna member Mark Thomas.
Mark flew Air Ambulance Med Evac missions in Afghanistan for wounded U.S. and
allied personnel in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Welcome home Mark,
and thank you for your service to our Country!!
On February 2nd Engine 10-5 and Ambulance A-10 attended the Grand Opening Ceremony of the Royal Farms store located at 2812 Pulaski Highway in Glasgow. During the ceremony the Royal Farms corporation presented Aetna with a $500 donation. Thank You to Royal Farms for helping support our organization.
On
February 1st Aetna had the great opportunity to use a commercial building
on Cleveland Avenue for company training. Matt Slap Subaru purchased the
building and was preparing it for demolition. Personnel from Aetna were
able to use the building for vertical ventilation (ventilating by cutting into
the roof during a fire, forcible entry (used to gain access into fire
buildings) and to breach masonry walls (used to escape buildings when faced
with adverse conditions that block the primary method of egress). All
members learned a lot, had fun and went home tired. A big thank you to
Eve Slap owner of Matt Slap Subaru for their support of Aetna.
If other home or business owners are approved for and preparing their property
for demolition and would be interested in sharing their property for fire
company training, please contact Deputy Chief AJ Schall at 302.893.2512. You can
restrict the activities you allow us to perform, and we (Aetna HHL Co) will
sign a waiver if you allow us to use your property. Thanks again to Matt
Slap Subaru for your support of your local fire department!
posted Feb 6, 2012 5:20 PM by Charles Mitchell
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On February 4th at 01:44, Aetna was dispatched for an Engine and Ladder to assist Christiana Fire Company on a working building fire at 49 Cheswold Boulevard. Squirt 7 and Ladder 9 both made the response. While units were responding, Fire Board advised that New Castle County Police were on scene reporting smoke showing and possibility of a subject trapped. Command 12 was first to arrive at 01:50 and confirmed the report of a working fire. Ladder 9 arrived at 01:55 and positioned on the C side of the building. The aerial was placed to the roof while the crew threw multiple ground ladders on the C side. The crew then reported to the interior to assist with search operations. Squrt 7 arrived at 01:56 with the crew first being tasked to secure the hydrant line for Engine 3-6. The crew then reported to the A side of the structure where they were placed in service on the first floor. The crew went to the fire apartment and assisted with opening the walls and ceiling. The crew found fire extension through the ceiling into the neighboring apartment. The hose team was advised and Squrt 7's crew opened up the ceiling so that extinguishment could be completed. Command placed the incident under control at 02:27, with Aetna units operating until they were released. Squrt 7 cleared at 02:45 and Ladder 9 cleared at 03:38.
On January 24th at 02:24 Aetna, along with Paramedics 746 and 587, was dispatched for an MVC reported with entrapment on Route 896 Southbound at the off ramp to Glasgow Avenue. Ambulances A-7 and A-8, Engine 9-5, Rescue 8, EMS 9, and Chief 9-8 all made the response. 9-5 arrived at 02:33 to find a single vehicle crash involving a small pick up truck versus a telephone poll. The truck had impacted the poll at the driver's door, pinning the driver inside. 9-5 confirmed the entrapment and set up for extrication. The vehicle was stabilized and hydraulic extrication tools were placed in service. As the EMS units arrived, they began providing patient care on the single victim. First the roof and windshield were removed from the vehicle. It was then determined that better access to the driver door would be obtained if the vehicle could be moved off of the pole. Rescue 8's front winch was utilized to move the vehicle off of the pole. Crews then removed the driver side door. Extrication was completed at 02:57. The patient was then transported to Christiana ER by A-7 and ALS. 9-8 placed the incident under control as extrication was completed and all FD units were clear by 03:25.
Units on scene: A-7, A-8, Rescue 8, 9-5, EMS 9, 9-8, ALS 16, ALS 24, Paramedic 587,Paramedic 746, Delaware State Police, and Aetna Fire Police.
posted Jan 22, 2012 10:27 AM by Charles Mitchell
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On January 14th, 2012 at 0900 hrs. Aetna, Christiana, Singerly and Millcreek were alerted to a High-Life Hazard Structure Fire at on S. College Avenue, with report of a smoke condition on the first floor. Engine 7-4 responded, followed shortly by 9-5 and other apparatus from neighboring companies.
On arrival, crew of 7-4 found the fire to be extinguished and contained to a corner in a room, apparently held at bay by the sprinkler system. 7-4 reduced the assignment to Aetna units after ensuring no spread of the fire and secured the power to the room.
Units On Scene: 7-4, 9-5, NPD
Also, check out this demonstration of a room without versus a room with sprinklers on the Chicago News:
On January 4th at 09:39 the stations were alerted, along with multiple other fire companies, to assist Christiana Fire Company (3-6-12) on a working building fire at 2400 Squirrel Drive in Fox Run Apartments. First arriving units reported fire through the roof of a 3 story apartment building. Engines 9-3 and 10-2 made the response to assist. On their arrival both crews assisted with establishing a supply line for suppression operations in the rear of the fire building. Crews then threw multiple ground ladders to rear of the exposure buildings on both sides of the original fire building. The crews then relocated into the D exposure building to assist with checking for extension and overhaul. Both crews operated for just over 2 hours before being released by command.
On January 2nd at 13:25, Christianan Fire Company (3-6-12), along with assisting companies, was dispatched for a house trailer fire at 238 Ingram Street in the Glasgow Court Trailer Park. Command 12 arrived at 13:31 and reported fire showing. With that report, an ALS, BLS, and a RIT were added to the alarm. Ambulance A-10 was the BLS and Engine 10 was alerted for the RIT (Rapid Intervention Team). Engine 10-2 made the response along with A-10. A-10 arrived at 13:42 and staged with EMS units. 10-2 arrived at 13:47 and assisted on the fire ground as needed. A-10 ended up being placed in service due to a minor burn injury. A-10 transported their patient to Christiana ER along with ALS. 10-2 was released from the scene at 14:27.
