Past Incident News
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12/19/05 - MVC with Fatality
 On December 19th at 07:10 Hrs, Aetna was alerted for a MVC with injuries at the intersection of East Chestnut Hill Road (Route 4) and Brennan Drive. First arriving units found a crash that involved 3 vehicles and 2 pedestrians. The driver of one of the vehicles was found to be trapped and to be suffering from severe head trauma. With this Medics were requested, which brought Medic 3 and ALS 29 to the scene. A-8 was the first ambulance on scene, and the crew immediately began treating the critical patient. As additional EMS resources arrived, the additional patients, that were all suffering from non-life threatening injuries, were assessed and treated. The critical patient was made a trauma code, and once she was rapidly extricated she was transported to Christiana ER. An additional 5 BLS patients were also transported to Christiana ER. The trauma code patient was admitted to the hospital in critical condition with head injuries, and unfortunately she later succumbed to those injuries. Assistant Chief 8-8C had command and placed the scene under control at 07:47. All Aetna units were clear the scene by 08:45, with the scene being turned over to Delaware State Police for investigation.
Units on Scene: A-7, A-8, B-9, 9-5, B-14, Medic 3, ALS 29, DSP, and Aetna Fire Police
12/16/05 - Pedestrian Struck with Fly Out
 On December 16th at 13:05 Hrs Aetna, along with Medic 6 and Trooper 4, was alerted for a pedestrian struck at the intersection of South College Avenue and Sunset Road. First arriving units found the female patient lying on the ground wedged between the car that had struck her, and the curb. The patient was conscious, but she had suffered multiple injuries. The force of the collision had caused significant damage to the car. Deputy 7 had command and advised that Trooper 4 would be utilized. He had them land in the field at the corner of South College Avenue and East Park Place. Personel on scene were in the process of immobilizing the patient with a collar and back board when Medic 6 arrived. Once the patient was packaged she was loaded into ambulance A-8 so that she could be fully assessed and be moved to the landing zone. Once at the landing zone, the patient was loaded into Trooper 4, and then she was flown to Christiana ER as a trauma alert. Deputy 7 placed the scene under control at 13:24. All Aetna units were clear by 13:42, and the scene was turned over to Newark Police.
Units on scene: A-7, A-8, 9-5, Medic 6, Trooper 4, and Newark Police
12/2/05 - Smoke Investigation Becomes 2 Alarm Fire
 On December 2nd at 12:36 Hrs, Fire Board alerted Station 9 by phone for an investigation on a report of smoke coming from a building next to 405 Pencader Drive. Engine 9-5 made the response at 12:38 and arrived at 405 Pencader Drive at 12:48. Personell standing in front of the building advised 9-5 that they could see smoke coming from the cocoa bean processing building next door. 9-5 proceeded to the rear of that building which was 701 Pencader Drive. On arrival at the rear at 12:51, 9-5 found smoke coming from the building, and 9-5's driver advised that there was fire on the roof. At this point 9-5's officer (Assistant Chief 9-8C) advised Fire Board that there was fire from the roof, and a full 1st alarm assignment was needed. This added Christiana Fire Company (3-6-12), Singerly Fire Company (Cecil County 3-13- 14), and Medic 6 to the response. 2 minutes later 9-8C requested the working fire upgrade which added Delaware City Fire Company (15) and Chesapeake City Fire Company (Cecil County 2-12) to the response. 2 members of 9-5's crew advanced a 1 3/4" hand line into the structure, while the driver and an additional crew member hand stretched 500' of 5" supply line to the hydrant. Firefighters entered the building to find fire in the 30 foot high ceiling above machinery with several employees trying to extinguish the flames with a small hand line. There was also no fire alarm sounding. 9-8C immediately ordered all of the workers to evacuate the building. Once the interior crew began trying to attack the fire they found that they were not making much progress. The wind was also not helping as it was blowing the fire across the roof. Once the supply line was charged 9-5's deck gun was placed in service in order to knock down some of the roof fire. Due to conditions deteriorating and no assistance yet on scene, 9-8C requested a 2nd alarm at 13:02. This added Cranston Heights Fire Company (14), Hockessin Fire Company (19), Volunteer Hose Company of Middletown (27), Mill Creek Fire Company (2-21), and Minquas Fire Company (23) to the response. As companies responded they were advised that fire attack was being made through the rear. Also several employees kept re-entering the building so PD was requested to respond ASAP. Engine 6-5 arrived at 13:04 and laid a supply line from a secondary hydrant and brought it to the rear. 6-5's crew then went to the interior to assist with operations there. Ladder 9 arrived at 13:07 and laddered the A side of the structure and the crew went to the roof. Engine 8-2, Ladder 12, and Rescue 15 all arrived at 13:09. 8-2's and Rescue 15's crews went to the interior while Ladder 12 laddered the D side of the structure and its' crew went to the roof. Deputy 8 arrived on 8-2, and after a face to face with 9-8C, took command with 9-8C being made interior officer. Assistant Chief 9-8B was placed in charge of roof operations. With additional crews now on scene, the bulk of the fire was extinguished. However, the roof and the machinery (A Cocoa Bean Roaster) where the fire was believed to have started both required extensive overhaul. As additional resources arrived they were placed in staging and utilized as needed. Deputy 8 placed the scene under control at 13:44 with all units working. The 2nd alarm companies began being released shortly there after. All units with the exception of Aetna's, were released by 15:04. Aetna units remained on scene in order to complete overhaul of the roaster, and they were clear by 15:47. The scene was turned over to the State Fire Marshal and the building owner.
Units on Scene: Squrt 7, A-8, 8-2, Rescue 8, 9-3, 9-5, Ladder 9, 6-5, Ladder 12, B-15, 15-5, Rescue 15, Rescue 14, Rescue 19, 21-7, Rescue 23, 27-2, 27-3, Cecil County Engine 2-1-1, Cecil County Engine 3-1-3, Cecil County Rescue 3-7- 1, Medic 6, ALS 21, Delaware State Fire Marshal, Delaware State Police, and Aetna Fire Police.
11/23/05 - MVC with Fatality
 On November 23rd at 22:53 Hrs, Christiana Fire Company (3-6-12), along with Medic 7 and ALS 14, was dispatched for an MVC with a rollover in the area of Route 273 & Route 4 in Ogletown. 3-6-12 units arrived in the area and were unable to locate anything, so they cleared the call as unfounded. Just as they were clearing Fire Board advised that there was a change in the location of the crash and it was actually at 2001 Ogletown Rd in Newark. Since 3-6-12 units were already on the road they responded, and at 23:02 Aetna was alerted to the incident as well. Ambulance B-3, Ambulance B-6, Rescue 3, & Rescue 12 all arrived to find a vehicle overturned and off the roadway. A quick check of the vehicle found there to be a single occupant that was obviously DOA. Engine 9-5 and Ambulance B-9 arrived on scene by 23:05. Once the ALS pronounced the subject DOA, all units with the exception of 9-5 were released from the scene, and Light Truck 23 (Minquas) was requested. DELMARVA Power was also requested due to a damaged utility pole. Deputy 8 placed the scene under control at 23:16. 9-5 stood by and provided lighting until the arrival of Light Truck 23. 9-5's crew also assisted the Medical Examiner with removal of the subject from the vehicle. All Aetna units were clear by 00:40, with the scene being turned over to Delaware State Police.
11/13/05 - Shed Fire
 On November 13th at 13:13 Hrs, Aetna was alerted for a shed on fire in the rear of 65 East Shady Drive in Breezewood II. Engine 9-5 was first to respond and the crew could see a large amount of smoke in the distance as they made their response. On arrival at 13:25, 9-5 layed a 5" supply line from the hydrant in front of 69 East Shady Drive. The shed was found to be well involved with fire spreading to the near-by wooded area. 9-5's crew placed a 400' 1 3/4" hand line in service and began attacking the fire. 9-5's officer instructed Engine 7-4 to respond into the adjoining neighborhood of Gender Woods, and attack the woods fire that was spreading that way. Due to the report of the woods fire, Brush 7-0 also responded. 9-5's crew was able to extinguish the bulk of the fire within a few minutes. There was still some flammable liquids burning inside the shed, so a dry chemical extinguisher was also placed in service to complete extinguishment. Once the fire was extinguished, crews remained on scene hitting hot spots and performing some overhaul. The scene was placed under control at 14:08. All crews packed up and cleared the scene by 14:43, and the scene was turned over to FM 21 for investigation.
11/12/05 - Working Building Fire
 On November 12th at 23:26 Hrs, Aetna, along with Mill Creek Fire Company (2-21) and Hockessin Fire Company (19), was alerted for a building fire at 1002 Greystone Lane in Summit at Pike Creek Apartments. Shortly after the original dispatch Cranston Heights Fire Company (14), Christiana Fire Comapny (3-6-12), and Medic 3 were added to the alarm due to the belief that this was a working fire. Deputy 7 was first to arrive at 23:31, and he reported fire showing from the 2nd and 3rd floors. Engine 8-2 arrived at 23:32 and layed a 5" supply line from a hydrant in the parking lot. 8-2's crew advanced a 1 3/4" hand line to the 2nd floor and began extinguishing the fire that was on the balcony. Rescue 21 and Quint 2-7 arrived shortly after 8-2. Rescue 21's crew advanced an additional 1 3/4" hand line to the 3rd floor and began extinguishing that fire. 2-7 put its' aerial to the roof and that crew handled roof operations. Engine 9-5 arrived and took a secondary hydrant. 9-5's crew advanced 800' of 3" with a gated wye and 2 1 3/4" hand lines to the rear of the building due to no apparatus access to the rear. As additional crews arrived they assisted with search and evacuation of the building. Both hand line crews were able to quickly get a handle on the fire and extinguish the bulk of the fire before it got into the attic. Once the fire was knocked down crews performed secondary searches, extension checks, salvage, and overhaul. Duirng the secondary searches some animals were removed from the building suffering from minor smoke inhalation. They were later transported to a local Veterinary Hospital for care. Fortunately no other injuries occurred. Deputy 7 placed the scene under control at 00:36. Crews remained on scene completing overhaul until being released around 3 A.M. The scene was then turned over to building management.
11/2/05 - Apartment Fire
On November 2nd at 21:17 Hrs, Aetna, along with Christiana Fire Company (3-6-12), Mill Creek Fire Company (2-21), Delaware City Fire Company(15), Cheapeake City Fire Company (Cecil County 2-12), and Medic 6, was alerted for a working building fire at 6 Four Seasons Parkway in the Chelsea on the Square apartment complex. Medic 6 arrived on scene at 21:22 and reported smoke showing. Assistant Chief 9-8B arrived right behind Medic 6 and he took command. 9-8B did hear someone inside yelling for help, but was unable to enter the building due to the smoke. He quickly advised Fire Board of a possible subject trapped. The fire was found to be in a 3rd floor apartment in the 4 story building. Engine 22-2 (Minquadale Fire Company Engine that was covering Station 8 due to Aetna training) and engine 6-6 were the first engines to arrive, with 22-2 laying a supply line from a hydrant in the parking lot. The crew from 6-6 advanced a 1 3/4" hand line into the fire building. At the same time Engine 7-4 arrived and layed a supply line to the rear of the building. 6-6's crew went to the 3rd floor and began extinguishment. Ladder 12 and Quint 15-7 handled laddering of the building, and additional crews that arrived(Engines 8-2,9-5,15-5,Rescues 8,12, and 21) began searches of the 3rd and 4th floors for the possible trapped subject. The fire was quickly extinguished and was contained to the apartment of origin. All searches of the building turned up negative for any subjects. The fire was placed under control by 9-8B at 21:46. Crews remained on scene to assist the Fire Marshal and to handle salvage and overhaul. All units were clear the scene by 23:09 and the building was turned over to management.
11/1/05 - Aetna Responds to 3 Fires Within 24 Hours
On November 1st at 18:50 Hrs, Aetna was alerted for an Engine to assist Singerly Fire Company (Cecil County 3-13-14) on a working barn fire in the area of Telegraph Road and Singerly Road in Elkton, Maryland. Squrt 7 made the response and was on scene by 19:14. Crews were already on scene with a large barn that was fully involved. Squrt 7's crew was assigned the task of exposure protection, so they placed 1 1 3/4" hand line in service. Once the bulk of the fire was knocked down Squrt 7's crew assisted with overhaul and extinguishment in the fire building. The crew operated on scene until being released at 22:17. There were no human injuries reported, but unfortunately 24 horses did perish in the blaze. On November 2nd at 10:38 Hrs, Aetna, along with Christiana Fire Company (3-6-12), was alerted for a shed on fire in the rear of 1014 Marrows Road. Deputy 7 was first to arrive at 10:41 and found the shed well involved with exposure to a utility pole and wires, as well as a neighboring shed. Engine 9-5 arrived at 10:45 and laid a 5" supply line from a near-by hydrant. 9-5's crew placed 1 13/4" hand line and the booster line in service. The 1 3/4" line was utilized for fire supression and the booster line was used for cooling down the other shed, which sustained heat damage. Engine 3-5 arrived and assisted with overhaul. Deputy 7 placed the scene under control at 10:50 and all units were clear by 11:31 with the scene being turned over to FM 19. Shortly after returning from the shed fire Aetna was alerted at 12:17 to assist SIngerly Fire Company (Cecil County 3-13-14) on a working house fire at 132 Cathedral Street in Elkton, Maryland. Engine 8-4 (running out of Station 9) made the response and arrived on scene at 12:32. Singerly crews had intially arrived to find the 1st floor of the structure well involved in fire. 8-4's crew was assigned to do a primary search of the 2nd floor and ventilate. Once that task was completed the crew assisted with extinguishment and overhaul of the structure. 8-4 operated on scene for just over an hour and was released at 13:46.
11/1/05 - Tractor Trailer Overturned
 On November 1st at 17:15 Hrs, Aetna, along with New Castle County Paramedics, was alerted for an MVC with a tractor trailer overturned on Interstate 95 South Bound in the area of South Chapel Street. EMS 1 was first to arrive and confirmed a tractor trailer on its' side off the roadway. A check of the vehicle found the driver already out and uninjured. Due to no injuries EMS 1 cancelled the remaining ALS response. Engine 9-5, Ambulance A-7 and Ambulance A-8 all arrived at 17:27. The crew from 9-5 checked the truck for any hazards. The truck was found to be only hauling dairy products. A check of the trucks' saddle tanks found neither one to be leaking. With no injuries or hazards, the scene was quickly placed under control at 19:29. All Fire Department units cleared the scene by 17:45, turning it over to DSP and DELDOT for traffic control.
10/16/05 - Dump Truck Overturned with Entrapment
On October 26th at 13:04 Hrs, Aetna, along with Medic 6, ALS 24, & Trooper 4, was alerted for a MVC with rollover and entrapment at 2800 Pulaski Highway. Ambulance A-8 and Engine 9-5 arrived on scene at 13:12 and found a dump truck laying on its' driver side. Crews were able to remove the windshield and gain access to the driver. He was found to be conscious and alert, but trapped in the truck. While EMS tended to the driver, 9-5's crew placed their booster line in service and began setting up their Holmatro extrication tools. Rescue 8 arrived a short time later and also assisted with extrication efforts. Crews utilized a Cutter and a sawzall to cut the A and B posts on the passenger side. Crews then placed rams in service in order to displace the roof away from the patient area. The Cutter was then utilized to remove the steering wheel. Once the steering wheel was removed crews from A-8 and Medic 6 were able to place the patient onto a back board and remove him from the truck. Extrication was completed at 13:42. The patient was further evaluated by the EMS crews and then he was loaded onto Trooper 4 for transport to Christiana ER. The fire crews on scene also handled placing oil dry down on 10 -15 gallons of fluids that had leaked onto the roadway. The scene was placed under control at 13:50. 9-5 remained on scene until the towing company uprighted the truck in case any further fluid release occurred. Once that was handled the scene was turned over to DSP. All fire department units were clear the scene by 14:30.
10/13/05 - Head-on Crash Injures 4
 On October 13th at 18:52 Hrs, Aetna was alerted for a MVC with injuries at the intersection of Otts Chapel Road & Welsh Tract Road. Engine 8-2 had just cleared a previous alarm and responded immediately. 8-2 and ambulance B-9 arrived on scene at 18:59. They found a 3 vehicle head - on crash with several subjects injured. Ambulance A-7 & Engine 7-4 also made the response, and they arrived on scene shortly after the first arriving apparatus. A check on all of the patients determined that a 3rd BLS unit would be needed as well as an ALS unit for 1 subject suffering chest trauma. This brought University of Delaware ambulance UD-1 and Medic 6 to the scene. In all of total of 4 subjects were transported to Christiana ER, 1 by A-7 with Medic 6, 1 by B-9, and 2 by UD-1. The scene was placed under control at 19:21, with all units clear by 19:40.
10/7/05 - MVC with Car on Fire
 On October 7th at 01:38 Hrs, Aetna was alerted for a MVC with injuries at the intersection of Elkton Road & West Delaware Avenue. Ambulance A-7 was first on scene at 01:41, followed by ambulance A-9 at 01:44. The car involved had struck several concrete pillars ending up on top of them. The car was resting with its' passenger side wheels on the ground and the driver side wheels up in the air. The only occupant of the vehicle had exited prior to the arrival of A-7. While the EMS crews were checking out the car's occupant, the engine compartment ignited. A-7 relayed this information to Fire Board as Engine 7-4 went responding. 7-4 arrived at 01:45 and 1 hand line was placed in service. The crew was able to knock the fire down within minutes. The driver ended up refusing medical treatment and all units were able to clear the scene by 02:16.
9/30/05 - Apartment Fire
 On September 30th at 20:19 Hrs, Aetna, along with Christiana Fire Company (3-6-12) and Singerly Fire Company (Cecil County 3-13-14), was alerted for a building at 24 Marvin Drive in Southgate Garden Apartments. Engine 9-5 made the response within 2 minutes. While 9-5 was responding Fire Board advised them that a 2nd call was reporting possible unattended cooking. Shortly after that report Fire Board again contacted 9-5, this time advising them that Newark Police were on scene with smoke showing. 9-5 arrived at 20:26 and reported smoke showing. This upgraded the alarm adding Mill Creek Fire Company (2-21) for the R.I.T., University of Delaware Ambulance (UD-1), and Medic 7 to the call. 9-5 laid a 5" supply line from the hydrant inside the complex. While 9-5's crew pulled a 1 3/4" hand line, 9-5's officer (9-8C) did a walk around of the structure. At the rear of the building smoke was found pushing from the 2nd and 3rd floor, and fire could be heard crackling in the 2nd floor apartment. 9-8C advised Fire Board of an active fire on the 2nd floor, and then went back around front and advised the hose team that the fire was located in the 2nd floor left rear apartment. At this point Quint 3-7 arrived and put the aerial to the roof, and Deputy 8 arrived and took command. Engine 8-2 also went on scene and brought in a secondary supply line for the rear of the structure. 9-5's crew advanced the hose line to the fire apartment and began extinguishment, while 3-7's crew handled ventilation. As additional crews arrived they assisted with search, ladders, and checking for extension. The bulk of the fire was reported knocked down by 20:35, and Deputy 8 placed the fire under control at 21:04. All mutual aid units were able to clear the scene by 22:00. Aetna units remained on scene until 00:32 due to a lengthy investigation prior to overhaul begining.
Units on scene: A-7, 7-4, S-7, 8-2, Rescue 8, A-9, EMS 9, 9-5, 3-7, Rescue 21, Cecil County Engine 3-1-2 and Rescue 3-7-1, UD-1, Medic 7, ES8, ALS 21, Red Cross, Newark Police, and Aetna Fire Police
9/30/05 - Van Fire with Exposure Problems
 Just before 08:40 Hrs on September 30th Aetna was about to be alerted for an automobile fire. Prior to the dispatch an off duty medic had contacted Fire Board, advising them that there was a van on fire with exposure to a house under construction. At 08:40 Aetna, along with Christiana Fire Company (3-6-12), and Singerly Fire Company (Cecil County 3-13-14), was alerted for a van on fire with exposure to a house. Engine 7-4 was first to respond and arrived at 08:49. 7-4's crew found a construction type van fully involved with flame impingement on the garage area of the house. The booster line was quickly placed in service and the crew began attacking the fire. Fire attack was initiated at the rear of the van, which was closest to the house. Initially Engine 12-5 was told to bring in a supply line from a hydrant, but due to the bulk of the fire being knocked down quickly that assignment was cancelled. 12-5 was then just advised to give 7-4 their tank water. 12-5's crew was assigned to check the 2nd floor of the house for any extension. Additional crews that arrived on scene also checked the garage for any extension. Although the exterior of the garage recieved heat and smoke damage, Once the melted siding was pulled away no fire extension was found. Once all checks for extension were made, overhaul was completed on the van with the assistance of Rescue 3-7-1's crew. 9 Captain 2 placed the scene under control at 09:25. The majority of the units on scene cleared up quickly with 7-4 remaining on scene for the Fire Marshal. All units were clear the scene by 10:00.
Units on scene: 7-4, 9-5, B-9, 12-5, Cecil County R 3-7-1, Aetna Fire Police, NCCPD, & DSFM.
9/23/05 - MVC with Entrapment
On September 23rd at 16:27 Hrs, Aetna, along with Medic 6, was dispatched for an MVC with entrapment in the area of Dixie Line Rd & Otts Chapel Rd. Deputy 9 was first on scene at 16:33 and found the crash to actually be on Dixie Line Rd. The crash involved a single vehicle into a tree. There was found to be a total of 3 patients with a front seat passenger being trapped. Rescue 8 and Engine 9-5 arrived on scene and handled the extrication. Extrication was completed at 16:55. The 2 patients that were not trapped were BLS only and were transported to Christiana ER by ambulances A-7 & B-9. The patient that had been trapped was transported to Christiana ER by A-9 & Medic 6. Deputy 9 placed the scene under control at 17:03, with all fire department units clear by 17:41.
9/20/05 - Motorcycle Crash with Trauma Alert
 On September 20th at 23:33 Hrs, Aetna, along with Medic 6, was alerted for an MVC involving a motorcycle on the on-ramp from Route 896 North Bound to I-95 North Bound. Ambulances A-7 & A-9 arrived to find a single motorcycle crash. The motorcycle operator was found approximately 10 feet away from the bike. He had not been wearing a helmet, but the helmet that was on his bike had done an excellent job of protecting the bikes' gauges. He had suffered head, facial, and extremity injuries, but was conscious and alert. He was transported to Christiana ER by A-7 and Medic 6, where he was made a trauma alert. Assistant Chief 7-8C had command and placed the scene under control at 23:49. All fire department units were clear the scene by 23:55 with the scene being TOT DSP.
9/12/05 - Quick Work Made of Kitchen Fire
 On September 12th at 20:02 Hrs, Aetna, along with Mill Creek Fire Company (2-21) and Hockessin Fire Company (19), was alerted for a house fire at 15 Creek Crossing. First arriving units (Engine 8-2, Rescue 21, and Assistant Chief 9-8B) found a moderate amount of smoke coming from the residence. Upon investigating, crews found fire in the kitchen with the home owner and a bystander attempting to extinguish the flames. The 2 civilians were quickly removed and a 1 3/4" hand line off of 8-2 was placed in service. Interior crews quickly extinguished the fire that was in and around the oven. Crews pulled the oven out from the wall and extinguished all remaining fire and checked for extension. Additional crews on scene assisted with ventilation, salvage, and overhaul. 9-8B placed the scene under control at 20:23 and all units were clear the scene by 21:04. Units on scene: A-7, 7-4, 8-2, Ladder 9, Rescue 21, 19-3, and Delaware State FM.
8/29/05 - MVC with Rollover
 On August 29th at 08:56 Hrs, Aetna, along with Medic 3, was dispatched for an MVC with a rollover a 15 North Church Road. Ambulance A-9 was first to arrive at 09:08 finding a sigle vehicle crash with the car on its' roof. The injured occupant was able to exit the vehicle prior to A-9's arrival. The patient was packaged and transported to Christiana ER by A-9 and Medic 3. The scene was turned over to New Castle County Police for investigation.
8/27/05 - Working Trailer Fire
 On August 27th at 19:08 Hrs, Aetna, along with Christiana Fire Company (3-6-12), and Singerly Fire Company (Cecil County 3-13-14), was dispatched for a house trailer fire at 4 Holly Oak Drive in Maple Square Trailer Park. A minute later the alarm was upgraded to a working fire due to numerous calls. This added Mill Creek Fire Company (2-21) for the R.I.T., Medic 6, and Delaware City Fire Company (15) Ambulance B-15. Engine 7-4 was first on scene at 19:16 and reported fire showing. The front bedroom of the trailer was fully involved with the fire extending into the living room. Part of 7-4's crew hand stretched a 5" supply line to the hydrant, while additional crew members placed a 1 3/4" hand line in service. Once the hand line was charged, that crew advanced the line inside and began attacking the fire. Engine 3-5 was the next engine on scene at 19:19. Their crew assisted with advancing a back up line and extinguishment. The aggressive interior attack was able to keep the fire from advancing past the living room. Crews from 7-4, 3-5, and additional units on scene also handled search of the structure, pulling ceiling, and checking for extension. The bulk of the fire was reported to be knocked down at 19:22. Assistant Chief 7-8B had command and placed the scene under control at 19:49. Units remained on scene for overhaul until being released shortly after 21:00.
8/18/05 - Crash Seriously Injures Motorcyclist
 On August 18th at 23:41, Aetna, along with Medic 2, was alerted for an MVC involving a motorcycle at the intersection of E.Chestnut Hill Rd & Old Chestnut Hill Rd. First arriving units found a destroyed motorcycle laying in the roadway with the injured operator laying on the shoulder. The motorcyclist was awake and talking, but he was seriously injured. The motorcycle had struck a car in the passenger side, which sent the patient into the winshield and then onto the road. Crews from Ambulance A-8 and Rescue 8 worked to package and load the patient. Medic 2 arrived on scene just as the patient was being loaded into A-8. He was made a trauma alert, and was transported to Christiana ER by A-8 & Medic 2. The driver of the car was not injured. Due to the extent of the patients injuries, Light Truck 23 (Minquas) was requested to the scene to assist Newark Police with their investigation. All units were clear by 01:00.
8/12/05 - MVC Vehicle Overturned and On Fire
 On August 12th at 23:09, Aetna, along with Medic 3, was dispatched for an MVC with a vehicle overturned and on fire at the intersection of North Chapel St and New St. Engine 9-5 was first on scene at 23:13, finding a single vehicle on its' roof and on fire. 9-5's crew placed the booster line in service and quickly knocked down the flames. The lone occupant of the car had self extricated himself from the vehicle prior to the arrival of any fire department units. He was found sitting near by and having only minor injuries. The crew from ambulance A-7 and Medic 3 assessed subjects injuries. He advised that he did not want medical treatment and a refusal was obtained. The car had struck a telephone pole causing it to flip over, and no other vehicles were involved. All fire department units were clear the scene by 23:43, turning the scene over to Newark Police for investigation.
8/12/05 - Truck vs Pole & Tree results in Trauma Alert
 In the early morning hours of August 12th, Aetna was dispatched for an MVC in the 200 block of West Chestnut Hill Rd. On arrival units found debris and fluids all over the roadway and a pick up truck up against a tree in the front yard of a residence. The truck had struck a telephone pole and several mail boxes before careening through the yard and ending up against the tree. The force of the truck hitting the pole sheared the pole in half and sent the bottom section in to a front yard several houses down from where it was originally located. The truck itself sustained heavy front end damage from the collision. There apparently been 3 occupants of the truck, who all tried to flee. 1 was being detained by Newark Police at the scene and was denying any injury. Police were finally able to locate the other 2 subjects further up the road as they were exiting a wooded area. The 2 ambulance crews (A-7 & A-8) that were at the crash scene responded up to where the other 2 occupants now were. 1 of the 2 was found to be seriously injured and ALS was requested. The 2nd subject denied any injuries just as the subject that was at the scene did. The injured subject was packaged and placed in A-7 for transport to Christiana ER. A-7 met up with Medic 3 while enroute to the ER, and the patient was made a trauma alert on arrival there. All additional fire department units were clear the scene by 2 A.M. with the scene being turned over to Newark Police and City of Newark Electric.
7/20/05 - MVC with Subject Not Alert
 MVC with Trauma Alert On July 20th at 18:07 Hrs Aetna, along with Medic 6, was alerted for an MVC with a subject not alert at the intersection of E.Chestnut Hill Rd & Salem Church Rd. Medic 6 was first to arrive on scene, finding a 2 vehicle crash between a car and a pick up truck. They found the driver of the car to have altered mental status, and began treating him. The driver of the truck had recieved only minor injuries and was up and walking around. Engine 9-5, Ambulance A-9, & Ambulance A-7 all arrived on scene shortly after Medic 6, and assisted with packaging and removal of the cars' driver from his vehicle. Medic 6 made that patient a trauma alert and he was transported to Christiana ER by A-9 & Medic 6. The driver of the truck, although only having minor injuries, also required transport. He was packaged by A-7's crew and transported by them to Christiana ER. The scene was placed under control at 18:29. 9-5's crew handled debris removal and cleared the scene by 18:45.
6/30/05 - MVC with Entrapment
 On June 30th at 19:49 hours Aetna along with Medic 3 and Trooper 4 were dispatched to an MVC with entrapment in the 700 block of Paper Mill Rd. NCC EMS 1 was first on scene at 19:53 hours reporting a total of 2 patients with one trapped. Ambulance A-8 and A-7 arrived on scene at 19:54 hours. While A-8 was treating the patient trapped in the Honda Civic A-7 crew transported the BLS patient from the other vehicle. Engine 9-5 arrived on scene at 19:55 hours and started extrication. Rescue 8 was placed out of service due to mechanical problems at which time the officer of E9-5 requested its replacement, which sent Cecil County 371 enroute. The patient was extricated at 20:10 hours and transported to CER by A-8 and Medic 3 as a trauma alert. Trooper 4 was not utilized due to the patient being combative. Deputy 7 had command, and the situation was placed under control at 20:35 hours.
Units on scene by order of arrival: EMS 1, A-8, A-7, E9-5, E7-4, Medic 3B, E8-4, TRP4, Rescue-8, CE371, Aetna Fire Police, and DSP
6/26/05 - House Fire
 On June 26th at 12:21 Hrs Aetna , along with Christiana (3-6-12) & Mill Creek (2-21) fire companies, was alerted for a house fire at 180 Brookside Boulevard. While units were responding an Aetna member went on scene and advised Fire Board by phone that there was smoke showing. This added Cranston Heights (14) for the R.I.T., Christiana ambulance B-6, and Medic 3 to the call. Engine 7-4 and Squrt 7 both arrived on scene at 12:33, and at this point fire was showing from 1 front window. 7-4's crew placed a 1 3/4" hand line in service and advanced inside to attack the fire. Engine 8-2 arrived at 12:38 and layed a 5" supply line to 7-4. Interior crews were able to quickly extinguish the flames as well as conduct the primary search and isolate utilities. There was minor extension to the soffit above the window, which was extinguished by Rescue 21's crew. Additional crews on scene assisted with further checks for extension and overhaul. Deputy 8 had command and placed the scene under control at 12:47.
6/26/05 - MVC with Trauma Alert
 On June 26th at 15:24 Hrs Ambulance A-8 came across an MVC at the intersection of E.Chestnut Hill Rd & Brennan Dr. A-8's crew checked for injuries and found 3. They advised Fire Board of the same and the stations were alerted. A-8's crew, with the assistance of a firefighter/EMT from Hockessin Fire Company (19), began patient care. A-8 packaged the driver of a pick-up truck and transported him to Christiana ER, where he was made a trauma alert. The 2 patients in the 2nd vehicle were handled by ambulance A-9. Crews from Squrt 7 & Engine 7-4 assisted A-9's crew with the packaging of both patients, who were also transported to Christiana ER. The engine crews also handled debris removal, and all units were clear the scene within a half hour.
5/31/05 - MVC with Entrapment
 On May 31st at 18:01 Hrs, Aetna along with Medic 3 and Trooper 4, were dispatched for an MVC with a roll over at the intersection of Elkton Rd and Thorn Ln. Ambulance A-8 arrived on scene in 1 minute and found an SUV on its' roof with the driver still inside. Engine 9-5 arrived at 18:05 and the crew began stabilizing the vehicle. Once the vehicle was stabilized, EMS personell were able to enter and begin providing patient care. Engine 9-5's Holmatro combination tool was then utilized to open the driver door. Once Rescue 8 arrived their crew was utilized to assist with patient removal. The Patient was then quickly extricated and turned over to A-8 and Medic 3 for transport. Fortunately the patient did not recieve serious injuries, so therefore Trooper 4 was not needed. A-8 and Medic 3 transported to Christiana ER. All other subjects involved refused medical treatment. Assistant Chief 9-8B had command and placed the scene under control at 18:24, with all units clear the scene by 18:37.
Units on scene: A-8, Rescue 8, 9-5, Medic 3, Newark Police, and Aetna Fire Police
5/1/05 - Garage Fire
 Just before 4 A.M. on May 1st Aetna, along with Christiana (3-6-12) and Mill Creek (2-21) fire companies, was alerted for a garage fire in the rear of 206 Murray Road. Deputy 7 was first to arrive, and he found the rear of a detached garage heavily involved in fire. Crews from Engines 9-5, 21-6 and Rescue 3 placed several 1 3/4" handlines in service for extinguishment, exposure protection and to cool several venting portable propane tanks. Crews were able to make quick work of the fire, and the scene was placed under control at 04:13. After checking for extension and performing overhaul, the majority of the on scene units cleared the scene just after 5 A.M. 9-5 remained on scene until FM-9 arrived at 05:50 and the scene was turned over to him.
4/20/05 - MVC with Double Rollover
 Just after 4 P.M. on April 20th Aetna was alerted for an MVC with rollover at the intersection of South Chapel Street & Farm Lane. Units arrived to find a dump truck and cement mixer both overturned and laying on their right sides. Both trucks were loaded at the time of the crash, with the dump truck containing manure. Both drivers were already out of the vehicles. Fortunately they both recieved only minor injuries, and were transported to Christiana ER for treatment. The roadway, however, required extensive clean up due to the large amount of oil, diesel fuel, and manure that was now spread across it. DNREC and Hazmat 30 (Belvedere) assisted with the clean up effort. The road was not reopened until after 9 P.M.
Units on scene: A-8, B-9, 8-4, 9-5, 9-0, Hazmat 30, DNREC, Medic 3, Newark Police, and Aetna Fire Police .
4/15/05 - MVC with 2 Trapped
 Shortly before 3 P.M. on April 15th, Aetna was alerted for an MVC with 2 subjects trapped on New London Road at the Delaware / Maryland line. First arriving units found a 2 vehicle head on crash with both cars approximately 50 feet apart. The extrication of the first priority patient only required a door removal. That was handled with Engine 9-5's combination tool, while Ambulance A-9's crew and 1/2 of Medic 3 handled patient care. That extrication was completed at 15:09, and the patient was flown to Christiana ER by Trooper 4. Extrication of the 2nd driver required door removal, roof removal, and dash displacement. 9-5's crew initiated the extrication utilizing their combination tool and cutter, while Ambulance A-8, 1/2 of Medic 3, and ALS 11 handled patient care. Singerly Fire Company (Cecil County 3-13-14) Rescue 3-7-1 arrived and assisted 9-5's crew with completeion of the extrication. Extrication of the 2nd driver was completed at 15:30, and he was transported to Christiana ER by A-8 and 1/2 of Medic 3. 2 other occupants of the 2nd vehicle who were not seriously injured were transported to Christiana ER by UD-1. Assistant Chief 9-8C had command and placed the scene under control at 15:37 with all fire department units clear the scene shortly after 4 P.M.
4-16-05 - Assist West Grove on Working House Fire
 On April 13th at 10:24 Hrs, Aetna was dispatched for the R.I.T. to assist West Grove (Chester County 12-22) on a working house fire at 98 Parsons Road. Engine 9-5 made the response and arrived on scene at 10:40. When the crew got up to the scene the bulk of the fire had already been knocked down. The I.C. ordered 9-5's crew to the 2nd floor to hit hot spots and perform overhaul. 9-5's crew operated on the 2nd floor for approximately 20 minutes. Once the crew exited the structure they stood-by on scene until being released at 12:45.
Photo courtesy of Oxford Fire Department
3/28/05 - House Fire
 On Monday March 28th, Aetna along with several mutual aid companies responded to a working house fire at 117 East Delaware Ave. Engine 9-5 was returning from an MVC, and was less than a block away when the alarm came in at 14:25 reporting a house fire in the area of East Delaware Ave & Academy St. 9-5 rounded the corner from Academy St onto East Delaware Ave, and found smoke pouring from the 3rd floor of a 3 story duplex. Residents that were standing on the front porch advised that there was still 1 occupant inside the structure. As firefighters on scene worked to hand stretch a 5" supply line to the hydrant and placed hand lines in service, Assistant Chief 9-8B (9-5's officer) advised Fire Board of 1 subject being trapped. Due to limited manpower on scene and little resources responding, a 2nd alarm was requested at 14:36. 9-5's crew made entry and were able to quickly find the missing occupant, and remove him from the building uninjured. A 1 3/4" hand line and also a 1 3/4" back up line were advanced to the 3rd floor in order to attack the fire. Additional crews assisted with throwing ground ladders, search, ventilation, and checking 119 East Delaware Ave for extension. Also both aerials from Ladder 9 and Ladder 12 were placed in service. Firefighters were able to contain the fire to the 3rd floor in 117 East Delaware Ave, with extension into 119 being negative. Chief 9-8 had command, and placed the scene under control at 15:03. Crews remained on scene until 16:57 in order to assist FM-9 and perfrom overhaul. Aetna Was Assisted By: Christiana, Mill Creek, Singerly of Elkton, Cranston Heights, Elsmere, Belvedere, Port Penn/Delaware City, Five Points, Hockessin, New Castle County Paramedics, Claymont (cover-up0, Chesapeake City (cover-up), Newark Police, and City of Newark Fire Marshall
3/24/05 - Townhouse Fire
On March 24th at 20:14 Aetna, along with Christiana Fire Company (3-6-12) and Mill Creek Fire Company (2-21), was alerted for a townhouse fire at 24 Kieth Street in Whispering Pines Townhouses. Chief Engineer 9-8E arrived on scene a few minutes later and reported smoke showing. Engine 8-2 arrived on scene at 20:20 and layed a 5" supply line from the hydrant. 8-2's crew placed a 1 3/4" hand line in service and advanced it into the basement where the fire was located. Engine 3-5 arrived right behind 8-2 and split their crew with 2 firefighters going to the basement to assist 8-2's crew and the other 2 handling search and ventilation of the 2nd floor. As additional apparatus arrived on scene, they assisted as needed. The crews in the basement were able to make quick work of the fire, and Deputy 8 was able to to place the scene under control at 20:30. Aetna units remained on scene until 22:10 in order to assist the FM unit and do overhaul.
3/14/05 - Engine Company Assist Elkton on 2 Alarm House Fire
 Just before 4:30 A.M. on March 14th, Aetna was alerted for an engine company to assist Singerlly Fire Company of Elkton (Cecil County 3-13-14) on a working house fire. Aetna was alerted as part of the 2nd alarm assignment. Squrt 7 and Engine 8-2 made the response. Upon S-7 and 8-2's arrival, they found crews on scene faced with fire on all 3 floors of a 3 story duplex. At this point all operations were defensive. Aetna crews assisted with checking the D exposure for extension as well as other fire ground operations. Both engines operated on scene until being released at 06:44.
3/9/05 - Engine 9-5 Town House Fire R.I.T. Assignment
 A little before 8 A.M. on March 9th Christiana Fire Company (3-6-12), Engine and Ladder from Delaware City Fire Company (15), and Engine from Wilmington Manor Fire Company (32) were dispatched for a town house fire at 11 Heron Ct. Chief 12-8 was first on location and reported heavy smoke showing. At this point the alarm was upgraded, adding Aetna to the response for the R.I.T. assignment. Engine 9-5 made the response at 07:59. While 9-5 was responding conditions on scene began deteriorating. Fire spread to the attic and through the roof. Due to high winds the fire was able to quickly spread to the B exsposure. Just prior to 9-5's arrival the evacuation order was given to all firefighters operating inside of the structures. 9-5 arrived on scene at 08:15 and the crew set up out front of the fire buildings. While doing a size up, 9-5's crew threw ladders to the A and D sides. At the same time exterior operations were underway in order to knock down the fire. Crews were allowed to re-enter the structures a short time later. Once the fire was knocked down 9-5's crew was reassigned to salvage and overhaul operations. 9-5's crew operated on scene for 2 hours until being released at 10:15.
3/5/05 - Engine 9-5 on R.I.T. Assignment
On March 5th at 19:13 Hrs Aetna was dispatched for a R.I.T. assignment on a working house fire at 129 Fairhill Drive, which is in Mill Creek Fire Company's (2-21) district. Engine 9-5 made the response at 19:23. First arriving units had fire in an attached garage that had extended into the house. Crews found heavy fire conditions on the 2nd floor, and through the roof. By the time 9-5 arrived on scene at 19:36, interior conditions had deteriorated to the point that an emergency evacuation was ordered. Once the bulk of the fire was knocked down with an exterior attack, crews were allowed to re-enter the structure and finish extinguishment. Engine 9-5 assisted with fire ground operations until being released by Deputy 21 at 20:55.
3/4/05 - Engine and Rescue Assist on Working House Fire
 On March 4th at 11:31 Hrs Aetna was alerted for an engine to assist Singerly Fire Company of Elkton (Cecil County 3-13-14) on a house fire. Squrt 7 made the response at 11:34, and while they were responding they were advised that this would be a working alarm. Due to the house being located just over the Delaware/Maryland line, Squrt 7 arrived first on scene at 11:38. They found a 2 story SFD with fire showing from the D side and a large amount of smoke emitting from the rest of the structure. Additonally Rescue 8 and an additional engine (Engine 7-4) were requested to the scene. A 5" supply line was hand stretched to the nearest hydrant, and a 1 3/4" hand line was placed in service. Crews entered the front door and encountered heavy fire conditions throughout the majority of the structure. Due to the quick spread of fire, and the roof being compromised, the interior crews were ordered out of the structure. At this time an exterior attack was initiated utilizing several hand lines. No long after switching to exterior operations the roof and 2nd floor both collapsed. Eventually Squrt 7's boom was placed in service and accompanied by the hand lines in service, the majority of the fire was extinguished. Crews remained on scene for approximately 2 hours assisting with extinguishment and overhaul. Crews cleared the scene by 13:48.
3/3/05 - MVC with Vehicle on Fire
 On March 3rd at 19:32 Hrs Aetna was alerted for an MVC reported to be with a vehicle on fire at the intersection of Capitol Trail and East Cleveland Avenue. Assistant Chief 9-8C arrived within two minutes and reported that one vehicle was involved. Ambulance A-9 arrived right behind him and began patient care. A quick check of the scene confirmed that all occupants were out of the burning vehicle, and that the vehicle was well away from all others involved in the crash. A total of 4 vehicles were involved in the crash, and 3 subjects sustained injuries. Engine 9-5 arrived at 19:38, and the crew immidiately placed their booster line in service in order to extinguish the fire. The engine crew had the fire knocked down in a matter of minutes. Ambulance A-7 was also on scene and provided patient care as well. An adult and child from the truck that had been rear ended by the burning vehicle required transport to Christiana ER, and that was handled by A-7. The driver of the vehicle that had been on fire also required transport to that ER, and was taken there by A-9. The drivers of the other 2 vehicles involved denied any injuries. Assistant Chief 9-8C placed the scene under control at 19:51, with all units cleared by 20:07.
3/2/05 - MVC with 2 Trapped
On March 2nd @ 23:36 Hrs Aetna, along with Medic 6 and Trooper 4, was alerted for an MVC with entrapment on South Chapel Street @ Bellevue Road. Medic 6 arrived on scene shortly after dispatch and found a 2 vehicle collision. One subject in each vehicle was determined to be trapped, with one of them being an unconscious trauma code. Ambulance A-7 arrived on scene at 23:44, with ambulance A-9 and Rescue 8 arriving on scene at 23:45. Due to the report of multipe subjects trapped, an additional medic unit (Medic 7) and the paramedic shift commander (ALS 13) also made the response. Medic 6 and A-7's crew were able to rapidly extricate the trauma code from her vehicle, and transport her to Christiana ER. Rescue 8's crew utilized their Holmatro tools to extricate the trapped subject from the other vehicle. Both occupants of that vehicle were transported to Christiana ER by A-9 and 1 member of Medic 7. Deputy 8 had command and placed the scene under control shortly after midnight with all Fire Department units clear the scene by 01:17.
2/24/04 - Entrapment on the Interstate
 On February 24th at 13:16 Hrs Aetna, along with Medic 8, was dispatched for an MVC with entrapment on Interstate 95 South Bound at Astrazeneca Pharmaceuticals. While ambulances A-8, A-9, Engine 9-5, and Rescue 8 were responding, Fire Board advised that 16 Captain 1 was on location confirming entrapment. A-9 arrived at 13:24 and found a full size pick-up with heavy front end damage. The pick-up had rear ended a tractor trailer. The trapped driver of the pick-up was the only occupant, and was conscious and alert. 9-5 arrived at 13:26 and the crew first stabilized the vehicle. Once the vehicle was stabilized 9-5's crew placed their Holmatro combination tool in service in order to remove the driver door. While this was going on Medic 8's crew provided Pt care. Rescue 8 arrived at 13:32, and was instructed to prepare for roof removal. At this point Deputy 8 became IC and Assistant Chief 9-8B became the extrication officer. Once 9-5's crew removed the door, Rescue 8's crew placed their Holmatro tools in service and removed the roof of the truck. After the roof was removed, relief cuts were made in order to perform a dash roll. Ram's were placed in service and the dash was quickly lifted off of the Pts legs. After the dash roll was completed EMS crews quickly packaged the Pt onto a backboard and loaded him into A-9 for transport. Extrication was marked complete at 13:41. The Pt was transported to Christiana ER by A-9 and Medic 8. The driver of the tractor trailer denied injuries and did not require transport. Deputy 8 placed the scene under control at 13:47 with all units clear the scene by 14:12.
Units on scene: A-8, A-9, Rescue 8, 9-5, EMS 9, Medic 8, ALS 12, DSP, DELDOT, and Aetna Fire Police.
1/16/05 - Rescue and Ambulance assist on MVC with Entrapment
During the early morning hours of January 16th, Mill Creek Fire Company (2-21) and NCC Paramedics were dispatched for an MVC with entrapment on Capitol Trail @ E. Green Valley Circle. First arriving units found a single vehicle MVC with a car on its' side and 2 subjects trapped. A request for a 2nd BLS at 01:34 unit brought Ambulance A-8 to the scene. During the extrication an additional Rescue was requested and 01:45 Aetna was alerted for Rescue 8 to respond. Rescue 8 arrived at 01:54 and utilized their Holmatro Rescue Tools to assist Mill Creek units with extricating both patients. A-8 & A-21, along with Medics, transported both patients to Christiana ER. Rescue 8 was clear the scene by 02:38.
1/15/05 - MVC with Rollover & Entrapment
On January 15th at 23:05 Hrs Aetna, along with Medic 3 and ALS 14, was alerted for an MVC with entrapment at E. Chestnut Hill Rd & Route 273. Ambulance A-8 was first on scene at 23:11. They found a single vehicle MVC with a car on its' roof and the 2 occupants trapped. Engine 7-4 was next on scene at 23:13, and the crew began stabilizing the vehicle in order to begin extrication. Around the same time Deputy 8 arrived on scene and took command. The decision was made that the driver door would be removed first. Rescue 8 arrived on scene next, and that crew along with 7-4's crew worked together to remove the door. Once the door was removed, the driver was taken out of the vehicle. Crews were able to remove the passenger from the vehicle through the car's rear window. Once both patients were extricated, they were transported to Christiana ER by ambulances A-7 & A-8 along with Medics. Deputy 8 placed the scene under control at 23:38, and units were clear the scene a short time later.
1/14/05 - Engine and Ambulance assist on Fatal MVC
On January 14th at 23:14 Hrs Christiana Fire Company (3-6-12) along with New Castle County Paramedics were dispatched for an MVC with entrapment on I-95 North Bound in the area of Route 273. Engine 9-5 was returning from an MVC in Glasgow and was on Route 896 approaching I-95 when the alarm came in. Once Fire Board was made aware of 9-5's location, 9-5 was added to the response. Engine 9-5 arrived at 23:20 and assisted crews from Rescue 3 & Rescue 12 with extrication of 3 trapped subjects. One of the trapped subjects ended of being fatally injured and was pronounced D.O.A. at the scene. Calls for additional BLS units also brought ambulance B-9 to the scene. Ambulance B-9 ended up transporting 1 trauma patient to Christiana ER with medics. Engine 9-5 was clear the scene at 00:10.
1/13/05 - Crash Leaves Motorcyclist Seriously Injured
On January 13th at 19:20 Hrs Aetna, along with Medic 6 and Trooper 4, was dispatched for an MVC involving a motorcycle at the entrance to the Four Seasons plaza Shopping Center on Four Seasons Parkway. First arriving units found a serious crash between a motorcycle and car. The motorcycle operator had sustained serious trauma and the decision was made that the patient would be flown to Christiana ER. Crews from Ambulance B-9 and Engine 7-4 assisted with fully immobilizing the patient with Cervical Collar and back board. At the same time Trooper 4 landed in the shopping center parking lot. Once the patient was loaded into Trooper 4, he was flown to the ER as a trauma alert. The driver of the car was not injured. Deputy 9 had command and placed the scene under control at 19:48. All fire department apparatus was clear the scene by 20:12. The scene was turned over to Delaware State Police for investigation.
1/9/05 - Kitchen Fire
 On January 9th at 15:08 Hrs Aetna, along with Christiana Fire Company (3-6-12) for an engine company, Mill Creek Fire Company (2-21) for the R.I.T., Cranston Heights Fire Company (14) for an engine, Singerly Fire Company (Cecil County 3-13-14) for a Rescue, NCC Medic 6, and UD-1 (University of Delaware Ambulance), was alerted for a working house fire at 82 W. Stephen Drive in the Chestnut Hill Estates neighborhood. Ambulance B-9 arrived at 15:14 and reported smoke showing. Neighbors on scene advised that the residents were not home, but that there were 2 dogs still inside. Engine 12-5 arrived at 15:16 and layed a supply line from a hydrant. Engine 9-3 was next to arrive at 15:17. 9-3's crew assisted 12-5's crew with advancing a 1 3/4" hand line into the structure. The fire was found in the kitchen area, and it was quickly extinguished. While both engine crews handled fire suppression, the crew from B-9 initiated a primary search. During the search a semi-conscious small dog was found and quickly removed from the structure. The dog was given to EMS crews and after some oxygen treatment, the dog was okay. Additional units that arrived on scene assisted with ventilation, secondary search, salvage, and overhaul. During the secondary search the 2nd, much larger dog was found unharmed downstairs. Chief 9-8 had command, and due to the quick knock down he was able to place the scene under control at 15:24. Once the scene was placed under control, Rescue 21 and Engine 14-5 were redirected to cover Station 9. After assisting the Fire Marshall and finishing overhaul, all units were clear the scene by 16:44.
Units on scene: 7-4, A-8, 8-2, Rescue 8, B-9, 9-3, 3-5, 12-5, UD-1, Medic 6, ALS 11, NCCPD, DSFM, and Aetna Fire Police.
1/8/05 - Assist on Working House Trailer Fire
 On January 8th at 16:02 Hrs Aetna was alerted to assist Christiana Fire Company (3-6-12) on a working house trailer fire. Engines 9-1, 9-5, and Squrt 7 made the response. Upon the arrival of the first Aetna engine firefighters already on scene had the bulk of the fire knocked down. Aetna crews operated on scene for approximately 1 hour assisting with overhaul and hitting hot spots. All Aetna units were clear the scene by 17:16.
1/7/05 - Engine Company, Rescue, and Ambulance Assist
 On January 7th at 19:26 Hrs, Aetna was alerted for an Engine Company to assist West Grove Fire Company (Chester County 12-22) on a house fire at 149 South Bank Road. Engine 9-5 went responding at 19:31 followed by Engine 9-1. Unknown to both engines while they were responding was that Deputy 12 went on scene with fire showing and injured subjects in the front yard. Engine 9-5 arrived as the first in engine at 19:36 and found heavy fire conditions throughout the 1st floor of a 1 1/2 story SFD. Engine 9-5 pulled into the driveway, but was not able to establish a supply line due to this being a non-hydrant area. Engine 9-5's crew pulled a 1 3/4" hand line to the front of the residence. The crew knocked down the fire on the front porch and then advanced the line into the well involved front room. While 9-5's crew was inside attacking the fire, Tanker 23 (Avondale Fire Company) arrived and began supplying 9-5 with water. Engine 9-1 arrived at 19:44 and assisted West Grove crews with pulling additional hand lines and advancing them inside to extinguish the rest of the fire. While both crews operated inside, Ambulance A-7 was requested to the scene for stand-by due to Chester County EMS units transporting 2 patients to the hospital. Assistant Chief 9-8B also requested Rescue 8 to the scene for additional manpower. A-7 arrived at 19:57 and Rescue 8 at 20:14. 9-1 and Rescue 8 operated on scene for approximately 2 hours assisting with extinguishment and extensive overhaul. Since all the operating hand lines came off of 9-5, it remained on scene until operations were terminated by the Incident Commander. Engine 9-5 was clear the scene at 22:42 Hrs.
1/2/05 - Fire Showing on Arrival
 On January 2nd at 12:36 Hrs Aetna, along with Singerly Fire Company (Cecil County 3-13-14), was alerted for a house fire in the area of 60 Winsome Way in the Pencader Village neighborhood. Shortly after dispatch, Deputy 37 (Christiana Care Fire Brigade) went on location reporting heavy fire showing from a house at 5 Aikens Court. This report upgraded the alarm to a working fire dispatch, which added Christiana Fire Company (3-6-12) for an engine and the R.I.T., Chesapeke City Fire Company (Cecil County 2-12) for a rescue, NCC Medic 6, and UD-1 (University of Delaware Ambulance) for BLS stand-by. Engine 9-3 arrived at 12:44 and layed a 5" supply line from the hydrant. 9-3 was followed by engines 3-5 and 12-5 who arrived at 12:45, and Deputy 9 who arrived at 12:46 and took command. Engine 9-3's 4 person crew split, with 2 members advancing a 1 3/4" hand line and attacking the fire. The other 2 members initiated a primary search of the residence. Engine 3-5 was assigned to the R.I.T. and 12-5's crew advanced a 2nd 1 3/4" handline into the structure to assist with fire attack. Once initial knock down was obtained and the primary search was completed, additional crews on scene relieved the first in crews. All searches of the residence came up negative, and it was found out that the occupants were away on vacation. Deputy 9 placed the scene under control at 13:10, with units remaining on scene in order to complete extensive overhaul. All Fire Department units were clear the scene by 16:14.
Units on scene: 7-4, A-8, Rescue 8, 9-1, 9-3, 9-5, 3-5, 12-5, Cecil County engines 2-1-4 and 3-1-3, UD-1, Medic 6, ALS 13, DSFM, and Aetna Fire Police. Engines 14-4 (Cranston Heights) and 27-3 (Middletown) along with Quint 21-7 (Mill Creek) covered Stations 7,8, & 9.
1/1/05 - Serious MVC with Door Pop
 On January 1st at 17:26 Hrs Aetna, along with NCC Medic 6, was alerted for an MVC with entrapment at the intersection of Route 273 and Red Mill Road. Fire Police 7-9E arrived shortly after dispatch and reported the crash to actually be Route 273 at Ruthar Drive. Ambulances A-7, A-8, B-9, Engine 7-4, and Rescue 8 all made the response. A serious crash between a VW and an SUV was found. A third vehicle that was stopped at the red light on Ruthar Drive was also struck by 1 of the 2 other vehicles after the initial crash. That vehicle did not receive major damage though. The only entrapment found was a door pop that was needed for the passenger of the VW. Crews from 7-4 and Rescue 8 utilized Rescue 8's Combination tool to open that door. The driver of the SUV was found to be most seriously injured. She was packaged first and transported to Christiana ER by A-7 and Medic 6. The driver of the VW was not seriously injured and was transported to Christiana ER by A-8. Even though the VW passenger required a door pop in order to be removed, he also was not seriously injured and was also transported to Christiana ER by B-9. The occupants of the third vehicle involved were not injured. Fire Department units remained on scene until 18:08 Hrs in order to clear the large amount of debris from the roadway, and to placed oil dry down on fluids. The scene was turned over to DSP.
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