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Past Incident News 8/16/07 - Fatal MVC on I-95 Northbound at the Toll Plaza
At 2129 on Thursday, August 16 Aetna was dispatched to a Motor Vehicle Collision with entrapment and multiple victims on Interstate 95 Northbound, just south of the toll plaza. Engine 95 was investigating a fire alarm at the University Garden Apartments and quickly wrapped up to make the response. EMS-9, Rescue 8, Engines 93 & 74, Ambulances A7, A8, Chief 98, Medic 6A, Medic Command ALS-23, (Air-Medic) Trooper 4, and Aetna Fire Police all made the initial response. While traveling down Route 896 near the University of Delaware a person ran into the middle of the 4 lane road to flag down the responding Engine 93. E93 stopped and learned an individual was having a heart attack outside the nearby Comfort Suites. The crew from E93 attended to the victim until ALS and BLS arrived. E93 then resumed their response to the MVC. EMS-9, Aetna’s EMS Duty Officer quick response unit, was the first to arrive on scene at 2133 with an EMS Lieutenant, and Firefighter/EMT on board. EMS-9 observed a 4 vehicle collision, with heavy damage to two vehicles; a 2006 Acura TSX, and a 2006 Ford Econoline van. The other two vehicles were a 2007 BMW 5Series and a 2006 Chevrolet 2500 van. The Ford van was partially on top of the TSX, causing significant damage to the TSX and trapping the rear occupant. EMS-9 notified Fireboard of 3 trauma alert patients, confirmed entrapment and requested an additional 3 BLS units to respond. This added Medic 2A, Christiana Care LifeNet (Air-Medic unit), Ambulances A23, A21, and Cecil County Ambulance 391 to the response. A8, Medic 6A, A7, and Rescue 8 all arrived on scene between 2138 and 2140. The crews immediately began sizing up the scene, triaging victims, stabilizing the vehicles, and preparing to extricate the entrapped victim. 8/12/07 - MVC with Entrapment
At 0001 hours on Sunday August 12, 2007 Aetna Hose, Hook and Ladder was dispatched to an MVC with entrapment. A-7 arrived on scene first at 0003 hours and confirmed entrapment. Upon Rescue 8 and 9-5's arrival at 0009 hrs, the crews stabilized the vehicle and started extrication at 0011 hours. The driver side door was removed first to get a better view of the patient. The vehicle had heavy impact damage on the driver side, with dash displacement onto the driver. It was determined best to remove the roof and push the driver side dash up. At 0025 a second call was made for manpower. 9-8 arrived on scene and assumed control of the scene from 7-8B. At that time 10-5 also arrived. Upon pushing dash up with a ram, the crews achieved enough room to free and remove the patient from vehicle. Extrication was complete at 0042hours. A-7 transported. Units cleared at 0121 hours. 7/2/07 - Aetna Engine 95 & Rescue 8 on working house fire in Elkton Md. On 7/2/07 at 0852hours the Aetna Hose Hook and Ladder Company(7, 8, 9, & 10) was alerted to assist Singerly F.D. (3, 13, &14 Cecil County) on a working house fire in the 100 Block of Whitmore Ave. Engine 95 and Rescue 8 made the response, and Engine 95 arrived to Singerly Engine 313 on scene and making an attack on the fire. The crew from 95 was tasked by the IC to enter the structure and check for extension into the cock loft. Crews from 95 found no extension and were then tasked along with the crew from Rescue 8 to perform salvage and overhaul operations. Crews operated on scene for 1 ½ hours until released by the IC. 7/1/07 - Working house fire in Aetna’s Station 8 Local Just after 1pm on Sunday July 1st the Aetna Hose Hook and Ladder Company (7, 8, 9 & 10), along with Christiana Fire Company (3, 6, & 12) and the Mill Creek Fire Company (2, & 21) were alerted to a house fire in the 0 block of Malvern Rd. Ambulance A9 returning from the hospital was the first to arrive and found smoke showing from the second floor of a 2 story SFD. Aetna engine 95 arrived to find conditions as reported and dropped a supply line from a hydrant 200’ away. The crew was tasked by the IC (D7) to advance an attack line to the second floor and make an attack on the fire. Engine 95’s crew made quick work of the bedroom fire and began checking for extension finding some into the attic area. Additional man power outside advanced a second line into the structure to assist with checking for extension. Crews arriving from Christiana were tasked with outside vent and exterior extension. Crews from Mill Creek and Singerly (3, 13, & 14 Cecil County) assisted with overhaul operations. The fire was brought under control in ½ hour and Aetna crews remained on scene for about 2hrs performing salvage and assisting the FMO. 7/1/07 - Working fire in Aetna’s Station 9 Local At 1439 hrs on July 1st 2007 the Aetna Hose Hook and Ladder Company (7, 8, 9, & 10) was alerted for a house fire in the 200 block of W. Chestnut Hill Rd. Deputy 9 arrived on scene to find a 2 story home with smoke showing from the basement area. Engine 95 was the first engine on scene and laid a 5” supply line into the structure and was tasked to advance a 1 ¾” attack line to the basement to make the attack. Christiana (3, 6, & 12) Engine 65 was next to arrive and was tasked to advance a line to the 1st floor to prevent vertical fire extension. The crew from 95 made quick work of the fire and also secured a gas line that appeared to be feeding the fire. Engine 74 crew was tasked with ventilation on the 1st and 2nd floor of the structure. Additional crews from Aetna, Singerly (3, 13, & 14 Cecil County) and Millcreek (2&21) assisted with overhaul of the structure. The fire was brought under control in fewer than 45 mins. Crews operated on scene for approx. 1 ½ hours performing salvage and assisting the FMO. 6/28/07 - Aetna Squrt 7 and Engine 95 make response to working house fire in Rutherford At 1428 on Thursday June 28, 2007 the Aetna Hose Hook and Ladder Company (7, 8, 9, &10) was alerted to assist the Mill Creek Fire Company(2,21) on a working house fire located in the 0 block of Rolling Dr. Engine 95 was the first Aetna engine to arrive and upon arrival found one crew already inside starting an attack on a basement fire. Engine 95 crew was tasked to advance a second line in to the structure to check for extension on the 1st and second floors. Crews from 95 also ventilated the structure while checking for extension. Squrt 7 arrived and the crew was tasked to begin overhaul operations. Crews operated on scene for 45 min. until released by the IC. 6/27/07 - Aetna Engine 95 makes the response to working house fire in Elkton Md. On Wednesday, June 27, 2007 1214hrs the Aetna Hose Hook and Ladder Company (7-8-9-10) were alerted to assist Singerly Fire Department (3, 13, & 14 Cecil County) on a house fire in 700 block of Elk Mills Rd. Aetna Engine 95 made the response, and crews arrived @ 1225 to find Singerly already on scene with a house well involved. The crew from engine 95 was tasked to assist with an exterior fire attack. Crews from 95 assisted with the extinguishment, salvage and overhaul. Engine 95 operated on scene for 3 hours until released by Singerly Command. 5/20/07 - MVC with Entrapment
At 00:03 hrs on May 20, Aetna HHL Co. (7-8-9), New Castle Paramedic 6B, and Delaware State Police Trooper 4, were dispatched to an MVC with entrapment, reported on fire in the area of South College Ave and Interstate 95 south bound. EMS 9 was the first unit to arrive at 00:10 confirming entrapment with car involved. E95 arrived and vehicle was exstinguished with booster line. After a search of the surrounding area by Trooper 4, the driver was confirmed the only onccupant. Medic 6B performed DOPA. E95 placed the scene under control at 00:24 hrs. Scene was turned over to Delaware State Police FAIR team for investigation. 5/10/07 - House Fire At 21:19 hrs on May 10, Aetna HHL Co. (7-8-9) along with Chrstiana Fire Company (3-6-12), Mill Creek Fire Co. (2-21) were dispatched to 121 Gumspring Rd off of Salem Church Rd. for residential fire. 21-9A was first to arrive and advised fireboard of fire showing from 199 Salem Church Rd. This added Chranston Heights Fire Co. (14) to the response for the RIT assingment. R3 was the first unit to arrive at 21:22 hrs and layed a supply line from the hydrant on Salem Church Rd. Crew from R3 found fire in the A & B corner of a one story vacant structure. Crew advanced one 1 ¾” handline in service and knocked the bulk of the fire. 82 performed ventalation. Additional crews assisted with search and overhaul. 98 arrived at 21:29 and assumed Gumspring Rd. command. 98 advised fireboard to have next arriving units to stage on Salem Church Rd. Scene was placed under control at 21:39 hrs. 5/8/07 - Building Fire
At 20:11 hrs on May 8, Aetna HHL Co. (7-8-9) along with Christiana Fire Company (3-6-12) and Singerly Fire Company (3-13-14) were dispatched to 813 Christina Mill Drive for a building fire. Sqirt 7 was the first responding unit and prior to their arrival was advised by FM90 on company channel of fire on the rear balcony of building 813. S7 arrived first at 20:16 hrs. The crew from S7 advanced one 1 ¾” handline in service, but found fire only on the second floor balcony with minor extension. E82 was the next arriving unit and was advised to lay in from a second hydrant. E82’s crew assisted with salvage and overhaul. The scene was placed under control at 20:28 hrs. After an investigation crews were advised by home owner that a cardboard box of hot charcoal was placed on the balcony. Units onscene: 95, 82, S7, 74, L9, R8, B9, A9, 65, CER13, Medic6C, FM90, 3/27/07 - Building Fire On Tuesday, March 27 at 22:21 hrs, Aetna Hose Hook and Ladder Co. (7-8-9), along with Mill Creek Fire Company (2-21), and the Christiana Fire Company (3-6-12), were dispatched to a building fire at 551 Oakdale Rd. in Salem Village Apartments with a report of smoke coming from the second floor. After multiple calls fireboard added Cranston Heights Fire Company (14) to the response for the RIT assignment. Delaware State Fire Marshall FM8 was first to arrive due to an investigation in the area, advising fireboard of smoke coming from the second floor C side. Chief 98 arrived and established Salem Village Command. Engine 82 arrived at 22:29 and laid a supply line from the nearest hydrant. E82 then advanced one 1 3/4” line into the structure finding only smoke and heat in first floor apartments. E74 arrived and was tasked with primary searching of the 2nd and 3rd floors. L9 arrived and laddered the building. At 22:40 hrs a subject was found in a first floor bedroom, and was transported to CER via A9, where the victim succumbed to his injuries. Only the one injury was reported. Chief 98 placed the scene under control at 22:50 hrs, turning scene over to the State Fire Marshall for investigation. Units On scene: A10, A9, 82, R8, 74, 95, S7, L9, Chief 98, A12, 125, L12, R14, R21, 27, ALS 16, M3, FM8, FM10, FM12, FM21, FM143/27/07 - House Fire On Tuesday, March 27 at 16:33 hrs the Christiana Fire Company (3-6-12), along with the Aetna Hose Hook and Ladder Co (7-8-9), Delaware City Fire Company (15), and Wilmington Manor Fire Company (28-32) were dispatched to 4 Linette Ct in Salem Woods for a house fire. EMS12 was first to arrive at 16:39 hrs and advised fireboard of a 2 story house fully involved. 12-0 arrived with 12 Captain 3 and established Linette Command. 12-5 was the first engine to arrive and laid a supply line from the hydrant on Warren Dr. and Linette Ct. The crew from 12-5 placed a 1 3/4” hand line in service. Interior crews advised command of a floor collapse and an exterior attack was initiated. 12-5 then stretched a 2 1/2” hand line to the rear of the structure. Command advised fireboard to have the next arriving engine utilize Sharin Dr. 95 arrived and stretched a 1 3/4” hand line to the rear from Sharin Dr. Next arriving engine crews were tasked with pulling back up lines and the throwing of ground ladders. Chief 12-8 placed the scene under control with units checking for extension at 17:27 hrs. No injuries were reported. The last unit cleared at 18:50 hrs, turning the scene over to FM21 for investigation. Units On scene: 125, EMS12, 120, L12, B12, Chief 128, B3, 35, 66, 37, 65, R3, 155, L28, 324, 95, R23, L17, Medic 1, Medic 7, ALS 22, ALS 16, FM21, FM8 2/17/07 - Working House Fire On Saturday, February 17 at 02:46 Aetna along with Christiana Fire Company (3-6-12), Mill Creek Fire Company (2-21), and Cranston Heights Fire Company (14) were dispatched for a building fire at 207 Scottfield turn. Chief 98B was first to arrive and advised fireboard of a two story single family dwelling with fire showing. Deputy 9 arrived and took Scottfield Command from 98B and instructed him to take interior operations. Engine 8-2 laid a supply line from the hydrant at 216 Scottfield Drive, and was advised by Deputy 9 to advance a 1 3/4" hand line to the basement for fire suppression. Crew from Rescue 8 pulled a back up line to the front door. The crew from Engine 10-5 advanced a third 1 3/4" hand line to the second floor. Next arriving Engine crews were tasked with throwing ground ladders. Crews that were low on air were replaced with fresh crews. At 03:15 hours a May Day was declared for a firefighter that had fallen through the floor. Deputy 9 deployed the RIT team to the front door at which point the fallen firefighter was safely removed, and evaluated by ALS, and then transported to Christiana ER by BLS for further evaluation. It was determined that the 2nd floor had deteriorated, and was marked to prevent further injuries. Fire suppression efforts continued with crews finding fire extension on all floors. Deputy 9 placed the scene under control at 04:25, and crews assisted FM21 with overhaul. The American Red Cross was notified for 2 adults, and 1 child needing assistance. Other than the minor injuries sustained by the fallen firefighter no other injuries occurred. The last unit cleared at 06:01. 2/14/07 - Fatal MVC
On Wednesday, February 14 at 14:31 Aetna, along with Delaware State Police Trooper 4, and New Castle County Paramedics were dispatched to an MVC reported with an unconscious subject trapped on S. College Ave at Corporate Blvd. Ambulances A10, A9 along with Engine 10-5, 7-4, and Rescue 8 made the response. Deputy 10 was first to arrive to find a two vehicle accident involving a utility body pickup and a sedan, confirming one unconscious subject not trapped. Deputy 10 established incident command. A9 arrived at 14:38 and began patient care. The crew from Engine 10-5 assisted the ambulance crews and medics with packaging and loading of both patients. The patient from the sedan would have been flown via Trooper 4, but was transported by ground due to low visibility caused by snowy conditions. Both ambulances transported to Christiana ER. Once both ambulances had cleared crews from 10-5, 7-4 and Rescue 8 assisted with debris removal. Fire police assisted with traffic control. Deputy 10 placed the scene under control at 14:55. Rescue 8 remained on scene providing lights for Delaware State Police FAIR team to further their investigation. All units were clear at 16:00. 2/14/07 - Fatal Shed Fire The snowy and icy day of Wednesday, February 14, was a very busy day for Aetna totaling 40 calls in as little as 8 hours. At 06:03 on this date Aetna along with Mill Creek Fire Company (2-21), and Christiana Fire Company (3,-6-12), were dispatched for a structure fire at 105 Salem Church Rd. While units were responding 12-5 went on scene with fire showing from a 12x20 shed converted to living space. Chief 98 arrived and established incident command, and confirmed one subject trapped. Crews made entry, extinguished the fire, and began to search for the subject but crews were hampered by heavy household debris inside the structure. Crews were tasked with ventilation and debris removal. Chief 98 placed the scene under control at 07:48. After Delaware State Fire Marshals were finished investigating the crew from Squirt 7 overhauled the structure. Additional fire company's covered Aetna's stations through the duration of the call. The last unit cleared at 12:05.
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