Sunday October 6, 2024 is the start of Fire Prevention Week. Aetna Hose, Hook & Ladder Company will be holding its annual bell ringing ceremony to honor the loss of 89 Firefighters who died in the line of duty in 2023. This will take place in the Aetna Memorial Garden at Station 7. This is located at 7 Thorn Lane, Newark, DE 19711. We will gather at 1130AM with the ceremony commencing at 12 Noon.

Immediately following, Aetna will hold an open house. There will be station tours, fire prevention literature available, and kitchen fire safety presentations by the Delaware State Fire School. There will be emergency apparatus on display and personnel to answer questions. There will also be a limited number of smoke detectors available for those who need one. Limit 1 per household.

The open house will run until 330PM.