Thursday, January 12, 2012 The Claymont Fire Company would like to congratulate member Josh Dawson on receiving his NREMT-P. Josh has been working for several years on completing his degree through Delaware County Community College. Congratulations Brother!
Sunday, January 1, 2012 0047 At 0047 hrs, the box alarm was dropped for the house fire in the Knollwood section of Claymont. While E132 and the Chief were enroute, Fireboard advised that they have reports of subjects trapped. E132 arrived reported smoke showing, secured their own water source, and pulled a line. 138 (E. Haley) arrived and established the 'Claymont Command'. Ladder 13 arrived shortly after and performed first due special service tasks. The crew split up with an inside and outside team, the inside team started an aggressive search of the second and third floors as the outside team threw numerous ground ladders and assisted with opening up the rear of the house. L11, R25, and R39 assisted on the 2nd and 3rd floors. Extension was found on the exterior of the C side and was handled appropriately.Fire Chief Eric Haley had the 'Claymont Command'Units on Scene: E132, L13, E135, CMD13, RIT20, L11, R25, L68, R40, Medic 4B, B11
Wednesday, December 28, 2011 12:52 At 12:52 Claymont was dispatched to assist Green Ridge (63) on the house fire. Rescue 13 arrived and assumed the RIT responsibilities by doing a 360, throwing numerous ground ladders to all sides of the house, and clearing windows for better egress. The Rescue's crew stood by on the A/B corner until released by command. Units on Scene--Rescue 13
Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at 14:59 hrs Claymont and Brandywine Hundred were dispatched for the MVC w/ entrapment on 495 in the area of Fox Point Park. A, B, and Rescue 13 arrived to find an SUV on its side with two trapped. Crews from 13 and 11 worked to removed the roof and extricate the driver and passenger to waiting EMS. Both patients were transported to CER. Units on Scene: Rescue 13, A and B13
Tuesday, December 20, 2011 Claymont was dispatched for Rescue 13 to assist Station 20 Holloway Terrace on a commercial structure fire. Fire Chief Maxwell went on location and reported heavy fire conditions. Engine 205 went on location for fire suppression with a defensive mode. Rescue 13 responded under the command of Deputy Chief Haley with a crew of 5. Prior to arrival of Rescue 13, the fire had been knocked down and command reduced the assignment to units on location. Thanks to Holloway Terrace Fire Company for the photos.
Monday, December 19, 2011 Story in ther near future.
Thursday, December 1, 2011 Claymont Fire Company will be bringing Santa Clauss around on the fire truck to the following locations. In the event that there is inclement weather or an emergency, Santa will be delayed until the following evening on the schedule. Santa schedule is as follows: 6pm - 8:15pm December 5: Wollaston Drive, Windybush, Top of the Hill Apts, Penn Rock, Hillendale, Silverside Heights, Holly Oak, Holly Oak Manor, Rolling Park December 6: Claymont Heights, Northridge, Harvey Run, Claymont Addition, Kenilworth, Radnor Green December 7: Clearfield Village, Claymont Terrace, Stockdale, River croft Apts, Harbor House Apts December 8: Gwinhurst, Greenmount, Knollwod, Hickman Road, Society Hills Apts, Longview Court Apts, Brandywine Pats, Ptinceton Estates, Valley Run Apts December 9: Ashbourne Hills, Radnor Woods, Greent Tree, Wood Stream Garden Apts, Stoneybrook December 13: The Ardens, Northfield, Buckingham Green, Sherwood Green, Lancashire December 14: Highland Woods, Indian Field, Darleywoods, Longview Farms, Ramblewood, Beverley woods, Timbers December 15: Afton, North Crest, Log Run, Talley Farms, Cedar Tree Apts, Cliff House, F&N Shopping Center, Balleymeade December 16: Wynwood, Maple Chase, North Shire, North Graylyn Crest, Clairmont, Kingsridge December 19: Holiday Hills, Forest Gate, Forward Manor, Delaview Avenue, Westerloo, Swinnen Drive, Sutton Place, West Wood Manor
Saturday, November 26, 2011 Claymont was dispatched for a Ladder assist Lower Chichester Pa on a residential fire located 1100 Blk of Sterling Ave. Ladder 13 responded with a crew of 5 under the command of Deputy Chief Haley. Ladder 13 assumed the second due truck assignment and worked accordingly. Ladder 13 was inservice for approximately 1 hr. Assistant Chief R. Fuller had the " Sterling Avenue Command "
Wednesday, November 23, 2011 Claymont was dispatched for Rescue 123 for a RIT assist on a residential fire located at 3 Ryan Ave Holloway Terrace. Communication Center had upgraded the response to a working fire dispatch prior to any units on location based on the incoming information from the residents. Engine 222 arrived with fire showing from the second floor of a 2 story residential dwelling. Rescue 13 responded with a crew of 5 under the command of Assistant Chief Richards Jr. Rescue 13 officer had performed a 360 of the residence upon arrival. Rescue 13 stood by on the alpha side of the dwelling until released by command. Rescue 13 was released by command approximately 45 mins. Photos courtesy of Holloway Terrace Fire Company and News Journal
Thursday, October 27, 2011 Claymont, NCC Medic 4 and Trooper 4 were dispatched for a reported MVC with a roll-over with entrapment on interstate 95 SB just north of Harvey Rd. A ford pick up truck had struck the rear of a highway truck.Fire Chief Hassel arrived and reported no entrapment. The occupant had been removed from the vehicle by a by-stander prior to arrival of fire department apparatus.B13 and Medic 4 attended to the occupant of the vehicle while R13 attended to securing the vehicle of debris and fluids.Patient was transported to CER for further evaluation.Fire Chief Hassel had the " Claymont Command "
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