Five Points Assists Elsmere

On March 23, 2023, at 1950, the Five Points Fire Company, along with neighboring companies, were dispatched to a reported structure fire in Elsmere. Squad 17 arrived on scene and reported smoke showing from a garage. Fortunately, the fire did not extend and was contained to the garage. Crews operated forapproximately one hour.

- Submitted by Charles Hayes

Aetna Responds to Heavily Involved House Fire

On March 19, 2023, at 0625, the Aetna Hose, Hook and LadderCompany was dispatched with several fire companies to the area of Capitol Trail in the area of Last Lane fora residential structure fire. The New Castle County 911 Center received calls reporting they visible flames and smoke coming from a house across from the Possum Park Apartments. Responding fire units determined the incident was in the 600 block of Capitol Trail (State Route 2) and arrived to find fire showing from all sides of the house. Fire department personnel requested Delmarva Gas and Electric to secure the utilities to the home. Portions of Capitol Trail were closed to traffic. Most of the fire was knocked down by 0652 and the situation was declared undercontrol at 0711.

- Submitted by Lawrence Tan

Talleyville High-Rise Fire

On April 7, 2023, the Talleyville Fire Company was dispatched fora highrise structure fire with multiple callers reporting the fire. Deputy 25 arrived to fire showing from the second flooron the rearof the building. Deputy 25 requested the second alarm formanpowerafter receiving reports of multiple people being trapped. Based on information gathered from district pre-planning, 257 arrived and put a flying standpipe in service. Engine 257’s crew was able to stretch a high-rise pack into the fire apartment from the balcony and make a quick knock on the fire.

- Submitted by Cody Snyder