Smoke DetectorActivation on Salem Church Road

On March 2, 2023, at 1354, the Aetna Hose, Hook and LadderCompany, along with the Christiana, Cranston Heights, Five Points, Mill Creek, Minquas and Wilmington Manor, were alerted to a high life hazard structure fire with a smoke detectoractivation at the Little Sisters of the Poor on Salem Church Road. Squad 10 was the first arriving apparatus and was advised by the nursing home staff of a confirmed small fire in the building. Asubsequent investigation revealed an electrical fire in a light fixture on the seco nd floor. The incident was placed undercontrol at 1420 hours with the assignment being held to Aetna Hose, Hook and Ladderand Christiana. All fire department apparatus cleared the scene at 1429. - Submitted by Lawrence Tan

LadderAssist in New Castle

On June 9, 2023, at 0830, Ladder17 responded to a commercial structure fire in the 1600 block of Mattassino Road in New Castle. Crews arrived to find an outside dust collection system on fire. The incident was quickly scaled back to two engines and a towerladder. Ladder17 was cleared after about 20 minutes. Companies responding were Wilmington Manor, Minquadale, Good Will, Holloway Terrace, Christiana, Delaware Air Guard Fire Department and Five Points.

- Submitted by Chuck Hayes

Pickup Fire in John CharEstates

On May 28, 2023, at 1545, the Harrington Fire Company was dispatched fora vehicle fire on Ronald Rich Boulevard in the John CharEstates. Units arrived to find a pickup with the engine compartment involved. Crews placed one handline in service and quickly extinguished the fire. The scene was then placed undercontrol and turned overto the Delaware State Police forfurtherinvestigation.

Officerin charge was Fire Chief Robbie Brode.

- Submitted by Kenny Brode

Wilmington MoR Goes, Displaces 2 Families

The Wilmington Fire Department was dispatched to North Rodney Street fora residential structure fire. On arrival, Engine 6 gave a report of a twostory, middle-of-a-row residence with fire showing in the rearand spreading to the two attached homes. The fire quickly spread to the attic area. Two additional engine companies were called to assist. Two families were displaced by the fire and were assisted by the American Red Cross. Approximately 40 personnel responded to the incident.

- Submitted by Matthew Marsella