Not long after 4 p.m. the Rescue Co. and Medic Unit were dispatched to Interstate 95 NB in the area of Chichester Ave for an Accident with Injuries. Rescue 39(LCFD) was out with another crash in the local at 95/Blueball and cleared that to head to the one at Chichester. 39-12A(Fuller) arrived with one vehicle into a guardrail with one injury. Rescue 40 continued in, while 40-7A went available due to Medic 100-7 handling the injured subject. Fireboard advised 40-9A(Fuller, Jr.) of another call in the local at Boothwyn Court Apartments for a Cardiac Arrest. The Rescue made the response from the Accident scene on the Interstate. While the Rescue was on scene at Boothwyn Court, the Engine headed to Station 16(Yeadon) to cover while they operated on a multi-alarm fire in Lansdowne.

We would like to thank Chief Jamie McClure and the members of the Marcus Hook Trainer Fire Department for the use of Engine 68-2, while Engine 40 is out having a new Water Tank installed.

Just before 11 a.m. the Township Box was struck to the 2000 block of Chichester Avenue for the Building Fire. The ticket brought Companies 40, 55, 61, Rescue 39, Ladder 68, Truck 63, RIT 45, and Medic 100C. 61-9B(M.Byrne) arrived with nothing showing and then advised he had an odor of smoke with alarms sounding. Rescue 40 arrived next followed by R39 who took the hydrant assignment. The crew from R40 & R39 found unattended cooking and started ventilation.The ticket was then scaled back to Co. 40 to wrap up. A fan was placed in service off of E40 to clear the smoke from the building as well as the exposure building.

The day started off a little unusual for Boothwyn Members. Around 9 a.m. the Rescue Co. and Medics were dispatched to the Chichester Avenue Railroad Bridge for an attempted suicide. Units arrived on scene with a subject that had jumped from the bridge. 40-6A arrived and deployed the stokes basket to assist the EMS with removing the subject from the area of the tracks. The subject was removed by 40-6A's crew and transported via 40-7.

The rest of the day proved to be pretty busy. The Rescue made the response to Beeson Avenue for a Gas Leak, Bethel Avenue for an EMS assist, Interstate 95 for an Accident, Chi High School for an AFA, and to Market Street at Dicostanza's for another AFA. Thanks to all members who were in attendance in this sweltering heat!

Today, the Rescue stood by at the Wilmington Manor Fire Company while their members attended a drill at the New Castle County Airport. The Rescue was in quarters from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m, before returning to the local.

Last night, the Company headed out to Station 08(Prospect Park) to take part in some Forceable Entry Training. We would like to thank the Delaware County ESTC for putting on the class. We would also like to thank Prospect Park Fire Company for allowing us to use their door prop. Pictures courtesy of 40-12A(Rudolph).

Just after 9 a.m, The Rescue Co. and Medic Unit were dispatched to Market Street/Somerset Lane for an Accident with Injuries. Medic 104(Riddle EMS) was passing through the local and came upon the crash. 40-9A(Fuller, Jr.) arrived quickly an advised of a three vehicle crash with 1 injury and established the "452 Command". 40-6A & 40-7A arrived shortly after and started patient care and hazard control. The Rescue also made the response but was redirected to the Middle School for an AFA. 40-7A transported to Crozer, while 68-7 handled a refusal. The Company was available from both incidents within the half hour.

Around 11:40 a.m, The Company was due to Frontfield Avenue in Lower Chichester for the House Fire. The Rescue arrived just behind Engine 39 and stood by. Engine 39 officer put the incident under control and the Company cleared.

Around 8:45 a.m, The township companies were dispatched to an AFA on Township Line Road. The assignment was handled by Squrt 61.

At 10:00 a.m, Companies 47, 40, and Medic 81-7 were dispatched to Interstate 95 NB in the area of the Commodore Barry Bridge for an Accident with Injuries. Rescue 40 and Medic 81 arrived with a very minor accident. Medic 81 transported one injured subject and the Rescue cleared.

At 4:30 p.m, The Rescue Co. was due in New Castle to assist Station 13(Claymont) on a house fire. Rescue & Engine 40 both made the response and were given the RIT assignment. Crews stood by for about 15 minutes before being released by Claymont Command.

Around 9 p.m, the Rescue Co. and Medic unit were dispatched to Interstate 95 SB in the area of Market for an Accident with Injuries. The Rescue, 40-6A, and 40-7A made the response. Medic 100 arrived and advised the EMS to expedite. Units arrived and found a motorcyclist down on the off ramp to Market Street. 40-9A(Fuller, Jr.) called for Fire Police to assist with blocking off traffic. Ridley Township police were actually chasing the motorcycle down the Interstate and the motorcycle lost control at the south bound off ramp to Market Street. The crews assisted the EMS with patient packaging and cleared once the motorcycle was removed by the tow company. Thanks to the 1st & 11th District Fire Police for their assistance.

Around 6:20 a.m. The Rescue was due to Talleyville's local on Newton Road for a Working House Fire. The Rescue hit the street and while en route, fire board changed their assignment to NCC Fire Station 25 for the Cover. The Rescue was in quarters for about 40 minutes before returning.