Special Thanks to Wild Birds Unlimited!

Saturday, May 11, 2013  A special thank you to the owners of Wild Birds Unlimited, Charles & Kathy Shattuck, for donating 10% of today's proceeds to the Hockessin Fire Company!  It's great to have the support from our community!

Charles Shattuck, owner of WBU, and       Hockessin members Mark Gimbl, Mark       Felicetti, Samuel Craig & Nate Carrier       (pictured L to R) (Photo by Kathy       Shuttuck)
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"Stay Strong Sam" Benefit

Saturday, May 4, 2013  A benefit was held Saturday night at Hockessin Memorial Hall for Samantha Beck, the 15- year-old AI Dupont student who was severely injured in an accident just before 7:30 AM on March 19th at the intersection of Brackenville Road and Lancaster Pike.  Samantha suffered a traumatic brain injury and multiple fractures on her right side as the result of the collision between the SUV she was a passenger in and a van.

During the benefit, Samantha and her Mom presented a plaque of apprectiation to the members of Hockessin Fire Company who responded to the accident, extricated her and cared for her on the scene and on the way to the hospital.

Samantha's Mom thanks the attendees at       the "Stay Strong Sam Benefit	Sam enters the benefit
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Apartment Building Fire, Avondale, PA

Thursday, April 25, 2013 9:40am Hockessin Firefighters assisted Avondale (PA) Fire Company on an apartment building fire on Starr Road in Avondale earlier today.  Flames were visible upon arrival of fire crews.  The building is a former barn that as been converted to apartments. Hockessin sent Engine 19-5, Rescue 19, Ambulance B-19 and Fire Police.  Photos and more information can be found online: Delaware Online: www.delawareonline.com/article/20130425/NEWS01/304250065/Firefighters-still-scene-Pa-blaze 6ABC:abclocal.go.com/wpvi/video

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Hockessin sends 5 new members to Basic Firefighting Skills Class

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  The Spring Basic Firefighting Skills Class at Delaware State Fire School began on Saturday, April 13th.  5 new members of the Hockessin Fire Company are part of the182 students from throughout the State that are taking the course to start their firefighting careers.  It's great to see new members put in the time and effort to learn the skills needed to help others.  We look forward to them joining our team!

HFC Staff Supervisor and Fire School       Instructor, George Lamborn, demonstrates       firefigher rescue techniques on HFC       Probationary member, Samuel Craig (DSFS       Photo)	HFC Probationary member Sheila Farley       (4th from right) listens intently to a       Fire School Instructor (DSFS Photo)
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Assist on mulch/debris fire

Sunday, April 7, 2013 1:12pm Hockessin Fire Company firefighters helped Cranston Heights extinguish a mulch & debris pile at the 500 block of Hercules Road.  Tanker 19 responded to assist with water supply and the crew also helped with turning the pile to get to the fire.  Elsmere Fire Company also responded to assist.  Just prior to this incident, the Tanker was at a stand-by for Avondale (PA) Fire Company as they assisted on a building fire in Oxford, PA.


 

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Residential Fire--Hyde Park

Saturday, April 6, 2013 0145 hours Hockessin Engine 19-5 assisted Millcreek Fire Company on an early morning  Residential Fire on Paisley Drive in Hyde Park.  With heavy flames visible upon arrival, firefighters from Millcreek and Cranston Heights initiated the fire attack and search while Elsmere crews stood by for the RIT (Rapid Intervention Team) assignment.  After assisting with establishing a water supply, Hockessin firefighters were assigned with ventilation and then went inside to assist with checking for fire extension and overhaul.  Photos and more information available at delawareonline.com: www.delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery

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BLS Assist Class

Monday, March 25, 2013  On Monday, March 25, Hockessin personnel participated in a BLS (Basic Life Support) Assist class instructed by our EMT's at Station 19.  Along with courses at Delaware State Fire School, firefighters routinely train at the station to keep up on skills and to learn new equipment.  Among some of the items taught in this class; students were instructed on using a stretcher, loading a patient on a backboard, using a "stair chair"  and use of oxygen masks.  Thanks to Ann Gillespie & Bryan Florian for the instruction!

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MVC--Lancaster Pike & Brackenville Road

Tuesday, March 19, 2013 7:19am Hockessin crews responded to a rush hour crash with entrapment at Lancaster Pike and Brackenville Road.  Ambulances from Cranston Heights, Millcreek and NCC Medics also responded.  More information at 6ABC.com: abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story

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House Fire on Brackenville Road

Wednesday, March 13, 2013 3:40pm Hockessin Fire Company responded to a Residential Fire at the 2000 block of Brackenville Road.  Cranston Heights, Millcreek and Avondale Fire Companies assisted.  More information on Delawareonline.com: www.delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article

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Lancaster Pike MVC

Friday, March 8, 2013 0623 Hockessin responded to an early morning MVC along Lancaster Pike at the entrance to Deerfield.  More information and photos on Delaware Online: www.delawareonline.com/article/20130308/NEWS/130308006/School-bus-car-collide-Hockessin-

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