NCC Sudden Cardiac Survivor’s Reunion Recognizes Aetna Hose

On May 17, 2023, 29 personnel from the Aetna Hose, Hook and Ladder Company were formally recognized at the New Castle County Sudden Cardiac Arrest Survivor's Reunion held by the New Castle County Paramedics. Aetna personnel were especially honored by the return of two patients from cases that occurred overthe past year- both of which occurred in October2022. One case from October13, 2022 involved a patient in cardiac arrest at the scene of an MVAon East Cleveland Avenue, with the second involving a patient who collapsed at home on October8, 2022, and included notification of a nearby responder via the PulsePoint app.

- Submitted by Lawrence Tan

Smyrna Student Wins Scholarships

On June 1, 2023, the Clayton Fire Company, along with the Citizen’s Hose Company of Smyrna, awarded Connor Wilson the John M. Pridemore Memorial Scholarship. The Scholarship is named after Fire Chief John M. Pridemore who lost his life in the line of duty at the Clayton Fire Station in March of 2022.

Connor was a senior at Smyrna High School with a GPAof 4.082. He was a member of the Blue and Gold Club, National Honor Society, Student Government Association, Student Leadership Advisory Committee and President of the Smyrna High School Letterman’s Club. He received $1500 from Clayton Fire Company. and $1500 from Citizen’s Hose Company.

The officers and members of both Clayton and Citizen’s Hose would like to congratulate Connor on his achievements and wish him the best of luck in the future.

- Submitted by Kevin Wilson