Ropes are a basic but important tool for firefighters.  It is important to have a quality supply of ropes available at all times.  Our firefighters primarily use ropes, specifically "life safety ropes," to rescue people from heights or confined spaces by lowering them down to safety using specialized knots and anchoring techniques, essentially acting as a lifeline in situations where ladders or other access points are unavailable; they can also use ropes to navigate through smoke-filled rooms during search and rescue operations.   In the above photo, our firefighters with the assistance of the New Castle County Special Operations Team, utilized ropes to lower a critically injured worker from the roof of a large warehouse building.  Use of ropes made this operation possible.

Our vision is to have a fire department which will be in every way, the finest in our state. We will be able to successfully respond to and bring into control any emergency. We will be viewed by our fellow citizens as a major asset in our community. We will consistently fulfill our motto of “Service for Others”.

We also need volunteers!  If interested in volunteering please see our website at www.aetnahhl.org.

Thank you!