Tuesday July, 30 2024 @ 16:20

Nature: Elevator/Escalator Rescue

Location: ELEVATOR

Address:  27270 18Th Blvd The Peninsula, DE 19966

On Tuesday afternoon, July 30th, the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company was alerted for an elevator rescue incident on 18th Blvd in the Peninsula development. It was reported to be an elevator issue where the occupants must have depressed the "Call for Help" button.  The elevator service contractor also did respond to the incident location.

Emergency response units from Indian River included Rescue 80 from the Oak Orchard facility and Engine 80-1 from the Long Neck facility.

Emergency response crew assignments included an initial evaluation of the building with location of utilities and no change in conditions.  The elevator contractor reported that all occupants were out of the elevator car upon arrival of emergency response personnel.

The incident was reviewed with the security personnel.  All emergency response units were permitted to return to their respective quarters.