• Date/Time:
  Thursday, November 19, 2009, 3:50 pm
• Address:
  36 Pheasant Lane
• Box:
  16
• Submitter:
  Thomas Fischer PFN Staff

Approximately 3:50 PM Task Force 16, Station 169, Engine 122, Engine 231 & RIT 311 were dispatched to 36 Pheasant Lane for a reported dwelling fire. Chief 1600 responded and was advised by Central that there were numerous calls reporting fire showing from the residence. Police O/L reporting the dwelling to be heavily involved. Chief 1600 arrived and confirmed the reports and placed all companies in service as numerous additional resources came to the scene. Medics units were also dispatched to the scene as reports came in that there were victims trapped. The homeowner did arrive and confirmed everyone to be out. Engine 1613 went in service with a 1 3/4" handline. The fire was placed U/C at 4:24 PM. Engine 272 & Ladder 701 covered Station 161.

• Date/Time:
  Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 9:56 am
• Address:
  208 Upper Park Rd.
• Box:
  3615
• Submitter:
  Thomas Fischer PFN Staff

Approximately 9:56 AM Task Force 3615, Station 369, Engine 312, Engine 391, RIT 231 were dispatched to 208 Upper Park Rd. for a reported dwelling fire. E3611 arrived O/L reporting an active chimney fire with a gas leak coming from the meter on the side of the dwelling. Deputy 3601 advising Central to place the companies in service. PS was notified. Engine 3611 operated a 2 1/2" handline to extinguish the fire. At 10:25 AM CP36 advised Central that the fire was knocked down and the utilities were secure as the fire was placed U/C at 10:26 AM. Engine 272 & Engine 501 covered Station 361. Engine 221 & Ladder 241 covered Station 363. Engine 101 covered Station 362.

• Date/Time:
  Monday, November 16, 2009, 12:27 pm
• Address:
  2010 New Albany Rd.
• Box:
  20
• Submitter:
  Thomas Fischer PFN Staff

Approximately 12:27 AM Task Force 202, Engine 312 (Moorestown) and Station 809 were dispatched to 2010 New Albany Rd. (Better Home Building Products) for a reported building fire. Ladder 2025 O/L reporting an active fire on the roof. Engine 2012 arrived shortly after and went into service with a 1 3/4" handline to knock down the fire. FM20 advised Central to place the companies in service, bringing additional resources to the scene. At 12:39 AM, CP20 advised Central that crews extinguished the bulk of the fire as units were beginning the overhaul process. The fire was placed U/C at 12:51 AM. Squirt 313 and Ladder 801 covered Station 202.

• Date/Time:
  Friday, November 13, 2009, 4:22 am
• Address:
  431 Myrtle Ave (Bell Lake Apts)
• Box:
  5
• Submitter:
  Ted Aurig PFN Staff

Command arrived and reported a garden style apartment building with heavy fire showing. All Hands struck. Crews placed three 1 3/4" hand lines in operation. Interior crews reported fire on both floors with extension. One firefighter treated for respiratory on scene. Same apartment of the previous fire.

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• Date/Time:
  Thursday, November 12, 2009, 8:00 pm
• Address:
  431 Mrytle Ave Bell Lake Apts; Apt 17A
• Box:
  51
• Submitter:
  William Rieger III

CMD O/S 2 story apartment complex with fire showing from division A. CMD requested the all hands box struck. Ladder 516 was first due and stretched a 1 3/4 handline into the apartment and made quick work of the fire. Companies remained on scene for the extensive overhaul, while the FM preformed the investigation.

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• Date/Time:
  Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 4:40 pm
• Address:
  1460 Clements Bridge Rd
• Submitter:
  Steve Skipton NJ Editor

9301 reported a 1 story vacant masonry building with fire in the basement and heavy smoke throughout,placed all hands in service, no injuries reported. Fire Marshal and Police investigating.

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• Date/Time:
  Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 4:00 pm
• Address:
  906 Masters Drive
• Submitter:
  Steve Skipton NJ Editor

Command reported a 2 1/2 story O/M/D occupied with smoke showing, placed all hands in service.

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• Date/Time:
  Saturday, November 7, 2009, 6:35 am
• Address:
  730 Graisbury Ave
• Box:
  83
• Submitter:
  Steve Skipton NJ Editor

At approximately 0630 hrs on Saturday morning Stations 83, 82 and 84 were dispatched to the 700 block of Graisbury Ave in the Blenheim section for a dwelling fire. 8401 arrived first and assumed command with heavy smoke throughout and fire from Division C. Quint 83 and Ladder 84 arrived simultaneously and commenced fire attack while E821 and E842 provided water supply and deployed a back up line. As the first floor fire was darkened, companies found collapsed floor conditions in the kitchen. The interior stairs were also located in this area and allowed for rapid fire extension to Floor 2. Companies darkened the fire with exterior lines and mopped up from the interior. Rescue 32 and Squad 75 responded on the all hands, as well as Rehab 1 and Rehab 2. Engine 81 was relocated from the cover to assist at the scene. The fire was placed under control at the 40 minute mark and is under investigation by the Camden County Fire Marshal’s office. From blackwoodfire.org

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• Date/Time:
  Sunday, November 1, 2009, 12:15 pm
• Address:
  Chews Landing Rd and Somerdale Rd
• Submitter:
  PhillyFireNews Staff

Arriving on location, 8201 reported a single vehicle on its side with three occupants still trapped. ALS 46 responding from Station 82, had already started triage of the patients, and requested an additional ALS unit. BLS 805 assumed EMS Command and requested an additional three BLS units. Rescue 82 arrived on location as was assigned extrication. Engine 821 arrived shortly afterwards and was assigned fire suppression. Rescue 84 was added to the assignment due to the number of injuries and to assist with vehicle stabilization. EMS Command and the ALS Supervisor both requested a fly of SouthStar for one of the patients, however due to air security for Air Force 1 arriving at Philadelphia International Airport, the helicopter was cancelled. All patients were removed by the 30 minute progress report and transported by ground to the local Trauma Center. The scene was turned over to Gloucester Township Police for completion of the accident investigation.

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• Date/Time:
  Saturday, October 31, 2009, 12:40 am
• Address:
  123 Woodbury-Turnersville Road
• Submitter:
  PhillyFireNews Staff

Units dispatched to a reported dwelling fire at 123 Woodbury-Turnersville Road with possible entrapment, in Grenloch Station 10-1's local. Police O/L reporting a working fire, believed to be occupied by an elderly person. All hands working at 00:38 hours. 10-302 O/L reporting a 2 story SFD, with fire showing Division A. The bulk of the fire was knocked and placed U/C quickly as the primary search proved negative. All available personnel formed a manpower pool at Ladder 10-16 at 00:51 hours.

• Date/Time:
  Tuesday, October 27, 2009, 8:00 pm
• Address:
  338 E Browning Rd
• Box:
  32
• Submitter:
  Steve Skipton NJ Editor

A van drove through the front of the Liquor Mart on E Browning Rd causing heavy damage to the building, no injuries reported. The driver of the van was arrested by Bellmawr Police, Bellmawr Fire Department Rescue 32 and Bellmawr Fire Department EMS Division also responded. Bellmawr police are investigating.

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• Date/Time:
  Sunday, October 25, 2009, 8:55 pm
• Address:
  433 N. 7th St (North Gate Apts)
• Submitter:
  PhillyFireNews Staff

Companies arrived on scene with fire on the 7th floor of a Hi-Rise Apartment building. Car-3 requested the second alarm reported people trapped. Also reports of an armed subject barricaded in the apartment. Used All hands. Two victims were found DOA after a murder suicide.

• Date/Time:
  Saturday, October 24, 2009, 3:00 am
• Address:
  504 Walnut Ave
• Submitter:
  Ted Aurig PFN Staff

Audubon crews were dispatched for a vehicle into a dwelling. Command arrived and confirmed entrapment. Mt. Ephraim's Rescue added to the box. Pt. access was gained to find one victim D.O.A. Cherry Hill was special called to the scene to shore the dwelling due to severe structual damage. The vehicle crashed through the basement wall causing the 1st fl area to collapse.

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• Date/Time:
  Friday, October 23, 2009, 7:20 pm
• Address:
  732 Mt. Vernon St
• Submitter:
  PhillyFireNews Staff

Car 3 (D/C Wilson) reported heavy fire first floor of a two story twin, with extension to the exposure, placed all hands in service. Several lines in service, all searches were negative. No injuries reported.

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• Date/Time:
  Tuesday, October 20, 2009, 4:30 am
• Address:
  402 Stevens St
• Submitter:
  Steve Skipton NJ Editor

Battalion 1 used all hands for fire in an occupied O/M/D residents on the roof upon arrival of fire and EMS, 2 people transported for smoke inhalation,the fire was brought under control quickly.