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(Burlington, NJ)

Dwelling Fire - Palmyra

  • Date/Time:
    Friday, July 3, 2009, 5:15 pm
  • Address:
    6504 Riverfront Drive
  • Submitter:
    Steve Skipton NJ Editor
Details:

At approximately 5:13 PM, Station 801, 809, 241 & Engine 201 were dispatched to 6504 Riverfront Dr. for a reported dwelling fire. Chief 8000 responded and was advised by Central that the caller reported smoke emanating from the garage. Chief 8000 arrived O/L reporting heavy smoke coming from the garage. Engine 8011 arrived and led off with an 1 3/4" handline. C8000 then placed all companies in service bringing Cascade 8028, Ladder 7015, Rescue 2329 & Camden Co. RIT 11-5 to the scene. The fire was placed under control at 6:00 PM. Ladder 1015, Engine 2021, & RIT 3121 covered Station 801. Cascade 1019 was also called to the scene. No reported injuries on the fireground.

  • Date/Time:
    Friday, July 3, 2009, 12:45 pm
  • Address:
    18 Plaza St
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Units arrived on scene with heavy fire showing from a dwelling, requested the second alarm on arrival. Reported people trapped on the second floor. Command reported fire extended to the exposure. Used all hands.

  • Date/Time:
    Friday, July 3, 2009, 6:35 am
  • Address:
    823 Chestnut St
  • Submitter:
    Steve Skipton NJ Editor
Details:

Squad 7 arrived and reported heavy fire in a 2 story wood frame E/O/R vacant dwelling, placed all hands in service, the fire was brought under control quickly with no injuries reported.

(Philadelphia, PA)

Dwelling Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Friday, July 3, 2009, 2:15 am
  • Address:
    5404 W Thompson St
  • Box:
    995
  • Submitter:
    Steve Skipton NJ Editor
Details:

Battalion reported heavy fire 2nd floor of an occupied 3 story dwelling,placed 2 engines and 2 ladders in service, 1 occupant was removed by firefighters and transoprted for smoke inhalation.

  • Date/Time:
    Friday, July 3, 2009, 12:36 am
  • Address:
    2165 Haddonfield Rd
  • Box:
    11
  • Submitter:
    Steve Skipton NJ Editor
Details:

Pennsauken Twp. Firefighters along with EMS were dispatched to the area of 2181 Old Haddonfield Road for a reported Dwelling Fire. One cell phone transfer call was received for a reported house on fire near the old Pennsauken Mart. Upon arrival, 11102 (1st Captain William Hertline III) reported a 2 1/2 story SFD with heavy smoke and fire showing from the 2nd floor and attic. Squad Co. 11-1 arrived an operated with two 1 3/4 handlines within 3 mins. It was reported that there was a strong odor of Gasoline within the home, and at this time all crews were pulled from interior operations. 1100 (1101 B. Patti, an BC Palumbo) reported that crews were then stretched two 2 1/2 lines, 1 elevated waterway, one deck gun, and portable ground monitor to attack the fire. When the fire was darkened down from the exterior, crews were sent in to completed overhaul of the 2nd floor and attic area. The fire was placed under control at approx 0300 Hrs. There were no reported injuries at the scene, and the fire is under investigation by the Pennsauken Bureau of Fire Prevention and The Camden Co. Fire Marshals Office. Story by Greg Taylor

Photos By: Greg Taylor for PFN & Ted Aurig PFN Staff
  • Date/Time:
    Thursday, July 2, 2009, 11:35 pm
  • Address:
    5th and Chestnut St
  • Submitter:
    Steve Skipton NJ Editor
Details:

Chief 04-9 arrived on scene with heavy fire showing from the first and second floors of a two story twin dwelling. Second Alarm was requested. Crews placed a 2-1/2" line in service to knock the fire down from the exterior. Companies tried and interior attack, however backed out due to the condition on the dwelling. Ladder pipes and deck guns were placed in service to knock the bulk of the fire.

Photos By: Dannon Voight, Pat Kilroy
  • Date/Time:
    Thursday, July 2, 2009, 4:45 am
  • Address:
    351 S. Lincoln Ave
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Chief-45 C-45 on scene with fire in a kitchen in the rear of 2-1/5 dwelling. One elderly woman jumped out of her bedroom window on the second floor resulting in injuries. EMS treated and transported the victim to the hospital. Crews from Rescue 45 laid 600 feet of 5" supply line and stretched 1 3/4" line to knock the fire. Crews from Ladder 45 ventilated and laddered the dwelling. Rescue 3 responded as RIT, and E73, TW 80 and E35 covered stations 45 & 55. Firefighters rescued numerous cats from the building, and encountered heavy debris and even more cats (around 15) running loose in the dwelling, and command requested the SPCA to the scene.

Fire was quickly knocked down. FM-252 condemned the building and began an investigation.

Photos By: Brian Wozniak / NewtownFire.com
  • Date/Time:
    Wednesday, July 1, 2009, 4:35 pm
  • Address:
    85 Berlin Rd
  • Box:
    64
  • Submitter:
    Steve Skipton NJ Editor
Details:

6410 reported a 1 1/2 story occupied dwelling with smoke showing, placed all hands in service, 1 occupant was removed by DRPA Police prior to FD arrival,the fire was brought under control quickly. Cherry Hill Rehab 13-8 responded. County Fire Marshal was on scene.

Photos By: Bob Ashe for PFN
  • Date/Time:
    Wednesday, July 1, 2009, 12:50 pm
  • Address:
    321 S 7th
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Companies on location with a 2 story twin smoke showing. Two hand lines several holes in the roof no injuries or extension into the exposure.

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Photos By: Frank Wesnoski C 2009
(Philadelphia, PA)

Building Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Tuesday, June 30, 2009, 6:00 pm
  • Address:
    7800 Bustleton Ave
  • Submitter:
    Ted Aurig PFN Staff
Details:

Command reported a 4 story Nursing Home, 300x100 with a working fire. Patients were extricated from one wing of the home. Additional medic units called to the scene. Command used all hands.

(Philadelphia, PA)

Building Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Tuesday, June 30, 2009, 1:35 pm
  • Address:
    4665 Paul St
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

B/C-10 reported fire and smoke showing from a tow story boarded up vacant store front. Placed 2&2 in service. Command reported bulk of the fire on the exterior with minor extension.

  • Date/Time:
    Monday, June 29, 2009, 11:29 pm
  • Address:
    905 Tuckahoe Rd. Lot B-1
  • Submitter:
    Constantine D. Sypsomos
Details:

District 10 squad 10-9 dispatched for the dwelling. BLS and PD arrived on scene with smoke showing and a fire in the bedroom as the homeowner was extinguishing it. 10-201 arrived with heavy smoke in the trailer. Ladder 1026 arrived to go in service with 1 3/4 to extinguish remainder of fire. Fire under control and FI requested to scene.

Photos By: Constantine D. Sypsomos
(Philadelphia, PA)

Dwelling Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Monday, June 29, 2009, 11:15 pm
  • Address:
    3822 N. Smedley St
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

B/C-8 reported heavy smoke showing from the first and second floors of a two story M/O/R, 16x35. Placed 2&2 in service. All searches negative.

  • Date/Time:
    Monday, June 29, 2009, 7:58 pm
  • Address:
    770 Rock Ln
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Chief-5 arrived on scene with smoke showing from a two story S/F/D. Fire reported fire in the basement that extended to through the walls and ceiling. Companies in service with multiple hand lines.

Photos By: Dan Lannutti
(Philadelphia, PA)

Building Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Monday, June 29, 2009, 7:45 am
  • Address:
    Adams Ave & Rising Sun
  • Box:
    2437
  • Submitter:
    Ted Aurig PFN Staff
Details:

Battalion 2 arrived at Wholesale Liquidators and reported a large tire fire in the rear of the store. Used 2 and 2. No injuries were reported.

(Philadelphia, PA)

Dwelling Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Monday, June 29, 2009, 1:50 am
  • Address:
    501 Duncannon Ave
  • Submitter:
    Ted Aurig PFN Staff
Details:

Squad 72 arrived and reported fire in the rear of the 1st floor of a 2 story M/O/R. Used 1 and 1. FM called to the scene after crews found lighter fluid.

(Philadelphia, PA)

Dwelling Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Monday, June 29, 2009, 1:05 am
  • Address:
    2303 N. 28th st
  • Submitter:
    Ron Trout
Details:

Engine 45 arrived with fire showing from the 1st floor of a 2 story dwelling. Requested the tactical box and placed 1 and 1 in service. B/C 3 arrived and placed 2 and 2 in service for heavy fire in the rear that was extending on the exterior of the dwelling to the 2nd floor and the exposure. Requested the box to be struck and placed the 3rd engine in service the bravo exposure. Used 3 and 2 on the box.

(Montgomery, PA)

Dwelling Fire - Whitpain Twp

  • Date/Time:
    Sunday, June 28, 2009, 6:08 pm
  • Address:
    217 Oak St
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Chief-33 arrived on scene with smoke showing from the second floor of a two story M/O/R. Engine 7-3 placed a lines in service to knock the fire on the second floor.

(Philadelphia, PA)

Dwelling Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Sunday, June 28, 2009, 6:00 pm
  • Address:
    4639 Greene St.
  • Box:
    2864
  • Submitter:
    Ted Aurig PFN Staff
Details:

Engine 19 arrived with a two story twin brick dwelling with smoke showing. Battalion 2 placed 2&2 in service. Searches were negative. Fire placed u/c with no reported injuries.

Photos By: Steve Skipton NJ Editor
  • Date/Time:
    Sunday, June 28, 2009, 3:49 pm
  • Address:
    823 Newton Ave
  • Submitter:
    Ted Aurig PFN Staff
Details:

Engine 8 notified Communications of smoke showing from the dwelling. Battalion 1 reported a 2 story middle of the row vacant with smoke showing 2nd floor. 2 lines placed in operation. No injuries reported.

Photos By: Ted Aurig PFN Staff & Steve Skipton NJ Editor
  • Date/Time:
    Sunday, June 28, 2009, 9:26 am
  • Address:
    200 Blk of Shoemaker Rd
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Chief-8 reported smoke showing from a two story house under constructions. Placed several lines in service to knock the fire. FM requested to the scene.

  • Date/Time:
    Sunday, June 28, 2009, 4:40 am
  • Address:
    407 Beech Street
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Chief 40 arrived on location to find a two and a half story S/F/D fully involved all crews prepare for defensive operations. He advised he had several cars in the driveway and no status on occupants. S/C 1 eng and 1 trk and Upper Chi9 assumed command. crews put several master streams and hand lines in service

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Photos By: Frank Wesnoski C 2009
(Philadelphia, PA)

Police Car MVC - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Sunday, June 28, 2009, 1:20 am
  • Address:
    4200 Aramingo Ave
  • Submitter:
    Ron Trout
Details:

B/C 10 had a 2 car mvc invoving a police car. The driver of the 1 car fled. 1 police officer was transported to Temple by police and Medics transported the other to Hahnemann Hospital. Phila Police AID are investigating.

Photos By: Ron Trout/PFN Staff
(Burlington, NJ)

Dwelling Fire - Mt Holly

  • Date/Time:
    Sunday, June 28, 2009, 12:45 am
  • Address:
    182 Rancocas Rd
  • Submitter:
    Steve Skipton NJ Editor
Details:

Command reported a kitchen fire that was brought under control quickly, there was a report of 1 civilian injury. Fire Marshal investigating.

(Philadelphia, PA)

Dwelling Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Saturday, June 27, 2009, 11:29 pm
  • Address:
    2031 E. Stella
  • Box:
    3575
  • Submitter:
    Ron Trout
Details:

Engine 25 arrived with fire showing from a 3 story E/O/R dwelling. Placed 2 and 2 in service. No injuries reported

Photos By: Ron Trout/PFN Staff