• Date/Time:
  Monday, October 12, 2009, 1:15 pm
• Address:
  125 S. 21st St
• Submitter:
  PhillyFireNews Staff

Squad 47 reported they had a crane collapse over 100 feet. One worker in a harness injured and 1 civilian injured, a three story taxpayer was also damaged in the collapse. One male pronounced dead at the hospital. L and I and City Officials requested to the scene.

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• Date/Time:
  Monday, October 12, 2009, 11:20 am
• Address:
  5014 Pennway St
• Box:
  6998
• Submitter:
  Steve Skipton NJ Editor

Engine 70 reported a 2 story 15x35 M/O/R occupied dwelling with fire showing 2nd floor Battalion 2 placed 2 engines and 2 ladders in service.

• Date/Time:
  Monday, October 12, 2009, 2:45 am
• Address:
  Drexelbrook Dr (Drexelbrook Apts)
• Submitter:
  PhillyFireNews Staff

Engine 20-1 arrived on scene with fire located in the basement. Crews stretched on line to make a quick knock.

• Date/Time:
  Sunday, October 11, 2009, 11:15 pm
• Address:
  2517 Butler Pike
• Box:
  4
• Submitter:
  PhillyFireNews Staff

Companies dispatched for a possible dwelling fire, caller stated flames coming from the garage. PD on scene reporting a working dwelling fire. QT 44 went into service with an 1 3/4 hand line while E 44-1 established a water supply. L43 arrived and crews split to pull a second 2 1/2 line and do ventilation. All searched were negative, companies rescued one family pet. Units worked for approximately 3 hours with no reported injuries. Units on scene were Stations 44 and 43, Rescue 7 as the R.I.T, Engine 35, Squad 56, Rescue 45, Engine 33.

• Date/Time:
  Sunday, October 11, 2009, 1:45 pm
• Address:
  121 Rutgers Ave
• Submitter:
  PhillyFireNews Staff

Chief 14-9 arrived on scene with heavy fire showing from the first floor of three story dwelling. Command reported several lines in service, truck company opened up. All search were negative.

• Date/Time:
  Sunday, October 11, 2009, 4:45 am
• Address:
  120 East Street Rd
• Submitter:
  PhillyFireNews Staff

B/C-90 arrived on scene with heavy smoke showing from the third floor of a three story garden style apartment building with people trapped. Command placed all hands in service, numerous people were rescued. Fire was contained to a third floor apartment. Ten people were transported to area hospitals with smoke inhalation.

• Date/Time:
  Friday, October 9, 2009, 4:00 pm
• Address:
  500 Blk of Spruce
• Submitter:
  PhillyFireNews Staff

E. 11 was dispatched for a Fire Alarm, E. 11 arrived on scene and called for box with 2 and 2 in service, assignment was upgraded to an all hands shortly after, with companies checking for extension.

• Date/Time:
  Friday, October 9, 2009, 6:30 am
• Address:
  7 McKinley Ave
• Submitter:
  Steve Skipton NJ Editor

Task Force 822 was dispatched to the rear of 7 McKinley Ave for a reported building fire shortly after 06:00 hours. Initial information from Camden County Communications on response was that the police on location were reporting a three car detached garage with smoke showing. Engine 821 arrived on location and reported a 20x30 one story, detached garage with heavy smoke showing.
As the crew started making entry into the building the structure became heavily involved.
FM82 (K. Young) struck the “All Hands” and requested that Rescue 84 be added to the assignment. Engine 6911 dropped a supply line to the rear of engine 821 and reverse laid out to the hydrant at the end of the block.
The fire was placed under control by the 40 minute mark and is currently under investigation by the Camden County Fire Marshals Office.

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• Date/Time:
  Thursday, October 8, 2009, 7:00 pm
• Address:
  5030 Whitaker Ave
• Submitter:
  PhillyFireNews Staff

B/C-10 reported heavy fire in a two story row dwelling, placed 2&2 in service. Command requested the box struck, third and fourth due engines to stand by. Used 2&2 with no reported injuries.

• Date/Time:
  Monday, October 5, 2009, 9:10 pm
• Address:
  3 Lakewood Ave.
• Box:
  2520
• Submitter:
  Thomas Fischer PFN Staff

Approximately 9:10 PM, Task Force 2520 & Engine 223 dispatched to 3 Lakewood Ave. for a reported dwelling fire. Central advising incoming units that the caller reported a heater fire. 25202 O/L reporting heavy fire from division "A"; all companies placed in service. Engine 2232 arrived and led off with a 1 3/4" handline on Division 1. Engine 2521 was right behind them and made a search on Division 2. Engine 2511 secured a water supply. Crews made a quick knock of the fire as it was placed U/C at 9:30 PM. Ladder 221, RIT 221, and more BLS units requested to the scene. Engine 371 covered Station 252 and Engine 171 & Tender 131 covered Station 251.

• Date/Time:
  Sunday, October 4, 2009, 5:00 pm
• Address:
  420 E MacDade Blvd Pathmark
• Submitter:
  Steve Skipton NJ Editor

18 command used all companies for heavy fire from a tractor trailer at the rear of the store, the fire was knocked quickly with no injuries reported.

• Date/Time:
  Sunday, October 4, 2009, 2:45 am
• Address:
  I/A/O Route 542 & Bulltown Rd.
• Box:
  45
• Submitter:
  Thomas Fischer PFN Staff

Approximately 2:45 AM, Stations 451, 452, 459, 421 & Atlantic County (16-1) were dispatched to the area of Route 542 & Bulltown Rd. for a reported building fire. Engine 4511 O/L reporting a small fire on the exterior of the building; all companies placed in service. At 2:59 AM, Chief 4510 advising Central that the building was vacant; partly boarded up. The bulk of the fire was knocked down quickly and placed U/C at 3:04 AM as crews began checking inside for extension.

• Date/Time:
  Sunday, October 4, 2009, 1:25 am
• Address:
  I 95 South @ Girard Ave
• Submitter:
  Steve Skipton NJ Editor

Battalion reported a vehicle under a tractor trailer with 4 DOA inside, Interstate closed for hours for investigation.

• Date/Time:
  Saturday, October 3, 2009, 1:05 pm
• Address:
  I/F/O 2060 N. Route 130
• Box:
  40
• Submitter:
  Thomas Fischer PFN Staff

Approximately 1:05 PM, Stations 401, 408, Ladder 303, Engine 322, & Engine 331 were dispatched to 2060 N. Route 130 across from the Wawa for a reported MVA with a vehicle into the gas pumps. Assistant 4002 was enroute and advised by Central that there were numerous calls reporting an MVA possibly a truck on fire as well as the gas pumps. C4002 reporting a column in the sky not O/L yet; however police are O/L reporting a fully involved car on top of the gas pumps. C4002 O/L confirming the reports. Police advising no one inside the vehicle. Engine 4012 arrived and led off with a 2 1/2" handline. Engine 3222 pulled a second line off E4012, as Engine 4013 secured a water supply on Route 130. The bulk of the fire was knocked down quickly as it was placed U/C at 1:18 PM. Crews the began overhaul and securing the pump itself. CP40 requested a hazmat unit to the scene. All units were clear of the scene around 3:30 PM.