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Dorann Manor alarm activation
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December 18th -
At approx. 1715 hrs Station 7-3 was
dispatched to 408 Broadway, in Westville for
the Fire Alarm Bells. Engine Company 733 and
Ladder Company 736 responded quickly with a
crew of 12. Companies arrived to the three
story apartment complex with alarms
sounding. The companies split and began a
search of the buildings to locate the alarm
activation. The Ladder Company crew
discovered unattended cooking in an occupied
apartment in "A" Building. At the same time
733's crew was investigating the "B"
Building and located a small fire in the
boiler room. The engine stretched and
operated 1 line, bringing the fire under
control in minutes. 736's crew secured the
utilities. Companies remained on scene while
the Fire Marshal preformed his investigation
and awaited the arrival of building
maintenance and the local housing official.
Crews where released after about an hour of
work with no injuries reported.
 
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Santa Visits Westville Fire Department |
December 14th - At around 1830 hrs.,
Santa Claus paid a special visit to the
children and family members of the Westville
Fire Department. Santa was on hand for the
last minute checks of good behavior and to
pick up any last gift requests. Santa will
hopefully be returning on Christmas Eve to
visit the well behaved children of Westville
and surrounding areas. The family and
friends were treated to a balloon man and
Elmo also paid a visit, the children and
family had a great time and can’t wait for
Christmas to come. Children are reminded to
get to bed early and don’t forget the milk,
cookies (for santa) and carrots (for the
reindeer).
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Roller Hockey |
December 6th -
With the hockey season in full swing, the
members from Westville FD laced up and set
out for the 2nd year to a dual on the rink.
With a little help from the mutual aid
companies (National Park, Gibbstown, &
Mantua) we were able to fill 2 teams worth
of players. Teams were picked and placed
with, Captains Kleinfelder and Tucker. The
opening period looked to be a land slide as
Kleinfelder and his crew went up by 7 goals.
But, after facing a flurry of shots,
Goaltender Baker started to tire, and
Tuckers boys equaled up the score. The teams
would go back and forth scoring numerous
times on each other. After a long hard
fought game, All Star floor man Devin
Walton, only because he spent more time on
the floor than his skates, muffed a break
away as time was running out. In the end
Kleinfelders crew took home the victory. A
good time was had by all, and everyone is
looking forward for the next game.
 
 
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Ladder Company
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December 4th -
At approx. 2135 hrs. calls started coming into
the Camden
County
Communications
Center
reporting the docks to be on fire at
Proprietors
Park in
Gloucester
City
and King and Jersey Aves. The Task Force 5 box
was dispatched and Battalion 504 was on scene
quickly reporting a 1 story 20x40 Storage/Office
Building with smoke and fire showing. The
building was used by the Dock Master as an
office, restrooms, and storage fro the complex.
Squad Co. 51 arrived and began forcing entry to
the fortified building. Ladder Company 736
arrived 2nd Due and began assisting
in forcing entry. After all the doors where
forced crews located an attic hatch in the
office area which was laddered and crews made
their way to the attic area and located the bulk
of the fire. The Ladder Co. assisted with
extinguishment and ventilation, opening up a 4x4
on the roof and overhaul. Crews operated for
approx. an hour and a half before being released
by Battalion 504.
 
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Philly Fire News
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Back to Back Runs in
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December 2nd
- At approx. 2015 hrs Camden County
Communications received a call that there was a
dwelling fire at
512 Essex Street in
Gloucester
City. The Task Force 5 Box
was quickly filled out bringing companies from
Gloucester
City,
Mt.
Ephraim,
Collingswood, Bellmawr and Westville
to the scene. Squad Co. 51 and Battalion 504
arrived quickly and located a faulty heater and
scaled the assignment back to themselves for the
investigation. The Box was recalled and all
companies returned available with no injuries
reported.
Just as Ladder Company 736 was backing into
quarters, the crew heard the tones going out
over Camden County Radio for Task Force 33
(Bellmawr), Companies where dispatched to 931
Center Ave. for the Structure Fire. Battalion
303 arrived with Bellmawr PD and located a small
wooden shed in a rear yard well involved with
exposures to 4 occupied dwellings. Ladder Co. 33
arrived and operated as the first due Engine,
stretching an 1 ¾” line quickly knocking down
the fire. Squirt 32 arrived and assisted Ladder
Co. 33. Ladder Co. 736 arrived and checked the
exposures with negative results. The fire was
placed under control and the box was recalled
with the exception of District 3 apparatus.
The Ladder Company was available within the hour
with no injuries reported. Camden County Fire
Marshals on scene investigating.
Photos By: Steve Skipton Jr. PFN/Staff
Photographer
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Westville Fire Department Members Celebrate
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November 27th - For the 2nd year in a row, a
handful of members got together and enjoyed a
home cooked Thanksgiving Meal at the fire house.
This year a total of 6 members took part in the
holiday meal, which included a Fried Turkey,
Mashed Potatoes, Corn, Green Beans, Stuffing and
an assortment of Pies and Coffee for dessert.
Enjoying the holiday meal at the fire house also
ensures staffing for the BLS Unit and fire
apparatus for most of the day. A total of 4 runs
where handled throughout the day including 3 EMS
assignments and 1 Motor Vehicle Crash on the New
Jersey Turnpike. Members look forward to
continuing this new Thanksgiving Tradition in
the future.
We
would like wish you and your Family a Happy and
Safe Thanksgiving!
 
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Christmas Comes Early to The Westville Fire
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November 26th - Tonight the members of the
Westville Fire Department took delivery of 3 new
small sofas and 3 new full size couches. This
furniture was purchased to replace the old,
well-worn couches that were presently in the
rec. room. Along with the new couches the
Department took delivery of a full set of gym
equipment, including a treadmill, free weights,
bench press, and elliptical bike. The equipment
is being introduced with our new health and
safety policy, the policy will be implemented in
the upcoming months to help increase the members
endurance as well as enhance the firefighter's
overall well-being. Studies have shown that
resistance training as well as cardio training,
will help lower the risk of cardiovascular
disease & heart-attacks, both known issues to
the ranks of firefighters.
 
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BLS 739 Transport 1, from Woodbury Dwelling Fire |
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November 19th - At around 0035hrs District 5
(Woodbury) was dispatched to
189 Delaware Street
for a dwelling with entrapment, Upon the arrival
of 502 (Deputy Chief Gartner), he reported a 3
story single family with heavy fire in rear,
with one person still trapped. Prior to his
arrival, Woodbury Police Officers and Underwood
Medics assisted one male from the dwelling. BLS
739 was added to the assignment due to the
reports of people trapped. With BLS 59 blocked
in with 5 inch supply line, BLS 739 arrived, and
transported the male victim to Cooper Trauma
with Underwood Life Support 1. The BLS unit was
available following the transport.
Photos By: Bill
Rieger III PFN
Photo By: EastCoast911
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Marine 73 Responds to Paulsboro, for a Recovery
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November 15th,16th, and 17th
– At around 1830hrs District 17 (Paulsboro) was
dispatched to the Mantua Creek in the area of
200 E. Commerce Street for a Marine Rescue
assignment, Gloucester County Communications was
reporting a Boat Capsized in the Manuta Creek
with 4 hunters in the water. A resident who
happened to be outside and heard the calls for
help entered the water in his personal boat and
preformed the rescue of 3 of the 4 victims who
made it to a sand bar in the creek. Marine 17-1
arrived and began a search attempt to locate the
missing hunter along with multiple mutual aide
companies. With crews still searching for the
missing hunter, 1700 (Paulsboro Command)
requested Marine 73 along with numerous other
Marine Units for the recovery assignment. Marine
73s Operational Period spanned 3 days, operating
from approx. 9AM until Dusk with the other
Mutual Aid Marine Units from
Gloucester
County
as well as the Gloucester County Prosecutors
Office and the New Jersey State Police searching
with negative results. The large scale search
was eventually called off by the New Jersey
State Police Command, the NJSP continued a small
search effort from land and with small wind
boats, resulting in negative findings.
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Pedestrian Motor Vehicle Crash Sends One To
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November 13 - At around 1800hrs, the
Gloucester
County
Communications
Center began
receiving calls reporting a Pedestrian Motor
Vehicle Crash in front of the Westville Midget
Football Fields on
Almonesson Rd.
With BLS 739 still at Underwood
Hospital tied up on another
assignment, GC Communications dispatched BLS 99
(Deptford ESU), Life Support 1 and Rescue Co.
738 to
Almonesson Rd and
Hillside Ave for the
Pedestrian Motor Vehicle Crash. 701 arrived on
location to find a one car MVC with a juvenile
male in street with injuries related to the
pedestrian crash. BLS 99 and Life Support 1
transported the victim to
Cooper
Trauma
Center
for the Trauma Evaluation. The Rescue Company
stood by for the police investigation. The
Rescue was available with in the hour.
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Ladder 736 Covers Gloucester City 51
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October 11th
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Ladder Company 736 with six personnel cover
Gloucester City 51 Headquarters from 1230 hrs on
Saturday until 1600hrs on Saturday while Squad
51 was at the Camden County Fire Academy
, for their dedication of the new Camden County
Emergency Services training building. The crew
did not take in any runs while at 51 but BLS
1577 from West Collingswood did respond on a
medical emergency with Battalion 504. The
members thank Gloucester City for the
opportunity to cover, along with the lunch
supplied from O'Hara's and they look forward to
another invite in the future.
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Ladder 736 and Rescue 738 Cover Bellmawr Fire
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October 10th
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Ladder Company 736 with six personnel and Rescue
Company 738 with seven personnel covered
Bellmawr Fire Department at Station 33 from
18:35 hrs on Friday until 21:45hrs on Friday
while Bellmawr Fire Department held their fire
prevention display for the community of Bellmawr
at Station 33.
The crew did not take in any runs while at 33.
The members thank Bellmawr Fire Department for
the opportunity to cover, along with the food
supplied after the event and they look forward
to another invite in the future.
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Westville EMT'S Honored at New Jersey State EMS
Conference in Atlantic City |
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October 4th
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Nomination Submitted:
On February 8th
2008 at 1318 Hours, Westville Fire Department's
BLS Unit 739, was dispatched to 101 Birch Ave,
Parkview School, Westville New Jersey for
choking. On arrival of 739 (EMT's Farley and
Tucker) found the school nurse (Susan Myers) in
care of an 11 year old female in respiratory
arrest. The patient had eaten a piece of pizza,
when it suddenly became lodged in her throat
obstructing her airway. With her airway
obstructed and unable to be cleared, the patient
became cyanotic and respirations ceased. The BLS
Crew cleared, suctioned and secured the patients
airway. Ventilations were then delivered via a
bag value mask. The Patient was immediately
removed to the BLS Unit so care was not delayed.
Once in the BLS Unit, care was continued for
the patient with ventilations still being
delivered via Bag value mask. Without hesitation
the crew went en route to Underwood Memorial
Hospital in Woodbury, New Jersey without the
assistance of an Advance Life Support Unit.
Waiting for the ALS Crew to arrive on scene
would have delayed patient care. The BLS Unit
had the patient to the hospital and receiving
care within 12 minutes of the initial dispatch.
Thanks to the quick actions of Ms. Myers, Mr.
Farley, Mr. Tucker and the staff at Underwood
Memorial Hospital, Emergency Department, an 11
year old little girl has returned to school and
been given a chance to enjoy all life has to
offer. Ms. Susan Myers, Mr. Eric Farley, and
Mr. James Tucker should be recognized for their
outstanding pre-hospital efforts and actions
performed on that day. With years of experience
and continuous training these three individuals
show a vigorous commitment to the community of
Westville.
As Announced at the Dinner:
On February 8, 2008, a BLS unit was dispatched
to a school for a choking victim. The school
nurse recognizing the compromised airway
activated the 9-1-1 system. Upon arrival at the
school the BLS crew found an 11 year old girl,
cyanotic and in respiratory arrest secondary to
an obstructed airway. The BLS Unit immediately
removed the foreign body, suctioned and secured
the airway. Since the young girl still needed
respiratory assistance she was taken to the
ambulance where treatment continued. Without
any hesitation, while assisting in ventilations,
the girl was immediately transported to the
nearby emergency department.
From the initial dispatch to arrival at the
hospital only 12 minutes elapsed. Today this
young girl has returned to school and is
enjoying all that life has to offer. For their
quick thinking and their outstanding
pre-hospital efforts we commend the Westville
Fire Department EMTs Eric Farley and James
Tucker along with Parkview School Nurse Susan
Myers and award them the 2008 Outstanding
EMS Call Award.
The Board of Fire
Commissioners, Officers and Members of the
Westville Fire Department would like to
congratulate Jim Tucker, Eric Farley and Susan
Myers for a job well done.
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Lighting Strikes House in Westville, Sending One
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September 30th -
Around 2300 hrs. on Tuesday September 30, 2007
the Gloucester County area was hit with a quick
moving severe thunderstorm. This storm brought
strong winds and heavy rain to the Westville
area. At approx. 2325 hrs. Gloucester County
Communications began receiving multiple calls
for a house struck by lightning in the area of
High and Oak Streets in the Borough of
Westville. Communications dispatched the box
bringing Station 7-3 and Station 8-1 to the
scene.
Westville Police and Chief 701 (Chief Murtaugh)
arrived in the area of High and Oak to find
debris from a tree scattered around the area and
a telephone wire across the roadway. Upon
further investigation it was found that a tree
and the dwelling appeared to have been struck by
lightning at 104 Oak Ave. Engine Company 733 and
Ladder Company 736 arrived shortly after and
made entry to the #2 floor Apartment finding
structural damage to the Division A-B side of
the dwelling as well as a smoke condition. Crews
started a primary search of the #2 floor to make
sure no one was trapped under the collapse and
locate the origin of the smoke. The Ladder
Company secured utilities and set up for
ventilation. Burnt wiring in the walls was
determined to be the cause of the smoke. No
victims where found after a primary and
secondary search and all occupants where
confirmed out of the dwelling.
Command requested PSE&G to the scene as well
as the Borough Construction Official and a
board up service. Command turned the scene
over to the Board up Service and property
owners.
On Scene:
Command: 701 Chief Murtaugh
Engine: 733, 811
Ladder: 736
Rescue: 738
Other: Westville Police Department
Special Call: Westville Construction
Official, Red Cross, Board Up Service
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Westville Honors Mayor Michael K Galbraith |
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September 27th -
he residents of Westville gathered to Honor
Mayor Michael K. Galbraith and dedicate the
recently completed 5-acre Park on River Drive.
Political figures from local, county and state
government gathered to take part in the
dedication ceremonies and honor Mayor Galbraith.
The park is being dedicated to a man who loved
the place he lived. A long time borough
resident, Mayor Galbraith passed away from
complications that arose as he battled lung
cancer. Mayor Galbraith played a vital role in
securing the area of land and getting the park
developed and those involved thought it fitting
that the park be named in his honor.
The new 5-acre Michael K. Galbraith Park was
dedicated on Sunday afternoon with a memorial
dedication and food and fun for the whole
family.
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Special Thanks |
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September 14th - The Officers and Members of
the Westville Fire Department would like to
thank the Officers and Members of the Parkside
Fire Company, from Parkside, Pa (Delaware
County) and Marcus Hook Trainer Fire Department,
from Marcus Hook, Pa (Delaware County), while
they covered the Westville Fire Department. The
companies covered from Friday September 12 to
Sunday September 14, while members attended the
New Jersey State Fire Convention in Wildwood,
New Jersey.
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Ladder 736 Goes To Work in Gloucester City Prior
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September 10th - At approx. 1130 hrs. a
Gloucester City Police Officer on patrol called
into his dispatcher reporting smoke coming from
the dwelling at 210 S. Broadway. Task Force 5
(Gloucester City, Westville, Mt. Ephraim,
Collingswood) where dispatched to the reported
address for the dwelling. Battalion 504 (Huston)
arrived on location reporting a 2 ½ story OMD
with heavy smoke showing striking the all-hands.
Squad Co. 51 arrived and established a water
supply and lead of with a 1 3/4 “ water line.
Ladder Company 736 arrived on location and began
throwing ground ladders and opening up the 1st
floor. Crews located a bed room fir eon the #1
floor and quickly extinguished the fire. The
Ladder Company assisted with ventilation,
checking for extension, and secondary search of
the #2 floor. The Ladder Company was released
after about an hour of work. No injuries where
reported and the incident is being investigated
by the Gloucester City and Camden County FMO.
Photos By: Steven Skipton
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Ladder 736 Responds to Fatal Fire in Bellmawr
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August 31st
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Around 1615 hrs. Camden County Fire Board began
receiving multiple calls for a reported Dwelling
fire at 396 Flanders Road, in the Bellmawr Park
section of Camden County. Task Force 33 was
dispatched consisting of companies from
Bellmawr, Mount Ephraim, Westville and Runnemede
along with the Camden County ISAT Team.
Battalion 303 arrived and advised Camden County
Fire Broad that he had a 1 story single family
dwelling with heavy fire showing from Division A
with possible entrapment. Battalion 303 quickly
placed all hands in service and requested a
medic unit. Ladder Company 736 respond with six
personnel, upon arrival the ladder company went
to work opening up the one story rancher, after
opening up companies assisted with overhaul and
suppression operations inside of the dwelling.
Bellmawr crews removed 1 victim from the
dwelling who was pronounced on scene by medics.
Command requested the 2nd alarm for man power
due to the weather. The Camden County Fire
Marshals Office is investigating and there where
no firefighter injuries reported. The Ladder
Company returned to the borough with in the
hour.
Photos By: Ron Trout
PFN
Staff Photographer 2008
Congratulations to
Bellmawr Fire Department on their new website be
sure to check it out.
http://www.bellmawrfire.com/
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SUV vs. Fire Hydrant |
August 5th - Around 1830 hours Squad 739 and Rescue Company 738 were dispatched to the area of Fifth Street and River Drive for a Motor Vehicle Crash. With 701 responding, Gloucester County Communications was receiving calls that it was an SUV vs. a Fire Hydrant, with the car smoking and the hydrant was spooning water. 701 arrived and confirmed the report, Squad 739 proceeded in for the refusal and the Rescue Company Stood by while the vehicle was removed from the roadway. The scene was turned over to Westville Police Department and Westville Public Works Department. The accident is being investigated by Westville Police Department and it is believed that the driver fell asleep at the wheel causing the accident. No injuries were reported and companies cleared with in the hour.
 
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Sunday Proves to a Busy Day with Heavy Rain |
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July
27th -
At Around 1400hrs the Borough of Westville and
surrounding areas, received a large amount of
rain, along with serve wind, and thunderstorms
within a very short period of time causing local
water levels to rise and flood some roadways as
well as wind damage. Westville Companies
operated with 20 personnel, on a combined total
of 15 alarms with calls ranging from trees and
wires down, along with a Box in Bellmawr and a
box in Woodbury, as well as cars stuck in the
water along Route 45 as well as a handful of EMS
assignments. Companies worked with PSE&G to get
all wires and trees removed from roadways and
side walks to make all streets and side walks
passable with in the Borough limits. The final
incidents where cleared at approx. 1700hrs and
companies returned to the station dried up and
waited for the second coming of storms.
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Companies Stay Busy throughout the Weekend |
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July 26th -
Westville Companies started a fairly busy
weekend, Saturday at around 15:00hrs with a two
car motor vehicle crash at the corner of Delsea
Drive and Almonesson Rd. 702 (Assistant Chief
Farley) arrived on location with a two car MVC
Rear end collision with one minor injury. Rescue
Company 738 and BLS 739 responded with seven
personnel, upon their arrival the chief order
crews to come forward and assist in the
packaging of one patient in the K.E.D., the
patient was removed and transported to Underwood
Memorial Hospital for Evaluation, and companies
were clear by 15:19 hrs.
As command issued
the
recall from the accident on Delsea Drive,
Gloucester County Communications advised 702,
that the engine company was being added to the
cover assignment in Woolwich Township at Station
25-1, the Rescue returned to Station 73 and
responded with Engine Company 733 to Station
25-1 for the cover, while Woolwich Companies
were at an all-hands fire on Kings Highway in
Woolwich. The Engine Company responded with 6
personnel and was available by 18:00hrs with no
other incidents in the Township.
At approx. 22:15hrs, Engine Company 733 along
with Gloucester County Engine Company 631
(Colonial Manor), and Camden County Companies,
Engine Company 451 (Mt. Ephraim), Engine Company
332 and Squad 32 (Bellmawr) were dispatched to
Route 295 South in the area of mile marker 26.1
for a commercial vehicle. With companies
responding Gloucester County Communications
advised companies responding that State Police
were on scene with a possible fire in the wheel
wells of a tour bus. Engine Co. 631 passed the
fire scene en-route to make the flip on Market
Street in Gloucester City and reported a fire in
the rear of the bus. Upon arrival crews found
the back half of the tour bus to be well
involved. Arriving companies went in-service
with (2) 1 ¾ hand lines on the tour bus and made
quick work of the fire and were available by
22:00hrs with no injuries reported and all
civilians appeared to be safe with no injuries.
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Ladder Company Stays Busy with Third Alarm Fire
in Gloucester City |
July 22nd
- At around 0130
hrs. Camden
County Taskforce
5 (Gloucester
City, Mount
Ephraim,
Collingswood and
Westville) were
dispatched to
628 Powell St.
in Gloucester
City for the
Dwelling. Police
were on scene
reporting heavy
fire in the rear
of a
duplex with
possible
entrapment.
Battalion 504
(Williams)
arrived and
reported a 2
story occupied
twin dwelling
with heavy fire
showing from the
rear, all hands
were placed in
service.
Ladder Co. 736
arrived and
assisted Squad
51 with making
head way on the
well involved
dwelling by
placing a blitz
fire in service
in the front of
the dwelling
knocking fire
down on the 2nd
floor. With fire
conditions not
improving and
the heat playing
a major factor
Chief Williams
struck a quick
second alarm.
Ladder Co. 736
was repositioned
to a parking lot
located in the
rear of the
dwelling to
setup and
prepare to go
into defense
operations.
With the 2nd
Alarm being
struck this
brought Engine
Co. 733 into the
city to cover
Station 51
Headquarters.
All companies
operating on the
fire ground
worked hard to
knock down all
visible fire and
keep from having
to go into
service with
the ladder pipe.
As the fire was
being contained,
Chief Williams
requested the
third alarm be
struck bringing
in Engine Co.
733 and Ladder
Co. 33 from
Headquarters to
assist with
extensive
overhaul
operations. Due
to the high
temperatures and
humidity
multiple
additional
companies where
on scene
assisting with
the efforts as
well as multiple
BLS and ALS
units. 73 crews
were on scene
until
approximately
0430 hrs., with
15 personnel
with no injuries
reported. The
Camden County
Fire Marshal's
Office is
investigating
the fire, 1
firefighter was
transported for
burns to his
ear, and 1
civilian was
transported to
area hospital
for minor
injuries.
Photos By: Steve
Skipton
PFN
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Ladder Company Responds on 3rd Alarm in Deptford
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Engine Works 2nd Alarm in Deptford Township |
July 14th - Shortly after 1200 hrs. Deptford Twp. was dispatched to the 1500 Building of the Chestnut Lane Apartments for the apartment fire. Crews arrived and had 1 unit on the #2 floor well off with extension to the Bravo and Delta exposures. Command quickly struck the 2nd Alarm which brought Engine Company 733 to the scene. The Engine was ordered to Division C to assist Tower 926. Upon arrival the Engine Company was directed to stretch an 1 3/4" line to knock down the fire on the outside of the building, the crew then threw some ladders and performed overhaul on the exterior of the building. The Engine Company operated for approx. 1 hour before being released by command.
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Fire Boat 7 Stands by At Penn's Landing |
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July 6th
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Around 1800hrs Fire Boat 7 along with Marine 8-1
responded with 7 personnel to the area of the
Wiggins Park Marina in Camden, to cover assist
with the annual 4th
of July Fire Works display on the Delaware River
at Penn’s Landing. Fire Boat 7 was setup to be
the main fire suppression unit for the
Philadelphia side of the river, while Camden's
Fire Boat 1 provided fire suppression for the
New Jersey side of the river, and Philadelphia's
Fire Boat "Independence" protected the fireworks
barge. Fire Boat 7 was clear from the Delaware
River around 2300 hours with no injuries or
incidents reported.
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All Hands In Woodbury |
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July 4th
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At Around 10:00hrs
Taskforce 5 (Woodbury, Westville, and National
Park) were dispatched to 67 Carpenter Street in
the City of Woodbury for a Dwelling fire. Ladder
Company 736 and Rescue Company 738 responded,
along with Engine 511, 811 and Ladder 516, upon
the arrival of 501 (Chief Keuler), the chief
reported to Gloucester County Communications he
had a 20 by 50 Unoccupied Single Family
Dwelling, 1 story rancher with fire showing from
the roof, while requesting county to strike the
all hands. Crews from 511 and 516 forced entry
and stretched an 1 3/4' hand line to the attic
area to find the seat of the fire. Ladder 736
opened the roof, while Rescue 738 checked for
extension in the dwelling and secured the
utilities. Camden County Rescue 325 was added
for the R.I.T Team, the fire was quickly placed
under control and the investigation was
completed by Woodbury’s Fire Marshal while
crews.
On Scene:
Command: Chief John Keuler 501
Engines : 511, 811
Ladders : 516, 736
Rescue: 738, CC 325
Utility : 737, 527
Other Units : FM-5 (Joe Buono),
PSEG, and Woodbury Police Department
Photos By: Adam
Baliczek
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Remembering July 4th 2002 |
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July 4th
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As
the members of the Westville Fire Department we
would like to wish everyone a safe a Happy
Fourth of July.
Please take a moment and reflect the events of
July 4, 2002. Three firefighters and three
children perished in a house fire in Gloucester
City, New Jersey. Three firefighters made the
ultimate sacrifice in attempting to save three
sisters from the house. John West and James
Sylvester from the Mount Ephraim Fire Department
and Thomas Stewart III of the Gloucester City
Fire Department, Headquarters Station perished
that day. We will never forget you guys.
  
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Two Car MVC Sends Two to Underwood |
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July 2nd
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At around 1700hrs Rescue Company 738 and Squad
739 were dispatched to the corner of Delsea
Drive and Olive Street for a Two
car MVC with possible entrapment. Upon the
arrival of Command 701(Chief Murtaugh), the
chief confirmed a two car crash, negative
entrapment, with a traffic standard through the
windshield of a vehicle, and possibly one
injury. The Rescue Company stabilized the
vehicle and secured a gas leak, while the squad
packaged two patients and transported to
Underwood Memorial Hospital
On Scene:
Command: Chief Murtaugh 701
Rescue 738
Engine: 811
Utility: 737
Squad: 739, 993
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Delivery of New Operations Vehicle |
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June 14 -
Operations 73 is a 2008 Ford Explorer that was
purchased by the Westville Fire District No.1
and placed in service during July 2008.
Operations 73 is used for daily Fire / EMS
Operations, Fire Inspections and Enforcement.
Operations 73 is equipped with a full LED light
package, including LED light bar as well as body
mounted LED flashers, and four corner strobes.
The vehicle is equipped with a custom made
Command Center in the rear for tactical
operations at a Fire or EMS scene.
Communications equipment consists of
Dual-Head/Dual-Band Kenwood Radios allowing
interoperability on all VHF & UHF-T Band
frequencies. Also included is a complete working
area equipped with a MDT providing access to the
internet as well as building pre-plans.
This vehicle was purchased from Lawrenceville
Ford Lincoln Mercury, Lawrenceville, NJ, the
lights and command center were designed and
installed by Rich Campbell, and the Vehicle was
lettered by 95 signs in Folsom, PA.
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Broadway Brush Fire |
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March 21st
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The Gloucester County Communications Center was
flooded with 911 calls at approx 2130hrs for a
large brush fire on Broadway in Westville.
Engine Co. 733 was dispatched to the rear of the
500 Blk for a brush fire in the woods. On
arrival, the engine crew found a large area of
brush in a thickly wooded area adjacent to the
Railroad tracks. Due to the distance off of
Broadway, Special calls were made for 511 and
Brush Truck 815. Crews worked for about a half
hour controlling the blaze that scorched a 500 x
100 area of woods.
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MVC W/Pin Rt. 45 & Hazel Avenue |
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February 19th -
Firefighters were alerted to Rt. 45 and Hazel
Avenue in Westville Tuesday night for an MVC w/
entrapment. On arrival of the first due, they
found there to be one vehicle overturned, with
one patient still in the vehicle. The Rescue Co.
arrived followed by 511 and 811. Crews went into
service extricating the patient from the
vehicle, which took only minutes. Once the
patient was out, he was transported to a local
hospital via Westville EMS. The accident is
under investigation by Westville PD's Traffic
Unit.
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City Fire Keeps Task Force 5 Busy |
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March 10th
-Task Force 5 was
alerted for a dwelling fire on the City's North
End. The 911 caller reported the house across
the street from them in the 100 Blk of Cresent
Avenue had its smoke detectors activated and a
smell of smoke emitting from with in. A Woodbury patrol car was on scene reporting smoke showing
and visible fire on the first floor. On arrival
of Chief Murtaugh, the all-hands box was struck.
He reported smoke showing from a 1 1/2 story
vacant. Engine 511 arrived and stretched 1 3/4
to the 1st floor. Ladder Co. 736 went to work
with search and ventilation ops. Engine Co. 733
secured the water supply for 511. All other
companies sent manpower forward. Fire found to
be in the walls and running. Companies worked
aggressively but due to construction of the
residence, crews were forced to evacuate and go
defensive when the fire got the upper hand. No
firefighter or civilian injuries reported.
 
Photos By: Steve Skipton
PFN
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Ladder Co. In Service at Brooklawn 2nd Alarm
Dwelling
Fire |
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February 7th -
Task Force 33 was
dispatched to Kings Highway & Romano
Avenue for a dwelling fire at 07:10hrs. Upon
secondary calls, the fire was found to be in
Brooklawn at Rt.130 & Haakon Rd. Squirt 32 was
first due reporting a 2 1/2 story single family
dwelling with heavy fire showing and exposure
problems. The balance of the companies on the 33
box were now arriving and positioned for
defensive operations. Ladders 33 and 736 placed
there aerial devices, and prepared to go in
service once water supplies were established.
Due to extension to the neighboring house,
Command requested a 2nd Alarm and special calls,
bringing numerous other Camden and Gloucester
County companies to the scene. Personnel would
operate for the better part of the morning
before placing the fire under control. No
injuries were reported.
Photos By Bill Bates Mount
Ephraim FD, and John Axford Camden County Fire
Photographers
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Numerous Companies Operate At Bellmawr Extra
Alarm Job |
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January 30th
- While Task Force 7 companies operated at an
electrical fire at the Gateway Diner. Camden
County Fire Communications was dispatching and
All-Hands fire at ANA Labs on Harding Ave. in
Bellmawr. With the electrical fire under
control, Ladder Co. 736 was released to take in
the Bellmawr fire that could be seen from their
present location. On arrival Chief Burleigh
ordered 736 to set up on the Division "C" - "D"
corner and prepare for aerial operations.
Photos By: Steve Skipton
PFN |
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Quick Stop Made By Task Force 7 On Westville
Attic Fire
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January 25th
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Force 7 was dispatched to the 500 Blk. of Summit
Avenue for a dwelling fire. On arrival of Chief
Murtaugh, reported a 2 1/2 story duplex with
smoke showing from the attic, striking the
All-Hands Box. Engine Co. 733 arrived and
stretched one 1 3/4 hand line to the attic where
they reported a heavy fire condition. Ladder Co.
736 went into service with outside ventilation
and checked for extension. The Woodbury
Ladder Co. placed salvage covers throughout the
1st and 2nd floors. Engine Co. 811 secured the
water supply for 733. The fire was placed under
control at approx the 15 minute mark. FAST
Co. 325 stood by at Division "A", Cover
companies were also placed. The fire is being
investigated by the local and County Fire
Marshals.
Photos By: Steve Skipton
PFN
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