FERMANAGH TOWNSHIP, PA -- Units alerted @ 1312 to Route 22/322 eastbound, bottom of the "100 mph hill".
Engine 22, Rescue 29, Amb 205-3, and Medic 29 were on the call. Medic 29 arrived and advised 1 pick-up
towing a camper struck the guide rail and rolled over. Rt 322 was completely blocked, units were to utilize
the Mifflintown off-ramp and proceed west in the east bound lanes. Units o/s over an hour cleaning up, Rt
322 E/B was closed for that time. PSP and PennDOT also assisted at the scene. The single operator/driver of
the pick-up walked away with minor scrapes and bruises. COURTESY OF CAPTAIN KEITH H. BOREMAN
Engine 22, Rescue 29, Amb 205-3, and Medic 29 were on the call. Medic 29 arrived and advised 1 pick-up
towing a camper struck the guide rail and rolled over. Rt 322 was completely blocked, units were to utilize
the Mifflintown off-ramp and proceed west in the east bound lanes. Units o/s over an hour cleaning up, Rt
322 E/B was closed for that time. PSP and PennDOT also assisted at the scene. The single operator/driver of
the pick-up walked away with minor scrapes and bruises. COURTESY OF CAPTAIN KEITH H. BOREMAN
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BARRINGTON, NJ -- On Friday May, 4, 2007, Barrington crews were dispatched to 1 Commerce Drive at
Camden International, for an alarm system. First arriving units arrived to find smoke showing from a large
warehouse. Command reported a working fire in the warehouse and requested the full box be struck.
Crews forced entry into the building to find heavy smoke throughout. Crews stretched multiple hand lines
to find pallets approx. 24 foot high on fire. At the 10 minute mark Command reported 2 lines in operation and
making good progress on the fire. At the 20 minute mark, Command requested the 2nd alarm be sounded for
manpower, as crews were setting up 3 more lines to be placed in operation. Four truck companies were
placed in operation as crews vented the roof. Command requested the 3rd alarm be transmitted. One
firefighter was transported from the fire scene to a near by hospital for non serious conditions. Command
ordered the evacuation tones be transmitted pulling all manpower out of the building due to conditions
worsening. Around the 2 hour mark, Command reported all visible fire was knocked down with companies
remaining on location for extensive overhaul. COURTESY OF TED AURIG
Camden International, for an alarm system. First arriving units arrived to find smoke showing from a large
warehouse. Command reported a working fire in the warehouse and requested the full box be struck.
Crews forced entry into the building to find heavy smoke throughout. Crews stretched multiple hand lines
to find pallets approx. 24 foot high on fire. At the 10 minute mark Command reported 2 lines in operation and
making good progress on the fire. At the 20 minute mark, Command requested the 2nd alarm be sounded for
manpower, as crews were setting up 3 more lines to be placed in operation. Four truck companies were
placed in operation as crews vented the roof. Command requested the 3rd alarm be transmitted. One
firefighter was transported from the fire scene to a near by hospital for non serious conditions. Command
ordered the evacuation tones be transmitted pulling all manpower out of the building due to conditions
worsening. Around the 2 hour mark, Command reported all visible fire was knocked down with companies
remaining on location for extensive overhaul. COURTESY OF TED AURIG
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| Working Building Fire, Camden County, NJ 05.04.2007 |
CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, PA -- On Saturday May 5, 2007, a tactical box was dispatched at 58 Street and Cedar
for a dwelling fire. Dispatch reported Police were on location with 3 dwelling on fire. Battalion 7 arrived and
reported 3 dwelling had heavy fire with extension to the exposures. The 2nd alarm was sounded on arrival.
Master streams were set up on the original fire buildings as crews went to the roof. Command reported the
original fire buildings were fully involved and had fire in 14 dwellings that were 3 story 18x45. Crews went
defensive as the fire ran the roof line down the row. Additional Ladders and Battalions were called and
placed in operation. At the 1 hour 20 minute mark Deputy 2 reported the bulk of the fire was knocked down
as crews were checking for extension. No firefighter injuries were reported on the fireground.
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for a dwelling fire. Dispatch reported Police were on location with 3 dwelling on fire. Battalion 7 arrived and
reported 3 dwelling had heavy fire with extension to the exposures. The 2nd alarm was sounded on arrival.
Master streams were set up on the original fire buildings as crews went to the roof. Command reported the
original fire buildings were fully involved and had fire in 14 dwellings that were 3 story 18x45. Crews went
defensive as the fire ran the roof line down the row. Additional Ladders and Battalions were called and
placed in operation. At the 1 hour 20 minute mark Deputy 2 reported the bulk of the fire was knocked down
as crews were checking for extension. No firefighter injuries were reported on the fireground.
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| 3 Alarm Row Home Fire, Philadelphia County, PA 05.05.2007 |
SHIPPENSBURG TOWNSHIP, PA -- At 2:45am as Asst. Fire Chief 252 (TJ) was leaving his house, he noticed
what appealed to be a mobile home on fire the street over from his. He notified Cumberland County Comm.
of the fire and investigated the fire to find a fire on the outside of the home. He notified headquarters of the
correct address as being 62 Rustic Dr. Shippensburg Twp. Cumberland County alerted Engine companies 52,
54, 49, Truck 53, Air 53, Tankers 52, 49, and Ambulance Co. 73. Before units arrived a neighbor knocked the
bulk of the fire down with a garden hose. The fire did extend to truss space of the home which units to open
the ceiling and roof. Units where held for 2 hours. Asst chief 252 was still on time for work.
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what appealed to be a mobile home on fire the street over from his. He notified Cumberland County Comm.
of the fire and investigated the fire to find a fire on the outside of the home. He notified headquarters of the
correct address as being 62 Rustic Dr. Shippensburg Twp. Cumberland County alerted Engine companies 52,
54, 49, Truck 53, Air 53, Tankers 52, 49, and Ambulance Co. 73. Before units arrived a neighbor knocked the
bulk of the fire down with a garden hose. The fire did extend to truss space of the home which units to open
the ceiling and roof. Units where held for 2 hours. Asst chief 252 was still on time for work.
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| Working Mobile Home Fire, Cumberland County, PA 05.07.2007 |
We are saddened to announce the passing of Randal “Robert” Orff (47) and Jonathan Orff (19) of the
Crumpton Volunteer Fire Department of Queen Anne’s County. Both Randal (father) and Jonathan (son)
tragically lost their lives in a motor vehicle crash on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge on May 10th while returning
home from work. The crash occurred about 4:16 p.m. Thursday near the beginning of the westbound span. A
trailer being towed by a sport utility vehicle detached and other vehicles swerved to avoid it, officials said.
At the time of the crash, vehicles were moving in both directions on the westbound span, with one lane
carrying eastbound traffic. That’s standard procedure during weekday afternoons, when many commuters
return to their homes on the Eastern Shore. They leave behind Missy (wife and mother), and Brandon (son
and brother). Both Randy and Jonathan were devoted community servants and were proud and dedicated
members of the Crumpton Volunteer Fire Department. The Orff family was extremely close and both Randy
and Jonathan worked together for Brawner Construction Company, a company that does bridge construction
work. Randy was the leader of the Clown Unit, serving as “Boss Clown” performing with the purpose of
raising funds for the Shriners Nurr Temple Hospital for Crippled and Burned Children.
Funeral services will be announced and additional information will be made available. The family and the
members of the Crumpton Volunteer Fire Department request that, in respect of their fallen family members
and colleagues that the press refrain from requesting interviews at this time.
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Crumpton Volunteer Fire Department of Queen Anne’s County. Both Randal (father) and Jonathan (son)
tragically lost their lives in a motor vehicle crash on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge on May 10th while returning
home from work. The crash occurred about 4:16 p.m. Thursday near the beginning of the westbound span. A
trailer being towed by a sport utility vehicle detached and other vehicles swerved to avoid it, officials said.
At the time of the crash, vehicles were moving in both directions on the westbound span, with one lane
carrying eastbound traffic. That’s standard procedure during weekday afternoons, when many commuters
return to their homes on the Eastern Shore. They leave behind Missy (wife and mother), and Brandon (son
and brother). Both Randy and Jonathan were devoted community servants and were proud and dedicated
members of the Crumpton Volunteer Fire Department. The Orff family was extremely close and both Randy
and Jonathan worked together for Brawner Construction Company, a company that does bridge construction
work. Randy was the leader of the Clown Unit, serving as “Boss Clown” performing with the purpose of
raising funds for the Shriners Nurr Temple Hospital for Crippled and Burned Children.
Funeral services will be announced and additional information will be made available. The family and the
members of the Crumpton Volunteer Fire Department request that, in respect of their fallen family members
and colleagues that the press refrain from requesting interviews at this time.
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| 2 Volunteer Firefighters Killed In Crash, Anne Arundel County, MD 05.10.2007 |
EVAN CITY BOROUGH, PA -- At 0325 Evans City Station 20, Harmony Station 23, Connoquenessing Station 12,
Zelienople Station 22, and Harmony EMS Station 62 were dispatched to a structure fire at 125 East Main St.
Evans City Boro. Engine 20 was the first arriving unit and immediately requested the 2nd alarm. The 2nd
alarm consisted of Callery Station 19, Adams Area Fire District Station 42, and Cranberry Station 21 for RIT.
The fire was located in an occupied apartment above the Stone Soup Cafe. 4 occupants were at home at the
time of the fire and escaped, with 1 being transported as precaution. On arrival fire was venting from 3 of
the apartment windows and starting to vent through the roof. An interior attack was made to quickly knock
down the fire. While the attack was underway first arriving truck company (Ladder 22) laddered the building
and conducted ventilation, and also conducted the primary search. Stations 23 and 12 assumed the backup
duties and Engine 23-2 set up a draft out of a creek a few hundred yards from the fire building. The fire was
knocked down quickly and there was only water damage to the restaurant below. COURTESY OF RYAN MANN
Zelienople Station 22, and Harmony EMS Station 62 were dispatched to a structure fire at 125 East Main St.
Evans City Boro. Engine 20 was the first arriving unit and immediately requested the 2nd alarm. The 2nd
alarm consisted of Callery Station 19, Adams Area Fire District Station 42, and Cranberry Station 21 for RIT.
The fire was located in an occupied apartment above the Stone Soup Cafe. 4 occupants were at home at the
time of the fire and escaped, with 1 being transported as precaution. On arrival fire was venting from 3 of
the apartment windows and starting to vent through the roof. An interior attack was made to quickly knock
down the fire. While the attack was underway first arriving truck company (Ladder 22) laddered the building
and conducted ventilation, and also conducted the primary search. Stations 23 and 12 assumed the backup
duties and Engine 23-2 set up a draft out of a creek a few hundred yards from the fire building. The fire was
knocked down quickly and there was only water damage to the restaurant below. COURTESY OF RYAN MANN
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| 2 Alarm Apartment Fire, Butler County, PA 05.12.2005 |
LANCASTER, PA -- The mothers day Make-A-Wish truck convoy was a huge success with over 441 tractor
trailers and Fire units making the mid county trip. The Make-A-Wish foundation helps make dreams come
true for children with life-threatening medical conditions. Almost every truck in the convoy had a
Make-A-Wish child aboard and they were making lots of noise. This event is held every year in Lancaster
County, PA and is one of Make-A-Wishes biggest fund raisers. MORE PICTURES BY PUMP
trailers and Fire units making the mid county trip. The Make-A-Wish foundation helps make dreams come
true for children with life-threatening medical conditions. Almost every truck in the convoy had a
Make-A-Wish child aboard and they were making lots of noise. This event is held every year in Lancaster
County, PA and is one of Make-A-Wishes biggest fund raisers. MORE PICTURES BY PUMP
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| Companies Come Out Strong For Make-A-Wish, Lancaster County, PA 05.13.2007 |
EAST MARLBOROUGH TOWNSHIP, PA -- Po-Mar-Lin Fire Company was dispatched by Chester County Dispatch
for a house fire at 837 Meadowview Drive in East Marlborough Township on Monday, May 14. Chester
reported a fire at an electrical box attached to the residence with flames showing. Responding personnel
reported nobody home and fire is starting to smoke pretty good. Longwood Fire Company along with
Avondale Ambulance 23-2 were also dispatched on the initial response. Po-Mar-Lin Fire Chief 36 arrived at
14:53 and reported fire visible from box on side of house. Two engines from West Bradford Fire Company
were added to the response. COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE STAFF MEMBER TOM AMICO
for a house fire at 837 Meadowview Drive in East Marlborough Township on Monday, May 14. Chester
reported a fire at an electrical box attached to the residence with flames showing. Responding personnel
reported nobody home and fire is starting to smoke pretty good. Longwood Fire Company along with
Avondale Ambulance 23-2 were also dispatched on the initial response. Po-Mar-Lin Fire Chief 36 arrived at
14:53 and reported fire visible from box on side of house. Two engines from West Bradford Fire Company
were added to the response. COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE STAFF MEMBER TOM AMICO
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| Working House Fire, Chester County, PA 05.14.2007 |
McKEES ROCKS, PA -- On Tuesday, May 08, 2007 at approximately 6:18 p.m. Allegheny 9-1-1 received reports
of a shed on fire in the rear of 821 Gray Avenue, which is reportedly close to the structure. The following
units were dispatched on the initial assignment; McKees Rocks (Station 189), Northwest EMS (Station 191)
and McKees Rocks police. Multiple calls began to flood the 9-1-1 center reporting that the structure was
also involved. EMS and police officers arrived on the scene within a couple of minutes and reported heavy
black smoke showing from 821 and 823 Gray Avenue. Upon hearing the update, 189 Chief requested that
Stowe Township companies be dispatched for mutual aid. Fleming Park (Station 275 R.I.T.), West Park (Station
276) and Presston (Station 277) were dispatched on the 2nd alarm assignment. Chief 189 arrived on the
scene and reported several 2 ½ story wood frame units heavily involved, with multiple exposure problems.
Chief 189 advised it would be an initial defensive attack only. 189 Engine 1 laid a supply line from the hydrant
and immediately set up for deck gun operations on side “A”. Crews stretched attack lines to protect the
exposures, from the fast moving flames and the radiant heat. 276 Engine laid a supply line from the opposite
end of Gray Avenue to the front of the involved structures and set up deck gun operations. Engine 277
proceeded to side “C” of the involved structures and initiated a defensive attack. 189 Truck was set up for
aerial master stream operations in front of the structures. Additional crews advanced additional attack lines
and assisted with fire suppression efforts, as well as exposure protection. Command requested that
Kennedy Township (Station 181) be dispatched for additional manpower at approximately 6:35 p.m. Command
requested Ben Avon (Station 109) and Emsworth (Station 148) for additional R.I.T. support at approximately 6:
44 p.m. Crews had the bulk of the heavy fire knocked down within 45 minutes. With the bulk of the heavy fire
darkened, crews were able to advance lines into the exposures and darken the remaining fire. Command
placed the fire under control at approximately 7:50 p.m. Crews remained on the scene for an extended
period of time, performing extensive overhaul operations and dousing hot spots. Salvation Army personnel
were on scene with their mobile canteen unit, providing food and hot and cold drinks to the emergency
personnel. American Red Cross personnel were on the scene assisting the dozen or so displaced
occupants, by providing them with food, clothing and temporary housing. Northwest EMS transported one
female to Allegheny General Hospital, where she was treated for breathing related problems. The Allegheny
County Fire Marshal was called to the scene to investigate the fire, which rapidly spread through several
units of the Meyers Ridge public housing complex, completely destroying at least two townhouse units and
damaging as many as seven others. The rapid spread of the fire was attributed to common walls and roof of
the units and the lack of fire stops. The radiant heat was so intense that it melted the siding on townhouses
across the street from the involved structures. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Despite what
the residents of the Meyers Ridge complex think or say, there was no delay in the dispatch of the call and no
delay in the fire department’s response time. As Fire Chief Radoycis stated, “It takes time to get the trucks to
the scene and to get set up to put water on the fire”. With what they faced when they arrived on the scene,
the firefighters did a very good job at preventing the fire from spreading even further through the complex,
thus minimizing further damage. Kudos to all of the firefighters involved for a job well done.
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of a shed on fire in the rear of 821 Gray Avenue, which is reportedly close to the structure. The following
units were dispatched on the initial assignment; McKees Rocks (Station 189), Northwest EMS (Station 191)
and McKees Rocks police. Multiple calls began to flood the 9-1-1 center reporting that the structure was
also involved. EMS and police officers arrived on the scene within a couple of minutes and reported heavy
black smoke showing from 821 and 823 Gray Avenue. Upon hearing the update, 189 Chief requested that
Stowe Township companies be dispatched for mutual aid. Fleming Park (Station 275 R.I.T.), West Park (Station
276) and Presston (Station 277) were dispatched on the 2nd alarm assignment. Chief 189 arrived on the
scene and reported several 2 ½ story wood frame units heavily involved, with multiple exposure problems.
Chief 189 advised it would be an initial defensive attack only. 189 Engine 1 laid a supply line from the hydrant
and immediately set up for deck gun operations on side “A”. Crews stretched attack lines to protect the
exposures, from the fast moving flames and the radiant heat. 276 Engine laid a supply line from the opposite
end of Gray Avenue to the front of the involved structures and set up deck gun operations. Engine 277
proceeded to side “C” of the involved structures and initiated a defensive attack. 189 Truck was set up for
aerial master stream operations in front of the structures. Additional crews advanced additional attack lines
and assisted with fire suppression efforts, as well as exposure protection. Command requested that
Kennedy Township (Station 181) be dispatched for additional manpower at approximately 6:35 p.m. Command
requested Ben Avon (Station 109) and Emsworth (Station 148) for additional R.I.T. support at approximately 6:
44 p.m. Crews had the bulk of the heavy fire knocked down within 45 minutes. With the bulk of the heavy fire
darkened, crews were able to advance lines into the exposures and darken the remaining fire. Command
placed the fire under control at approximately 7:50 p.m. Crews remained on the scene for an extended
period of time, performing extensive overhaul operations and dousing hot spots. Salvation Army personnel
were on scene with their mobile canteen unit, providing food and hot and cold drinks to the emergency
personnel. American Red Cross personnel were on the scene assisting the dozen or so displaced
occupants, by providing them with food, clothing and temporary housing. Northwest EMS transported one
female to Allegheny General Hospital, where she was treated for breathing related problems. The Allegheny
County Fire Marshal was called to the scene to investigate the fire, which rapidly spread through several
units of the Meyers Ridge public housing complex, completely destroying at least two townhouse units and
damaging as many as seven others. The rapid spread of the fire was attributed to common walls and roof of
the units and the lack of fire stops. The radiant heat was so intense that it melted the siding on townhouses
across the street from the involved structures. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Despite what
the residents of the Meyers Ridge complex think or say, there was no delay in the dispatch of the call and no
delay in the fire department’s response time. As Fire Chief Radoycis stated, “It takes time to get the trucks to
the scene and to get set up to put water on the fire”. With what they faced when they arrived on the scene,
the firefighters did a very good job at preventing the fire from spreading even further through the complex,
thus minimizing further damage. Kudos to all of the firefighters involved for a job well done.
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| Heavy Fire Takes Over Townhouses, Allegheny County, PA, 05.08.2007 |
MENNO TOWNSHIP, PA -- At 00:55 hrs Mifflin County 911 dispatched Box 25-20 to the Dan Swarey Residence
on SR 655 just west of Allensville for a Barn Fire. Upon arrival of Allensville Fire Co Asst Chief Lynn Fleming
the Barn was fully involved. The 1st in engine from Allensville Fire Co started to lay a 5" supply line until
they dumped their entire hose bed. The next unit in the tanker from Allensville Fire Co finished the lay and
the engine crew began an attack. Initially crews were faced with too much fire and not enough water.
According to Asst Chief Fleming, the Swarey family lost at least 1 horse and a few heifers. The glow from the
fire was reportedly seen as far away as Belleville. Fire Companies at the scene were Allensville, Highland
Park, Reedsville, Milroy, Brooklyn, McVeytown, Belleville, Newton Wayne, and Big Valley EMS from Mifflin
County. Also Crews from Mapleton Depot, Mill Creek, Huntingdon, Smithfield, and Oneida Twp from
Huntingdon County. COURTESY OF FF/EMT SAM BAUMGARDNER
on SR 655 just west of Allensville for a Barn Fire. Upon arrival of Allensville Fire Co Asst Chief Lynn Fleming
the Barn was fully involved. The 1st in engine from Allensville Fire Co started to lay a 5" supply line until
they dumped their entire hose bed. The next unit in the tanker from Allensville Fire Co finished the lay and
the engine crew began an attack. Initially crews were faced with too much fire and not enough water.
According to Asst Chief Fleming, the Swarey family lost at least 1 horse and a few heifers. The glow from the
fire was reportedly seen as far away as Belleville. Fire Companies at the scene were Allensville, Highland
Park, Reedsville, Milroy, Brooklyn, McVeytown, Belleville, Newton Wayne, and Big Valley EMS from Mifflin
County. Also Crews from Mapleton Depot, Mill Creek, Huntingdon, Smithfield, and Oneida Twp from
Huntingdon County. COURTESY OF FF/EMT SAM BAUMGARDNER
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| Barn Well Off On Arrival, Mifflin County, PA 05.16.2007 |
WESTMONT, NJ -- On Sunday May 13, 3007, minutes before midnight, Station 15-1( Westmont ) was
dispatched for a building fire at Wow Video on Haddon Ave. Camden County Radio advised responding units
a vehicle crashed through the building and that the building was possibly on fire. Command arrived and
reported a vehicle which crashed through the front of the building and that the building was not on fire.
Command also reported it was dust from the collision and not smoke. Police stated it was a 2 car accident in
the parking lot which caused 1 vehicle to loose control and crash though the building. No injuries were
reported. COURTESY OF TED AURIG
dispatched for a building fire at Wow Video on Haddon Ave. Camden County Radio advised responding units
a vehicle crashed through the building and that the building was possibly on fire. Command arrived and
reported a vehicle which crashed through the front of the building and that the building was not on fire.
Command also reported it was dust from the collision and not smoke. Police stated it was a 2 car accident in
the parking lot which caused 1 vehicle to loose control and crash though the building. No injuries were
reported. COURTESY OF TED AURIG
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| Vehicle Into WOW Video, Camden County, NJ 05.13.2007 |
CITY OF CAMDEN, NJ --On May 15, 2007, Engine 8 and 10, Ladder 2 and 1, Rescue 1 and Battalion 1 were
dispatched to 4th and Jasper Street for a dwelling fire. Camden County advised units responding they were
receiving multiple calls for a dwelling on fire. Squad 7 was added to the box. Battalion 1 arrived at 1801 S.
4th Street , and reported a 2 story end of the vacant row tax payer with heavy fire on the first floor striking
the all hands adding Battalion 2. Engine 8 arrived and went in operation with a 1.75” handline while Ladder 2
through ground ladders and went to the roof. Rescue 1 performed searches while Engine 10 established a
water supply. At the 10 minute mark Battalion 1 reported he still had heavy fire throughout with crews
stretching additional hand lines. At the 20 minute mark, Command reported the bulk of the fire knocked
down. No injuries were reported on the fire ground. COURTESY OF TED AURIG
dispatched to 4th and Jasper Street for a dwelling fire. Camden County advised units responding they were
receiving multiple calls for a dwelling on fire. Squad 7 was added to the box. Battalion 1 arrived at 1801 S.
4th Street , and reported a 2 story end of the vacant row tax payer with heavy fire on the first floor striking
the all hands adding Battalion 2. Engine 8 arrived and went in operation with a 1.75” handline while Ladder 2
through ground ladders and went to the roof. Rescue 1 performed searches while Engine 10 established a
water supply. At the 10 minute mark Battalion 1 reported he still had heavy fire throughout with crews
stretching additional hand lines. At the 20 minute mark, Command reported the bulk of the fire knocked
down. No injuries were reported on the fire ground. COURTESY OF TED AURIG
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| Working Row House Fire, Camden County, NJ 05.15.2007 |
CITY OF CAMDEN, NJ -- On May 16, 2007, Camden City units were dispatched for a box assignment at 1403
Chesapeake Ave around 5pm. Responding on the box was Engine 10, Squad 7, Ladder 2 and 1, Rescue 1
and Battalion 1. Camden County Communications notified units they were receiving multiple calls reporting
a house on fire. Engine 8 was added as the 3rd Engine. Engine 10 arrived and reported heavy fire from a 2
story dwelling. Battalion 1 arrived and struck the all hands adding Battalion 2. Ladder 2 reported access
problems as a vehicle was blocking a street. Battalion 1 reported at the 10 minute mark he had heavy fire 1st
and 2nd floor with crews making good progress with multiple 1.75” hand lines. Rescue 1 performed
searches as Ladder 2 through ground ladders. Crews battled water supply problems due to dead hydrants in
the area. Command reported at the 20 minute mark the bulk of the fire was knocked down and crews were
checking for extension. Battalion 1 placed the fire under control a short time after. Engine 10 was involved
in a minor M.V.A responding to the scene. No injuries were reported on the fire ground.
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Chesapeake Ave around 5pm. Responding on the box was Engine 10, Squad 7, Ladder 2 and 1, Rescue 1
and Battalion 1. Camden County Communications notified units they were receiving multiple calls reporting
a house on fire. Engine 8 was added as the 3rd Engine. Engine 10 arrived and reported heavy fire from a 2
story dwelling. Battalion 1 arrived and struck the all hands adding Battalion 2. Ladder 2 reported access
problems as a vehicle was blocking a street. Battalion 1 reported at the 10 minute mark he had heavy fire 1st
and 2nd floor with crews making good progress with multiple 1.75” hand lines. Rescue 1 performed
searches as Ladder 2 through ground ladders. Crews battled water supply problems due to dead hydrants in
the area. Command reported at the 20 minute mark the bulk of the fire was knocked down and crews were
checking for extension. Battalion 1 placed the fire under control a short time after. Engine 10 was involved
in a minor M.V.A responding to the scene. No injuries were reported on the fire ground.
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| Working House Fire, Camden County, NJ 05.16.2007 |
DRUMORE TOWNSHIP, PA -- Rescue BOX 58 was transmitted to Route 372 @ Route 272 for the reported PIC
with Entrapment. Incoming units were advised of a tractor trailer vs an SUV at the "Buck intersection". Units
from 58 and 57 arrived On scene with an SUV t-boned by a Turkey Hill Tractor Trailer. EMS took care of
patient care while Rescue Squad 57 and Engine 58-1 handled hazards.
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with Entrapment. Incoming units were advised of a tractor trailer vs an SUV at the "Buck intersection". Units
from 58 and 57 arrived On scene with an SUV t-boned by a Turkey Hill Tractor Trailer. EMS took care of
patient care while Rescue Squad 57 and Engine 58-1 handled hazards.
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| PIC... Guess Where? Lancaster County, PA 05.18.2007 |
UPPER LEACOCK TOWNSHIP, PA -- BOX 311 was transmitted to the area of Ridgeview Drive @ Holly Drive for
the reported house on fire. Chief 311 was updated by communications that they are getting multiple calls of
a working house fire. Chief 311 arrived shortly after reporting a house well off. Engine 31-1 arrived and
started water lines on the house, Engine 311-1 laid a supply line and deployed their blitz gun. The house was
fully involved and all crews went defensive to knock down the fire.
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the reported house on fire. Chief 311 was updated by communications that they are getting multiple calls of
a working house fire. Chief 311 arrived shortly after reporting a house well off. Engine 31-1 arrived and
started water lines on the house, Engine 311-1 laid a supply line and deployed their blitz gun. The house was
fully involved and all crews went defensive to knock down the fire.
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| House Well Off On Arrival, Lancaster County, PA 05.19.2007 |
OCEAN COUNTY, NJ -- On Tuesday May 15, 2007 at approximately 15:30 hrs Engine 431 (Medford Farms Vol.
Fire Company was dispatched to Ocean County Warren Grove Fire Station No. 48 for Wild land Urban
Interface assignment. Engine 4311 was en route minutes after the call with a crew of five. While en route
crew observed a large column of smoke in the distance and in the general direction in which they where
heading. Upon arrival at Warren Grove, Engine 4311 was teamed up with other units from Ocean and
Burlington County and directed to respond to the Brighton at Barnegat Mobile Home Park. Upon arrival at
the Park Engine 4311 was directed to provide protection to the first two homes in the park. After turning
themselves around and positing themselves with an escape route; the crew then pulled 100ft of 1 ¾” down a
driveway between the two homes and took a position on the driveway. As the crew continued to stand fast
they observed the head fire approaching threw the woods at a rapid rate. As the fire approached the crew
began a last minute check of all it equipment and positioned. The fire was upon the crew with in minutes of
seeing it approaching the trees and bushes ignited with flames 60ft high rolling above the crews head. As
the fire began to put intense heat and smoke upon the crew they began to cool the homes with well placed
streams of water. About 3 minutes after the fire had arrived it was out. After the fire had cleared the crew did
a 360 of both homes and hit all the hot spots that where burning near the homes. Once it was determined
both homes were safe and all the spot fires had been extinguished the crew gathered up and began to
rehab themselves. As the crew was rehabbing it was observed several homes had succumb to the fire
despite the efforts of the other crews. Engine 4311’s officer preceded approximately 3 homes up to see if
those crews needed assistance with fighting the fire in the trailer. After determining the need for assist
ance Engine 4311’s crew split sending firefighters to assist with fire suppression efforts and the other to
observe their existing homes. Engine 4311’s crew worked with several other crews to successfully
extinguish the fire inside the home. The home however to suffered severe smoke and fire damage. As
crews from that fire were rehabbing themselves once again smoke was observed coming from yet another
home. Crews then rushed to that home and forced entry and began to check for the fire location. The fire
was located to be under the home and was quickly extinguished. Engine 4311 was then directed by
command to report to the rehab area at Pinewood Fire Station. As crews packed up equipment and began to
remount the truck another fire was once again observed this time coming from the community’s recreational
center. Engine 4311 proceeded down the street to the center to find the bushes and the exterior of the
building on fire. The crew once again pulled a 1 ¾ line and quickly extinguis hed the fire. The other crews
from Ocean and Burlington County arrived right behind and help to extinguish the fire and check for
extension. There was no extension into the building and crews packed up the equipment and returned to
Pine Wood Fire Company. The Crews from Station 431(Medford Farms) 421 (New Gretna) 452 (Lower Bank)
and Lacey Twp. worked together side by side throughout the incident and all crews did a great job. The
Crews from all the companies spent the rest of the night running as a WUI task force and were in staging
until being released at approximately 22:30 hrs. COURTESY OF FF/EMT DAVE KLOTZ
Fire Company was dispatched to Ocean County Warren Grove Fire Station No. 48 for Wild land Urban
Interface assignment. Engine 4311 was en route minutes after the call with a crew of five. While en route
crew observed a large column of smoke in the distance and in the general direction in which they where
heading. Upon arrival at Warren Grove, Engine 4311 was teamed up with other units from Ocean and
Burlington County and directed to respond to the Brighton at Barnegat Mobile Home Park. Upon arrival at
the Park Engine 4311 was directed to provide protection to the first two homes in the park. After turning
themselves around and positing themselves with an escape route; the crew then pulled 100ft of 1 ¾” down a
driveway between the two homes and took a position on the driveway. As the crew continued to stand fast
they observed the head fire approaching threw the woods at a rapid rate. As the fire approached the crew
began a last minute check of all it equipment and positioned. The fire was upon the crew with in minutes of
seeing it approaching the trees and bushes ignited with flames 60ft high rolling above the crews head. As
the fire began to put intense heat and smoke upon the crew they began to cool the homes with well placed
streams of water. About 3 minutes after the fire had arrived it was out. After the fire had cleared the crew did
a 360 of both homes and hit all the hot spots that where burning near the homes. Once it was determined
both homes were safe and all the spot fires had been extinguished the crew gathered up and began to
rehab themselves. As the crew was rehabbing it was observed several homes had succumb to the fire
despite the efforts of the other crews. Engine 4311’s officer preceded approximately 3 homes up to see if
those crews needed assistance with fighting the fire in the trailer. After determining the need for assist
ance Engine 4311’s crew split sending firefighters to assist with fire suppression efforts and the other to
observe their existing homes. Engine 4311’s crew worked with several other crews to successfully
extinguish the fire inside the home. The home however to suffered severe smoke and fire damage. As
crews from that fire were rehabbing themselves once again smoke was observed coming from yet another
home. Crews then rushed to that home and forced entry and began to check for the fire location. The fire
was located to be under the home and was quickly extinguished. Engine 4311 was then directed by
command to report to the rehab area at Pinewood Fire Station. As crews packed up equipment and began to
remount the truck another fire was once again observed this time coming from the community’s recreational
center. Engine 4311 proceeded down the street to the center to find the bushes and the exterior of the
building on fire. The crew once again pulled a 1 ¾ line and quickly extinguis hed the fire. The other crews
from Ocean and Burlington County arrived right behind and help to extinguish the fire and check for
extension. There was no extension into the building and crews packed up the equipment and returned to
Pine Wood Fire Company. The Crews from Station 431(Medford Farms) 421 (New Gretna) 452 (Lower Bank)
and Lacey Twp. worked together side by side throughout the incident and all crews did a great job. The
Crews from all the companies spent the rest of the night running as a WUI task force and were in staging
until being released at approximately 22:30 hrs. COURTESY OF FF/EMT DAVE KLOTZ
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| Large Wildfire, Ocean County, NJ 05.15.2007 |
LOWER POTTSGROVE TOWNSHIP, PA -- At 1345 hours Station 58 (Sanatoga) and 59 ( Ringing Hill ) were
dispatch for a dwelling fire in the Rolling Hills Apartments. County stated callers kitchen was on fire and the
caller was hysterical and hung up on county. Upon arrival of FP 58-3 reported heavy smoke showing from
appartment 182. Captain 58 then went on location reporting working kitchen fire spreading into the walls.
Firefighters were hampered with trying to contain the fire due to an electric meter on the back of the house
shorting out under ground and causing problems inside the fire room. One firefighter was injured and had
to be taken to the hospital were he was later released. Crews finally managed to place the fire under control
once the power company arrived. Units began to clear around 1630 hours. Units on scene were Montco 58
Engine and Quint, 59 Engine and Tower, 69 with Air and Rescue, 34 Rescue as RIT, Chester Co Engine 64
and 329 Ambulance. COURTESY OF FF SHAWN LIGHTCAP
dispatch for a dwelling fire in the Rolling Hills Apartments. County stated callers kitchen was on fire and the
caller was hysterical and hung up on county. Upon arrival of FP 58-3 reported heavy smoke showing from
appartment 182. Captain 58 then went on location reporting working kitchen fire spreading into the walls.
Firefighters were hampered with trying to contain the fire due to an electric meter on the back of the house
shorting out under ground and causing problems inside the fire room. One firefighter was injured and had
to be taken to the hospital were he was later released. Crews finally managed to place the fire under control
once the power company arrived. Units began to clear around 1630 hours. Units on scene were Montco 58
Engine and Quint, 59 Engine and Tower, 69 with Air and Rescue, 34 Rescue as RIT, Chester Co Engine 64
and 329 Ambulance. COURTESY OF FF SHAWN LIGHTCAP
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| Working House Fire, Montgomery County, PA 05.19.2007 |
WINSLOW TOWNSHIP, NJ -- On the night of May 19th 2007 at approx 2140 Hrs, companies from the Winslow
Twp Fire Department and Hammonton Vol. Fire Co. were dispatched 704 Whitehorse Pike at Rodio Tractor
Sales for a reported building fire. Companies arrived to find heavy smoke and fire showing from an approx
80 X 100 building. Command requested additional Tankers and All Hands. Shortly after command reported
that the fire was a defensive operation and to transmit the 2nd alarm. Numerous Camden, Burlington,
Gloucester and Atlantic County companies were dispatched to the scene. There were several explosions
from within the building during the fire, but it was reported that there was no injuries at the scene. The fire
which reached 4 Alarm, was placed under control at 2348hrs. The fire is under investigation by The Camden
County Fire Marshalls Office and The Winslow Twp. Fire Department.
MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF GREGORY T. TAYLOR & TED AURIG
Twp Fire Department and Hammonton Vol. Fire Co. were dispatched 704 Whitehorse Pike at Rodio Tractor
Sales for a reported building fire. Companies arrived to find heavy smoke and fire showing from an approx
80 X 100 building. Command requested additional Tankers and All Hands. Shortly after command reported
that the fire was a defensive operation and to transmit the 2nd alarm. Numerous Camden, Burlington,
Gloucester and Atlantic County companies were dispatched to the scene. There were several explosions
from within the building during the fire, but it was reported that there was no injuries at the scene. The fire
which reached 4 Alarm, was placed under control at 2348hrs. The fire is under investigation by The Camden
County Fire Marshalls Office and The Winslow Twp. Fire Department.
MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF GREGORY T. TAYLOR & TED AURIG
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| 4 Alarm Building Fire, Camden County, NJ 05.19.2007 |
DALE CITY, VA -- A Lakeridge house fire assignment was dispatched around 1500 hrs just after Battalion 6
and 7 were on other channels and assignments. This brought Engines 513,518, 520 and BC505 to the OWL
box. Engine 513 arrived with fire showing, Sides Adam and Baker, from a 2 story single family dwelling. An 1
¾ crosslay was pulled to darken down a bulk of the fire from the garage area. Engine 518 and BC505 (AFC
Goff) arrived just while the initial attack line was being pulled. BC505 established command. BC506 (AFC
Halman) arrived just after BC505 and was established as "Interior Division". Engine 518 pulled the 2 ½ and
replaced Engine 513 so they could stretch inside the building. Engine 513 was attempting to make the
second floor when they encountered heavy smoke and high heat. The nozzleman sustained burns and
forced him outside. Another member from Rescue 502 also received burns and was forced out. Both of
these firefighters were subsequently flown to DC Burn Center. Shortly after, two members from Tower 512
bailed out of the second floor via ground ladders laid by Tower 512 and the RIT Wagon 510. At this point,
Command called for an evacuation to determine the PAR of all operating units. Once all units reported as
accounted for, Interior, now Operations revised the Incident Action Plan and placed units into the building to
attack the fire. Another 2 firefighters were transported to Potomac ER for exhaustion. All firefighters were
treated and released the same day. The fire went under control in an hour and a half. No civilian injuries
were reported. COURTESY OF DALE CITY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
and 7 were on other channels and assignments. This brought Engines 513,518, 520 and BC505 to the OWL
box. Engine 513 arrived with fire showing, Sides Adam and Baker, from a 2 story single family dwelling. An 1
¾ crosslay was pulled to darken down a bulk of the fire from the garage area. Engine 518 and BC505 (AFC
Goff) arrived just while the initial attack line was being pulled. BC505 established command. BC506 (AFC
Halman) arrived just after BC505 and was established as "Interior Division". Engine 518 pulled the 2 ½ and
replaced Engine 513 so they could stretch inside the building. Engine 513 was attempting to make the
second floor when they encountered heavy smoke and high heat. The nozzleman sustained burns and
forced him outside. Another member from Rescue 502 also received burns and was forced out. Both of
these firefighters were subsequently flown to DC Burn Center. Shortly after, two members from Tower 512
bailed out of the second floor via ground ladders laid by Tower 512 and the RIT Wagon 510. At this point,
Command called for an evacuation to determine the PAR of all operating units. Once all units reported as
accounted for, Interior, now Operations revised the Incident Action Plan and placed units into the building to
attack the fire. Another 2 firefighters were transported to Potomac ER for exhaustion. All firefighters were
treated and released the same day. The fire went under control in an hour and a half. No civilian injuries
were reported. COURTESY OF DALE CITY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
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| 4 Firefighters Injured During Working Fire, Prince William County, VA 05.13.2007 |
CITY OF CAMDEN, NJ -- On Saturday May 19, 2007, at 830 am, Camden City units were dispatched for a
reported dwelling at 10th and Linden Streets. Responding on the box was Engine 6,1, Ladders 1,3, Rescue 1
and Battalion 2. Camden County Radio advised units they were receiving multiple calls and added Squad 7 to
the assignment. Battalion 2 arrived and reported a 2 story single family dwelling with smoke showing. The
All Hands was struck on arrival. Engine 6 went in operation with a 1 3/4 “ handline upon arrival. Engine 1
secured a water supply, Ladder 1 through ground ladders as Rescue 1 performed searches. Battalion 2
reported at the 10 minute mark 2 lines were in operation with a basement fire. The fire was confined to the
basement. No firefighter injuries were reported. The blaze is under investigation by the Camden City Fire
Marshals. COURTESY OF TED AURIG
reported dwelling at 10th and Linden Streets. Responding on the box was Engine 6,1, Ladders 1,3, Rescue 1
and Battalion 2. Camden County Radio advised units they were receiving multiple calls and added Squad 7 to
the assignment. Battalion 2 arrived and reported a 2 story single family dwelling with smoke showing. The
All Hands was struck on arrival. Engine 6 went in operation with a 1 3/4 “ handline upon arrival. Engine 1
secured a water supply, Ladder 1 through ground ladders as Rescue 1 performed searches. Battalion 2
reported at the 10 minute mark 2 lines were in operation with a basement fire. The fire was confined to the
basement. No firefighter injuries were reported. The blaze is under investigation by the Camden City Fire
Marshals. COURTESY OF TED AURIG
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| Working House Fire, Camden County, NJ 05.19.2007 |
GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ -- On Saturday May 19, 2007, at 1845 hours, Gloucester Township units were
dispatched for a reported dwelling fire at 823 Marshal Ave. Command arrived and reported a single family
wood frame dwelling, 40x40 with heavy fire showing from Division A. The all hands was requested. At the 10
minute mark, Command reported companies were in operation with 3 1 ¾” handlines with the bulk of the fire
knocked down. The fire was placed under control shortly after. No firefighter injuries were reported. The
fire is under investigation by the Camden County Fire Marshals Office. COURTESY OF TED AURIG
dispatched for a reported dwelling fire at 823 Marshal Ave. Command arrived and reported a single family
wood frame dwelling, 40x40 with heavy fire showing from Division A. The all hands was requested. At the 10
minute mark, Command reported companies were in operation with 3 1 ¾” handlines with the bulk of the fire
knocked down. The fire was placed under control shortly after. No firefighter injuries were reported. The
fire is under investigation by the Camden County Fire Marshals Office. COURTESY OF TED AURIG
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| Heavy Fire Showing, Camden County, NJ 05.19.2007 |