The Pennsauken Career Firefighters FMBA Local 64 participated in the
Pennsauken Car Show today. Except not with a car. They ran an Alex's
Lemonade Stand to raise money to join the fight against pediatric
cancer. With the help of many residents, employees, and car show
participants the stand which participated for the first year ever took in
over $450.00.On behalf of the Officers and Members of FMBA Local 64
thank you for your support. The time spent was well worth it. We are
looking forward to next year. COURTESY OF BOB CHESTER
Pennsauken Car Show today. Except not with a car. They ran an Alex's
Lemonade Stand to raise money to join the fight against pediatric
cancer. With the help of many residents, employees, and car show
participants the stand which participated for the first year ever took in
over $450.00.On behalf of the Officers and Members of FMBA Local 64
thank you for your support. The time spent was well worth it. We are
looking forward to next year. COURTESY OF BOB CHESTER
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| Pennsauken Firefighters Open Alex's Lemonade Stand, Camden County, NJ 09.30.2007 |
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LOWER WINDSOR TOWNSHIP, PA -- Around 16:44 Station 42 was dispatched to 624/Hilts Road for an unknown
type fire. York updated the call to a woods response adding the engine from 41. While enroute, Deputy 41 /
Chief 42 arrived on scene with a fully involved structure fire; immediately requesting 2nd Alarm for additional
tankers. Engine responded with seven in two minutes. 41 Engine arrived first in and pulled 100 feet of 3"
and hooked up the deck gun, crews then pulled rear attack lines. 41 crews worked the scene for over four
hours extinguishing the fire and taking care of hot spots. Rescue 41 was dispatched to Front and Willow for
at tanker fill site. 41 available at 20:49. COURTESY OF WRIGHTSVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE RESCUE COMPANY
type fire. York updated the call to a woods response adding the engine from 41. While enroute, Deputy 41 /
Chief 42 arrived on scene with a fully involved structure fire; immediately requesting 2nd Alarm for additional
tankers. Engine responded with seven in two minutes. 41 Engine arrived first in and pulled 100 feet of 3"
and hooked up the deck gun, crews then pulled rear attack lines. 41 crews worked the scene for over four
hours extinguishing the fire and taking care of hot spots. Rescue 41 was dispatched to Front and Willow for
at tanker fill site. 41 available at 20:49. COURTESY OF WRIGHTSVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE RESCUE COMPANY
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| One Well Off On Arrival, York County, PA 09.28.2007 |
In the picture from L-R are FMBA Local 64 President
Mike Croissette, Secretary / Treasurer Bob Chester,
and member Greg Taylor
Mike Croissette, Secretary / Treasurer Bob Chester,
and member Greg Taylor
LANCASTER TOWNSHIP, PA -- At 2:21 on Sept 29 Harmony Station 23 and Harmony EMS Station 62 units were
alerted for a possible brush/grass fire in the 300 block of Perry Highway Jackson Twp. PD was in the area and
notified Butler Control that this was actually going to be a fully involved house fire. Chief 23 arrived and
confirmed the address to be 339 Perry Highway and then requested mutual aid from Zelienople Station 22
and Evans City Station 20. Engine 23-2 was first arriving unit and found a house well off with live power lines
down in the driveway blocking access to the front of the home. Multiple handlines were placed into service
to setup for a defensive operation. Evans City crews hit a hydrant in the 200 block block Perry Highway and
laid approximately 2500 feet of 5 inch to supply Engine 22-2 and Engine 23-2, this shutdown Rt.19 for a few
hours. Once the water supply was established and the main body of fire was knocked down crews began to
search for possible victims due to there be a car in the driveway and no one around at the time of the fire.
As all of this was going on Butler Control notified Chief 23 that they were receiving calls reporting another
possible structure fire on Textor Hill Rd. Due to all the units being occupied at the house fire, Cranberry
Station 21 and Conquenessing Station 12 was requested to cover the call. Chief 21 arrived and found an
unattened burn that was beginning to be out of control and had units handle the situation. As crews were
overhauling the structure and hitting hotspots 2 victims were found inside the home. The fire marshall was
notified along with the coroner. 3 dogs also perished in the blaze. Crews were on the scene for an extended
period of time while the investigation was taking place. Once Cranberry was done handling the call on Textor
Hill Rd. Chief 23 requested Engine 21-3 and Engine 21-2 to standby at Station 22 and cover Harmony and
Zelienople's first due. Both Zelienople and Evans City crews were released around 8am so they could begin
the process of picking up around 2500 feet of supply line. Engine 21-2 was gracious enough to come up and
relieve and help crews re-pack the supply line. Harmony Station 23 went back in service at 10:50am. On
behalf of the Harmony Vol. Fire Company our condolences go out to the friends and family of the victims. We
would also like to thank Zelienople and Evans City for the assist. Also a big thanks to Cranberry and
Conoquenessing for covering the 2nd call and covering our area. Great job and teamwork by all at the
scene. COURTESY OF RYAN MANN & BRIAN GREENWALT
alerted for a possible brush/grass fire in the 300 block of Perry Highway Jackson Twp. PD was in the area and
notified Butler Control that this was actually going to be a fully involved house fire. Chief 23 arrived and
confirmed the address to be 339 Perry Highway and then requested mutual aid from Zelienople Station 22
and Evans City Station 20. Engine 23-2 was first arriving unit and found a house well off with live power lines
down in the driveway blocking access to the front of the home. Multiple handlines were placed into service
to setup for a defensive operation. Evans City crews hit a hydrant in the 200 block block Perry Highway and
laid approximately 2500 feet of 5 inch to supply Engine 22-2 and Engine 23-2, this shutdown Rt.19 for a few
hours. Once the water supply was established and the main body of fire was knocked down crews began to
search for possible victims due to there be a car in the driveway and no one around at the time of the fire.
As all of this was going on Butler Control notified Chief 23 that they were receiving calls reporting another
possible structure fire on Textor Hill Rd. Due to all the units being occupied at the house fire, Cranberry
Station 21 and Conquenessing Station 12 was requested to cover the call. Chief 21 arrived and found an
unattened burn that was beginning to be out of control and had units handle the situation. As crews were
overhauling the structure and hitting hotspots 2 victims were found inside the home. The fire marshall was
notified along with the coroner. 3 dogs also perished in the blaze. Crews were on the scene for an extended
period of time while the investigation was taking place. Once Cranberry was done handling the call on Textor
Hill Rd. Chief 23 requested Engine 21-3 and Engine 21-2 to standby at Station 22 and cover Harmony and
Zelienople's first due. Both Zelienople and Evans City crews were released around 8am so they could begin
the process of picking up around 2500 feet of supply line. Engine 21-2 was gracious enough to come up and
relieve and help crews re-pack the supply line. Harmony Station 23 went back in service at 10:50am. On
behalf of the Harmony Vol. Fire Company our condolences go out to the friends and family of the victims. We
would also like to thank Zelienople and Evans City for the assist. Also a big thanks to Cranberry and
Conoquenessing for covering the 2nd call and covering our area. Great job and teamwork by all at the
scene. COURTESY OF RYAN MANN & BRIAN GREENWALT
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| Double Fatal House Fire, Butler County, PA 09.29.2007 |
CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, PA -- On September 22, 2007, a Tactical Box was dispatched in Philadelphia at B and
Cambria St.’s. Engine 25 arrived on location and reported a 5 story warehouse with heavy fire showing.
Battalion 10 arrived and struck the 2nd alarm. Companies secured water supply and set up for master
stream operations. The 3rd Alarm was sounded during the job to bring in additional manpower. The fire was
placed under control without any injuries. Firefighters were in defensive operations only due to the
warehouse being vacant and the fire load. The warehouse is the site of a previous multi alarm fire.
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Cambria St.’s. Engine 25 arrived on location and reported a 5 story warehouse with heavy fire showing.
Battalion 10 arrived and struck the 2nd alarm. Companies secured water supply and set up for master
stream operations. The 3rd Alarm was sounded during the job to bring in additional manpower. The fire was
placed under control without any injuries. Firefighters were in defensive operations only due to the
warehouse being vacant and the fire load. The warehouse is the site of a previous multi alarm fire.
COURTESY OF TED AURIG
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| 3 Alarm Warehouse Fire, Philadelphia County, PA 09.22.2007 |
CITY OF CAMDEN, NJ -- On September 25, 2007, a box was dispatched in East Camden for a reported building
fire around 2 p.m. Engine 6, 1, Ladder 1,3, Rescue 1 and Battalion 2 were dispatched to River Rd. and Federal
Street. Battalion 2 arrived and reported a 1 story vacant warehouse with smoke showing. The All Hands was
sounded on arrival. The Engine and Rescue forced entry into the building as the Ladder went to the roof for
ventilation. The Engine crews located the fire within the smoke filled warehouse and went in operation with
multiple 1 3/4” hand lines. The fire was placed under control without any reported injuries.
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fire around 2 p.m. Engine 6, 1, Ladder 1,3, Rescue 1 and Battalion 2 were dispatched to River Rd. and Federal
Street. Battalion 2 arrived and reported a 1 story vacant warehouse with smoke showing. The All Hands was
sounded on arrival. The Engine and Rescue forced entry into the building as the Ladder went to the roof for
ventilation. The Engine crews located the fire within the smoke filled warehouse and went in operation with
multiple 1 3/4” hand lines. The fire was placed under control without any reported injuries.
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| All Hands On Arrival, Camden County, NJ 09.25.2007 |
CITY OF CAMDEN, NJ -- On September 25, 2007 the 2nd working fire of the day was dispatched at 6:30 p.m. on
the other side of the City. Engine 8, Squad 7, Ladder 2, Ladder 1, Rescue 1 and Battalion 1 were dispatched
for a reported dwelling fire at 546 Walnut Street. Battalion 1 arrived and reported a 2 story end of the row
dwelling with heavy smoke showing from the 1st and 2nd floor. The All Hands was struck on arrival. Engine 8
arrived and went in operation with a 1 ¾” hand line. Ladder 1 performed ventilation as Squad 7 secured a
water supply and stretched the back up line. Rescue 1 arrived and performed searches with negative
results. The fire was placed under control without any injuries to firefighters. COURTESY OF TED AURIG
the other side of the City. Engine 8, Squad 7, Ladder 2, Ladder 1, Rescue 1 and Battalion 1 were dispatched
for a reported dwelling fire at 546 Walnut Street. Battalion 1 arrived and reported a 2 story end of the row
dwelling with heavy smoke showing from the 1st and 2nd floor. The All Hands was struck on arrival. Engine 8
arrived and went in operation with a 1 ¾” hand line. Ladder 1 performed ventilation as Squad 7 secured a
water supply and stretched the back up line. Rescue 1 arrived and performed searches with negative
results. The fire was placed under control without any injuries to firefighters. COURTESY OF TED AURIG
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| 2nd All Hands On Arrival, Camden County, NJ 09.25.2007 |