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| April 17th - Around 0942hrs, Battalion 2 was dispatched to Cornell Steel, 1151 Broadway, for a reported building fire. District Chief Steven Hubbs (901) reported a column of smoke in the air as he was responding from Fire Administration, and requested County Communications to fill the box. Engine 923 arrived on location first, and Lt. Ed Germsheid (905) reported smoke showing from the A/B Corner. Upon further investigation, crews discovered heavy fire on the outside of the building, extending inside. Battalion Chief Rich Thomas (9201) arrived at this time and assumed Command.
The crew from Engine 923 stretched a 1 3/4" line and knocked down the fire. The crew from Rescue 938 assisted the remaining crew from 923 in raising a 24' ground ladder to the roof to check for extension with overhaul. Quint 946 arrived and laddered the roof on the A/D corner, and their crew was detailed to the roof. Crews made quick work of the fire and it was placed under control around the 15 minute mark.
Deptford Fire Department Fire Marshal's Office is still investigating.
Story and Pics by B/C Richard Thomas
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| March 10th - Around 22:50hrs on March 10th, Engine 921 was dispatched to relocate to the quarters of the Westville Fire Department for a cover assignment, as they were in Woodbury for a dwelling fire. At 23:12hrs, the second alarm was sounded for 122 Crescent Ave., bringing Engine 921 and the other task-force covers into the job.
The crew of Engine 921 was given orders to come to the A division with hooks, and was tasked with pulling ceilings on the first floor. Due to heavy fire conditions, an evacuation signal was given and the crew was then detailed to the man power pool. From the man power pool, the crew was detailed to the B Division with a 2 1/2" hose line from Engine 511, and assisted with suppression efforts. The crew of Engine 921 was released from the job at 00:48hrs.
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| March 10th - On Tuesday, March 10th, Tower Ladder 926 was relocated to Springfield Township Fire Department, located in Delaware County, PA for the cover. The firefighters of Springfield Twp. Traveled to Upper Chichester to support the Upper Chichester Fire Company wtih the funeral of Lt. Nocholas Picozzi. Lt. Picozzi died in the line of duty during a recent structure fire. T/L 926 was staffed by Battalion Chief Rich Thomas, Captain Jeff Pfieffer, and Firefighters B. Fiddler, T. Santos, R. McKelligett, and N. Spross. The day was un-eventful, however the members of the Tacoma Fire Company wish to thank the Springfield Township Fire Company for their hospitality during our stay.
Our heartfelt condolenses go out to the family of Lt. Nicholas Picozzi and the Upper Chichester Fire Company.
Photos and Story by B/C Richard Thomas
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