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| August 16th - On Saturday @ 0533hrs, Battalion 2 was dispatched to the area of 103 Revere Dr., for a reported vehicle fire. Upon arrival, crews found a vehicle heavily involved. Crews used an 1 3/4" hand line to make quick work of the fire. The Deptford Fire Marshal's Office, as well as the Deptford Police Department are investigating this incident.
Photos and Story provided by B/C Richard Thomas (9201)
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| August 14th - On Thursday @ 0137hrs, Battalion 2 was dispatched to the area of Tacoma Blvd. & Hannold Blvd. for a report of a brush fire. Upon their arrival, crews found an 8' x 20' mobile home trailer well involved in the wooded area. Crews, using Power Wagon 925, extinguished the fire while Engine 923 provided a water supply on Tacoma Blvd. Crews remained on location until 0300hrs.
The fire is under investigation by the Deptford Fire Marshal's Office.
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| August 4th - On Monday, at approximately 2006hrs, the box was struck for a dwelling fire at 135 Turkey Hill Road. Upon the arrival of Battalion Chief Rich Thomas (9201), he found a 2 1/2 story wood frame dwelling with smoke showing from the rear of the house. B/C Thomas advised communications of the working fire and asked them to fill the box. Engine 923's Crew, led by Cpt. Anthony Steigerwald (9203), was ordered to stretch an 1 3/4" hand line to the door on the "D" side of the house and force entry. Ladder 926's Crew, led by Lt. Ed Bell (9205) was advised to ladder the roof and prepare for ventilation. Engine 921's Crew, Led by Lt. Bob Hill (9204) was advised to lay a supply line to engine 923. Engine 922's Crew, Led by Cpt. Sheldon Johnson (9202) was advised to pick up the hydrant Engine 921 laid, and to supply Engine 923.
Engine 923's crew found a basement fire and made quick work. Ventilation was continued as heavy smoke was reported on the #1 and #2 Floors. Crews from Rescue 938 and Ladder 936 were checking these floors for possible extension. Fast Teams from Woodbury (511) and Oak Valley (911) were also on location. Cascade 947 provided lighting and air for used bottles.
The fire is under investigation by the Deptford Fire Marshal's office.
Story provided by B/C Rich Thomas
Photos provided by Lt. Bob Hill
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| July 19th - On a hot Saturday afternoon, approximately 16:14hrs, a box was struck for a dwelling fire at 730 Wills Ave in the Lake Tract section of Deptford Twp. Upon arrival of B/C Rich Thomas, a 2 1/2 story wood-frame dwelling was found with heavy fire in the C division. Orders were given to the first arriving units for suppression and water supply. He requested Engine 922 to lay 5" hose from Tanyard Rd. & Boundary Ln, and Engine 923 to lay 5" hose from Barlow Ave. & Redrow Ave to the dwelling, a total of 2300' of 5" hose for both engines. Engine 921 took the hydrant to supply Engine 922.
Ladder 926 arrived and positioned the truck at the A-D corner. B/C Ron Newman (9101) arrived on location and assumed command. The initial fire was knocked down, however with extension to the attic it consumed the roof. The fire was placed under control at the 1 hour mark. Crews remained on scene until 8pm. The fire is being investigated by the Deptford Fire Marshal's office.
Story by B/C Rich Thomas
Photos provided by William Rieger III.
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| July 14th - At 12:08hrs, Gloucester County Communications dispatched Station 9-2 for an apartment fire at 1512 Chestnut Lane. While responding, Engine 921 reported a column of smoke in the air, requesting the Box to be filled. Upon their arrival, B/C Rich Thomas advised County that he had a 2-story garden style apartment, middle of the row, with heavy fire on the #2 floor. There was heavy fire blowing out the C division of the apartment, and heavy smoke billowing out of A division Windows.
Engine 921 led off with forcible entry and an attack line. A 5" supply line was then laid by 921's engineer. Additional crews from Deptford Fire Department arrived, and performed Search, Suppression, Ventilation, and Overhaul operations. District Chief Steven Hubbs arrived and assumed Chestnut Lane Command. The 2nd Alarm was struck for additional manpower, and the fire was placed under control at the 27 minute mark. Crews remained on location and assisted the PD and Fire Marshal's office with their investigation.
Story provided by B/C Rich Thomas
Photos provided by Diana Kell
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| July 11th - At 21:35hrs, Battalion 2 was dispatched to 25 Clifford Ave. in the Westville Grove section for an Animal Rescue. Upon the arrival of B/C Rich Thomas, the resident directed him towards the rear yard to a tree. Approximately 60ft in the air, a small white cat was clinging to a branch. The location of the cat made it impossible to reach with a ground ladder.
Ladder 926 arrived on Cobblestone Lane, and positioned the truck so that the crew could reach the cat with the main. After about 45 minutes, the feline was rescued by Lt. Robert Hill, and FF/EMT Mike Laverty. It was brought down and handed to the owner.
Story and Photographs by B/C Rich Thomas
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