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RUN STATS

MONTHLY CALLS

JAN 2009 71
FEB 63
MAR 81
APR 54
MAY 59
JUN 39
JUL 0
AUG 0
SEP 0
OCT 0
NOV 0
DEC 0
TOTAL 2009 367
TOTAL 2008 815
 

WORKING JOBS 2009

TOTAL

6

WORKING JOBS 2008

TOTAL

13

 
EXTRICATIONS 2009
TOTAL 5
EXTRICATIONS 2008
TOTAL 6

Our Fleet

~MISSION STATEMENT~

ANIMAL RESCUE

6/2/2009-  At 2315, Station 84 was dispatched to the Denny's restaurant for a public assist.  Reports provided to 8404 were of a kitten stuck in a storm drain located in the parking lot.  E-842, R-84 and 8404 arrived.  An initial survey confirmed the meows of a cat in the drain.  After removing the grates and investigating further, crew members got a visual on the feline.  The escape routes were cut off and the cat was flushed out using an 1 3/4" handline.  The kitten was wiped dry and turned over to a civilian who had reported hearing the kittens distressed calls.  The grates were closed and company made available at 2355.

ALL HANDS AT AUTUMN RIDGE

5/29/2009-  Minutes before 0100, Stations 84, 82 and 62 were dispatched to Autumn Ridge Apartments, A-17 building for an apartment fire.  8403 responded and was given an updated report that GTPD had heavy smoke and people trapped.  Due to this report, the second source dispatch was transmitted, bringing GC R-93 as the RIT, E-83, E-85, and Cascade 81.  8403 arrived and confirmed a working fire on floor two and requested the "all hands" adding additional companies.  8401 arrived next and assumed command.  E-842 arrived first due, laid a supply line in and stretched an 1 3/4 handline.  L-62 and L-84 arrived simultaneously, L-84's full crew was assigned to search the floors above the fire for the reportedly trapped residents, and L-62 placed ground ladders, vented the fire apartment as well as forced entry for E-842's crew.  L-82 took C division while E-821 pumped the supply line and stretched a second handline.  The bulk of the fire was knocked down and the fire placed shortly after verifying no extension.  Companies remained on location for extensive overhaul.  The fire is being investigated by Local and County Fire Marshals. 

CRASH INJURES THREE, TRAPS ONE

5/26/2009-  During training, Rescue 84 was dispatched to College Drive and Blackwood Clementon Road for a motor vehicle crash.  Upon 8402 signing on, the crash was upgraded to a Rescue assignment.  8402 arrived and confirmed three injuries, one requiring a door pop.  R-84 arrived, stabilized the vehicle and went into operation on the door.  E-841 arrived and took fire suppression.  Minutes later the extrication was complete.  The crews assisted BLS with patient packaging and were made available shortl.y after

CAR FIRE SIMULATOR DRILL

5/26/2009-  Continuing to use the fire academy training facilities, training for this Tuesday was conducted using the vehicle fire simulator.

BURN BUILDING DRILL

5/12/2009-  Training for this Tuesday evening was conducted at the Camden County Fire Academy.  Blackwood and Blenheim teamed up for cooperative training at the burn building.  Evolutions simulating two story residential structure fires were conducted.

CRASH IN THE ESTATES

5/02/2009-  Saturday afternoon, Engine 84 was dispatched to 512 Carol Avenue for a motor vehicle crash.  R-84 arrived with a vehicle that had crashed into a parked pick-up truck.  The vehicles battery was de-energized and a minor fluid spill was mitigated.  GTPD is investigating the cause of the crash.

BOX FILLED AFTER MEDIUM SMOKE FOUND

4/23/2009-  While out on a crash, Engine 84 was dispatched for an alarm system at Scenic Falls Apartments.  E-842 and R-84 arrived with nothing showing.  Upon investigating, a medium smoke condition and flame were observed coming from the kitchen area of a lower rear apartment.  8409 requested the box be filled as E-842 stretched a line.  Crews found a small fire involving food on the stove which was quickly extinguished.  The assignment was held to E-842 and R-84.  FM84 is conducting an investigation into the cause.

OVERTURNED ON COLLEGE DRIVE

4/20/2009-  During the 3 o'clock hour, Rescue 84, BLS 805, and Medic 46 were dispatched to Broadacres Drive for a crash with entrapment.  An updated report indicated no entrapment and the crash to be on College Drive.  R-84 arrived and reported a vehicle overturned and into the woods with BLS tending to the self extricated occupant.  The occupant denied injury and shortly after Rescue 84 went available.

FATAL CRASH ON RT. 42

4/19/2009- At approximately 12:30 pm, Gloucester Township EMS was dispatched to a motor vehicle crash on Route 42 northbound in the area of the Black Horse Pike.  Upon arrival, the BLS Unit found a serious two vehicle crash.  Further investigation revealed a deceased male pinned under one vehicle, and another male trapped in the rear seat of the second vehicle.  A rescue box, along with additional BLS and ALS units was requested, resulting in the dispatch of Rescues 82 and 84, and Engine 83 and 84.  Members of the engine crews handled fire suppression, which included placing a foam blanket on gasoline leaking from the vehicle containing the trapped male.  Rescue 82 and 84 personnel worked together for close to 45 minutes to free the heavily trapped male.  The extrication required the removal of all four doors, both B posts, the roof, and a portion of the front seats.  After the extrication, rescue personnel remained at the scene to assist the Medical Examiner. 

Thanks to the coordination and training provided by the Highway Incident Management Task Force, all agencies on the scene worked cooperatively to handle the myriad of challenges presented by the crash.  In addition to the listed fire and EMS agencies, assistance was provided by the New Jersey State Police, New Jersey DOT, Camden County Medical Examiners Office and Helmrich's Transportation Systems. 

VEHICLE CRASH RESULTS IN FIRE

4/17/2009-  At 0240, Engine 84 was dispatched to Erial Road for a vehicle fire.  8403 arrived and reported a vehicle into a utility pole and the vehicle fully involved.  E-842 arrived utilized their front bumper line and quickly knocking down the fire.  BLS was requested to check the driver for injuries.  Units were made available at 0315.

HONORARY MEMBER STRUCK BY HIT AND RUN DRIVER

4/11/2009-  This morning we received word that last night around 2030, Honorary member Brian Cain was struck while riding his tricycle by a hit and run driver at Springdale and Kresson Roads in the Cherry Hill section of Camden County.  A CHPD officer found Brian unconscious during a routine patrol.  Brian was rushed to Cooper Hospital and is listed in critical condition in the ICU.  Anyone with information regarding the accident is asked to contact Cherry Hill Police at (856)-488-7828.

NEW ADDITION TO THE BLACKWOOD FAMILY

4/03/2009-  At 1005 this morning, one of our newest members, Adam Willis and his significant other welcomed into this world their son.  Shane Keegan Willis weighed in at 7 lb 14 oz and 20 inches long.  Both mother and baby are doing well.  Congratulations!