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DUMP TRUCK ACCIDENT ON RT. 42

10/22/2011 - At 6:30 am, Station 84 and Station 93 (GC Deptford) were dispatched to exit 12 northbound on Rt. 42 for a reported motor vehicle accident.  Initial reports advised that a dump truck was on it side on the right side of the highway just prior to exit 12.  Battalion 84 (Captain Shrader) arrived and confirmed the report of a dump truck on its side and said the driver had self extricated and denied medical attention.  Rescue 84, Engine 842, Rescue 93 and Engine 93 cleaned up fluids around the dump truck and were released from the scene at 7:03 am.


 

COMMUNITY REMEMBERS SEPTEMBER 11TH

9/11/2011 - Members of Blackwood Fire Company along with other Gloucester Township firefighters, police and EMS personnel attended a ceremony at Chews Landing Fire Department (Station 82) to remember the first responders who lost their lives on 9/11.  Station 82 unveiled a piece of World Trade Center steel that was recovered from Ground Zero.  All in attendance paid their respects to the members of the FDNY, NYPD and PAPD who lost their lives ten years ago.
 
 

RESCUE 84 RUNS 2ND ALARM RIT IN LINDENWOLD

8/28/2011 - During the height of Hurricane Irene with three crews in station, Rescue 84 was dispatched at 3:10 am on the 2nd alarm to Jersey's Pub in Lindenwold (District 63).  Rescue 84 responded immediately with six members and was assigned as the 2nd FAST team at the rear of the building.  Rescue 84 remained on location for 2 1/2 hours before returning to service.

7/12/2011 - Congratulations to Captain Eric Maschke and Jenn McDonald on the birth of a healthy baby girl.  Kylie Christine was born at 11:37 pm, weighed 9 pounds, 8 ounces, and was 21 ¾ long.  We are happy to report that Mom and baby are both home and doing well. 

6/30/2011 – During the early evening hours, the Task Force 82 box was transmitted for a dwelling fire on LaCosta Drive in the Links at Valleybrook development.  First arriving units reported a working attic fire.  L-84 members assisted E-82’s crew inside by hooking the ceiling, while E-842 pumped a supply line to L-84 and staffed L-84’s platform to assist with opening the roof.  The fire was placed under control in approximately 30 minutes.  For photos, visit www.newjerseyfireground.com.

06/30/2011 - Captain Keith Kemery completed his last tour of duty today as a career firefighter with Gloucester Township Fire District #4.  Captain Kemery joined the Blackwood Fire Company in 1982 and served in various volunteer positions, including Company President, Lieutenant and Captain.  In 1991, Captain Kemery was hired by the Board of Fire Commissioners as a career firefighter.  During his career, Captain Kemery served as a Firefighter, Fire Official and Career Captain.  The members of the Blackwood Fire Company wish Captain Kemery the best of health and happiness in his retirement. 

06/29/2011 -  Blackwood Firefighters Kyle Fulcher, Alex Floyd and Sean Carlin recently completed FF I training at the Camden County Fire Academy.  The intensive, state certified course is over 120 hours long, covers all aspects of basic firefighting, and involves both academic and practical training.  A special congratulations goes to FF Sean Carlin, who received the Jim Sylvester Award for academic excellence.  This award is named after Chief Jim Sylvester of the Mount Ephraim Fire Department, who was killed in the line of duty at the tragic Gloucester City fire on July 4, 2002.  Congratulations to Kyle, Alex and Sean on their impressive accomplishment. 

6/20/2011 – At approximately 11:30 am the Blackwood and Chews Landing Fire Companies, along with Gloucester Township EMS, were dispatched to the Blackwood Apartments on Prospect Avenue for a reported apartment fire.  Based on multiple calls reporting a working fire, the “second source" companies were added, bringing additional units from the Lambs Terrace, Blenheim, Pine Hill and Deptford Fire Departments.  Ladder 84, Engine 841 and Engine 821 arrived to find heavy smoke and fire issuing from one apartment.  The crew of E-821 attacked the fire, while E-841’s crew vented the building.  L-62 arrived and vented the roof.  The fire was quickly extinguished, with no extension beyond the original fire apartment.  There were no injuries.  The cause of the fire is being investigated by the Gloucester Township District 4 Fire Investigator and the Camden County Fire Marshal’s Office.

6/19/2011 – At approximately 5:15 am a fire broke out in a large, abandoned commercial building in the 1600 block of Federal Street in Camden City.  The fire quickly spread throughout the building and the incident commander realized more water was needed to fight the fire.  Just before 6:00 am, the 5” Hose Strike Team (Pipeline A) was dispatched.  Engine 841 responded with the strike team.  The companies laid approximately 2800’ of 5” supply line from a hydrant near State Street and River Road to the front of the fire building.  The water provided by the strike team supplied several master streams on the fireground.  The fire was contained to the original fire building and was placed under control around 9:00 am.  The strike team companies were released from the scene at approximately 2:00 pm. 

6/11/2011 – In the early morning hours, a fire broke out in a large vacant building at S. 4^th Street and Jefferson Street in the City of Camden.  At 3:20 am, Engine 841 was dispatched to the fire as part of the Pipeline A 5” Hose Strike Team.  The Pipeline team laid two 5” supply lines from the Delaware River to provide much needed water to fight the fire.  The 5” lines were supplied by the Philadelphia Fire Department’s Fire Boat.  Engine 841 was positioned at the end of the lay and supplied water to three ground mounted master streams.  Members remained on location until being released at approximately 11:50 am. 

6/9/2011 – At about 4:30 pm on a hot, sweltering day, a massive fire broke out in a vacant building at Chestnut and Orchard Streets in the City of Camden.  The fire was rapidly spreading to other buildings and dwellings in the area and calls for assistance were made to numerous fire departments in Camden, Burlington and Gloucester Counties.  Ladder 84 was dispatched at 4:58 pm on the 6^th alarm as part of a Ladder Strike Team.  Five members were in station and responded immediately.  The ladder was directed to the area of Chestnut Street and Mount Ephraim Avenue, where they set up and were supplied with a 4” supply line.  The crew, working in extreme heat from both the weather and the radiant heat of the fire, placed elevated and ground level master streams in service and assisted the many brave firefighters on the scene in preventing the fire from engulfing the entire neighborhood.  Ladder 84 remained on location until being released at approximately 1:40 am on Friday morning.