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Engine 841 / 842 are R.D. Murray's
with eight man Spartan Cab. They have a 1,500 GPM Hale pump with a 750
gallon water tank, as well as a 7.5kW diesel generator. They are powered
by a Cummins M-11 diesel engine with an Allison automatic transmission.
Engine 841 responds out of the Central Avenue
station, while Engine 842 responds out of the Blackwood-Clementon Road
station. Both engines 841 and 842 respond within Blackwood including
responses to mutual aid companies in the township.
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Tower Ladder
844 is a 2002 Spartan Motors Flat Floor Gladiator, long four door cab with
a 10" raise / KME 95' (5 section) mid-mount tower ladder quint
equipped with a 2,500 GPM single stage Hale pump and a 300 gallon water
tank.
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Rescue
846 is a 1997 R.D. Murray with a ten man Spartan
cab, and is powered by a Cummins M-11 diesel engine and an Allison
automatic transmission. It features a 35 kW PTO generator with a 9,000
Watt Wilburt light tower along with 10,500 Watts of body lighting. Rescue
846 also carries a full compliment of Hurst hydraulic powered rescue
tools along with electric and gas powered saws. Rescue 846 is swapped
between the main and sub-stations which allows all volunteers the
opportunity to ride the piece. Rescue 846 responds to all fire and rescue
assignment in the Blackwood local including mutual aid to surrounding
companies within the township.
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Command
848 is a 1996 Ford Bronco 4x4. 848 is utilized by the chief officer to deploy
command and control methods for all types of fires and emergency calls. Its four
wheel drive capabilities makes this vehicle extremely valuable during severe
weather conditions. 848 features a command post to the rear of the vehicle that
is equipped with a remote video monitor for an external view of the thermal
imaging camera. Additional features include remote radio access with
headset, and a full set of SCBA for the operating officer, should he be needed to
participate on internal operations.
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Utility 845 is a Ford F-250 4x4
that is utilized by the fire company for transportation
of personnel and other fire department activities.
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Car 847
is a Ford Crown Victoria that is utilized by FM-84 for inspections and other
fire department activities.
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Blackwood Fire Company
14 West Central Avenue
Blackwood NJ, 08012
(856) 227-7798
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