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11/17/2007-  On this day, Charlotte Johnson lost her bout with cancer.  Charlotte was a member of the Blackwood Fire Auxiliary from it's inception.  Charlotte's husband Jeff has been a firefighter with Blackwood for 7 years.  Our deepest condolences go out to Jeff and their family.  Charlotte will truly be missed!

11/17/2007-  At 1420, Task Force 82 was dispatched to 22-E Lakeview Apartments for an apartment fire.  Upon 8201 signing on, County Communications advised they were receiving numerous calls.  8201 arrived an reported heavy fire conditions in the attic area of multiple apartments.  E-822 and E-842 arrived and were ordered to lead off with their heaviest water lines in division C.  L-84 arrived and was directed to side A to set up for master stream operations.  After clearing some large tree branches, L-84 was prepared to go into service.  Interior crews were pulled out due to deteriorating conditions and L-84 and L-82 were directed to operate.  Firefighters on scene rescued several cats and dogs.  L-84 operated for approximately an hour hydraulically overhauling the area involved.  The cause of the fire is under investigation by Local and County Fire Marshals.  No injuries were reported.    CBS 3    FOX 29 

11/02/2007-  At about 2115, Engine 84 was dispatched to the rear of the K-Mart store for rubbish.  8404 (Phillips) arrived to find a bail of cardboard engulfed in flames impinging on a trailer and awning at the loading dock.  E-842 arrived and stretched an 1 3/4" handline and quickly extinguished the flames.  L-84 crew arrived and assisted with overhaul and scene lighting.  Due to the extreme heat, the roof material on the awning had started to burn.  Crews laddered the building, extinguished and overhauled the area.  The fire is being investigated by local and County Fire Marshals.

11/01/2007- Blackwood Fire Company's Auxiliary hosted a fundraiser at Nifty Fifty's Restaurant on Blackwood-Clementon Road from 1700 hours to 2200 hours. During this time, management agreed to donate a percentage of their proceeds to the Auxiliary. Throughout the evening, Auxiliary members acted as hosts and hostesses while members of the fire company staffed Ladder 84 for public display. Throughout the evening, members of both the company and the public came out to show their support. As usual, a good time was had by all. The Blackwood Fire Company would like to thank Nifty Fifty's and the Auxiliary for their continued support.

10/27/2007-  Heavy and steady rain contributed to a busy start for the weekend.  At 1230 on Friday the Rescue responded to the freeway for a highway hazard, at 1900 we headed to Pine Hill for a house fire on W. Seventh Ave, companies were recalled prior to arrival.  At 2115 we were back on the highway for a “brush” fire in heavy rain, the call was unfounded.  At 2202 the crew in station began monitoring police reports of a wreck in front of Shop Rite on Blackwood Clementon Rd.  After hearing one vehicle was directly on top of another the Rescue headed out just as the assignment was toned.  The picture shows the final resting place of the Jeep after being struck from behind and sent airborne by the white Toyota.  Beaverbrook was special called for the heavy wrecker and luckily there were no injuries or entrapment.  At 0039 the Friday night crew responded to Charlie Brown’s restaurant for an alarm system to find rain water coming through a detector.  We were up again at 0200 for another wreck on the Black Horse Pike.  This vehicle left the road, struck several signs, overturned and struck a vacant structure.  The single occupant was uninjured and building required no immediate shoring.  At 0730 10 members headed for training at Station 33 for the NJSP Marine Safety Class.  At 0941 the Rescue was special called to Washington Township for an MVA/Rescue at Egg Harbor and Daytona.  Extrication was complete just before our arrival.

10/22/2007-  At just after 2115, Engine 84 was dispatched to Scenic Falls Apartments for an EMS assist.  As E842 was responding, County Communications advised that BLS was out with a patient that had fallen over a fence and rolled approximately 25 feet down an embankment and they were upgrading the assignment to a rescue.  R84 and R82 responded.  E842 arrived and made patient access and advised 8401 they were going to need a 4' chain link fence removed,  a stokes basket and 4:1 haul safe rigging system.  R84 went to work on the fence and positioned the apparatus to be used as an anchor for the haul safe.  R82 arrived and completed the rigging just as E842 reported they were ready to move the patient.  All crews worked seamlessly together to extricate the patient within 9 minutes of arrival.  The patient was turned over to BLS and was transported to Cooper Trauma.

10/13/2007-  After returning from the Heroes to Heroes Run/Walk, Rescue 84 and Ladder 82 were dispatched to Washington Township Station 10-1 for a cover assignment.  Cover companies remained in station until 1530.  Just before 6 pm on Saturday, Blackwood firefighters were dispatched to assist EMS on Kingswood Place in Cherrywood.  E842 found a very irate 5 year old in a car with his finger wedged firmly in his car seat.  While E842 assisted EMS in freeing the child, Engine 841 was dispatched for a vehicle fire on Fay Ann Dr.  Arriving crews found a motorcycle fire.  Police had knocked the fire down with fire extinguishers.  Engine 841 wet the motorcycle down and returned to quarters.

10/13/2007-  Blackwood Firefighters participated in the annual run/walk benefit to memorialize the tragic loss of Firefighters West, Sylvester, and Stewart in a July 4, 2002 fire.  Ladder 84 and Ladder 10-16 (Grenloch) provided an arch in front of FF Stewarts house.  This marks the 5th anniversary of the benefit.

09/30/2007-  After months of having a shell due to water damage from a leaking refrigeration unit, the lounge bar was reconstructed today.  Throughout the day, multiple members came up to assist in the rebuild of the legendary icon of Station 84.  Through teamwork, the bar frame was removed, rebuilt, sheathed and stained paneling & trim work was installed in one day.  Thanks to all who donated their time and tools to make the lounge look respectable again.

09/22/2007-  In the early morning hours, Stations 84, 82 and 83 were dispatched to Buttonwood Village apartments for an apartment fire with a reported burn victim.  Upon arrival of 8401 (Carlin) he reported nothing showing.  L-84 arrived moments later and were sent to investigate.  L-84's crew found a mattress fire that has apparently been extinguished and an adult female with second/third degree burns on her arm.  E-841 took the hydrant and R-84 lighted the scene.  840 returned all units with the exception of Station 84.  The patient was rushed to Cooper Trauma, while L-84's crew wet down the mattress and removed it to the exterior.  Again, the burned female, instead of calling 911, called her mother who subsequently contacted the Police who then reported the fire.  This delay could have resulted in a tragic loss of life and property.  Residents are urged to call emergency services as soon as an emergency is discovered.  The fire is under investigation by CFM1 and FM84.

09/09/2007-  At about 0430, Station 84, 83 and L-82 were dispatched to 313 Davistown Road for a reported dwelling fire.  8403 (Maschke) arrived to find a 2 story single family dwelling with nothing showing.  Gloucester Township Police reported all occupants out and a fire involving an entertainment center that was possibly extinguished.  After further investigation, it was confirmed the fire had been extinguished and the assignment was held to L-84 and E-841.  The fire, which involved a fan, is the second of the sort in recent months.  FM-84 and CFM-5 are investigating whether this fan is included in a recall of similar type fans.  Information on recalled products can be found in our Fire Prevention section located at the top of our homepage.  Additionally, after interviewing the homeowner, it was found there was a slight delay in notifying emergency services as he had decided to extinguish the fire himself.  It is strongly urged that residents contact 911 as soon as they discover an emergency and to exit the building in the event of a fire.

09/03/2007-  At about 1450, Task Force 82 was dispatched to 91 Lacascata for a reported apartment fire.  Upon arrival of 8205 (Madden), GTPD reported a fire in the bathroom on floor two.  Squad 62 arrived first, dropped a supply line and laid in.  E-842, picked up the line and sent their crew up to pull a secondary attack line.  L-82's crew was sent to the fire apartment, and L-84 was directed to division A and to send the crew to the exposures to check for fire spread.  Squad 62 made quick work of the attic area fire and 820 placed the fire under control.  Photos by Ron Trout

08/19/2007- At 1931 hours, Rescue 83, 82, 84, BLS 805, 806, and ALS 46 were dispatched to Blackwood-Clementon Road in the area of the Bethel Christian Center for a motor-vehicle crash with reported entrapments. 8401 (Vannoni) arrived to find a four-vehicle crash with three vehicles remaining on Blackwood-Clementon Road and a fourth vehicle 300 feet remote in the parking lot of the Bethel Christian Center, the latter with the driver entrapped. Rescue 84 arrived and immediately began stabilizing the vehicle and extricating the patient. Squad 83 arrived and was assigned to the fire suppression group. Within 15 minutes of dispatch, the patient was extricated and transported to a local hospital. Engine 842 remained on Blackwood-Clementon Road where crews stabilized and neutralized a second vehicle. Fire department resources were made available at 1954 hours.

08/11/2007- The Parkside Fire Company (Delaware County, PA) was dispatched to a reported residential structure fire at 11 Park Valley Lane. On arrival the company encountered heavy fire conditions in a two story townhouse and began an interior attack and search for possible occupants. The crew began to make quick progress when suddenly the second story collapsed trapping firefighters Chase Frost and Daniel Brees.

Both Firefighters Frost and Brees were rescued and were transported to Crozer Chester Medical Center’s burn center in critical condition.

The Blackwood Fire Companies thoughts and prayers go out to Firefighters Frost and Brees in hopes of a speedy recovery.

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08/01/2007- At 0434 hours, Station 84 was dispatched to the area of the Black Horse Pike and Central Avenue for a vehicle fire. 8401 (Vannoni) arrived to find a passenger car to the rear of 110 South Black Horse Pike fully involved. Engine 841 arrived quickly behind the Chief and stretched an 1 3/4 handline from the front bumper. Engine 842 arrived behind 841 and assisted with extinguishment. Crews made quick work of the fire and awaited the arrival of FM-84. Investigation revealed that the fire was accidental and crews cleared the scene at 0621 hours.

07/23/2007- At 0758 hours Stations 84, 82, and 62 were dispatched to the intersection of Blackwood Clementon Road and Laurel Road for a reported motor vehicle crash. 8401 arrived to find the incident at College Drive and Broadacres Drive and confirmed one entrapment. Rescue 82, with the assistance of Rescue 84, performed the extrication and removed the passenger side doors and "B" post. Engine 842 established fire protection. The patient was removed at 0818 hours and turned over to BLS for transport. Companies were available at 0828 hours.

07/21/2007- At 1922 hours, personnel from Blackwood Fire Company, Gloucester Township Fire Districts 5 and 6, Chews Landing Fire Company, and Gloucester Township EMS were requested to assist the Gloucester Township Police Department search for a mentally handicapped resident of Fountainview Village Apartments who had walked away from his residence.  The search was suspended and crews were debriefed at 0035 hour but he search resumed the next morning at 0849 hours.  The missing person has since been located (after the search had again been suspended on Sunday) and returned home safely.

07/20/2007- At 0707 hours, Blackwood Fire Company (Engine 84) was dispatched to the 1600 block of Robin Hill Place, in the Cherrywood section of Gloucester Township, for a reported vehicle fire.  Initial reports, provided by the Camden County Communications Center, indicated the caller was reporting a fire under the vehicle and that the vehicle was within twenty feet of a building.  Upon the arrival of Chief John Vannoni (8401) an automobile with fire showing from the engine compartment was discovered.  The vehicle was parked curbside and the fire was not creating any immediate exposure hazards.  The fire was quickly extinguished with one, 1 ¾” handline from Engine 842.  The company cleared and became available at 0733 hours.

07/19/2007- Ladder 84 and Rescue 82 were dispatched to 2800 Erial Road in Erial for a dwelling fire, all hands operating. Stations 86, 85, 62, BLS 805 and 806, and ALS 46 were already on location reporting that the fire was to the rear of the residence and that the handicapped homeowner was entrapped. Gloucester Township Police had arrived and removed the man from his burning home and fire department personnel extinguished the blaze. Ladder 84 assisted with equipment restoration and provided manpower.

07/17/2007-  At 1138, Stations 84, 83, 82 and BLS 805 were dispatched to 32 Glamis Rd for a dwelling.  Initial reports indicated police were on location reporting smoke from the garage.  8401 arrived and reported a single family dwelling with smoke showing from an attached garage.  8401 requested the "All Hands" bringing the ISAT, L-62, and U-81.  E-841 arrived first, laid in, and stretched a 2 1/2" handline to the garage.  E-822 arrived next, picked up the supply line and sent their crew forward to stretch a secondary line to the inside of the dwelling.  The fire was quickly extinguished and crews began overhaul operations.  This fire is under investigation by the Camden County Fire Marshals Office.  Photos courtesy of Rich Moulder

07/14/2007-  While returning from a reported natural gas leak at a local apartment complex, Rescue 84 monitored Rescue 82 being dispatched to 1648 Black Horse Pike for a motor vehicle crash with entrapment.  Rescue 84 advised County Communications they were responding.  8201 (Weiserth) was on location reporting 1 person was out and 1 was still inside of the vehicle. Rescue 84 arrived to set up the Hurst Tools and prepare to go to work. Rescue 82 arrived and went to work on stabilizing the vehicle. Crews from from both Companies assist EMS with removing and packaging the victim. Both victims were transported to Cooper Trauma Medical Center in Camden City and the crash is being investigated by Gloucester Township Police. Photo courtesy of Rich Moulder

07/13/2007-  At 2007, Ladder 84 was called into the City of Camden on the 4th alarm.  The Fire involved palletized paper products inside a a large metal constructed warehouse.  L-84 was assigned to Division "B" to assist L-151 and L-33 with horizontal ventilation. Crews manually removed fiberglass sections of the side wall from an area approximately 10' in height and 60' in length. L-84 personnel also provided scene lighting via fixed and portable lights.  Ladder 84 was made available at 2248.

07/12/2007-  At 0718, Rescue 84 and ALS 46 were dispatched to 1224 Blackwood Clementon Road in front of the Shop-Rite store for a motor vehicle crash with entrapment.  E-842 arrived to find a crash involving a pickup truck and a passenger vehicle. The pickup truck driver self-extricated. The passenger vehicle was struck on the  driver's side (T-Bone), entrapping the driver.  8403 arrived and assumed command. E-842 assisted with vehicle stabilization, then assumed fire suppression.  R-84 arrived, completed stabilization, went in service with the tools. Crew removed the driver's side front door, then the driver's side rear door. The bottom of the B post had been pushed into the patient's hip on impact. Personnel cut the top of the post, rolled it away from the patient, then cut the bottom of the post and removed it from the vehicle.  Disentanglement was complete at 0740 hours. FD personnel assisted EMS with patient packaging and removal from the vehicle.  The company was made available at 0755 hours.

06/25/2007- At 12:33 hours Stations 85, 86, 82, 83 and 84 were dispatched to the northbound lanes of State Highway 42, in the area of the 8.3-mile marker, for a reported bus fire. Arriving units found a motor coach, owned by the Anheuser-Busch Corporation, fully involved. Initial reports indicated the fire originated in the rear axle and had extended into the passenger compartment. Route 42 Command struck the all-hands box to assist with extinguishment and overhaul. Crews cleared the highway at 14:09 hours.

05/19/2007- At 21:50 hours, 2500 arrived at 717 White Horse Pike reporting a commercial building well involved and immediately requested the second alarm, along with additional tenders. With deteriorating conditions, command quickly requested the third alarm, reporting multiple master streams in service and a partial collapse of a wall. With the request of the fourth alarm at 22:44 hours, E-841 was brought in to assist with the arduous task of water supply until making themselves available at 00:44 hours. Ultimately, mutual aid was requested from Atlantic, Camden and Gloucester Counties.

Photos by Ron Trout/PFN Staff Photographer

05/19/2007- At 18:39 hours Stations 83, 82, 84 and BLS 806 were dispatched to 349 Marshall Avenue for a reported dwelling fire. 8303 arrived on location and reported a one and one-half story single-family dwelling with heavy fire showing and struck the all-hands box. E-821 picked up the 1200 feet of five-inch laid by E-842 and acted as the supply. Crews placed multiple hand lines in service and conducted extensive overhaul of the dwelling. Crews remained on scene until 00:41 hours.

05/19/2007- At 14:53 hours, Station 84, along with BLS 805, was dispatched to a motor vehicle crash involving a motorcycle at the intersection of Erial Road and Little Gloucester Road.  Tower Ladder 84, returning from Public Safety Day at the Adventure Aquarium in Camden, was the first arriving unit. EMS personnel on the apparatus triaged patients and assisted BLS with boarding and collaring. Upon completion, fire apparatus was released and made themselves available at 15:11 hours.

05/19/2007- At 08:14 hours, Rescue 84 was dispatched to the Black Horse Pike at East Lake Avenue for a motor vehicle crash, with reported entrapments. Rescue 84 arrived to find a three vehicle MVC with only one minor injury; there was no entrapment. Patient care was transferred to BLS 806 and crews assisted with boarding and collaring. Additional personnel made-safe two of the vehicles and R-84 and E-841 remained on location until both vehicles were removed from the highway at 08:47 hours.

05/10/2007-  Anthony and Nicole Miller welcomed into the world the newest addition to the Blackwood Fire Company family. Nicholas Robert Miller was born 20 inches long weighing 7 pounds, 4 ounces. Mother and baby are in good health and spirits. Blackwood Fire Company would like to extend congratulations to Anthony and family on their newest addition.

** A HOME BURNS EVERY 79 SECONDS IN AMERICA **

** 3,000 PEOPLE DIE EVERY YEAR IN HOME FIRES **

** NEARLY 14,000 PEOPLE ARE INJURED IN HOME FIRES EVERY YEAR **

   On April 25, 2007, fire units from Blackwood, Chews Landing and Erial responded to a reported dwelling fire at 2049 Broad Acres Drive.  Responding firefighters arrived to find that a single automatic fire suppression sprinkler head extinguished a fire on the second floor of a three story single family town home located on the end of a six unit row.  No one was home at the time of the fire. 

   Smoke and fire damage was limited to several floor tiles under a burned portable fan.  Firefighters placed salvage covers to minimize water damage.  A wedding album in the same room as the fire required drying out but was saved from certain destruction by the sprinkler system.  If not for the fire suppression sprinkler system, this fire would have grown and spread unchecked, destroying anything and anyone in its path.

   For approximately $2 per square foot, or less than the cost of a typical carpet upgrade, automatic fire suppression sprinkler systems can contain and often extinguish a fire in its early stages, before deadly heat and smoke build up.

   The following is the average fire death and dollar damage rate in the 15 years since Scottsdale, Arizona passed an ordinance requiring fire sprinkler systems within every new home.

                                                  Homes With                            Homes Without

                                                  Fire Sprinklers                         Fire Sprinklers

Fire Deaths                                           0                                           13

Average Dollar Value Damage             $2,166.00                                 $45,019.00

04/17/2007-  At 1402, Station 84 was dispatched to Erial Road and Braemar Avenue for a motor vehicle crash.  Upon arrival of 8401, a passenger vehicle versus tree was found.  R-84 and crew provided BLS and safed the vehicle until arrival of BLS and ALS.  Station 84 was made available at 1424.

04/17/2007-  Over the past few days heavy rains have continued to drench the Blackwood area providing a multitude of runs.  From Sunday until Tuesday, Blackwood Fire Company has responded to 13 calls, 10 of which were dewaterings. 

FF D. Vannoni prepares to start pump during a dewatering operation along the South BHP

04/15/2007-  At 1418, R-84, S-83 and GC R-93 were dispatched to Rt. 42 in the area of exit 10-B for a motor vehicle crash.  Initial reports indicated a vehicle had struck a bridge abutment.  8401 and R-84 traveled Rt. 42 to the Belmawr exit with nothing in evidence, while 8302 traveled southbound to Sicklerville Road with the same results.  As R-84 was making the flip, a rescue box assignment was being dispatched for a crash at .1 milepost on I-76.  R-84 advised County Communications they would be responding.  R-84 arrived just after BLS 317 to find a jeep that had lost control and struck a bridge abutment trapping the sole occupant.  R-84 immediately stabilized the vehicle and went to work removing the drivers door.  Squad 33 arrived next and took fire suppression and assisted with scene management.  Camden City R-1 arrived and assisted in patient care and removal from the vehicle.  R-84 was available at 1456.

04/15/2007-  After cleaning up from the fire, Engines 84, 83 and 82 were dispatched to Rt. 42 North for a motor vehicle crash.  8401 arrived to find a two car crash on the shoulder of the highway, with 4 injuries.  The assignment was held to R-84 and E-841.  Both arrived and took blocking positions shutting down the number 3 (slow) lane and assisted BLS with patient care.  Station 84 went available at 0826.

04/15/2007-  At 0506, Station 84 and E-211 were special called to 40 Belleview Avenue in Erial for a dwelling fire.  L-84, E-842 and R-84 responded with 19 volunteers.  E-842 arrived and laid a second water supply to S-85 who were already operating on the 1 1/2 story single family dwelling.  L-84 and R-84 were sent to division "C" to open up.  E-2111 had the RIT.  Crews assisted in extinguishment, scene lighting, and extensive overhaul before being released at 0702.  There were three civilian injuries as a result of the fire, all of which were transported to Cooper Trauma.  This fire is being investigated by FM-86A and CFM-10.

04/14/2007-  Minutes before midnight Stations 84, 83, and 82 were dispatched to 113 Marshall Avenue in the Blackwood section of town for a dwelling.  Initial reports indicated County Communications were receiving numerous calls.  L-84 arrived and reported a 1 story dwelling with smoke showing from the A-D corner.  E-842 arrived and secured their own water supply.  E-841 and E-821 arrived, staged their apparatus and sent their manpower forward to stretch a secondary handline.  Crews from L-84 and L-82 opened up the exterior siding to reveal a fire in the wall.  The fire was quickly extinguished and the assignment was held to L-84 and E-842.  This fire is under investigation by FM-84 and CFM-10.  Units cleared the scene at 0145.

04/13/2007- On Friday, at 1542 hours, the Blackwood Fire Company (Rescue 84), the Chews Landing Fire Company (Rescue 82), the Blenheim Fire Company (Engine 83) the Gloucester Township Emergency Medical Alliance (Squad 805), the Virtua Health Systems Mobile Intensive Care Unit (Medic 42), along with the New Jersey State Police and the New Jersey Department of Transportation Emergency Services Patrol Unit were dispatched to New Jersey State Highway 42 (N.J.S.H. #42) in the area of mile post 9.2 northbound for a reported motor vehicle crash.  Chief John Vannoni (8401) arrived to find a two vehicle crash involving a compact vehicle and a full size van in the northbound shoulder and lane #3.  Both drivers and sole occupants of the involved vehicles were heavily entrapped and seriously injured. An additional rescue and an additional engine were requested from Deptford Township.  An additional two (2) basic life support (B.L.S.) units and an additional M.I.C.U. (Medic 44) were requested.  R-84 arrived first and was assigned to operate on the compact vehicle.  R-82 arrived second and was assigned to operate on the van.  Engine 842 arrived third and was assigned to operate as the fire suppression group.  Rescue 938 was assigned to assist with the van operation and Engine 821 was assigned to assist the fire suppression group.  All other responding units were staged off the highway.  The driver of the compact car was disentangled, packaged and turned over to the awaiting B.L.S. unit approximately twenty (20) minutes after dispatch and was later transported by ambulance to Cooper Trauma Center in Camden, NJ.  The driver of the van was disentangled, packaged and turned over to the awaiting B.L.S. unit approximately 31 minutes after dispatch and was later transported by ambulance to Cooper Trauma Center in Camden, NJ.  Several five gallon gasoline cans had apparently been being transported in the rear of the van which had leaked in the van and also had been ejected from the van onto the highway creating an obvious hazard.  E-842 provided fire suppression protection through a charged 1 ¾” hose line, portable extinguishers and a TFT Foam ProPak.   A unified command system was established to ensure clear and immediate communications between the numerous groups and disciplines operating at this incident.  Traffic diversion was established by the NJ DOT Emergency Services Unit.  The cause of this crash is being investigated by Troopers of the NJSP, assigned to the Bellmawr Barracks.  Fire company resources cleared the scene at 1638 hours.

All northbound lanes of NJSH #42 were closed to provide a safe area of operation at this incident.  A published standard operational guideline adopted by police, fire, EMS and Department of Transportation personnel facilitate an efficient and coordinated  effort at incidents on state highways in this area of South Jersey.  See the March issue of Fire Engineering (page#163) for an article describing these efforts.

Blackwood Fire Company, Rescue 84 was assigned to operate on the compact vehicle.

The driver of the compact car was disentangled, packaged and turned over to the awaiting B.L.S. unit approximately 20 minutes after dispatch and was later transported by ambulance to a Cooper Trauma Center in Camden, NJ.

Tool staging area for R-84; most tools had been placed in service to complete this extrication.  R-938 from neighboring Deptford Township was added to the assignment and assigned to assist R-82 with the van operation.

R-82 arrived second and was assigned to operate on the van.

The compact vehicle after disentanglement.

E-842 provided fire suppression protection through a charged 1 ¾” hose line, portable extinguishers and a TFT Foam ProPak.

04/6/2007-  Late Saturday evening, R-84 was dispatched to cover Waterford Township Station 23-2 while they were committed on a single family dwelling fire.  R-84 along with Squad 62 and Burlington County Tender 28-1 covered until 0153.

04/6/2007-  At 0440, R-84, R-82, and S-83 were dispatched to Rt. 42 at milepost 12 for a motor vehicle crash with entrapment.  8403 arrived to find a vehicle overturned just prior to the southbound onramp at Rt. 41.  The sole occupant had self extricated herself and was located a couple hundred yards south of the crash.  Engine 842 arrived and safed the vehicle as R-82 assisted BLS with patient care.  Station 84 went available at 0519.

04/3/2007-  At 1456, Engine 84 was special called to Hickstown Park to assist Station 85 and GTPD in the search for a suicidal male.  An incident command post was established and units started organized searches of the surrounding wooded area.  The incident eventually grew to include all township resources and additional companies from surrounding communities.  Task Force "A" was dispatched to cover the Blackwood- Clementon Road station, but were recalled after crews located the male, unconscious in the woods.  The male was transported to a local area hospital by BLS.  Station 84 went available at 1850.

3/28/2007-  In the early evening hour at 2005, Engines 84, 83, and 82 were dispatched to Rt. 42 North at milepost 9.2 for a vehicle fire.  E-841 arrived and reported a stake body pickup fully involved and were operating.  The fire was quickly extinguished and the companies went available at 2038.

3/28/2007-  At 1514, Haz-Mat 8 was special called to Station 86 for a hazardous materials assignment.  A trash truck had apparently taken in a hazardous substance that made a worker suffer from respiratory distress.  Units from Haz-Mat8, R-84 and R-82 suited up and determined there to be a caustic substance in the vehicle.  The vehicle was turned over to a private contractor for cleanup.  While units from the Township were committed,  A Task Force was dispatched to cover the Township from the Blackwood-Clementon Road Station.  The task force was released and station 84 was made available at 1734.

3/26/2007-  In the afternoon hours, Engine 84 was dispatched to 1224 Blackwood-Clementon Road at the Shop Rite for an assist police.  It appeared two unattended suitcases were found in the parking lot between the store and the corporate offices.  E-842 and L-84 staged at the Laurel Hill Bible church until Camden County bomb Squad confirmed there was no hazard.  Station 84 went available at 1734.

3/20/2007-  At 1028, units from Stations 85, 86, and 62, along with Haz-Mat 8, R-84 and R-82, were dispatched to 311 College drive at the Helen Fuld nursing school for a hazardous materials condition.  First arriving units were confronted with some students who felt ill due to fumes in the building.  R-84 served as support for Haz-Mat 8 while atmospheric monitoring took place.  No hazardous conditions were found and units cleared the scene at 1157.  Later in the afternoon, another bunch of students reported feeling ill and the assignment was re-dispatched.  Units again monitored the atmospheric conditions, this time finding slightly elevated levels of carbon dioxide.  The students were transported to a local area hospital for observation.  The building was shut down and turned over to County Health.  During both assignment, a Task Force covered the entire township from the Blackwood-Clementon Road station due to most of the resources being committed.  Units cleared the scene at 1536.

3/20/2007-  At 1110, a passing motorist advised personnel at the Central Avenue station that the Black Horse Pike was covered with oil and that a trash truck was parked to the rear of the Eckert Drugs leaking oil. Personnel in quarters had also monitored radio traffic to which indicated Glendora Fire Company had been dispatched to a highway hazard in their local response district at the Walgreens Pharmacy. 8401 responded to investigate the report prior to having the company dispatched.  8401 arrived at the Eckert Drugs to confirm a refuse hauling truck was present and leaking hydraulic fluid. The driver had placed absorbent pads and socks under the truck and indicated he was notifying his supervisor and a cleanup crew. The driver indicated his last stop was at the Wawa in Chews Landing and he had traveled south on the BHP to his current location. GTPD were notified and arrived on location to secure the scene. R-84 responded to assist the driver with preventing the spill from spreading.  8401 proceeded north on the BHP to investigate and immediately was presented with an obvious oil spill, which ran along the southbound lane of the BHP. Police were aware of the situation and were coordinating traffic control and had requested a sand truck from the NJ DOT. Upon arriving in the area of Almonesson Road 8401 witnessed a vehicle spin out and strike a utility pole. R-84 was requested to respond to the scene of the crash; E-841 was assigned to the Eckert Drugs. 1 BLS unit assigned to crash transported 1 adult and 2 minor patients. P.S.E. & G. advised of impact with pole by C.C. Communications.  An Incident Command Post was established at Almonesson Road at the BHP. NJDOT applied sand to mitigate slipping hazard along the highway.  R-84 constructed a dike around one storm sewer inlet on Clementon Avenue just off the BHP to prevent any contaminated runoff (melting snow) from entering culvert. There was no evidence indicating any oil had entered the sewer system.  FD crews cleared the scene at 1205, the Pike remained closed for hours after.