On 1/13/18 Rescue 84 was dispatched as a 2nd RIC to the Philly Diner in Runnemede for a working building fire. Rescue 84 responded with 6 crew members. Upon arrival the officer (Captain Dunlap) advised command of their arrival. Rescue 84 service was not needed and they were released from the fire ground.
Rescue Responds as RIC to Glendora Dwelling
On 1/6/18 Rescue 84 was dispatched as the Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC) on a dwelling fire in Glendora. Rescue 84 responded with 4 along with 8402 (Asst. Chief Imielinski). The fire was contained to the basement and the crew was released soon after.
Station 84 responds to Christmas Day Dwelling
On 12/25/17 Ladder 84 and Engine 841 responded to a reported dwelling fire along with other GT units. 8404 (Captain Dunlap) was on scene and alerted the communications center of a dwelling with fire showing first and second floor. 8602 (Deputy Chief Brown) arrived to confirm the report and assumed command. Quint 85 arrived and secured and water supply and stretched two lines to the dwelling. Engine 841 arrived and secured a secondary water supply and Ladder 84 operated as the second due truck company. The fire was placed under control approximately 1 hour after arrival.
Merry Christmas
From the Blackwood Fire Company family to yours have a safe and Merry Christmas
Rescue responds to Fatal MVA
On 12/23/17 Rescue 84 responded to Davistown Road near the post office for a motor vehicle accident with ejection. 8401 (Chief Cipriano) arrived to find one car over turned off the road. One patient sucumed to their injuries before the arrival of EMS and FD. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family in such a hard time.
Garage Fire in 84's Local
On 12/21/17 at approximately 22:12 hours Station 84, Station 82, Ladder 62, & BLS 80 were dispatched to 61 Blue Jay Drive in the Blackwood Section of GT. 8401 (Chief Cipriano) arrived to find and confirm a garage fire located at 59 Blue Jay Drive and the second source companies were added bringing Quint 85, Engine 83, Cascade 81, and Gloucester County Rescue 93. Engine 842 secured a water supply and stretched an 1 3/4 hand line to the garage. The fire was contained to one house and the companies were shortly released.
Santa Visits Blackwood
Blackwood Fire Company was honored to escort Santa around town tonight. We visited many different neighborhoods and children got to deliver their letters to the big man in person.
Engine & Ladder Respond to Apartment Fire
On 12/10/17 Ladder 84 and Engine 842 responded to an apartment fire a with reported people trapped as part of Taskforce 82. 8201 (Chief Millisky) arrived to find fire through the roof with one person reported trapped. Crews rescued the victim and began fire attack. The fire was placed under control in about 2 hours.
Join us for Breakfast with Santa on Dec. 16
Please join us for Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 16, at Blackwood's fire station at 14 W. Central Ave. The event will be held from 9 a.m. until noon and costs $5 for children and $8 for adults. The price includes all you can eat breakfast and pictures with Santa. We can't wait to see you there!
29th Annual Blackwood Fire Company Christmas Parade
In the spirit of the season, we invite you to join us for a magical night on Saturday, Dec. 2 starting at 6 p.m. as the Blackwood Fire Company presents “Christmas Around the World.” The parade will begin at the intersection of Black Horse Pike and Davistown Road, then proceed north to Blackwood Fire Company where there will be hot chocolate, cookies and photos with Santa. Please click here for the invitation to the event.
