May 27th, 2009
On Wednesday - May 27, 2009 the Pennsville Wal*Mart hosted a post remodel grand re-opening ceremony. During the ceremony the Wal*Mart company presented grants to local service organizations. The Pennsville Police Department and Pennsville Fire and Rescue Company No. 1 were selected among the various recipients.
Accepting for the Pennsville Police Department was Patrol Lieutenant Steve Krough and accepting for Pennsville Fire & Rescue was Chief Larry Zimmerman and Treasurer Dave Tomlin Jr.
We would like to extend a thank you to the Wal*Mart company and Pennsville Wal*Mart Manager Roxanne Merritt for the generous donation to our department.
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April 15th, 2009
On Wednesday April 15, 2009 the Pennsville Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), SGT. WT Whitaker - Post No. 1952 once again honored distinguished members of Pennsville Township.
Firefighter of the Year - Pennsville Fire & Rescue Company No. 1: Deputy Chief Christopher Hagan
Firefighter of the Year -
Deepwater Fire Department: Firefighter Edward McDonald
Pennsville Police Officer of the Year: FTO Patrolman William Tull
Congrats to all of this year’s distinguished individuals!
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March 17th, 2009
Pennsville Fire & Rescue Company No. 1 was dispatched to a reported working building fire at the Orchard Court Apartments on Tuesday March 17th at 0829hrs. Quint 5-6 with a crew of 5 primary firefighters responded and arrived at 0835hrs. Additional units dispatched were Station 7, Engine 6-1, Rescue 11-9, RIC 12 and BLS 5. Dispatch initially advised report of heavy smoke showing with building being evacuated. BLS 5 reported that building maintenance person had entered apartment, applied dry chemical extinguisher to fire and then exited. Upon Quint 5-6 arrival, Chief Zimmerman (5-10) reported light smoke showing and established Orchard Court Command.
5-6’s crew stretched a 2″ line (200′) uncharged to the door and entered the bottom floor apartment with a water can. This crew consisting of Firefighter Dilks, Firefighter Tomlin and Battalion Chief Boxer completed a search, reported negative findings for occupants and advised kitchen fire which appeared to be contained to the same area. Battalion Chief Boxer assumed Interior Operations, reported crew to be knocking down remaining visible fire and opening up to check for extension. Utility 5-7 assigned to establish water supply. Rescue 7-9 crew detailed to search #2 floor apartment, reported negative findings. Chauffer Endres Sr. set-up fan, prepared aerial ladder for operations. Deputy (1) Fire Marshall Hoffman assumed Accountability. PPV placed in service to ventilate area. Under control at 0846hrs, fire confirmed to be contained to area of origin with negative extension; units made available.
Tenant reported catching robe on fire while cooking at stove and spreading fire as attempting to extinguish. Tenant then self-evacuated apartment. Both tenant and building maintenance sent to BLS 5 for evaluation, both refused medical services. There were no reported civilian or firefighter injuries from this incident. Station 5 units returned to station at 0926hrs.
Photos courtesy of: Chief Zimmerman & Firefighter Hassler.
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March 9th, 2009
Station 5 conducted a Confined Space Drill on Thursday - February 26, 2009 at the Pennsville Township Sewer Treatment plant. Station 5 is the designated department to provide these emergency services for Pennsville Township. Two evolutions were conducted during the afternoon involving the rescue of”Leo”. Proper set-up of equipment, utilization of the multi-gas meter, deployment of rescue personnel and safe removal of “Leo” were all evaluated during this drill. Additionally, personnel discussed notification procedures, support personnel and planning.
A future drill is being planned in conjuction with the Pennsville Township sewer department to further evaluate the response and actions by both departments.
Photos courtesy of: Deputy Chief Chris Hagan
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March 9th, 2009
On February 26, 2009 at 8:15pm, Pennsville Fire & Rescue Company No. 1 was dispatched to Ft. Mott State Park for an unknown type fire, with reported explosion. Deputy Chief Hagan gave report on scene that the fire was a fully involved truck in a wooded area adjacent to the Finns Point Cemetery. Field Piece 5-4, Quint 5-6, Utility 5-7 and Engine 5-1 arrived on scene for fire suppression efforts and manpower pool support. Firefighter Chuck Kidwell and Firefighter Dave Tomlin made the initial fire suppression effort with Quint 5-6’s bumper line, additionally Firefighter Jerry Brown and Firefighter Jim Endres Sr. assisted with overhaul via 5-4’s tank water.
Pennsville Police Department reported upon investigation, the 2001 Dodge pick-up truck was found to have been stolen out of New Castle, Delaware.
Photos courtsey of: Deputy Chief Chris Hagan
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March 6th, 2009
Probationary FF
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March 6th, 2009
Probationary FF
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