Pennsville Fire & Rescue Co. # 1

Junior FF

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On Tuesday - July 21, 2009 at approximately 1:00am Pennsville Fire and Rescue Company No. 1, Deepwater Fire Department, Carneys Point Fire and Rescue, Reliance Fire Department and Holloway Terrace Fire Department (Delaware Mutual Aid) was dispatched to 255 North Broadway for a reported building fire. Upon arrival the building was found to be working with fire auto-venting through the roof on the A/B corner. Deepwater Fire Department utlized their aerial tower to begin roof venting operations while Pennsville Fire Department; assisted by additional manpower on scene, began venting the windows on the A side and performing forceable entry into the building on the B & C sides. During interior operations the Incident Commander deemed the conditions too intense and ordered an evacuation of the building to allow for aerial master streams to knock down the bulk fire in the roof area. Once this was completed, interior overhaul operations began to ensure that all remaining fire zones have been successfully mitigated. During operations Pennsville Fire & Rescue deployed their rehab/air cascade trailer for support operations of the firefighters working on the fireground.

Today’s Sunbeam reports on 7/22/09; “Detectives have yet to find what caused the fire but believe it was an arson.”

Photos Courtsey of: EMT Luke Patrick Jr. - Pennsville Ambulance Department

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On Friday - July 10, 2009 the Pennsville Junior Police Academy; led by Patrolman Jake Slusher,held their graduation ceremony at the Pennsville Middle School. Pennsville Fire and Rescue along with the Pennsville Ambulance Department displayed additional emergency response apparatus to allow the recent graduates the chance to get a hands on feel of another aspect of the field of public service. Displayed was the Fire Department’s E-One Quint fire truck and the Ambulance Department’s Ford F-450 Ambulance. Deputy Chief Chris Hagan, Firefighter Dave Tomlin Jr., EMT Luke Patrick Jr. and EMT Ronnie Harris were on hand to demonstrate the apparatus and allow the participants to get into the vehicles to see how they work during an actual emergency.

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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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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

Congrats to all of this year’s distinguished individuals!

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On Friday - February 20, 2009; Pennsville Fire and Rescue Company No. 1 was dispatched at 6:30 am to Associated Printers (23 S. Hook Road) for a fully involved commercial building fire.

Further details will be published as they are released by investigating authorities.

Photos Courtsey of: Firefighter Stevie Neicen

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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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On Saturday - March 14, 2009 Pennsville Fire and Rescue Company No. 1 conducted their first Live Burn training for 2009. The Drill consisted of multi-room and multi-floor live fire evolutions. Additionally Search and Rescue evolutions were conducted in conjunction with the live fire evolutions to accurately simulate real fire ground operations.

Yearly Live Burn training is required for all Primary Interior Firefighters, but all members are encouraged to attend. Firefighter Jimmy Endres Jr. completed his final step of Phase 3 training during this training session and was promoted to Primary Firefighter and awarded a Black Shield.

Congratulations and Thanks to Jimmy for all his hard work and dedication to the Pennsville Fire Department.

Special thanks to the following Station 5 Life Members for attending this training and providing their hands-on knowledge and skills to the overall attending membership:

• Chuck Kidwell
• Jeff Maddocks
• Mike Toms

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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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