Photo Courtesy of Karen Ayars, SFD Photographer.
On May 17, 2008, which was also Armed Forces Day, Pennsville held its annual Memorial Day Parade. Pennsville Fire & Rescue participated in the parade and laid a wreath at the memorial in front of the high school. Pennsville Fire & Rescue salutes all those who have served or are serving the country to protect our freedoms.
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On May 12, 2008, a severe storm with high tides and high winds hit Pennsville. The Delaware River overflowed the bulkhead on Riveria Drive which caused flooding in the Penn Beach area of the Township. Other areas hit by flooding included the end of E. Pittsfield Street, White Street in the area of Beaver Avenue, and Victory Avenue. Eight residents requested evacuation from their homes. Some residents had to be rescued by boat, as they were completely surrounded by flood water. Pennsville OEM was activated and it was a busy morning for police and firefighters, with Station 5 responding to nine calls for assistance that day. No injuries to rescuers or residents were reported.
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On April 26, 2008, Pennsville Fire & Rescue held its annual banquet at Sheraton Suites in Wilmington, DE. The night was marked with great food, a comedy show, awards, and dancing. A great time was had by all. Thank you to all those you helped make this night a success. I’m sure everyone is looking forward to next year’s banquet!
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Photos Courtesy of FF Dave Tomlin.
Auto extrication training was held at Station 5 on April 14, 2008. This training was for some of our newer firefighters who are just learning how to extricate a patient from a vehicle. Several times a year, extrication training is held at Station 5 both to instruct new firefighters and to maintain proficiency.
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Click the link below to view or download the PDF format of the SOP’s/SOG’s. On the table of contents page, click the title of the SOP/SOG to go directly to that section.
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Click on pictures above to view larger images. Photos courtesy of Stevie Neicen.
On March 25, 2008 at 11:23 p.m., Pennsville Fire & Rescue was dispatched to assist the Salem Fire Department with a working building fire at a shopping plaza. Due to smoke showing from such a large building, a second alarm was initially dispatched. Quint 5-6 responded as FAST(RIT), but went into service as a truck company as the fire worsened. Firefighters went into the structure but were quickly pulled out due to worsening conditions. Heavy smoke flashed over to fire and Quint 5-6 put its elevated master stream into service, as well as a portable ground monitor. Pennsville firefighters were in service for 4 1/2 hours until released by command.
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Click on pictures to view larger images. Photos courtesy of FF Jason Ross.
On August 11, 2007, Pennsville Fire & Rescue performed vehicle extrication training behind the fire station. Pictured above, firefighters can be seen performing vehicle stabilization, door removals, roof removal, and a dash roll. Several times a year, this type of refresher training is performed by Pennsville Fire & Rescue.
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Click on the pictures above to view larger images. Chief Zimmerman (5-10) is on scene as incident commander. FF Brandon Dilks hooks up to the hydrant. Photos courtesy of Karen Ayars, SFD Photographer.
On March 4, 2008 at 11:36 a.m., Pennsville Fire & Rescue was dispatched to a dwelling fire on Fort Mott Rd. Chief Ayars (6-10) of Salem Fire Department was close by when the call was dispatched. He provided a valuable scene size up as fire apparatus responded. The fire was contained to the attic area. Pennsville units remained in service for 2 hours. Assisting on the call were Salem Fire Department (Ladder 6-6, Engine 6-1), Deepwater Fire Department (Engine 7-2, Rescue Engine 7-9), Reliance Fire Company of Woodstown (RIT 12-7), Pennsville Ambulance Department (5-8), Pennsville Police, and SCFA Director Leroy Pierce.
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Click on the pictures above to view larger images. Chief Zimmermean (5-10) briefs the RIT team at the scene of the fire. Photos courtesy of Karen Ayars, SFD Photographer.
On March 9, 2008 at 1:27 p.m., Pennsville Fire & Rescue was dispatched to assist Salem Fire Department at the scene of a house fire. Quint 5 responded as the RIT and arrived to find a kitchen fire in a duplex. Salem firefighters performed a quick knockdown of the fully involved kitchen fire, as they usually do. Pennsville firefighters remained in service for 35 minutes as RIT until released by Chief Ayars (6-10).
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