Pennsville Fire & Rescue Co. # 1

Ft. Mott Rd. MVC

June 24th, 2007

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On June 9, 2007 at 6:05 a.m., Station 5, Ambulance 5, Engine 7, and Life Support 5 were dispatched to Ft. Mott Rd. for an MVC involving a motorcycle. Upon Chief 5-10B arriving, the victim had already been located by police on the side of the road in thick vegetation. It was later learned that the patient had probably been laying on the side of the road for at least several hours. Ambulance 5 arrived and completed patient assessment at which time NJSP Southstar helicopter was requested. Engine 7 was directed by command to set up a landing zone. This call capped off a busy day for Station 5. In the past 24 hours, Station 5 responded to 7 calls which included a working 5 story building fire, a double cardiac arrest, an MVC involving an emergency vehicle, and this call. Click on pictures above to view larger images.

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Kent Ave. Building Fire

June 24th, 2007

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On June 8, 2007 at 10:36 a.m. Deputy Chief 5-10A was returning to New Jersey via the Del. Mem. Br. when he saw a column of smoke in the area of Kent Ave. After arriving at a new 5 story retirement building under construction, it was apparent that a large roof fire was the cause of the smoke. A fire ignited while hot tar was being poured on the new roof. Chief 5-10A radioed his findings to Salem County Communications, to which they responded they were in the process of dispatching units after receiving several 911 calls. Chief 5-10A directed Engine 7-1 to lay in from a hydrant on Kent Ave. and set up to supply Quint 5-6. Due to the roof being constructed of concrete, damage was limited and it was reported that the fire would not delay the opening of the building. Command was transferred to Deepwater Fire Co. as the fire was in their district. Other units on scene included Ladder 6, Engine 11, FAST 12, Rescue 5, and Engine 7-2. Click on pictures above to view larger images.

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15 Sycamore Rd. Dwelling Fire

June 24th, 2007

On April 6, 2007 at 6:43 a.m. Station 5, Station 7, Engine 6, and FAST 12 were alerted for a dwelling fire, reported working. Upon Deputy Chief 5-10A arriving, a single story, single family dwelling was confirmed to be a working basement fire. Quint 5-6 laid in with 5″ supply line and placed a 2″ handline in service via the exterior bilco doors into the basement. Rescue 5’s crew was sent to the first floor to perform a search. Due to a spongy first floor with fire starting to burn through several areas of the first floor, crews were removed from the interior and the fire was extinguished from the exterior. Crews were on scene for 2 1/2 hours. Click on pictures above to view larger images.

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Confined Space Training

June 4th, 2007

On Thursday, May 24th, 2007 firefighters of Pennsville Fire & Rescue participated in confined space rescue training at the Pennsville Sewerage Authority. Two scenerios were completed, one with an injured patient and one with an uninjured patient. Ropes and knots, 4 to 1 haul system, belay lines, LSP halfback, stokes basket, and a tripod were used to effect the simulated rescue. Continuous atmospheric monitoring was also performed. Click on the pictures above to enlarge the images.

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