Extrication Training April 2008

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.

110 Fifth St., Salem

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 […]

Extrication Training 2007

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 […]

435 Fort Mott Rd.

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 […]

78 Thompson St., Salem

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 […]

273 Sinnickson St., Salem

Captain Hagan and Deputy Chief Brown break down hoses after the fire.  Photos courtesy of Karen Ayars, SFD Photographer.
On November 26, 2007 at 1:18 a.m., Pennsville Fire & Rescue was dispatched to assist Salem Fire Department at the scene of a house fire.  Quint 5-6 responded initially as the RIT, but then was re-assigned as the […]

Fire Prevention 2007

Click on the pictures to view larger images.  FF Ross is pictured with the kids at the back of the Rescue and assisting another firefighter don his PPE.  Photos courtesy of Karen Ayars, SFD Photographer.
On September 11, 2007, Pennsville Fire & Rescue hosted fire prevention activities at the fire station.  A group of pre-schoolers visited us and learned how […]

Softball Games

It isn’t all serious business when a group of firefighters get together.  During the summer, we get together to play a little softball.  Here, members of Pennsville Fire & Rescue are pictured with members of Salem Fire Department.  I don’t remember who won the game, but that isn’t important.  Ok, it was Salem Fire Dept.  Maybe Pennsville will […]

South Broadway & Atlantic Rd. MVC

On January 9, 2008 at 10:20 p.m., Station 5, Station 7, and Ambulance 5-8 were dispatched to a motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Atlantic Rd. and South Broadway.  One vehicle was overturned and the second vehicle suffered minor damage to the passenger’s side rear quarter panel.  No injuries occurred and Quint 5-6 stood by until the vehicle was up-righted […]

31 S. Greenwich St., Alloway

On July 25, 2007 at 3:31 p.m. FAST 5 was dispatched to a working fire in Alloway.   Quint 5 arrived (after the NJSP moved their vehicle) with fire and smoke showing at a pizza/sub shop and hair salon, with apartments in the rear.  Pennsville’s crew stood by as FAST and assisted with accountability.  The fire was caused […]