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 […]
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A special 3 part training series lead by Firefighter Brett Norton on Ropes and Knots was held for the February monthly training.
Pictured below is Deputy Chief Hagan and Firefighter McCrae Sr. demonstrating to members the use of a harness with a tripod and 4 in 1 system.
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As part of the monthly training program, Chief Zimmerman and Deputy Chief Chris Hagan presented a hands-on practical Firefighter Survival and Disentanglement Drill.
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Date: February 3, 2oo9
Brian Zimmerman Allstate Insurance graciously donated funds for a complete Automatic Electronic Defibrillator (AED) unit for the Rescue Truck pictured below and 25 Highway Safety Vests that make emergency response personnel more visible to traffic while working at an emergency scene.
Pictured: Chief Zimmerman, Brian Zimmerman and the Allstate Staff
Pictured: (Left to Right) - Brian Zimmerman, Chief Zimmerman […]
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Firefighter Jimmy Endres Jr. graduated from the Salem County Fire Academy on Wednesday - January 13, 2009. Pictured below is Firefighter Endres Jr. receiving an achievement award from PSE&G presented by Firefighter Kenneth Gralley.
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 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 […]
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