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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Firefighter of the Year - Pennsville Fire & Rescue Company No. 1: Deputy Chief Christopher Hagan

Congrats to all of this year’s distinguished individuals!

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

Photos Courtsey of: Firefighter Stevie Neicen

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.

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

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

Pennsville Police Department reported upon investigation, the 2001 Dodge pick-up truck was found to have been stolen out of New Castle, Delaware.

Photos courtsey of: Deputy Chief Chris Hagan

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