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6/9/2012 | 01:00 | Riverside | Filmore & Clay St | Dwelling1 | 3 Alarm

In the overnight hours a little after 0100 hrs. units from Riverside, Delran, and Delanco were dispatched to the corner of Filmore St. and Clay St. for the reported dwelling fire with possibly a child trapped inside. Chief 7000 arrived and confirmed a working fire in a second floor apartment.  Units arrived and went to work extinguishing the fire.  The fire was placed in service bringing Ladder 2415 to cover station 701.  Searches were negative.  During initial operations the fire had extended to the B side exposure, a large 2 1/2 story duplex, that sat only 5' from the fire building.  This prompted the second alarm bringing 2415 to the scene.  The crew worked to check the roof of the initial fire building, thrown ground ladders, assist an injured FF, and work on extensive overhaul in the initial fire building.  Eventually a third alarm was sounded as the exposure dwelling was heavily involved in the attic area.  The crew operated on location for over 4 hours before clearing.  1 FF was treated on location for heat exhaustion.  The cause of the fire is under investigation.   

 

4/8/2012 | Delran | VFW Fairview St| Dwelling | All Co's in service.

Just after Easter dinner, crews from Delran, Riverside, Willingboro, and Beverly were dispatched to the VFW on Fairview St. in Delran for a reported building fire.  First arriving units found a working fire in the rear of the structure and placed the fire in service.  This brought Engine 2411 additional on the fire alarm.  The engine crew arrived and went to work placing ground ladders and working inside assisting units with checking for extension and overhaul in the fire area.  First in crews made quick work of two rooms off in the rear with some extension to the roof area.  The fire was placed under control in about 20 minutes.  2411 cleared in just over an hour.  No injuries were reported and the fire is under investigation. 

 

3/25/12 | 15:45 | Maple Shade | S. Maple Ave| Dwelling | All Co's in service.

Crews from Maple Shade and the surrounding area were dispatched to South Maple Ave. for the reported dwelling fire around 1545 hrs.  Fire arriving chief 1000 found smoke showing from the dwelling and an active basement fire.  The incident was placed in service bringing RIT 2415 to the scene.  Crews from Maple Shade made a quick knock on the dryer fire that had extended to the room.  Ladder 2415 set up RIT on Side A and cleared in about 20 minutes.  No injuries were reported. 

 

2/11/12 | 14:30 | Delran | Tenby Chase Dr| Building | All Co's in service

Around 1430 hrs. units from Delran and the surrounding area were dispatched to Tenby Chase Dr. for a reported townhouse fire.  Units enroute immediately saw a large column emanating from that area and the fire was placed in service.  This brought Ladder 2415 to the scene with 6.  Crews from 231 and 232 arrived to find heavy fire showing from division 2 of a corner, townhouse unit.  Crews went in service with an exterior attack while the ladder crew placed a trench cut in the roof on the next unit down.  2415 arrived and placed the main on the rear of the building, while the crew assisted with operations and overhaul.  The bulk of the fire was knocked down within 20 minutes with no extension to any other units.  2415 cleared in just over an hour.  No injuries were reported. 

 

2/8/12 | 20:15 | Palmyra Boro | 300 Block Berkeley Ave| 1 Alarm

At approx. 2015 hrs. units from Palmyra and Riverton were dispatched to the 300 Blk. of Berkley Ave. for several calls reporting the back of a house on fire.  Chief 2400 arrived and confirmed smoke showing from the rear of a 2 1/2 story s/f/d.  Ladder 2415 arrived with Engine 8011 to find a working fire in the rear kitchen area that had already extended to the second floor.  2415's crew worked to force entry, perform searches, place ground ladders, and open up for the engine companies on both floors.  Engine 2411 and 2412 both operated on hand lines extinguishing extension on division 2 of the dwelling.  The fire was placed under control in about 15 minutes and crews operated on location for about 2 hours.  No injuries were reported and the fire is under investigation at this time. 

 

1/28/12 | 12:00 | Delran | Dredge Harbor Marina | All Co's in service

Just after the noon hour crews from Delran were dispatched to the area of Dredge Harbor Marina for a report of a boat on fire.  Crews arrived to find a large boat in a full row of boats on fire with an exposure problem to a large, 1 story building.  The local assignment was upgraded to the full structure assignment bringing Ladder 2415 and Chief 2400.  The truck crew arrived with a crew of six and made entry through the fenced in areas to gain better access.  Crews worked on 3 hand lines to help control the fire before stretching a line up a ladder to the roof of the building to protect the exposure and hit hot spots from above.  The truck operated on location for over two hours before returning to service.  No injuries were reported.  (Photos courtesy Riverside Fire Department). 

 

12/27/11 | 16:40 | Maple Shade | Fox Meadow | Apts | All Co's in service

In the late afternoon around 1640 hrs crews from Maple Shade and the surrounding area were dispatched to the Fox Meadow apartment complex on Washington Dr. for a report of smoke in the building.  Chief 1010 arrived and confirmed a working fire in the utility room of a unit on the first floor of the garden style apartment.  This brought RIT 2415 to the scene.  Units from Maple Shade and Lenola made quick work of the fire with no extension to other units.  2415 operated on location throwing ground ladders and removing obstructions before clearing in about 30 minutes.  No injuries were reported. 

 

8/17/11 | 11:00 | Riverton | Martha's Ln | Business | 1 Alarm
Just after 1100 hrs units from Riverton, Palmyra, and Cinnaminson were dispatched to a Chemical plan on Marthas Ln. in Riverton.  Chief 2400 arrived and had smoke showing from a medium size warehouse with employees reporting a barrel of chemicals on fire.  Engine 2411 arrived and established a water supply and stood by while a plan was developed.  The County Hazmat team was requested and the All Co's was placed.  Once it was deemed safe, crews made entry and removed all other hazards from around the hazard area and cooled other drums in the vicinity of the fire.  The fire eventually burned out with no major extension throughout the structure.  2411, 2412, and 2415 operated on location for appox. 4 hours before returning.  No injuries were reported. 
8/4/20111 | 19:281 | Moorestown1 | 200 Winding Way1 | Dwelling1 | 1 Alarm

Around 12:30 in the afternoon units from Moorestown, Lenola, Maple Shade, and Mount Laurel were dispatched to 200 Winding Way for the reported basement fire.  First arriving FM312 found smoke showing from the 1 story, single family dwelling and moments later confirmed an active basement fire.  The companies were placed in service, bringing Ladder 2415 with 6 as the RIT.  2415 arrived to set up RIT in the rear in coordination with units from Willingboro and Delran.  However, 2415 was quickly reassigned to interior operations as the crews were sent to the basement and 1st floor to open up and check for extension.  The crew worked for about 20 minutes before all fire extension was controlled and the fire was placed under control at about the 40 minute mark.  Engine 2411 and Chief 2400 also operated on location.  Crews cleared in just over two hours and no injuries were reported.  

 

7/12/2011 | 09:48 | Riverton | 307 Midway | Dwelling | All Co's in service.

Around 0945 hrs, units from Riverton, Palmyra, and Cinnaminson were dispatched to 307 Midway for a report of smoke in the dwelling. Upon arrival chief 2400 found nothing evident, however on his size-up he found smoke showing from division 3 and the roof on both sides of the large duplex. Engine 2411 and Ladder 2415 arrived at the same time and went in service. The crews stretched a 2” line to the third floor where they encountered fire conditions in the hallway and a front bedroom. Crews quickly knocked the fire and checked for extension. At the 20 minute mark the fire was placed under control and the incident was scaled back to the units from Riverton. Engine 2411, 2412, and Ladder 2415 operated on location for 90 minutes. No injuries were reported.

 

6/17/2011 | 06:14 | Moorestown | 16 Jersey Belle Dr. | Dwelling | 2 Alarms

In the early morning hours units from Moorestown, Lenola, and Cinnaminson were dispatched to 16 Jersey Belle Dr. for a reported dwelling fire. Chief 3100 arrived on location with smoke showing from division 1 of a large, 2 ½ story, single family dwelling, placing all companies in service. This added Ladder 2415 as the RIT. 2415 arrived and was instructed to take a position on Side A of the dwelling, ladder the structure, and set up RIT. As crews had the bulk of the fire knocked and opened up on division 1, there was now fire on division 2 and in the attic space of the chimney area. A second alarm was requested and 2415 was reassigned to division 2 to assist with opening up and checking for extension. 2415 operated on location for three hours before returning to service. There were no injuries reported.

 

6/15/2011 | 18:26 | Palmyra Boro | 1028 Harbour Dr. | Building | 1 Alarm

In the early evening hours units from Palmyra and Riverton were dispatched to 1028 Harbour Dr. for a building on fire. Chief 8000 arrived reporting smoke showing from a garage type building that was approximately 60’X30’. Ladder 2415 arrived and went to work gaining entry and pulling an additional attack line to the rear of the structure off of Engine 8011. Crews worked for 10 minutes to bring the fire under control. The structure was the storage units for the adjoining apartment building units. 2411, 2412, and 2415 operated on location for approximately one hour before being released. No injures were reported.

 

6/14/2011 | 16:13 | Palmyra Boro | 610 Chestnut St. Dwelling | 1 Alarm

On Tuesday afternoon units from Palmyra, Riverton, and Cinnaminson were dispatched to 610 Chestnut St. for the reported dwelling fire with numerous calls. Engine 2011 and Engine 8011 arrived to find fire showing from an attached garage. Units secured a water supply and began knocking the fire. Ladder 2415 arrived and began throwing ground ladders, checking for extension, and ventilation. Crews had the fire knocked in 10 minutes. 2415, 2411, and 2412 operated on location for about an hour.

 

6/9/11 | 17:00 | Camden City | Camden City Buildings | 12 Alarms

At around 1700 hrs, as units were operating in Camden City with numerous buildings and dwellings burning, Ladder 2415 was dispatched to the City of Camden on the 8th Alarm. Camden had requested 5 Ladders bringing 2415, 2215 (Evesham), 3135 (Lenola), 7015 (Riverside), and 4314 (Tabernacle) to stage at the Collingswood Diner in Collingswood to be directed to the city. Upon arrival the team was dispatched to stage at the Lewis Ave. fire station. From there the units were placed with engine companies and strike teams were formed. Ladder 2415 responded on several runs in the city and returned to quarters around 2300 hrs. Burlington County Pipeline D operated on location of the fire, drafting from the Cooper River to provide a large water supply to the fire ground.

 

5/3/2011 | 14:41 | Riverton | 608 Linden Avenue Dwelling | 2 Alarms

Around 2:40 PM Central received a call from a contractor at 606 Linden Ave. stating that there was fire coming from the rear of 608 Linden Ave. Units from Riverton, Palmyra, and Cinnaminson were enroute as Chief 2400 arrived to find heavy fire conditions on both floors in the rear with exposure problems on both sides. Taking this into account he immediately requested the second alarm. 2411, 2011, and 2415 arrived together and went to work securing a water supply and knocking down the fire to protect the exposures. Crews worked for a half hour with heavy fire conditions to bring the fire under control. Both exposures sustained damage to the exterior with no interior problems. At the 40 minutes mark the fire was placed under control. 2411, 2412, and 2415 operated on location for approximately three hours. There were no reported injuries. Other units operating on location included Delran, Moorestown, Willingboro, Pennsauken, and Delran EMS.

 

4/10/2011 | 04:13 | Maple Shade | Rt 73 Fox Meadow Apts | Building |
3 Alarms

In the early morning hours Engine 2411 was dispatched on the first alarm as the RIT to the Fox Meadow apartments in Maple Shade for the report of several apartments on fire. First arriving units from Maple Shade encountered heavy fire from several units of the block long, garden apartment building. RIT 2411 arrived and met with operations on Side A of the structure. The crew was immediately reassigned to stop the fire spread on the B Side of the units. The crew of 7 split their operations as several members stretched a leader line and standpipe pack to the apartment. The remainder of the crew went to work opening up the ceiling from front to back to expose the fire spreading down the row. Crews worked in coordination with units from Maple Shade and Mount Laurel to stop the fire in the attic space of the apartments they were working in. 2411 cleared the scene in just over two hours. Two civilians were transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

 

1/28/2011 | 10:30 | Moorestown | 155 W. Central Ave | Dwelling |
All Co's in service.
Ladder 2415 was dispatched as the RIT to Moorestown around 1030 hrs to 155 W. Central Ave. where units were on location with smoke showing from a two story, single family dwelling. The crew arrived and placed ground ladders and conducted a size-up of the structure. Crews from Moorestown Fire Dept. had a quick knock on the fire as it was placed under control within minutes of arrival. 2415 operated on location for a half hour. One firefighter was transported to a local hospital and released after evaluation.
1/24/2011 | 16:08 | Palmyra | 519 Cinnaminson Ave. Dwelling |
All Co's in service.

In the late afternoon hours units from Palmyra, Riverton, and Cinnaminson were dispatched to 519 Cinnaminson Ave. for the reported dwelling fire with possibly victims trapped. Chief 2400 arrived and reported heavy smoke showing from the rear on division 2. Engine 2012 arrived and stretched a line up the apartment stairwell to begin knocking down the fire. Engine 8011, Ladder 2415, and Engine 2411 arrived and completed a primary search of divisions 2 and 3 with negative results and stretched lines to the fire floor. Crews also opened up and stretched lines to division 3 where there was fire throughout. Crews took about an hour to bring the fire under control. 2415, 2411, and 2412 operated on location for four hours. Other units on location included Pennsauken, Maple Shade, Delran, and Moorestown. No injuries were reported.

 

1/11/2011 | 21:20 | Cinnaminson | 1001 Edgewood La | Dwelling |
All Co's in service.

As another crippling snowstorm was dumping on the area, units from Cinnaminson, Moorestown, and Palmyra EMS were dispatched to 1001 Edgewood Lane for the reported house explosion. As units were enroute they were advised that Central was receiving numerous calls reporting that the structure was fully involved and collapsed into the basement. As units arrived they confirmed the same with some minor extension to the exposures on both sides. 2415 was added to the call with a crew of 6. The crew arrived and assisted companies with extinguishing the remnants of the home. The resident of the home had escaped nearly seconds before the dwelling exploded and was leveled. 2415 operated on the scene for about two hours before returning to service.

 

1/01/2011 | 00:57 | Delran | 347 Nicholas Drive | Apartment | 2 Alarms
Just after the New Year rang in, around 0100 hrs units from Delran and the surrounding area were dispatched to 347 Nicholas Dr. for a reported apartment fire. Units quickly arrived to find heavy fire conditions in the rear of an end unit. Approximately 20 minutes into the incident with fire on three floors, command requested the second alarm, bringing Ladder 2415 to the scene. The crew operated on the second and third floors of the exposure and fire units opening up, checking for extension, and extinguishing hot spots. Ladder 2415 operated on location for just over an hour.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 



 
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