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  • Date/Time:
    Saturday, November 7, 2009, 6:35 am
  • Address:
    730 Graisbury Ave
  • Box:
    83
  • Submitter:
    Steve Skipton NJ Editor
Details:

830 reported a 2 story occupied dwelling with heavy fire from the rear 1st and 2nd floor,placed all hands in service, the fire was brought under control with no injuries reported, County Fire Marshal on scene.

Photos By: Steve Skipton NJ Editor
(Philadelphia, PA)

Apartment Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Thursday, November 5, 2009, 11:00 pm
  • Address:
    5922 Market St
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

B/C-11 reported smoke showing from the third floor of a three story apartment building, 18x60. Placed 2&2 in service. All searches negative and no reported injuries.

(Philadelphia, PA)

Train Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Wednesday, November 4, 2009, 7:10 am
  • Address:
    Jefferson and Lancaster
  • Box:
    1789
  • Submitter:
    Ron Trout
Details:

B/C 11 had heavy fire and smoke showing from the lead car of the Septa R5 train. Placed all hands in service. Compaines had difficulity acessing the train due to its location on the track. B/C 11 requested 5 additonal meidc units to the scene. A total of 300 passengers were safely evacuated from the train. Deputy 1 placed the fire under control.

Photos By: Ron Trout/PFN Staff
  • Date/Time:
    Tuesday, November 3, 2009, 8:11 pm
  • Address:
    1005 Clifton Ave
  • Submitter:
    Ron Trout
Details:

Command had a fully invovled 2 story S/F/D. Placed all hands in service. S/C Tower 05. Command requested Evac tones to be sounded and switch to defensive opps. Fire was placed under control in 50mins. No injuries reported.

Photos By: Frank Wesnoski C 2009
  • Date/Time:
    Tuesday, November 3, 2009, 5:20 am
  • Address:
    100 Blk of Colonial Rd
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Engine-87 arrived on scene with a two story three bay garage well involved. Crews went in service with an exterior attack to knock the fire.

(Philadelphia, PA)

Dwelling Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Monday, November 2, 2009, 10:50 pm
  • Address:
    2351 N. 17th St.
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

B/C-8 had heavy fire showing from the third floor of a three story E/O/R, 15x45, placed 2&2 in service. All searches were negative, no reported injuries.

(Philadelphia, PA)

Apartment Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Monday, November 2, 2009, 8:55 pm
  • Address:
    5017 Wissahickon Ave
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

B/C-9 had fire in a first floor apartment in a three story apartment building, 50x100. Used 2&2 and the medic unit.

(Philadelphia, PA)

Dwelling Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Sunday, November 1, 2009, 6:19 pm
  • Address:
    1634 Parrish St
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

B/C-3 reported heavy fire showing from the first floor of a two story M/O/R, 16x45. Placed 2&2 in service. Box struck due to numerous 911 calls. Fire quickly knocked held the assignment to 2&2. All searcher were negative.

(Burlington, NJ)

Dwelling Fire - Mount Laurel

  • Date/Time:
    Sunday, November 1, 2009, 4:57 pm
  • Address:
    211 St. David Dr.
  • Box:
    36
  • Submitter:
    Anthony Saban & Thomas Fischer PFN Staff
Details:

Approximately 5:00 PM, Task Force 3635, Station 368, Engine 311, & RIT 221 were dispatched to 211 St. David Dr. for a reported dwelling fire with victims trapped. Ambulance 3681 arrived O/L reporting an active fire inside with smoke showing. Chief 3603 placed all hands in service based on that report. Quint 3624 stretched a 1 3/4" handline to knock the bulk of the fire down quickly. C3603 confirmed that all of the victims were out upon arrival. Engine 3112 assisted in checking for extension and ventilation, as the fire was placed U/C around the 20 minute mark. Most of the companies were released within the hour. As for the cover assignments: E161 & E391 covered Station 361. E1311 & L2415 covered Station 361. E101 covered Station 362.

  • Date/Time:
    Sunday, November 1, 2009, 12:15 pm
  • Address:
    Chews Landing Rd and Somerdale Rd
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Arriving on location, 8201 reported a single vehicle on its side with three occupants still trapped. ALS 46 responding from Station 82, had already started triage of the patients, and requested an additional ALS unit. BLS 805 assumed EMS Command and requested an additional three BLS units. Rescue 82 arrived on location as was assigned extrication. Engine 821 arrived shortly afterwards and was assigned fire suppression. Rescue 84 was added to the assignment due to the number of injuries and to assist with vehicle stabilization. EMS Command and the ALS Supervisor both requested a fly of SouthStar for one of the patients, however due to air security for Air Force 1 arriving at Philadelphia International Airport, the helicopter was cancelled. All patients were removed by the 30 minute progress report and transported by ground to the local Trauma Center. The scene was turned over to Gloucester Township Police for completion of the accident investigation.

Photos By: Rich Moulder
  • Date/Time:
    Saturday, October 31, 2009, 6:30 am
  • Address:
    100 Blk of Robbins Rd
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Chief 46 arrived on on scene with heavy fire through the roof of a one story commercial building, a mattress warehouse. Company ordered to lead off with the heaviest water lines to protect the exposure, a tire warehouse. Command requested the second alarm struck. Crews were able to to contain the fire to the original fire building with only minor extension to the extension.

  • Date/Time:
    Saturday, October 31, 2009, 12:40 am
  • Address:
    123 Woodbury-Turnersville Road
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Units dispatched to a reported dwelling fire at 123 Woodbury-Turnersville Road with possible entrapment, in Grenloch Station 10-1's local. Police O/L reporting a working fire, believed to be occupied by an elderly person. All hands working at 00:38 hours. 10-302 O/L reporting a 2 story SFD, with fire showing Division A. The bulk of the fire was knocked and placed U/C quickly as the primary search proved negative. All available personnel formed a manpower pool at Ladder 10-16 at 00:51 hours.

  • Date/Time:
    Friday, October 30, 2009, 7:00 pm
  • Address:
    228 Bartlett ave
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Crews had heavy smoke showing on arrival . Found to be a kitchen fire. No reported injuries

(Philadelphia, PA)

Building Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Friday, October 30, 2009, 1:30 am
  • Address:
    3400 I St
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Engine-7 arrived on scene with smoke showing from a one story building, 50x100. B/C-10 reported fire on the loading dock with smoke extension to the interior. Used 2&2 on the box.

(Philadelphia, PA)

Building Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Thursday, October 29, 2009, 11:35 am
  • Address:
    1310 Lehigh Ave
  • Box:
    633
  • Submitter:
    Steve Skipton NJ Editor
Details:

Battalion 8 used 2 engines and 2 ladders for smoke from a 1 story 200x200 warehouse, the fire was brought under control quickly, no injuries reported. Battalion 8 requested the Haz Mat Task Force to the scene also.

(Philadelphia, PA)

Dwelling Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Thursday, October 29, 2009, 3:30 am
  • Address:
    7740 Michener Ave
  • Box:
    926
  • Submitter:
    Steve Skipton NJ Editor
Details:

Battalion used all hands for heavy fire in a 2 story 15x45 vacant dwelling , no injuries reported.

(Burlington, NJ)

Garage Fire - Cinnaminson

  • Date/Time:
    Wednesday, October 28, 2009, 4:53 am
  • Address:
    2304 Lenola Rd.
  • Box:
    20
  • Submitter:
    Thomas Fischer PFN Staff
Details:

Approximately 4:53 AM, Task Force 201, Engine 801, and Station 809 were dispatched to 2304 Lenola Rd. for a reported building fire. Central advising incoming units that there was a fire in a detached garage. Engine 2013 arriving confirming the report, also stating smoke across the roadway. E2013 stretched a 3" line to the rear with a 1 3/4" handline in service. The fire was knocked down quickly with no injuries reported.

  • Date/Time:
    Wednesday, October 28, 2009, 4:15 am
  • Address:
    112 Brookside Rd
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

41 dispatched for the smoke investigation. While investigating fire board advised they were receiving calls for 100 block of Brookside. 41 went on location 112 Brookside with a one story rancher fully involved exterior ops only. The B exposure was the first priority. Multiple hand lines, ground monitors and aerial master streams placed in service. Requested the State Police Fire Marshal.

Photos By: Jim Anderson
  • Date/Time:
    Tuesday, October 27, 2009, 8:00 pm
  • Address:
    338 E Browning Rd
  • Box:
    32
  • Submitter:
    Steve Skipton NJ Editor
Details:

A van drove through the front of the Liquor Mart on E Browning Rd causing heavy damage to the building, no injuries reported. The driver of the van was arrested by Bellmawr Police, Bellmawr Fire Department Rescue 32 and Bellmawr Fire Department EMS Division also responded. Bellmawr police are investigating.

Photos By: Steve Skipton NJ Editor
(Philadelphia, PA)

Dwelling Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Tuesday, October 27, 2009, 7:28 pm
  • Address:
    3200 Englewood St
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

B/C-12 had medium smoke showing from a two story E/O/R, 20x40, placed 2&2 in service. All search were negative. No reported injuries.

  • Date/Time:
    Tuesday, October 27, 2009, 4:10 pm
  • Address:
    1518 Townsend Rd
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Chief 47-9 arrived on scene with heavy smoke showing from the roof of a two story S/F/D. Companies placed several lines in service, truck companies opened up.

(Philadelphia, PA)

Dwelling Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Tuesday, October 27, 2009, 6:19 am
  • Address:
    2534 N Howard St
  • Box:
    655
  • Submitter:
    Ron Trout
Details:

Engine 2 arrived to find a 3 story 18x65 vacant dwelling with heavy fire 1st floor rear. Placed 2 and 2 in service. B/C 8 arrived and reported companies were forcing entry into the dwelling and now had heavy smoke showing from the 2nd and 3rd floor. B/C 8 requested the box to be struck out. B/C 8 reported that the fire has extended to the 2nd and 3rd floors of the dwelling as well as the Delta exposure. B/C 8 ordered Rescue 1 to the roof to vent the fire building and ordered the 3rd due engine in service in the Delta exposure. B/C 8 advised conditions deteriorating and requested the emergency evacuation tones to be broadcasted. B/C 8 then placed the 4th due engine in service in the D exposure also and Engine 2 was preparing to place a deluge gun into service in the original fire dwelling. Deputy 2 arrived and advised the companies were making to progress. Deputy 2 placed the fire under control and held all hands.

Photos By: Ron Trout/PFN Staff
  • Date/Time:
    Monday, October 26, 2009, 6:53 am
  • Address:
    Route 113 and Heritage Park Blvd
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

FM 68 on scene reporting head on crash with entrapment in 2 separate vehicles. Chief 77 arrived on scene assuming command and reported pt in one vehicle able to get out only entrapment in 1 vehicle. Crews from Engine 77 did vehicle stabilization as well as Fire protection. Rescue 34's crew removed drivers side door on the silver VW Jetta and pt was removed. All units available at 07:53 Hours

(Philadelphia, PA)

Apartment Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Monday, October 26, 2009, 1:57 am
  • Address:
    645 Pine st
  • Submitter:
    Ron Trout
Details:

B/C 1 had a 3 story apartment building with medium smoke showing from the third floor. Used all hands.

Photos By: Ron Trout/PFN Staff
(Philadelphia, PA)

Dwelling Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Sunday, October 25, 2009, 9:18 pm
  • Address:
    8235 Pickering Ave
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Engine-73 reported a basement fire in a two story S/F/D, 16x60. Placed 2&2 in service. All searches were negative.