• Date/Time:
  Friday, December 26, 2008, 8:18 pm
• Address:
  3519 Derose St
• Submitter:
  Steve Skipton NJ Editor

At 8:17pm Dec 26, Station 181 Browns Mills Fire Company, Engine 183 Country Lakes Fire Company, Ladder 6825 Fort Dix Fire Department were dispatched to 3519 Derose Street in Belair Trailer Park in Browns Mills section of the Township for a reported Dwelling Fire with victims trapped. While enroute F18101 (Browns Mills Fire Company Assistant Chief Dave Force) was informed that police were reporting a working fire and that all occupants were reported to be out by the neighbors. On arrival F18101 confirmed a working fire with fire venting from the windows in Division A & B corner. F1830 (Country Lakes Fire Chief Craig Augustoni) arrived and opened the Command Post while F18101 assumed Operations. First due Browns Mills Squirt1812 arrived and stretched an 1 3/4 line to the front door and forced entry. Crews were met with heavy fire and smoke but managed to advance on the fire and begin knockdown. Fort Dix Ladder 6825 (Captain Ponto Fort Dix) began to ventilate and pull ceilings and conduct a primary search which proved negative. Engine1833 (Assistant Chief Cochrane Country Lakes Fire Company) stretched a 2nd line to back up Squirt 1812 to help in extinguishing the fire in the ceiling area. Tender 1856 (Magnolia Road Fire Company) was called to the scene for water supply and Engine1811 (Browns Mills Fire Company Lieutenant Matt Jacob) arrived to assist in overhaul. During fire operations the resident returned and reported that his father who was a double amputee was at home. Once the fire was knocked down a secondary search located the victim in the fire room partially buried by debris from the collapsed roof. Fire was placed under control at 8:38pm.Browns Mills Emergency Squad were on hand at the scene and also set up rehab, Fire is under investigation by NJDFS SF20 (Meyers) and PTPD Detectives...... Photos by Tom Walker

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• Date/Time:
  Friday, December 26, 2008, 2:21 am
• Address:
  East End and Chester St
• Submitter:
  PhillyFireNews Staff

Companies arrived with heavy fire in a apartment house. Command requested the second alarm struck. Used all hands.

• Date/Time:
  Sunday, December 21, 2008, 7:30 pm
• Address:
  2774 Constitution Rd
• Submitter:
  Steve Skipton NJ Editor

Engine 10 reported a 2 1/2 story E/O/R occupied dwelling with heavy fire showing from the 1st floor, Battalion 1 (Harper) arrived and struck the all hands, the fire was brought under control quickly with no injuries reported. The Camden City and Camden County Fire Marshal's are investigating...

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• Date/Time:
  Sunday, December 21, 2008, 7:15 pm
• Address:
  4643 N Marvine St
• Box:
  4493
• Submitter:
  Steve Skipton NJ Editor

Pipeline 50 reported a 2 story M/O/R dwelling with heavy fire showing from the 2nd floor, Battalion 2 placed 3 engines and 2 ladders in service,searches negative, no injuries reported.

• Date/Time:
  Sunday, December 21, 2008, 2:56 pm
• Address:
  7 Viburnum Ct
• Submitter:
  PhillyFireNews Staff

Chief-45 arrived on scene with heavy smoke showing from a two story townhouse. Interior command reported heavy fire second floor. Multiple lines in service.

• Date/Time:
  Sunday, December 21, 2008, 1:20 am
• Address:
  202 Green St
• Submitter:
  Sarah Grogan

Companies had fire in a 2-1/2 story twin dwelling. Crews made a quick knock of a room and contents fire.

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• Date/Time:
  Sunday, December 21, 2008, 1:15 am
• Address:
  8100 blk of Elberon St
• Submitter:
  PhillyFireNews Staff

B/C-12 reported heavy fire in the rear of a two story M/O/R, placed 2&2 in service. Box struck due to numerous 911 calls. Command used 3&2 on the box.

• Date/Time:
  Saturday, December 20, 2008, 8:50 pm
• Address:
  6517 N. 17th St
• Submitter:
  PhillyFireNews Staff

B/C-2 reported companies had fire in the basement of two story M/O/R, placed 2&2 in service.

• Date/Time:
  Saturday, December 20, 2008, 6:21 pm
• Address:
  212 Walnut St
• Submitter:
  PhillyFireNews Staff

Chief-7 (Leadbeater) arrived on scene with smoke showing from a two story S/F/D. Crews went in service with 1-3/4" line for fire in the basement. No reported injuries.

• Date/Time:
  Saturday, December 20, 2008, 2:20 pm
• Address:
  805 Fairview Street
• Submitter:
  William Rieger III/ PFN Staff

Battalion 1 (Lewiston) reported 1 Story Single Family Dwelling with heavy fire showing, companies stretching a line and establishing a water supply. @ Ten Minute mark Battalion 1 reported two lines in operation with bulk of the fire knocked down..

• Date/Time:
  Friday, December 19, 2008, 10:25 am
• Address:
  75 E. Stewart Ave
• Submitter:
  PhillyFireNews Staff

Engine 19 arrived on scene with heavy fire showing from a dwelling. Command requested the second alarm on arrival. Engine-19 ordered to lead off with deck gun. Command reported placed several hand lines to knock heavy fire first floor.

• Date/Time:
  Thursday, December 18, 2008, 10:45 pm
• Address:
  6573 White Oak Rd
• Submitter:
  PhillyFireNews Staff

D/C-51 arrived on scene with a barn fully involved. Requested second alarm tanker task force.