• Date/Time:
  Thursday, November 27, 2008, 11:00 pm
• Address:
  400 Blk of Fourth St
• Submitter:
  PhillyFireNews Staff

Companies arrived on scene with fire showing from a one story S/F/D, and one person down in the front yard. Command reported heavy fire, first in engine in service with hand line. EMS transported to the hospital with serious burns. Used all hands.

• Date/Time:
  Wednesday, November 26, 2008, 4:10 pm
• Address:
  3992 Riveria Rd
• Submitter:
  PhillyFireNews Staff

Squrt-61 arrived on scene with heavy fire showing from the rear of a one story S/F/D. Command requested the second alarm and reported fire through the roof. Companies made a initial interior attack, however were forced out due to heavy fire conditions. Tower 61 placed in service with master streams.
Command requested the gas company to the scene for a gas feed fire in the basement.

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• Date/Time:
  Wednesday, November 26, 2008, 3:50 pm
• Address:
  442-444 Kaighns Ave
• Submitter:
  Ken Van Pelt PFN

Battalion 1 (Wilson) reported heavy smoke from the 2nd floor of 2 2 story occupied commercial buildings,placed all hands in service. Tower Ladder 3 was special called to the scene. The 2nd alarm was transmitted for heavy fire on the 2nd floors of the buildings Car 3 (Price) ordered exterior operations due to building conditions, Gloucester City Quint 51 and Pennsauken Cascade 11-4 were special called above the 2nd alarm. 1 firefighter was transported by UMDNJ EMS Camden for a back injury.

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• Date/Time:
  Wednesday, November 26, 2008, 11:15 am
• Address:
  42 West Broad St Apt 66
• Submitter:
  PhillyFireNews Staff

Companies were dispatched for the Automatic Fire Alarm and arrived with nothing showing from a 2 story garden apartment, companies had an alarm sounding, crews forced entry and found a heavy smoke condition. Command 8000 placed all hands in service. One victim was removed from the building by a firefighter. The victim suffered burns as well as a gunshot wound. EMS transported the victim to a trauma center. Fire Marshal and Burlington County Major Crimes investigating.

• Date/Time:
  Tuesday, November 25, 2008, 10:20 pm
• Address:
  Howard and Gurney Sts
• Box:
  4194
• Submitter:
  Steve Skipton NJ Editor

Battalion 8 placed all companies in service for heavy fire in a row of garages 30x100,

• Date/Time:
  Tuesday, November 25, 2008, 4:45 pm
• Address:
  Valley Rd at The County Park
• Submitter:
  Steve Skipton NJ Editor

Deputy Chief Gilmore (402) reported an SUV down an embankment on its side with an occupant trapped, Rescue 45 went into service with struts to secure vehicle, the patient was removed and transported by EMS to the hospital.Camden County Park Police are investigating.

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• Date/Time:
  Tuesday, November 25, 2008, 1:48 pm
• Address:
  727 Clymer Ln.
• Submitter:
  PhillyFireNews Staff

Companies dispatched for a dwelling fire. PD on location with smoke showing. Company 70 arrived to a 2 story SFD medium smoke 1st floor in service with 1 handline. Crews made a quick knock.

• Date/Time:
  Tuesday, November 25, 2008, 12:10 am
• Address:
  800 Blk of W. Third Ave
• Submitter:
  PhillyFireNews Staff

Chester-11 reported heavy fire first floor of a three story twin dwelling, with extension to the second floor. Command requested the second alarm. Multiple hand lines placed in service. Truck companies opened the walls and ceilings.

• Date/Time:
  Monday, November 24, 2008, 1:46 pm
• Address:
  406 Crossing Drive
• Box:
  12
• Submitter:
  PhillyFireNews Staff

Originally dispatched as an unknown medical emergency , FM225-1 AOS reporting that an employee inhaled an unknown chemical and management was unsure if the chemical was still leaking in the warehouse. E82 and L11 sent crews interior to check on the chemical , the chemical was found and secured. A total of 8 patients were transported to local hospitals for evaluations.

• Date/Time:
  Monday, November 24, 2008, 10:25 am
• Address:
  Cambria and Ormes
• Submitter:
  PhillyFireNews Staff

Engine-25 arrived on scene of a vacant four story factory, 100x150, with heavy smoke showing from the upper floors. Placed all companies in service with heaviest water lines. B/C 10 arrived and reported the building to be fully invovled and requested the 2nd alarm struck. Deputy 2 (Bonner) struck the 3rd alarm and reported that they were in the process of evacuating several dwellings in the immediate are of the building. The fire was placed under control by Commissioner Ayers.


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• Date/Time:
  Monday, November 24, 2008, 8:30 am
• Address:
  507 Orchard Avenue
• Submitter:
  PhillyFireNews Staff

Companies arrived on scene with smoke showing from a strip mall. Command reported fire in one store. The fire was quickly knocked, however extensive overhaul was needed.

• Date/Time:
  Monday, November 24, 2008, 1:55 am
• Address:
  2000 blk of River Rd
• Submitter:
  PhillyFireNews Staff

Companies reported a barn 40x80 well involved. Used all hand on an exterior attacked.