• Date/Time:
  Sunday, October 19, 2008, 5:58 am
• Address:
  445 sharon Ave
• Submitter:
  PhillyFireNews Staff

Units dispatched for a building fire reported to be smoke in the building. Police went on location with heavy fire and smoke showing and numerous subjects trapped. Crews arrived to find fire showing from the first floor front and rear and went in service. Chief09-9 arrived and requested a 2nd Ladder Truck due to the possibility of occupants trapped inside the structure and also requested a redispatch for a working fire. Shortly after the first handline was put in service on the first floor fire was showing from the 2nd & 3rd floor rear. Due to heavy fire conditions and questionable structural stability a 2nd alarm was struck and crews were pulled out of the building. Several master streams were in service. It is believed all civilians were accounted for.

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• Date/Time:
  Saturday, October 18, 2008, 8:55 pm
• Address:
  300 Blk of Second St
• Submitter:
  PhillyFireNews Staff

Engine 84 enroute with Chief 8 on the scene confirming a working fire in a 2-1/2 story M/O/R. The 84 Engine arrived first taking the hydrant at 3rd and Maple Streets securing their own water supply. The 84 Engine crew split advancing two 2" CAFS (Compressed Air Foam System) lines into the building of origin. Visible fire was knocked down but balloon construction had allowed the fire to extend into the attic and into the common voids of the other 3 row homes. Command 8 recognized the spreading fire and had the 2nd alarm dispatched. Engine 87 was next arriving unit with the 84 Rescue arriving behind them. The 84 Rescue crew pulled back up handlines to support the 84 Engine. Truck crews from Columbia and Mount Joy arrived and completed the roof operations making multiple openings. Second alarm Companies started to arrive and went into the exposure buildings and started to open up the void spaces to control the extending fires. All the crews working together had the fire under control in 3 hours. The 84 units remained on the scene until 0247 Hours for overhaul and investigation.

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• Date/Time:
  Saturday, October 18, 2008, 8:30 pm
• Address:
  Beverly and Illinois
• Submitter:
  Steve Skipton NJ Editor

Command reported a 2 1/2 story occupied dwelling with fire showing on the 1st floor and reports of people trapped, the 2nd alarm was struck, 1 victim was removed from the dwelling and airlifted to the hospital, The Burlington County Fire Marshal is investigating.Police are confirming 1 victim dead at the hospital.

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• Date/Time:
  Friday, October 17, 2008, 12:24 am
• Address:
  20th and Turner
• Box:
  7746
• Submitter:
  Ron Trout

B/C 3 had heavy fire 2nd anf 3rd floor of a 3 story E/O/R dwelling. Used 2 and 2. 1 occupant was transported to Temple hospital with unknown injuries.

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• Date/Time:
  Wednesday, October 15, 2008, 4:15 pm
• Address:
  5917 Mascher st
• Submitter:
  PhillyFireNews Staff

B/C 2 had medium smoke showing from the basement of a 2 story E/O/R dwelling. Used 2 and 2.

• Date/Time:
  Wednesday, October 15, 2008, 7:30 am
• Address:
  2607 W. Allegheny
• Submitter:
  PhillyFireNews Staff

Engine 45 arrived on location with a 2 story M/O/R dwelling 15x45 with heavy fire 1st and 2nd floor.B/C 8 used 3 and 2 on the box

• Date/Time:
  Monday, October 13, 2008, 5:32 pm
• Address:
  2403 S 57th st
• Box:
  5147
• Submitter:
  Ron Trout.

B/C 7 Had a 1 story 18x25 dwelling with heavy fire showing. Requested the box filled out and placed all hands in service. Companies rescued 2 occupants from the dwelling. A child was transported to CHOP in critical condition and 1 female was transported to HUP and later pronounced.

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• Date/Time:
  Monday, October 13, 2008, 3:50 pm
• Address:
  606 Dauphin st
• Submitter:
  Ron Trout

Compaines were orignally dispatched for a building found a large area of brush on fire up against a building. Engine 2 and Ladder 3 handled the assignment.

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• Date/Time:
  Monday, October 13, 2008, 12:18 pm
• Address:
  Barnard and St Vincent
• Submitter:
  Ron Trout

B/C 12 had a news helicopter (CBS-3's Chopper 3) that had to make a emergency landing due to a oil leak. Held Engine 36 to assist in clean up of oil. Scene turned over to PD.

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• Date/Time:
  Monday, October 13, 2008, 11:30 am
• Address:
  200 Barlow Rd
• Submitter:
  Steve Skipton NJ Editor

Engine 1352 arrived with smoke showing from a 2 story occupied dwelling, went in service 1 3/4 waterline. all hands were placed in service the fire was located in the basement and quickly extinguished. No injuries reported , Red Cross was called for the displaced family.The Cherry Hill Fire Marsal's Office is investigating.

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• Date/Time:
  Monday, October 13, 2008, 10:35 am
• Address:
  140 W Wyoming Ave
• Box:
  1325
• Submitter:
  Ron Trout

B/C 2 had fire 2nd floor of a 2 story E/O/R store with apartments above. Used 2 and 2.

• Date/Time:
  Monday, October 13, 2008, 12:06 am
• Address:
  6600 Blk of Yocum
• Box:
  6594
• Submitter:
  Ron Trout

Pipeline 40 arrived to find a 2 story vacant dwelling with heavy smoke showing from the 2nd floor. Placed 2 and 2 in service. The box was filled out due to numerous calls. B/C 7 used 2 and 2.

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• Date/Time:
  Saturday, October 11, 2008, 9:35 pm
• Address:
  636 Waterview Lane
• Box:
  4934
• Submitter:
  Steve Skipton NJ Editor

Battalion 13 reported a working basement fire in an apartment building , placed 2 engines and 2 ladders in service on the fire, 1 occupant was removed by firefighters and was pronounced DOA. The Fire Marshal is investigating.