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Recent Firewire

  • Date/Time:
    Tuesday, June 10, 2008, 6:20 pm
  • Address:
    2091 Hollinger Rd
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Command 512 reported smoke showing from the basement of a 2-1/2 story S/F/D. Interior crews reported fire in the basement. Fire contained to the basement.

Photos By: Tom Amico
(Delaware, PA)

Dwelling Fire - Chester

  • Date/Time:
    Tuesday, June 10, 2008, 1:49 pm
  • Address:
    24 East 24th Street
  • Submitter:
    Gordon D. Pippin
Details:

Chester-11 arrived on scene with a 3 story twin smoke showing from side A. Engine 82 led off with a 1 3/4 hand-line through the front door and were met with fire in the hallway and front bedroom. Tower 82 opened up and Squirt 81 assisted both crews. Fire was knocked down in first 10 minutes and crews remained in service just under 2 hours. Fire is under investigation by Chester-17 and no injuries reported.

Photos By: B/C Hopkins
  • Date/Time:
    Tuesday, June 10, 2008, 11:45 am
  • Address:
    2119 Felton Ave
  • Submitter:
    Ron Trout
Details:

68-9c had fire showing from the basement of a S/F/D with a possible explosion. Companies went into exterior operations. 47-12A special called New castle county Collapse to scene. Used all hands.

  • Date/Time:
    Tuesday, June 10, 2008, 2:45 am
  • Address:
    2nd and Reaney
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Chester-11 arrived on scene with heavy fire through out a two story twin dwelling. All companies in service with exterior attack. Command requested the second alarm struck, had extension to the exposure.

  • Date/Time:
    Monday, June 9, 2008, 8:00 pm
  • Address:
    557 N Black Horse Pike
  • Submitter:
    Steve Skipton NJ Editor
Details:

Camden County Fire Marshal 13 ( Burleigh) reported a 3 story wood frame vacant dwelling with heavy smoke showing and a report of people trapped, all hands were placed in service,searches proved negative, 1 firefighter was transported to an area hospital for heat exhaustion.The Camden County Fire Marshal's Office is investigating along with Gloucester Township.There were numerous special calls due to the heat.

Photos By: Steve Skipton/Ron Trout
(Philadelphia, PA)

Building Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Monday, June 9, 2008, 1:27 pm
  • Address:
    108 Chesnut St
  • Box:
    4912
  • Submitter:
    Ron Trout
Details:

B/C 4 had fire on the roof of a 4 story building. Used All hands on the box.

  • Date/Time:
    Monday, June 9, 2008, 12:48 pm
  • Address:
    1708 S 6th St
  • Submitter:
    Steve Skipton NJ Editor
Details:

Engine 8 reported a 2 story occupied dwelling with hevay smoke showing and fire on the second floor,placed all hands in service,no injuries reported.UMDNJ EMS Camden provided rehab on scene due to heat.

Photos By: Steve Skipton/NJ Editor and Captain Joel Bain Camden City Fire Department
  • Date/Time:
    Monday, June 9, 2008, 11:45 am
  • Address:
    1219 Hayes Blvd
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Engine 14 and Engine 82 were alerted for local box 14-51 for a trailer fire at Rob's Truck and Trailer Collision. Fm 225 (Kevin Dippolito) went responding and Bucks County Radio Dispatch advised that the fire was starting to extend into the building. FM225 upgraded assignment. FM 225 on scene with a working fire in 40 foot trailer fire with extension to side D of the building. Engine 82 on scene on side D (went in service with 1st hand line) with Engine 14 right behind them took the hydrant. Engine 14's crew took a 2nd hand line( headed by Captain Taggart 14-2 and Captain 82). Quint 11 on scene went to roof checking for extension. Crew's on hand lines knocked the fire before getting into the building. Rescue 10, Squrt 13, Utility 14 and Engine 50 on side C for man power. Rescue 53 on scene for Rit assignment. Medic 143 on scene for rehab.
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Photos By: Lorren Barrett
  • Date/Time:
    Monday, June 9, 2008, 1:10 am
  • Address:
    611 Marie Drive
  • Submitter:
    PFN Staff
Details:

Pemberton Twp. Fire Department was dispatched to 611 Marie Dr. for a dwelling. Multiple reports of heavy fire showing with reports of victims trapped. Command arrived with heavy fire showing from all sides. Squirt 1812 arrived and stretched a two and a half inch hand line and began a search. At time of report there were 2 confirmed fatalities and 1 victim unaccounted for. The Burlington County Fire Marshal and NJ State Fire Marshal are investigating. Police confirm 3 people DOA on scene.
Dave Hernandez and Tom Walker Photos

Photos By: David Hernandez and Tom Walker
  • Date/Time:
    Sunday, June 8, 2008, 11:35 pm
  • Address:
    801 Charles St
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Asst. 43 arrived on scene with heavy fire showing from the rear of a two story S/F/D. Requested additional companies to the scene. First in unit went in service with an interior attack, however were forced back by heavy fire through out the dwelling. Companies went in service with an exterior attack.

Photos By: Sadsburyville Fire Company/ SFC31.Com
(Gloucester, NJ)

Building Fire - Woodbury

  • Date/Time:
    Sunday, June 8, 2008, 12:45 pm
  • Address:
    235 E. Red Bank Avenue (The YMCA of Gloucester Co)
  • Submitter:
    William Rieger III PFN Staff
Details:

CMD O/S of a one story recreational facility with nothing showing. After further investigation by the ladder and rescue companies from Westville, companies found a light to be on fire in the gym area. Companies stretched a 1 3/4 hand-line, for the extinguishment of the ceiling and light after the electric was secured. Fire Marshal called to scene for the investigation and no firefighter injuries were reported.

Photos By: William Rieger III PFN Staff
(Philadelphia, PA)

Dwelling Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Sunday, June 8, 2008, 12:50 am
  • Address:
    5101 Warren st
  • Box:
    276
  • Submitter:
    PFN MDT
Details:

Ladder 6 arrived to find heavy fire showing from the 2nd floor of a 2 story ouccpied dwelling 16x60,placed 2 and 2 in service. B/C 11 arrived and placed the 3rd in engine into service in the exposure. Used 3 and 2 plus medic 23.

Photos By: Ron Trout/PFN Staff
  • Date/Time:
    Saturday, June 7, 2008, 7:08 pm
  • Address:
    1670 Old Plains Rd
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Companies reported working fire in a 2-1/2 story barn converted into a house. Command reported heavy fire throug out, numerous tanker called to the scene.

(Philadelphia, PA)

Dwelling Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Saturday, June 7, 2008, 3:03 pm
  • Address:
    4051 K st
  • Box:
    6576
  • Submitter:
    PFN MDT
Details:

Ladder 10 arrived to find medium smoke showing from a 2 story M/O/R dwelling. Placed 2 and 2 in serivce. B/C 10 used 2 and 2 on the box.

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

Store Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Saturday, June 7, 2008, 2:07 pm
  • Address:
    1019 W Dauphin st
  • Box:
    7733
  • Submitter:
    PFN MDT
Details:

Engine 2 arrived to find a 3 story store with apartments above with heavy smoke showing, placed 2 and 2 in service. B/C 8 used all hands.

(Philadelphia, PA)

Store Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Saturday, June 7, 2008, 2:07 pm
  • Address:
    1019 W Dauphin st
  • Box:
    7733
  • Submitter:
    PFN MDT
Details:

Engine 2 had heavy smoke showing from a 3 story store with apartments above. Placed 2 and 2 in service. B/C 8 used all hands.

Photos By: Ron Trout/PFN Staff
  • Date/Time:
    Saturday, June 7, 2008, 9:54 am
  • Address:
    225 2nd Street Pike (Redwood Shopping Ctr
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Chief-2 arrived on scene with medium smoke showing from a one store in a one story strip mall. Companies went in service with hand lines and made a quick knock of the fire.

  • Date/Time:
    Saturday, June 7, 2008, 4:40 am
  • Address:
    1191 Jackson st
  • Submitter:
    Ron Trout
Details:

B/C 1 arrived and had heavy fire 2nd floor of a 2 story ordinary construction twin dwelling. Placed all hands in service. B/C 1 requested the 2nd Alarm to protect the exposure dwelling. Car 3 advised all searches were negative and placed the fire under control.

Photos By: Ted Aurig PFN Staff Photographer
  • Date/Time:
    Saturday, June 7, 2008, 4:10 am
  • Address:
    633 W Rittenhouse
  • Box:
    4179
  • Submitter:
    Ron Trout
Details:

Pipeline 19 was dispatched on a alarm system and found fire in apartment 1006 of a 10 story 300x300 high rise. Requested the box struck and ordered the next due engine to charge the stand pipe. Deputy 2 advised the fire was contained to the original fire room and that he had companies above and below the fire checking for extension and evacuating the occupants. Held all hands on the original box. Returned the M.I.R.A. assignment.

(Philadelphia, PA)

Apartment Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Saturday, June 7, 2008, 2:05 am
  • Address:
    1824 N 54th
  • Box:
    4296
  • Submitter:
    Ron Trout
Details:

B/C 11 had heavy smoke 1st floor of a 2 story apartment building 16x50. Used All hands on the box.

  • Date/Time:
    Friday, June 6, 2008, 4:21 pm
  • Address:
    536 Dreshertown Rd
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Chief-500 arrived on scene with an attached garage fully involved with extension to the dwelling. Command heavy fire in the attic of the dwelling, ordered all companies out of the dwelling. Companies went to an exterior attack. Second alarm requested to the scene.

(Gloucester, NJ)

Dwelling Fire - Woodbury

  • Date/Time:
    Friday, June 6, 2008, 2:20 pm
  • Address:
    185 Delaware Street
  • Submitter:
    PFN Staff
Details:

CMD O/S of a 2 1/2 story wood frame S/F/D with smoke showing from the roof. Engine 511’s crew forced entry through the front door, and were force to the rear of the dwelling due to debris blocking the front door. Crews reach the attic area and made quick work of the fire. Ladder 736 and companies from Gloucester City, and National Park assisted in the extinguishment. No firefighter injuries were reported, with the exception of some minor heat exhausted firefighters due to the high humidity. The fire is being investigated by the Gloucester County Fire Marshal Office, with the ruling possibly accidental due to painters burning paint off the house prior to the fire.

Photos By: William Rieger III & Ron Trout/PFN Staff
  • Date/Time:
    Friday, June 6, 2008, 1:30 pm
  • Address:
    Route 295 Southbound Exit 11
  • Submitter:
    PFN Staff
Details:

CMD O/S reporting tracker trailer on its side with one heavily entrapped with an additional rescue added from Woolwich. Patient transported via ground to Crozier Chester hospital for the trauma evaluation. Extrication extended over one hour. No firefighter injuries were reported and the crash is been investigated by the New Jersey State Police.

Photos By: William Rieger III PFN Staff
  • Date/Time:
    Friday, June 6, 2008, 11:57 am
  • Address:
    291 and Sellers
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Companies were dipsatched for an accident with entrapment and arrove to find a Jeep that got rear ended by a Dump Truck. Crews went to work to free the victim and also requested an additional Rescue Company to assist with manpower. The victim was extricated within 30mins by crews.

Photos By: Frank Wesnoski C 2008
  • Date/Time:
    Friday, June 6, 2008, 6:30 am
  • Address:
    22 Hamlet Rd
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Chief arrived on scene with heavy fire showing from the second floor of a two story S/F/D. Command reported multiple hand lines in service, ladder companies opened up. One victim was treated by EMS for smoke inhalation.