On Monday morning at 0950hrs, Task Force 61 was dispatched to Washington Ave and Ohio Ave for a reported dwelling fire. Battalion 61 arrived and reported he had a 1 story occupied, 30 x 40 single family dwelling with heavy smoke showing Division “A” and struck the “All Hands” box. Squad 61 arrived and led off with a 2” handline through the front door as Ladder 61 and Ladder 63 arrived and conducted a primary search and outside vent. Engine 6023 laid a supply line to Sq-61 and Rescue 82 was assigned as the RIT Team. Squrt 63 stood by the hydrant that E-6023 laid from and sent manpower forward along with the crew from Ladder 22 who were dispatched on the all hands box. The fire was quickly knocked down and placed under control with overhaul continuing. Canteen 2 was also on location providing refreshments to personnel. No injuries were reported and the fire is under investigation by the Camden County Fire Marshall’s Office.

Around one o'clock in the afternoon,  Rescue 82, 84, and Engine 83 were dispatched for a motor vehicle accident with entrapment on Route 42 North Bound.   8201 arrived and found a two car MVA with serious entrapment of 1 patient and a confirmed DOA of another.

Crews from Rescue 82 and 84 went to work extricating a backseat passenger extensively entrapped.  While Engine 83 assisted with fire coverage and extrication, while squads transported two other patients by ground to JFK Stratford and Cooper Trauma. 
 
Both rescue companies remained on location assisting with the NJSP investigation of the accident.
 
Our hearts and prayers go out to the family and friends of the deceased. 
 

The members of Chews Landing Fire Company would like to extend best wishes for a speedy recovery to our friend and brother Brian Cain who was struck by a hit and run driver in Cherry Hill over the weekend.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Brian. 

On Wednesday afternoon at 1440hrs Stations 84 and 82 were in the process of being dispatched to 100 W. Central Ave for a dwelling fire, when additional calls were received and Station 83, Squad 85, Gloucester County Rescue 93 and BLS 805 were added to the assignment. Being only across the street from Station 84, 8408 arrived quickly and reported a 2-1/2 story MOD with medium to heavy smoke from the attic area. The “All Hands Box” was struck bringing Rescue 81 and the Camden County ISAT Team to the job. L-84 arrived and began to stretch a 1-3/4” handline and secure a water supply from the hydrant across the street from the dwelling. E-821 arrived and assisted L-84 stretching the line and proceeding to the attic area in search of the fire. E-83 arrived and stretched a secondary supply line to the front of the dwelling. Interior crews reported heavy smoke in the attic area with fire in void spaces in the attic walls and ceilings. Primary search was conducted on the fire floor with negative results and companies began to open up the walls and ceiling to extinguish the fire as it broke through the roof on Division “B”. E-842 arrived and laid an additional supply line to the Division “D”side and along with the crew from E-822 stretched a back-up line to the second floor and laddered the rear of the dwelling. SQ-85 and SQ-86 arrived and assisted companies on the interior and E-83’s crew laddered the Division”B” side and went to the roof.  GC Rescue 93 was assigned as the RIT Team and Gloucester County L-1016 was special called and set-up on the Division “B” side of the dwelling. The fire was contained to the roof and attic and extensive overhaul was required. The fire was placed under control in about 40 minutes. The fire was being investigated by the Camden County Fire Marshall's Office

On Monday morning at 1011hrs Task Force Box 823 was dispatched to 1419 Blackwood-Clementon Rd. for a reported building fire. While en-route companies were advised by County Radio that GTPD was on location and reported smoke showing from the Laundromat. FM-82 arrived at 1015hrs. and reported light to medium smoke from the front door of the Laundromat which was in the middle of the row of stores in a one story strip store complex. FM-82 also advised GTPD believed that the fire was contained to one dryer in the Laundromat. Engine 821 arrived along with Ladder 84 and extinguished the remaining fire in the dryer and in the pile of clothes on the floor. Companies secured the utilities and checked for extension as L-84 set up their PPV fan to clear the smoke from the store. Ladder 62 stood by in Division “A”, E-841 had the hydrant in the parking lot and SQ-75 was the RIT Team. The fire was quickly contained and no extension was found. The assignment was held with E-821 and L-84, companies went in service at 1116hrs.

On Thursday morning Task Force 821 and BLS 805 were dispatched to Washington Drive for a reported dwelling fire. While en route, County Radio reported a possible dryer fire. Engine 821 arrived and reported there was medium smoke showing and lead off with an 1-3/4" line. GTPD reported a fire in the laundry room and all occupants were accounted for. R-84 and L-84 arrived and assisted with ventilation and laddering the dwelling. E-842 had the hydrant and SQ-75 was the RIT Team.The fire was quickly knocked down and contained to the laundry room. The fire is under investigation by the Camden County Fire Marshall's Office.

On Wednesday morning Task Force 691 was dispatched to Dobbs Drive in the Fox Ridge Apartment Complex for a reported apartment fire. Police arrived on location and reported a working room and contents fire. 6901 arrived and reported a kitchen fire on the 2nd floor with the bulk of the fire knocked down by Police. Engine 6912 arrived and stretched an 1-3/4" attack line as Engine 821 arrived and stood by a hydrant and sent their man power forward to assist with fire control and ventilation. Quint 65 and Quint 29 arrived and assisted with checking for extension and overhaul. The fire was contained to the kitchen area with no extension. The resident reported a pet was still inside and a crew member from Q-65 located the cat hiding under a bed and returned it to the owner. The fire is under investigation by the Camden County Fire Marshalls Office.

 During the snow storm on Monday morning, Rescue 82, Engine 83, Squad 85, BLS 807 and Medic 46 were dispatched to Route 42 south bound at mile marker 7.5. for a reported overturned vehicle. Reports from County radio said the accident involved an overturn armored car. Medic 46 arrived first and confirmed an overturned armored car off the roadway with no injuries. E-832 and R-82 arrived and confirmed no FD services were needed. The accident is under investigation by the NJSP.

Rescue 82, Squad 80, and Medic 46 were dispatched for a motor vehicle accident with rescue assignment.  8201 arrived on location and found there was no entrapment but the squad needed assistance in removing the driver from one of the vehicles.  Rescue 82’s crew members assisted with removing the driver, as well as securing power on the vehicle, and controling the liquids spilling from the vehicle.

Rescue 82, Engine 83, Squad 85, BLS 806, & Medic 46 were dispatched to Route 42 north bound at mile marker 8.5 for a reported motor vehicle accident. Camden County Communications reported the crash had involved 5 vehicles with 1 vehicle on top of another. Squad 86 was on the street and responded north bound with Squad 85. 8204 arrived on scene and reported 5 vehicles involved in the MVA, with no  injuries. The assignment was held with R-82, Sq-85 and BLS 806 while ESP personnel cleared the roadway, The accident is being investigated by the NJSP.