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June 14, 2019 by Joe Piepszowski

Engine 88 A Platoon Responds to South Side MVA

On Wednesday, June 12 at approximately 20:30, Engine 88 responded to a Rescue Box that was transmitted for an MVA on Cross Keys Rd. in the area of the Chick-Fil-A. Reports were for a two vehicle MVA, with one occupant trapped. While Squad 85 (Lambs Terrace) and Squad 25 (Winslow) worked on extricating the trapped victim in the first vehicle, Engine 88 was ordered to secure power to the second vehicle upon their arrival. Engine 88 was released shortly after. Two patients were transported to area hospitals, and the accident is under investigation by the Winslow Twp. PD.

June 11, 2019 by Joe Piepszowski

Friday Night Duty Crew Sees Tower Ladder 82 and Rescue 82 go to Lindenwold 2nd Alarm

The Chews Landing Fire Dept. Friday night Duty Crew started off the night by heading out around town with Tower Ladder 82 to do some pre-planning. Pre-planning is where we review a location beforehand and note as much of its construction, layout, hydrant locations, special access that may be needed, specific hazards, and to look for anything else that could be pertinent information should an emergency ever arise there. Just minutes after arriving at our first stop, at 18:34 the crew was dispatched for a house fire in Lindenwold, with reports of possible occupant entrapment. First arriving units reported heavy fire throughout a 2 story single family dwelling, and the 2nd Alarm was struck. All occupants were accounted for at that time.

Upon arrival, Tower Ladder 82 was tasked as the incident’s RIC (Rapid Intervention Crew), standing by and monitoring the situation, ready to provide immediate aid to any firefighters that may need rescue from within the structure. We were joined soon after by Rescue 82, and a second RIC was established. Once the fire was placed under control, one RIC was maintained and the other was assigned to the manpower pool. Though the hot and muggy weather made for an extremely uncomfortable evening, both units cleared without incident, and returned to quarters after approximately 2 hours.

Once all of the trucks and equipment were fully restored, an attempt was made to finally have an evening meal. However this was not to be, as Tower Ladder 82 was once again dispatched, this time to Pine Hill for a reported apartment fire. Fortunately, the assignment was quickly recalled before the ladders arrival. Now approaching 22:00, the crew of TL 82 could finally catch their breath and grab a meal.

Throughout the night while TL 82 and R82 were providing mutual aid, coverage for the residents of the Chews Landing section of town was maintained by additional Duty Crew members, as well as Engine 88, the joint District 2 and District 4 24/7 career staffed apparatus.

June 6, 2019 by Joe Piepszowski

Chews Landing Fire Dept. Attends Gloucester Township Day

Members of the Chews Landing Fire Dept. staffed Engine 82 and Tower Ladder 82 for this years GT Day. In addition to standing by for any emergency response, the crews took the time to show off the apparatus to everyone and answer any questions about the department, what we do, and how people can get involved with us. We also joined with members of the Glendora Fire Company and Erial Fire Company to staff the Firefighters of Gloucester Twp. table, providing recruitment information for residents wishing to join any of the townships departments. During the event, Tower Ladder 82 took in a call for a reported gas leak at Lakeview Apartments. Later in the evening, we were joined by apparatus from Blackwood, Glendora, Pine Hill, and Runnemede to provide a quick response should it by needed during the fireworks display. Special thanks to Mayor, Council, and GTPD for organizing the event, and to our attending mutual aid departments for their assistance.

June 3, 2019 by Joe Piepszowski

Tower Ladder 82 and 8201 to Lindenwold 2nd Alarm Apartment Fire

On Saturday May 25, as Tower Ladder 82 was clearing an Alarm System call at Highland H.S., they were dispatched to Lindenwold for an apartment fire. Upon arriving, they were joined by Chief Millisky and assigned as the RIC (Rapid Intervention Crew). The purpose of the RIC is to stand by with the needed manpower and equipment to quickly jump into action should a firefighter need to be rescued. The fire was soon upgraded to a Second Alarm for additoinal manpower, and was placed under control after about an hour. The crew was eventually reassigned to assisting with ventilating neighboring apartments before being released.

May 30, 2019 by Joe Piepszowski

Chews Landing Fire Dept. Members Graduate Camden County Fire Academy

On Sunday, May 19, Chief Millisky, Capt. Johnson, and the crew of Engine 82 were in attendance at the Camden County Fire Academy as it graduated its newest class of Fire Fighter 1 recruits. The Chews Landing Fire Dept. is proud to have had four of its members, Jared Barckley, James Johnson Jr., Tashon Peoples, and Luis Torres, graduate from the most recent class. The Fire Fighter 1 program encompasses over 180 hours of classes and practical evolutions over a 5 month period, and is required to conduct firefighting operations. Recruits are taught the fundamentals of firefighting, including suppression, rescue, building construction, fire behavior, and more. In order to graduate, recruits are required to pass the state tests for HazMat Awareness, HazMat Operations, and the state firefighters exam. These four members dedicated much time and effort over the months to not only attend and pass this course, but also to maintain work and school schedules, along with station duties. Please help us in congratulating these four members on their accomplishment, and welcome them to the rank of Firefighter. Special thanks to Chief Coordinator Paul Sandrock, as well as all of the instructors for a job well done in training these new recruits.