Tower Ladder 82, Assistant Chief 82 Battalion 82, and Squad 88 all responded into 81's local for the Building fire last night. Crews were on location for several hours before being released.
Photos from Black Horse Pike Regional School District's post
There are numerous trees down and road closures near Robert's Dr., Chews Elementary, and the surrounding Broadmoor area. There's also an odor of natural gas from an exterior leak. Please use caution in the area.
The members of the Chews Landing Fire Department would like to wish Firefighter Jared Barckley farewell and good luck, as he leaves us to work his first shift across town as a career firefighter with Gloucester Township Fire District 6. Jared joined us in the Fall of 2017 as a 16 year old Junior Firefighter, and quickly developed a love of the fire service. He has dedicated much time and energy as a volunteer here with us over the years, and for that we give him thanks. We've enjoyed watching him grow, and look forward to still being able to work alongside him as one of our mutual aid partners. Good luck Jared, and may you have a successful and fulfilling career!
Last Friday during our Duty Crew, our training consisted of working with members that are at various stages of apparatus qualification. Being that this training would involve a number of different, but simultaneous tasks, we took the opportunity to invite the public to get a firsthand look at some of how we operate and what is involved to complete some of our fireground tasks.
In addition to a tour of the station and an overview of our apparatus, their tools, and functions, those in attendance got to see a demonstration of how our Engine Operators would secure a water supply from a hydrant, while simultaneously placing attack lines into service. This was followed by our Tower Ladder Operators setting up for aerial operations, and then working in conjunction with the Engine Operator to properly receive water supplied by the Engine, and finally placing aerial master streams into service.
This type of training not only tests the competency of our drivers to operate the various functions of their apparatus, but also the teamwork and coordination needed to successfully accomplish these tasks efficiently.
Volunteers are always needed. If you are 16 years of age or older, and looking to serve your community in a meaningful and challenging, but yet fun way, please visit our website chewslandingfire.org/join/ to learn more. You can also stop in M-F 8am to 4pm, or any Monday night after 6pm.