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08/20/2008-  Around 1030, Rescue 84 was dispatched for the RIT to 125 12th Avenue, in the Glendora section of town, for a dwelling with people trapped.  810 reported a working fire in a 1 1/2 story dwelling with confirmed people trapped and struck the all hands.  GTPD officers removed a five year old with burns, and E-822's crew removed a second child from the dwelling unconscious with severe burns from the basement.   A 40 year old and a GTPD officer were also transported for smoke inhalation.   R-84's crew arrived and were sent to manpower.  The fire was placed shortly after and R-84 went available.

08/16/2008-  At around 2030, Engine 84 was dispatched to 75 Black Horse Pike, in the area of Blackwood Liquors, for a rubbish fire.  8403 arrived to find a pile of rubbish and updated the location to West Lake Avenue.  E-841 arrived and extinguished the fire with the front bumper line.  Station 84 returned shortly after.

08/16/2008-  Today we received news that AJ Swartwood passed away after a valiant fight with cancer.  For that past two years, Blackwood Volunteers (Blackwood Baldies), raised money to fight childhood cancer by shaving their heads for St. Baldrick's Foundation.  Both years, Blackwood Baldies shaved their heads in honor of AJ who became a sort of honorary member, always wearing his Blackwood Tee shirt and dressing up in fire gear.  Throughout his fight, AJ always seemed to keep a smile on his face.  AJ will surely be missed.  Blackwood will continue to participate yearly in the St. Baldrick's Foundation in honor of AJ Swartwood.  To donate in honor of AJ, click here.          Memorial site

08/14/2008-  As the area was getting pounded by torrential downpours and seemingly unending lightning, Rescue 84 was dispatched to Erial Road in the area of Highland High School for a motor vehicle crash with entrapment.  8402 arrived and reported a vehicle overturned and the occupant self extricated.  Crews lit up the scene for EMS personnel to tend to the driver and to safe the battery.  The tow arrived and the station was made available.

08/14/2008-  Around 0600, sleep in crew members overheard GTPD dispatching units to 52 Sherri lane for a dwelling fire with reported people trapped.  The crew responded on E-842.  850 arrived and reported fire showing from a two story dwelling.  Reportedly, a trapped occupant was rescued in the early stages of the fire.  First arriving unit laid a supply line and stretched a handline.  E-842 arrived second and were ordered to get another line to floor two.  The crews pulled the front bumper line and completed this task.  The fire was placed under control shortly after. 

08/11/2008-  While cleaning up from the Rt. 42 incident, GTPD received reports of a pedestrian motor vehicle crash on the Black Horse Pike and Clementon Avenue in the Blenheim section of town.  Due to the close proximity to their present location, 8403 and E-842 responded.  GTPD were on location reporting a man down in the street and requested and urgent response.  8403 and S-83 arrived to find GTPD tending to a motorcycling who was struck by a car.  8403 assumed 830 and requested E-842 locate and set up a landing zone as medics were requesting to fly the medical chopper.  Crews worked quickly to board and load the patient into the BLS unit for transport to the LZ just around the corner.  The patient was turned over to Southstar and transported to Cooper Trauma.  L-82 was special called for aerial photographs of the scene.  S-83 was held for lighting.  Station 84 went available.

08/11/2008-  At around 1800, Stations 84, 83, 82 and 93 were dispatched to Rt. 42 South at the 10.5 mile post for a motor vehicle crash with entrapment.  8201 reported southbound traffic at a stand still and would be delayed.  8403 arrived and reported a 4 vehicle crash involving a transit bus with possible entrapment, further report to follow.  An off duty paramedic was tending to a patient and reported no entrapment and that she would need two BLS and one ALS.  After triaging, the number of patients began to grow and the decision to bus the walking wounded to Highland High School where BLS staging was set up was made by the unified command.  The vehicle captioned in the photos sustained the most damage which included a ruptured gas tank and severe impingement into the passenger compartment.  Miraculously the driver walked away from this with seemingly minor cuts and abrasions.  She reportedly had a bible in the vehicle with her and requested it be removed prior to the tow companies arrival.  Crews from E-841 and R-93 handled the multiple patients at Highland High School which allowed the highway to be reopened.  After all the patients were tended to, the remaining occupants from the bus awaited the arrival of another to take them to their destinations.

08/09/2008-  Just after daybreak, Stations 84, 83, and GC93 were dispatched to Rt. 42 North for a motor vehicle crash.  Reports indicated a vehicle on its side, unsure on occupants or injuries.  8301 arrived first and reported an overturned vehicle and was checking for entrapment.  Further investigation reveled the crash had happened at a much  earlier time as the engine and vehicle were cold to the touch.  A search of the area with TIC's reveled no occupants in the area.  NJSP are investigating the whereabouts of the occupants.  E-83 was held to await the tow company.  Station 84 was made available.

08/05/2008-  This year, Blackwood Fire Company participated in two National Night Out events.  One located at State Street Park in Blackwood Estates and the other being in the Chestnut Glen development.  National Night Out is the nation's night out against crime.  This years event marks the 25th anniversary.

Skylar Ruff gets entrapped in a bubble

Once again, the Camden County Hero Scholarship fund and the Camden Riversharks have teamed up to bring you Public Safety Appreciation Night at Campbell's Field ~ Friday, August 15th.  Game time is 7:05 pm.  Tickets are $10.00 each and must be purchased through the Hero Scholarship Office in order for the fund to benefit.  To make reservations, or for additional information, contact Dawn at (856) 768-9656 or email dawn@camdencountyhero.com

07/23/2008- In the early morning hours, Task Force 852 was dispatched to 1255 New Brooklyn Rd for a dwelling.  Q-85 arrived and reported a heavy smoke condition on the interior.  E-86 stretched the initial hand line to the reported basement fire.  E-842 was ordered to lay a supply line and to stretch a backup line.  E-83 picked up 842's hydrant.  L-84 arrived and assisted in overhaul.  R-84 was special called as a RIT, upon arrival the fire was placed under control and were returned.  The station was made available shortly after.

07/19/2008-      Around 1600, Rescue 84 was dispatched to Deptford Township Station 93 for another cover assignment.  Deptford Twp was committed on a 3 alarm dwelling fire.  The Rescue remained on the cover for about 1 1/2 hours and handled no calls for service.

07/19/2008-   Just after 0600, Rescue 84 was dispatched to Washington Township Station 10-1 for a cover assignment.  Washington Twp was committed on a dwelling fire on Johnson Road.  The Rescue remained on the cover for about 3 hours and handled no calls for service.

07/19/2008-  In the early morning hours, Rescue 84 was dispatched to Deptford Township Station 93 for a cover assignment.  Deptford was committed on a dwelling fire on Rankin Ave.  The Rescue handled no calls for service and were returned shortly after arrival.

07/18/2008-  Just after 1800, units were dispatched to Flagstone Drive, in the Lambs Terrace section of town, for a water rescue assignment.  While responding, an updated location of the old quarry to the rear of the Lakeside Business Park, became the target area.  Friends reported the last seen location to first arriving GTPD officers and 8403 who after tying themselves off entered the water along with two civilians, which has depths up to 80+ feet, in search of the missing girl.  Units mustered boats and utilized hooks and drag ropes in search of, but despite the best efforts of all involved, the female teen was found by the NJSP dive team shortly after 2200.  Residents are advised that the quarry is off limits to swimmers and boaters, and after multiple false calls in the past, the reality of the dangers of this body of water should be clear.  Photos courtesy of Steve Skipton, Philly Fire News

07/16/2008-  Around 2130, Engine 84 was dispatched to 215 Washington Avenue for an investigation.  Reports provided to 8401 were of a possible spill from a recently removed oil heater.  8401 arrived and reported about 20 gallons of fuel oil in the basement.  E-842 and R-84 arrived and started applying absorbent pads to the spill.  County Health was requested to respond and upon arrival advised the spill would need to be completely mitigated.  Haz-Mat Techs suited up in level B protection and continued applying and removing pads.  An open valve was found in the puddle and was closed stopping the remaining fuel supply entering the dwelling from an underground tank.  Crews remained on scene until approximately 2345.   The owner of the property chose to use an unlicensed, untrained person to do the work. This will prove to be a costly mistake as the owner is responsible for the cleanup costs.

07/13/2008-  At around 1540, Taskforce 821 was dispatched to 623 Millbridge Apartments for a reported apartment fire.  E-822 arrived first and reported a smoke condition in C division.  8401 arrived and ordered E-842 to lay a supply line to E-821 as they were operating, and stretch a backup line.  8201 arrived, assumed command, and advised L-84 to division A and L-62 to division C.  E-822's crew put a good knock on the fire main body of fire, while E-842 and L-84's crews hooked the interior to expose the fire in the attic.  Companies remained on location for about an hour overhauling.  Station 84 was made available.