Last Night Squad 84 responded to assist Fire District 6 with a large and fast moving brush fire. Squad 84 arrived and was assigned to set up a Fill Site for the operating Brush Trucks. Over 100 firefighters from 20 different agencies operated for approximately 3 hours to extinguish the 40 acre fire. Due to the swift deployment of resources the fire was brought under control without any damage to adjacent residences or any injuries.
First Due Commercial Vehicle Accident
Last night at approximately 1120pm companies were dispatched to the 600 block of Erial Road for a motor vehicle accident with reports of one vehicle into a pole. Squad 84 arrived and confirmed the report. The Squad Company safed the vehicle involved as well as mitigated fluids in the road way. Crews operated on location for about 2 hours while assisting GTPD with lane closures and providing lighting for the Tow Company.
District 6 All Hands
Just before 9pm last night Squad 84, Utility 84, and Chief 84 responded on Taskforce 86 to the Shenandoah Neighborhood for a reported house on fire. First arriving companies went on scene with fire showing from the rear. Squad 84 arrived and was assigned to division 1 to assist with fire suppression. Utility 84 provided cascade support to the operating crews. Chief 84 was assigned to the Incident Safety Division. The fire was placed under control with no injuries reported. Investigation is underway by the local and county FMs office.
Dog Park Water Rescue
On Sunday Afternoon Utility 84 and Chief 84 responded to the Timber Creek Dog Park for a report of a Water Rescue. Station 84 personnel operated on scene and assisted Squad Company 88 whose crew successfully rescue the victim along with 2 dogs. Companies from around the County that make up the Water Rescue Taskforce were also on scene and were fully equipped to assist as needed.
Early Morning All Hands
At 0130 this morning Squad and Utility 84 responded on Taskforce Box 86 to the Cherrywood Neighborhood for a reported apartment on fire. First arrving companies had fire showing from a middle of the row unit. Station 84 operated on the fireground for approximately 2 hours before returning to service. One resident was transported by EMS. The fire was quickly placed under control and is under investigation by the local fire marshals office.
All Hands in District 6
Last night just after 6pm Squad 84, Utility 84, & Chief 84 operated on the 3rd Alarm building fire in Pine Hill. Blackwood Crews operated in various operations including Searches, Ventilation, Cascade Support, and Water Supply. The Crews were on scene for approximately 5 hours before returning to service. The fire is under investigation by the local and state authorities, no resident injuries were reported.
Pine Hill 3rd Alarm
Last night just after 6pm Squad 84, Utility 84, & Chief 84 operated on the 3rd Alarm building fire in Pine Hill. Blackwood Crews operated in various operations including Searches, Ventilation, Cascade Support, and Water Supply. The Crews were on scene for approximately 5 hours before returning to service. The fire is under investigation by the local and state authorities, no resident injuries were reported.
Squad First Due to Chestnut Glenn
Just after 1530hrs (3:30pm) Taskforce Box 84 was transmitted for a house on fire in the Chestnut Glenn Development. Squad 84 arrived first due with fire showing from the front of the house and went in operation with a 1.75” handline. The fire was quickly knocked down and placed under control in approximately 30 minutes. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the local fire marshal.
Mutual Aid Partners on scene:
Chews Landing FD
GloTwp Fire Dist 6
Lambs Terrace FD
Pine Hill FD
Runnemede FD
Deptford FD
Blenheim FC
Inspria BLS
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Squad First Due to Millbridge Gardens
Last night just after 9pm Squad & Chief 84 responded to a reported apartment fire. Squad 84 arrived first due and found a faulty appliance with no active fire. The assignment was held to Station 84 resources.
