First Place in Wildwood!

This past weekend was The New Jersey State Fireman’s Convention. Members worked tirelessly on new to us Utility 84 to get it ready for the parade. Utility 84 took first place in its class. The Blackwood Fire Company Fire District 4 took best in overall of Camden County as well.

It has been quite some time since The Blackwood Fire Company has seen a few new trophies. This shows the overall pride and dedication our members have in what resources we have. A special thank you to LT. James Anderson for heading this project and making it the success it brought!

Sunday Working Fire in District 2

At 1330 hours (130pm) Taskforce Box 82 was sounded for a reported fire in an apartment. While enroute companies were advised of numerous calls reporting a fire. First arriving companies located an active fire on the second floor, and began fire attack. Squad Co 84 arrived 3rd due and was assigned to search and ventilate the fire floor. The fire was placed under control in 20 minutes. No injuries were reported, the fire is under investigation by the local fire marshal.

Easter Sunday All Hands

Just after 1230pm Taskforce Box 821 was sounded for a reported house on fire in the Hilltop Section. Companies arrived with heavy fire on both floors. Crews from Station 84 operated an attack line in the rear as well as worked to open up and expose fire. Crews quickly controlled the fire with multiple attack lines. No injuries were reported, the fire is under investigation by the local fire marshal.

Taskforce 85 Working Fire

At 1734 hrs (5:34pm) Taskforce Box 85 was sounded for a house on fire in the Erial Section. First arriving companies confirmed smoke and fire showing from a two story home and began fire attack. Squad 84 arrived and was assigned to the C Division and split the crew to preform ventilation and assist with fire attack. The fire was placed under control in approximately 50 mins. Crews were on scene for a little over 2.5 hours.

This fire is currently under investigation by the local and county fire marshal.

Reported Building Fire

Just before 5pm Taskforce 84 was alerted for a commercial building fire. Crews arrived and found an exterior mulch fire with a smoke condition inside. Crews from Companies 84,82,88,6 operated on scene for just about 1 hour checking for extension and ventilating the building. No injuries were reported.


BLACKWOOD FIRE COMPANY 2022 CHRISTMAS PARADE

Join the Blackwood Fire Company as we celebrate our 33rd Annual Christmas Parade

There is no theme this year.

In the spirit of the season, we invite you to join us on Saturday night December 3rd 2022 At 1800 hours.

The parade will begin at the intersection of Davistown Rd and the Black Horse Pike then proceed North to Church Street and then to the Blackwood Fire Company.

There is no theme which should allow everyone to be unique. Cash prizes and trophies will be awarded in the following categories:

Theme: 40% / Decorations: 60%

Best Decorated Fire Engine 1st, 2nd, 3rd

Best Decorated Ladder or Aerial 1st, 2nd

Best Decorated Rescue / Squad Company 1st, 2nd

Best Decorated Ambulance 1st, 2nd

Theme:30% / Decorations: 50% / Presentation: 20%

Best Decorated Float other than Fire Company / Auxiliary (**) 1st, 2nd

Best Decorated Fire Company / Auxiliary Float (**) 1st, 2nd

Judges Award Total of 4 Best Appearing Community Group (**) 1st, 2nd, 3rd

Best Performing High School Band (*) 1st only

Best Overall in the Parade receives the 1st Annual Chief Charlie Miller award

( * ) Trophy plus $50.00 ( ** ) 1st -$100.00; 2nd - $75.00

Each unit may stop at the judges area for review:

Mobile Units (30 seconds) Marching or Float Presentation (2 minutes)

Judging will be done by the NJ State Fire Chief’s Judging Association (The judges’ decision if final!!)

PLEASE, NO SANTAS IN THE LINE OF MARCH! THANK YOU

Following the parade, everyone is invited to attend the Open House with Santa at the Blackwood Fire Company until 9:00 pm. Below is an itinerary of the evening’s festivities: 4:00 – 6:00 p.m ALL UNITS must register at the C.W. Lewis Middle School (Use the Entrance off Erial Road) Participants will be given details for staging at the time of registration. All companies will be lined up in the order they arrive. 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. The Parade will proceed North on the Black Horse Pike from Davistown Road to Church Street. Following the conclusion of the paradeOpen House with Santa at the Blackwood Fire Company. Hot Chocolate and Cookies provided.

To ensure that everyone has a safe and enjoyable time, we ask that all participants adhere to the following rules:

1. No audible warning devices (sirens or air horns) during the parade.

2. No unauthorized radio transmissions on emergency radio frequencies.

3. NO alcohol in the line of march.

4. No throwing of candy, etc. from moving vehicles. If you plan on giving candy out please have personnel to do so safely so the children watching don’t run out into the street.

5. Any animals in the line of march MUST have a cleanup person directly behind the animal. Please be considerate of the other marchers!!!!

ANYONE FOUND VIOLATING THE ABOVE MENTIONED RULES WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE PARADE AND WILL NOT BE ELLIGIBLE FOR ANY AWARDS.

It is strongly recommended that all participating emergency units be placed out of service during the parade. If it is absolutely necessary to leave the line of march to an emergency incident, we ask that you utilize a route of travel other than the parade route, and that you use EXTREME caution until well away from the area. Remember that there are many pedestrians in the areas, including many small children, responding units should contact “PARADE COMMAND” via Camden County West-Tac 2, so the proper information may be disseminated to traffic control personnel to assist you with your departure.

THANK YOU!