Blackwood Fire Company's 2020 Christmas Parade

The members of the Blackwood Fire Company regret to inform everyone that after much debate the membership has decided to cancel our 2020 Christmas Parade. With the current state of the pandemic and having to properly maintain social distancing practices we felt it was best to cancel the parade for this year. There is a lot of work behind the scenes that goes into the parade, especially the night of and with the amount of people it takes to properly make this parade a success, along with the amount of people that attend every year we felt the responsible thing for us to do is cancel it. We absolutely understand that our parade is a tradition for many families to attend together, as it is a tradition for our families to come together and help decorate and set up for the parade. We love and appreciate the support from the community so we are already looking forward to next year. We hope everyone understands and can support this hard decision that had to be made.

Engine and Rescue to Auto Fire on Church St.

At approximately 9:30 last night Engine 84 and Engine 88 were dispatched for a vehicle fire in the area of Erial Road and Blackwood Clementon Road. Battalion 84 and Engine 88 arrived to find the incident on Church Street under the highway overpass. Engine 88 stretched an 1 3/4” attack line to extinguish the fire while Engine 841 stretched a second line for precaution and assisted with overhaul. Rescue 84 also responded and provided manpower and lighting for the scene.

No injuries were reported.

Engine and Ladder to Working Fire in District 6

This evening just before 9pm Taskforce Box 861 was alerted for a dwelling fire in the Cherrywood Section of Gloucester Twp. 8401 (Chief Cipriano) arrived as the first due commanding officer and confirmed a report of fire showing from the roof. Ladder 62 and Squad 62 arrived and stretched an attack line to the seat of the fire. Engine 842 arrived as the fourth due engine and secured the electrical panel then began opening the ceilings on the first floor of the main fire unit. Ladder 84 arrived as the second due truck and went to the roof to check for extension. The fire was placed under control in approximately 30 mins and crews began returning to service.

This fire in currently under investigation by the local fire marshal. No injuries were reported.

Engine & Ladder First Due in Dwelling Fire

A busy night in Blackwood: Starting just after 8pm Taskforce 84 was alerted to a dwelling fire in the Chestnut Glenn section of Gloucester Twp. Tower 84 (Capt. Coucoules) arrived as the first due ladder company and conducted the investigation. Engine 842 (Lt.Lemmerman) arrived as the first due engine and layed a supply line. Ladder 84s Outside Vent Firefighter located smoke showing from the rear and crews went to work. Interior crews found a malfunctioning attic fan and extinguished a small fire. The assignment was held to Station 84 and Squad 86.

📸: Joe P (CLFD82) / Gene M

Two MVCs with Rollover Simultaneously

While Clearing from the Cover Assigment at Station 86, Station 84 and Engine 88 were alerted to two seperate Motor Vehicle Crashes with in our response area, one on NJ Route 42 South in the area of Exit 10B and one on College Drive in the area of Broadacres Drive.

The accident on Rt 42 was located and handled by Rescue 84 and Quint 85 along with Gloucester County units who were also dispatched as mutual aid with Station 84.

The accident on College Drive was located and handled by Engine 88 as a minor accident with no injuries.

Both scene were quickly turned over to the respective Law Enforcement Agency and all FD Resources cleared.

Tower and Battalion Respond to Working Fire in Dist. 6

At approximately 8:32pm Taskforce Box 863 was alerted to a dwelling fire on the 100 block of Brekenridge Drive in the Erial section of Gloucester Twp. First arriving units found smoke showing from the roof and later fire showing from the same area. Tower 84 (Lt Shrader) and Battalion 84 (Cpt. Dunlap) made a response. While enroute Tower 84 was re-routed to cover Station 86 due to proximity. B84 arrived on scene and assisted 860 (DC Hunter) with Fire Ground Operations. Station 84 was on this assignment for approximately 50 minutes before clearing.

Engine Responds as RIC to Deptford Twp.

This afternoon shortly after returning from the dumpster fire, Station 84 was alerted to respond with Station 82 for a working dwelling fire in the area of Manhasset Lane in Deptford Township. Engine 842 responded with a crew of three (3) and met with Tower 82 (CLFD) to form the Rapid Intervention Team. While battling the intense heat from the heat wave the crew progressively patrolled the fire ground to assure all FFs were safe during the operation. The fire was placed under control in approximately 45 minutes and Companies 84 & 82 were released shortly there after.

Company Responds to Dumpster Fire

At approximately 11:30 Engine 84 and Engine 88 were dispatched to the area of the 500 block Blackhorse Pike for a dumpster fire. Upon arrival it was found to be actually in Washington Twp. at Vision Solar with 2 30 yard dumpsters well involved, SD86 responded in place of E88 and arrived and started a hand line, while GC Ladder 1016 and Engine 1033 were dispatched. The fire was extinguished by 1016 & 1033 and Gloucester Twp. units cleared.

Engine & Tower respond to Broadmoor Section

Last Night Prior to the start of our Drill, Taskforce Box 822 was sounded for a dwelling fire in the Broadmoor section of Gloucester Township. 8201 arrived within minutes and found smoke showing from the first floor, while Engine 88 secured a water supply and stretched an attack line. Tower 82 arrived as the first due Truck and searched the residence, locating a self-extinguished fire with a smoke condition. Engine 842 and Tower 84 responded both with a crew of 5 and stood by on the fire ground for approximately 30 minutes before being released.

One resident was evaluated by EMS for smoke inhalation, this fire is under investigation by the local fire marshals office.

Photo: Chews Landing Fire Department (82)

Afternoon Crash on 42

Just before 130 this afternoon Rescue 84 responded to Route 42 Southbound in the area of Exit 10 B for a Motor Vehicle Crash with Injuries. Rescue 84 arrived first to find a 4 car crash with injuries and began de-energizing the vehicles while GCEMS and AMR EMS assessed the patients. After safing the cars and mitigating a minor oil spill Rescue 84 went available and turned the scene over to NJSP and NJDOT

Other Units on Scene assisting: Gloucester Twp. Engine 88 , Union Fire Company #1 (R938)

📸: FF / Tower Chauffeur M. Cocchi