Incidents
June 1, 2009
Barrington Fire Company had its weekly training.
The company went to Woodland School to conduct large area search
drill. Wide area search techniques are
used in large buildings that need have a lot of open area to
cover, when searching for lost/missing victims, while promoting
firefighter safety and survival.
May 31, 2009
Busy
day for Station 91:
Around 2000 hours, Barrington
Fire Co. Squad 91, Lawnside Fire Co. Station 272, Barrington Ambulance
BLS 946, Haddon Heights Ambulance BLS 296, Virtua Health Medic 41 and
Medic 48 were dispatched to Route 295 SB at Copley Road for a motor
vehicle accident with multiple patients and 2 people struck by vehicles
in the roadway. Battalion 91
(Chief Jason Houck) and 27201 (Lawnside Chief Harper) responded and was
advised that there were multiple reports of a large accident. Squad 91
responded with a crew of 6 under the command of Deputy Chief Taylor.
27201 arrived on location and determined that there were 1 minor
injury and vehicle fluids on the highway.
Station 272 returned to service and Squad 91 handled the fluids
on the highway.
Just after 1600 hours, Squad 91
was dispatched to the 400 Block of Reading Ave for a highway hazard.
Battalion 91 (Chief Jason Houck) responded and was advised by Camden
County Radio that a vehicle had lost its transmission fluid on the
roadway. Squad 91 responded with
a crew of 5 under the command of Assistant Chief John Sutch.
Crews found a large amount of fluid and worked to contain and
remove the spill.
Shortly
after 0700 hours, Barrington Fire Co. Squad 91, and Bellmawr Fire
Department Rescue 32 were dispatched to assist Haddon Heights Fire
Department, Station 21, to the 100 block of White Horse Pike for a motor
vehicle accident with people trapped.
Squad 91 responded in 4 minutes with a crew of 6 under the
command of Chief Jason Houck.
210 (Ellis) reported a single vehicle into a telephone pole with
the passenger trapped in the vehicle.
Squad 91 was ordered to place its hydraulic rescue tools in
service and “roll the dash”. (Pushing the dashboard up and away from the
passenger compartment)
Squad 91 arrived, deployed its tools and assisted in the removal of the
victim from the vehicle.
May 28, 2009
At 0045 hours, a highway Box (Squad 91 and Haddon Heights Ambulance BLS
296) was dispatched to Route 295 NB for a motor vehicle accident. Squad
91 responded shortly thereafter with a crew of 6 under the command of
Lt. Z. Houck. While en
route, Camden County Radio advised Squad 91that BLS 296 was reporting
the driver trapped in the vehicle and that they (Camden County Radio)
was upgrading the box to a rescue assignment.
This added Bellmawr Fire Department Rescue 32 and Engine 33.
Squad 91 arrived and found a vehicle had struck the barrier and
the driver was trapped in the vehicle.
The crew of Squad 91, assisted by the crew of Engine 33,
stabilized the vehicle, secured the vehicle utilities, and began using
hydraulic rescue tools were used to free the driver from the wreckage.
May 27,
2009
May 13, 2009
Task Force 75 (Runnemede Fire
Dept. Station 75, Barrington Fire Co. Station 91, Bellmawr Fire
Department, Station 32 and 33, Chews Landing Fire Company Station 82,
and Mt. Ephraim Fire Department
Station 45) Were dispatched to the 100 Block of East 9th
Ave for a building fire. 701
(Runnemede Fire Chief Moriarty) arrived to find nothing showing, but
occupants reporting a Burning odor in the building. Quint 91 responded
with a crew of 6 and assisted in the investigation to find the source of
the burning odor. The source was
discovered and mitigated. Companies went in service s short time later.
May 4, 2009
Barrington Fire Company members
went to the Camden County Fire Training Center in Lakeland for live fire
training. Crews participated in exercises that included basement fires,
residential fires, and commercial structure fires.
All evolutions were conducted by Camden County Fire Training
Center Instructors.
April 27, 2009
On April 27, 2009, Task force 9(Barrington Fire Company Station 9-1, Runnemede Fire Company Station 75, and Haddon Heights Fire Dept Station 2-1, Bellmawr Fire Dept Station 32, and Haddon Fire Co, Ladder 14-1) was dispatched to the 200 Block of Richards Ave for a dwelling fire. 14109 (Lt. Russell) arrived quickly and determined that it was an oven fire and that it was already extinguished. The call was held to Quint 91 for the investigation.
April 26, 2009
On April 26, 2009, Somerdale Fire Co. Station 65, Hi-Nella fire Co.
69-1 and Quint 91(replacing another ladder that was out of service) were
dispatched to the 800 block of Sunset Drive in Somerdale, for a dwelling
fire. Quint 91 responded with a crew of 5 and assumed the first
due truck company assignment. The fire was held to the basement.
In the early morning hours of April 26, 2009, Lawnside Fire Company,
Station 272, Magnolia Fire Co. Station 291, Barrington Fire Company
Station 9-1, Runnemede Fire Company Station 75, and Haddon Heights Fire
Dept Station 2-1 were dispatched to Evesham Rd and Charlestown Ave,
Lawnside, for a building fire. 27201 (Chief Harper) arrived on
scene and reported that he had a vacant commercial structure, with
heavy fire to the rear enclosed porch, with extension to the building,
requesting the” all hands operating be struck”. (This indicates that
this is actually a fire and that additional resources are required, this
added Cherry Hill Fire Departments Squad 13 to the box) .Incoming units
were ordered to “lead off with their heaviest water lines. “ Quint 91
(under the Command of Chief Houck) and its crew were ordered to force
entry to the structure, check for extension, and ventilate the
structure. Upon entry, Quint 91’s crew found heavy fire conditions in
the rear of the structure. A 1 ¾ “water line was obtained and the
fire quickly extinguished. All crews work in the heat and humidity
to extinguish and overhaul the vacant structure to insure that all fire
was extinguished.
During the above incident, Task force 91 (Barrington Fire Company
Station 9-1, Bellmawr Fire Dept Station 32, Haddon Heights Fire Dept
Station 2-1, Westmont Fire Company 15-1 (to replace Quint 91 that was
operating in Lawnside), Hi-Nella Fire Co 69-1 (To replace Lawnside Fire
Co. 272 that was operating at their own fire) were dispatched to the 800
block of Mercer Drive for a dwelling fire. Battalion 91 (Duty
Officer Captain Taylor) responded from Lawnside and was told that it was
a reported dryer fire. Barrington Police on scene advised that it
was the dryer and the fire was out. Battalion 91 held the
assignment to Engine 211 and Engine 691 for the investigation.
April 22, 2009
In the early hours of 4/22/09, Task force 92 ( Barrington Fire Company Station 9-1, Runnemede Fire Company Station 75, Bellmawr Fire Dept Station 32, Haddon Heights Fire Dept Station 2-1, Chews landing Fire Department Station 82) were dispatched to 4300 Reamer Drive for the building fire. Battalion 91 (duty officer Capt Taylor) went responding with a report of smoke on the third floor. Quint 91(Under the command of Lieutenant T. Houck) responding shortly after with a crew of 6. Squad 75 also responded at that time. Barrington Police advised that there was a smoke condition on the third floor, and it appears to be unattended cooking. Battalion 91 arrived with nothing showing and assumed command. Quint 91 and squad 75 arrived and made their way to the rd floor, where they searched door to door, and found unattended cooking in one of the apartments. The area was ventilated and the smoke removed. Call turned over to Camden County Fire Marshal, CFM5. All companies went back in service.
January 20, 2009
Audubon -assisted Audubon Fire Dept. on a dwelling fire 100 block of Princeton Ave
Audubon - assisted Audubon Fire Dept. on a dwelling fire 200 block of Virginia Ave
January 19, 2009
Haddon Heights - assisted Haddon Heights Fire Department, Haddon Heights BLS 298 and Medic 44 (Virtua Paramedics) to Station and 4th avenues for a motor vehicle accident rescue assignment. Engine 213 (under the command of Assistant Chief Lafferty) and Squad 91(under the command of Lt. Z. Houck) a two vehicle MVA with one vehicle into the bushes with entrapment. Squad 91 arrived and began vehicle stabilization, secured the vehicles utilities, and then began to extricate the driver. Engine 213 provided fire protection. Extrication was complete by the 30 minute mark with one patient being transported by Haddon Heights EMS. Engine 211 also assisted at the scene.
Audubon - assisted Audubon Fire Dept. on a dwelling fire 300 block of Graisbury Ave
Haddon Heights - assisted Haddon Heights Fire Dept with a motor vehicle accident unit block of 9th Ave
January 18, 2009
Haddon Heights - assisted Haddon Heights Fire Dept with a fire alarm, Billows Electric, White Horse Pike, fire alarm
January 17, 2009
Cherry Hill - Cover CHFD ladder 1324, so CHFD members could attend the funeral of a Fire Commissioner.
Barrington - 1200 block of Wayne Road for a broken water pipe.
January 16, 2009
Bellmawr - assisted Bellmawr Fire Dept. on a dwelling fire unit block of Apple Ave
Haddon Heights – assisted Haddon Heights Fire Dept with an investigation in the 2200 block of Chestnut St.
Haddon Heights - assisted Haddon Heights Fire Dept with a fire alarm in the 600 block of Station Ave.
January 15, 2009
Haddonfield - assisted Haddon Fire Co. on a dwelling fire 50 block of Euclid Ave
Haddon Heights - Billows Electric- White Horse Pike, fire alarm
January 12, 2009
Barrington - Route 295 SB, motor vehicle accident (assisted by Bellmawr Fire Department)
Lawnside - assisted Lawnside Fire Company on a building fire 500 block of Charleston Terrace
January 10, 2009
Barrington - Squad 91 (Barrington Fire Company) and Squad 32 (Bellmawr Fire Department) were dispatched to Route 295 Southbound @ 29.0 mile marker for a vehicle fire. Battalion 91(Barrington Duty Chief Sutch) responded, and was advised that a tractor was reported on fire, with the trailer involved. Squad 91 (Commanded by Chief Houck), responded with 6, and Squad 32 responded with 7. Camden County Radio reported that they were receiving multiple calls on this. Quint 91 (commanded by Capt Taylor) responded with 4 on board. Squad 91 and Battalion 91 arrived simultaneously and reported the rear of a tractor well involved in fire, with extension to the trailer. Squad 91 went into operation with a 1 3/4 inch water line. Squad 32 arrived and provided Squad 91 with its water tank. Quint 91 arrived and stretched an additional 1 3/4 water line from Squad 91 and began operating. Quint 91 also gave its water tank to Squad 91. Fire was quickly extinguished and incident turned over to NJ State police and DOT. All companies cleared the highway and went in service at 0924 hours.
Barrington - 295 Southbound, smoke investigation. (Assisted by Bellmawr Fire Department)
January 8, 2009
Barrington - #1 White Horse Pike-Highway Hazard after a motor vehicle accident (Assisted by Haddon Heights Fire Dept)
Gloucester City - Cover Gloucester City FD Headquarters while GCFD operated at a dwelling fire.
January 7, 2009
Barrington - Clements Bridge Rd & 3rd Ave, highway hazard after a motor vehicle accident (assisted by Bellmawr Fire Department)
Westmont - assisted Westmont Fire Company on a dwelling fire 300 block of Kraft Ave
Bellmawr - assisted Bellmawr Fire Dept. on a dwelling fire 500 block of Oakland Ave
January 6, 2009
Barrington - Route 295 Northbound at the 29.3 mm, brush fire (assisted by Bellmawr Fire Department)
January 5, 2009
Barrington - 1300 block of Hancock Drive for a fire alarm
Haddon Heights - assisted on a fire alarm 4th and Kings Highway
January 4, 2009
Lawnside - assisted Lawnside Fire Company on a dwelling fire 500 block of Hemmings Way
Barrington - 200 block of Richards Ave investigate fumes
January 2, 2009
Barrington - Task Force 91 (Barrington Fire Company, Bellmawr Fire Department, Haddon Heights Fire Dept., Lawnside Fire Dept.) 200 block of Gloucester Pike for a dwelling fire.
January 1, 2009
Cherry Hill - Cover CHFD Springdale Rd Station, while CHFD Ladder 1344 that was operating at a dwelling fire.
Haddon Heights - assisted on a dewatering 2300 block of Maple Ave.
Audubon - assisted Audubon Fire Dept. on a building fire 600 block of White Horse Pike