April 15th – A strong spring storm has hit the Southampton area once again affecting many residents along the Rancocas creek. The members staffed the station all day Sunday to be available for anything that we might be required to assist with.
Incident Archive
Hazmat Assignment in the Village
April 16th – Just before 2000hrs Hazmat 171 was dispatched to 17 Mill Street for a Hazmat Assignment. Chief 1710 (S. Pratt) was briefed by Southampton OEM Coordinator Ed Snow that due to the flooding there was a tremendous amount of fuel oil leaking into the waterway due to a buried oil tank. ESU 171 and RE1712 arrived and setup 10 10' booms in the waterway to contain the hazard. Once contained the incident was turned back over to Emergency Management for a cleanup.
Spring Storm Hits Southampton
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April 15th – A strong spring storm has hit the Southampton area once again affecting many residents along the Rancocas creek. The members staffed the station all day Sunday to be available for anything that we might be required to assist with. |
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Trailer Fires in Mobile Estates
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April 15th – At 0533hrs the station was dispatched to the previous trailer fire for a possible rekindle. Chief 1710 (S. Pratt) and RE1712 (D'Amico) answered up and were enroute within minutes. Firefighter Oatman was in the area for work related issues and reported to the Chief that there was a significant amount of fire coming from the same trailer. Due to the strong spring storm moving through the northeast the winds were blowing at about 40-50mph. This took the fire from one end of the trailer to the other in minutes. The Chief and Rescue Engine arrived to find fire blowing from every window. The crew from the Rescue Engine stretched 3 hand lines in order to protect exposures on Divisions "A" and "D". Due to some units being out of position due to the spring storm, E4311 arrived as the second due engine just as RE1712 was running out of water. The crew secured the water supply then went to work backing up the hose lines. RE1911 arrived and was assigned to assist the first in crews. Tenders from Hampton Lakes, Tabernacle and Medford all arrived shortly after and brought our water crisis to an end. RIT 251 was also on the assignment and was assigned to assist with overhaul. Both fires are under investigation by the Burlington County Fire Marshal's Office and the New Jersey State Police. The members would like to extend thanks to all of the companies who assisted at these jobs.
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April 15th – The structure box was dispatched at 0023hrs to the number block of Dogwood Circle in Mobile Estates Trailer Park. This sent units from Vincentown, Pemberton Boro, Medford and Hampton Lakes. Chief 1710 (S. Pratt) arrived to find a vacant trailer with a moderate size fire and heavy smoke. RE1712 (B. Pratt) arrived first due and stretched the bumper line. RE1911 (J. Haines) arrived second due and took the truck duties. Chief 1900 (Bozoski) also arrived at this time and gathered information from the neighbors that their might be homeless people trapped inside. The IC added a Medic unit to the assignment. T1716 (D'Amico) arrived third due and setup the PPV in the front door and finished up OV. This allowed the search crew to quickly search the structure and come up with negative findings. It should be noted that BLS 5091 (Mt Holly) was monitoring the incident and signed on seconds after the notification of possible victims trapped. RIT 2518 (Rockhill) arrived and setup on Division "A" for the RIT. Engine 1723 arrived as the third due engine and was assigned to overhaul operations. Engine 4311 and Tender 4316 were also enroute but were redirected to 171 for the cover. Chief 1710 was the IC, Chief 17101 (E. Snow) Ops, Chief 4300 (Welling) Safety and Chief 2510 (Plowman) CP.
One overturned at North Main Street
April 13th – Companies dispatched at 1041hrs for a MVC at RT 206 and N. Main Street with one overturned. Chief 1710 (S. Pratt) arrived to find a tri-axle dump on it's side blocking southbound lanes. The driver self-extricated while his load of coal slag had done the same and was now covering the roadway. RE1712 (D'Amico) arrived and started fluid containment and traffic control until State Police arrival. Also on the call were U1718 (E. Snow) and U1728. Crews cleared at 1257hrs when the roadway was cleared.
Chimney with Extension in the Township
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April 11th – At 1503hrs the structure box was dispatched to 322 Red Lion Road for the chimney fire, with possible extension. RE1712 (Spencer) arrived with 4 reporting smoke showing from side "D". Upon investigating crews found the fire to be in the wall and roof. Crews went in service with an 1¾" line and opened up the ceiling to expose the fire and knock it down. T4316 arrived minutes later and picked up the Rescue Engine's water supply, their crew also assisted with opening up. T1314's crew had roof operations. Fire under control by 1530hrs. Also on location T1716, E1713, E4311, E1722 and U1728. (Pictures by S. Desjardins)
Rescue Engine, Tender and
the Chief
on Presidential Lakes house fire
April 2nd – Just after 0300hrs the task force was dispatched to the number block of North Carolina Trail in the Presidential Lakes section of Pemberton Township. This sent RE1712 (B. Pratt), T1716 (Friddell) and Chief 1710 (S. Pratt) from 171. The tender picked up the run due to short staffing by other mutual aid companies. Upon arrival, the Chief was assigned to Operations by the IC. The Crews from the Rescue Engine and the Tender merged together in the front yard and were given their assignments. One crew being sent to the roof to open up, one crew was sent to the interior and the balance assisted with ground ladders, replacing broken hand lines and chasing kinks. While this was being done, the chauffer of 1716 supplied both engines that had handlines on the fire. The truck work was intense due to the construction of the roof and the attic floor. The members returned to quarters just as the sun was coming up.
