Incident Archive

Building Fire in Tabernacle Twp.

May 24^th – At 1921hrs the station was alerted to respond to 1551 RT 206 in Tabernacle Twp. for the possible building fire. First truck to answer up for the call was T1716 (D/C Snow) with 5, followed by E4311. Central Communications advised Chief 4300 (Welling) that State Police received reports for a fire in a bathroom at the stated address. Chief 4300 arrived reporting a single-story mercantile structure with smoke showing Division "A" and put all companies in service. T1716's was third-due and was assigned truck company operations working under Chief 1710 (S. Pratt) who had interior. RE1712 (Friddell) was also on the run with 4 and assisted with interior operations before being released. The Tender and the Chief were on scene until just after 2100hrs.

Special Request for the Rescue

May 24^th – At 1818hrs the volunteers were alerted to respond to RT 70 and Big Hill Road for a MVC with injuries––BLS was already onscene and made the special request for Rescue 171 due to possible entrapment. Volunteers at the station staffed RE1712 (D/C Snow) with 6. Shortly after getting responding, RE1712 was recalled by BLS, and moments later ordered by command to continue in due to understaffing of the engine already on the run. Upon arrival the crew secured vehicles, contained fluids and stoodby for the tow. It should also be noted that E1713 also got out for the run but was returned due to their services not being needed.

Crews Stay Busy

May 16^th – While  the Tender was in Ocean County, the station remained staffed and responded to numerous calls throughout the afternoon hours. Starting it off just after 1328hrs, RE1712 responded to the Allenwood Estates section of Tabernacle Twp. for a trailer fire. E4311 arrived as first-due engine company and established water supply for B4317, already on scene. Crews gained access and were able to knock the bulk of the fire. RE1712 was released in a short time, after they assisted with overhaul operations. Not long after returning to quarters, RE1712 and E1713 were on their way to the Vincentown Diner for reports of a brush fire in the area of the sign. Crews arrived to find a mulch fire and went in-service with the bumper line to extinguish the same. Companies were available within 30 minutes. Just after returning to quarters, the crews were alerted for an automobile fire on Saint David's Place in the Leisuretown section of the township. E1723 arrived as first-due engine and reported a fully involved passenger vehicle and advised they would be going in service with an 1¾" line. Minutes later, RE1712 arrived with orders to assist the initial crew. They proceeded to open up the engine compartment allowing the first-due to extinguish the fire. Chief 4300 (Welling) was also on-scene.

Tender to Ocean County for Wildland Urban Interface (WUI)

May 16^th – Around 1300hrs, along with other companies assigned to the Ocean County WUI Response Group, Tender 1716 was responding to Coyle Field to stage and regroup with their assigned Strike Team before moving to the Ocean County staging area. Once the crews arrived to the Recovery Lane (Ocean County) staging area, the Strike Team was on standby for WUI operations due to the unknown path and nature of the forest fire. Throughout the course of the afternoon the Strike Team was relocated to Ocean County Station 48 (Warren Grove). Strike Team leader was Chief 1810 (Davis). All companies were released from the Recovery Lane staging area at approximately 2000hrs.

Tender to Coyle Field to assist NJFFS

May 15^th – At 1630hrs, after returning from two previous calls earlier in the afternoon, Tender Strike Team "Alpha" was dispatched for a special assignment to assist the New Jersey Forest Fire Service at Coyle Field. Tender 1716 (D'Amico) responded and arrived to assume the role of the nurse Tender at Coyle Field, filling Ag-cats that were making water drops on the forest fire. The crew remained on scene for nearly 4 hours before operations were suspended for the night and they were released to return to quarters.

May 15^th – Early in the afternoon Southampton companies were alerted to Retreat Road in the area of RT 206 for a vehicle versus a pole. RE1712 (A. Allen) arrived with 5, began patient assessment and while securing the vehicle, crews made notifications due to the pole being broke at the base. E1713 (E. Snow) also got out on the run but returned to quarters to staff the Tender for an additional call which was quickly recalled. The scene was turned over to State Police and companies returned to quarters.

Air Show Standby

May 13^th – Seven firefighters staffed Engine 1713 to head over to McGuire Air Force Base to standby for the air show. The Engine was assigned to as task force for emergency incidents on base. The crew arrived at the check-in point at 0645hrs and returned to quarters by 1800hrs.

Awards Dinner for 2006

May 12^th – This evening was the fire company awards dinner for 2006. The committee tried something a little different this year. In years past we have included the awards into the annual picnic in June. We decided for something a little more formal. Members and their significant other enjoyed dinner, an awards ceremony and a video presentation at the station. Thanks to the awards committee (Barry, Steve and Julie Pratt) for their work setting up the evening. Another special thanks to Barry Pratt for the video production.

RIT to Mt Holly

May 12^th – Just as the awards dinner was starting the Rescue Engine was detailed to Mount Holly as the 2^nd RIT for a house fire. RE1712 responded with 6. The crew picked up the secondary water supply and hand jacked 400' of 5" into the scene. The incident quickly went to defensive operations. The crew returned to the dinner around 1930hrs.

May 12^th –  The company participated in the Annual Boy Scout Car Show. The command vehicle, RE1712 and Tender 1716 were cleaned up and put on display. The members were available for questions from the public as well as passing out fire prevention materials.