Incident Archive

Small Fire in Mobile Estates

June 27^th – Taskforce 171 (District 17, R191, T131, R251 and Medics) was alerted for the dwelling fire in the Mobile Estates section of the township just after 2100hrs. Chief 1710 (S. Pratt) signed on to receive the report of a mobile home fire with victims refusing to leave the structure. First to arrive, Chief 1900 (Bozoski) reported nothing showing and reduced the speed of all incoming with the exception of RE1712 (B.Pratt). RE1911 (Haines) and RE1712 arrived simultaneously and were given orders to search the interior and underneath the structure to locate the source of a moderate smoke condition throughout the home. Unable to find anything, crews utilized a positive pressure fan to help clear out the smoke and in doing so found the seat of the fire located in the “Alpha/Delta” corner bedroom. Crews opened up and extinguished the fire, containing it primarily to the wall and some personal items in the immediate vacinity. The incident was held with RE1911, RE1712 and T1716 (K.Snow), the remainder of the taskforce was recalled. The fire is under investigation by the Burlington County Fire Marshal's office.

RE1712 Makes Guest Appearance

June 16^th – Accompanied by Chief Pratt and FF Willitts, Junior Auxiliary member Macy Pratt along with a few special guests arrived at their 8th Grade Dinner Dance at the Flying W courtesy of Rescue Engine 1712. "One of the Best" ways to make an entrance!

Late Afternoon MVA

June 2^nd – Late in the afternoon, the station was alerted to the intersection of RT 206 and Pemberton Rd. for the rescue assignment. Chief 1710  (S.Pratt) arrived to find multiple vehicles involved  in what appeared to be a high-speed incident with all parties out of the vehicles ––negative entrapment. The Chief quickly reduced the assignment to the needed apparatus, holding with RE1712 (D'Amico) and RE1911 (Haines), which was on the street from a previous call. Crews secured vehicles and assisted State Police by clearing debris from three lanes of the highway to keep the roadway open. BLS1791 transported one at patient's request. Crews cleared the call within approximately 30 minutes.

Companies Train in Camden County
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June 2^nd – The members joined together with Goodwill Fire Department (Pemberton Boro) and Moorestown Fire Department for some mutual aid training. We met at the Camden County Fire Academy to utilize the propane equipped live burn building. With 50 firefighters in attendance, we were able to split into 6 companies plus the command and training staff. The companies rotated through fire attack on two floors, as well as ventilation, search and RIT operations. This exercise was a huge success. This marks the first time that Vincentown and Pemberton have ever trained with Moorestown. The members of the Vincent Fire Company would like to thank Goodwill and Moorestown for participating in this valuable training. We are all looking forward to the next one! (PHOTOS COURTESY MOORESTOWN FIRE DEPARTMENT)