At 1639 hrs this date Rehab 13 was requested to respond to an all hands dwelling fire located on Berlin Rd and Arlington Rd in Stratford. Command had a 1 1/2 story SFD with fire showing from the Attic and reports of one resident trapped. Upon arrival the resident was accounted for while firefighting efforts got underway.

Rehab 13 responded with two apparatus and 7 personnel and set up across from the fire building in the PATCO parking lot. Stratford EMS had established a rehab area and had several firefighters in need of attention.

An EZ Up, 4 Kore Kooler Chairs, coolers, towels, and cold drinks were deployed to the rest area as well as to the front of the fire building to assist with getting personnel evaluated, hydrated, and cleared to return to service.

Rehab was released at 1822 hrs and returned to station to restore the equipment used.

Photos by J. Cundiff, Lt., Rehab 13.

At 0130 hrs this date Rehab 13 was requested by Pennsauken EMS to assist with rehab of personnel on an all hands house fire in the 2100 block of Haddonfield Road. Firefighters had a 2 story SFD that was occupied however all occupants were accounted for.

Companies made an initial interior attack on the fire, which was showing from the 2nd floor and attic upon arrival. The interior efforts were abandoned due to the odor of what was thought to be gasoline was detected and the large amount for fire in the structure. Crews went defensive with 2 1/2" lines, and one master stream until knockdown was achieved. Crews then re-entered to complete extinguishment and conduct overhaul.

Rehab 13 and U 1386 responded to the scene with 9 personnel and set up a rest area at Rehab 13 and set up an additional cooling station at the fire building. Liquids hot and cold and light foods were provided.

Rehab 13 was released at 0406 hrs and returned to re-supply.

Photos by J, Cundiff, Lt. Rehab 13

At 1401 hrs Rehab 13 was requested to respond to the City of Camden for a dual assignment. Two house fires were in progress at the same time within one block of each other.

The house fire at 28th Street and Garfield Avenue went to a second alarm. This was a twin dwelling with heavy fire showing upon arrival.

The 2nd assignment was at 28th and Hayes Avenue also a twin home with one side vacant and an occupied side that went "all hands."

 Besides Camden FD, two mutual aid ladders were on scene, Ladder 1124 (Pennsauken) and Ladder 16-1 (Collingswood) were at the 28th and Garfield job, with Ladders 2 and 3 of the CFD were on the 28th and Hayes job along with Rescue 1 and the balance of the Camden FD. Mutual aid companies were called for the covers.

Access to both scenes was difficult due to the amount of LDH supply line necessary for both fires. Rehab 13 arrived and attempted access from 27th Street but due to LDH we could not access the fires from there.

Rehab 13 repositioned to the 28th and Garfield location and set up a Rehab area; and went mobile with cold liquids, wet towel stations. At the Rehab unit a rest area with mister fans, Kore Kooler chairs, and folding chairs was set up for firefighter Rehab to begin.  U 1386 also took a position at this fire behind 1385.

Our thanks to UMDNJ EMS personnel for helping us to set up and to also transport cold liquids to both fire scenes. The two scenes were about 110' apart.

Rehab continued its on scene report until demolition of the structures took place as their were many collapse issues that were imminent.

Rehab took up at 1600 hrs and returned to station to re-supply.

Photos by Rehab personnel Walsh and Colacicco.

At 1717 hrs this morning Pennsauken command requested Rehab 13 to respond to the 2nd alarm house fire in the unit block of Garden Avenue in Station 11-3's first due area. Companies had heavy fire showing from the rear of a 1 1/2 story SFD. The 2nd alarm was struck after command received word that there were persons trapped. Companies used multiple handlines and the truck company opened up the roof.

Rehab 13 and U1386 responded with a total of 7 personnel and accessed the scene of of the Rt. 130 side to Garden Avenue. Water, MVP, and a cooling station were deployed. Also, hot food was prepared for the firefighters on scene. A rest area was also set up at Rehab 13 for the crews to sit during liquids and food service.

At 0900 Rehab 13 was released from the scene and returned to station to re-supply the units.

Scene photos by L. Colacicco and Nancy Diamanti

At 1210 hrs today Rehab 13 was requested to respond to assist Deptford Rehab 9 at the scene of a leaking railroad tank car near the RR crossing at Sharptown Road in the Pureland Industrial Park.

While moving a cut of 30,000 gallon tank cars full of ethanol, SMS Railroad Employees discovered a leak from one of the tankers at a valve at the bottom of the car. 9-1-1 was notified and a full response was sent.

The car's leak was initially caught in a plastic container, but after fire department resources arrived it was determined that the valve could not be repaired. County and State resources were also sent to the scene, and a full scale Maz Mat Incident was underway. Ethanol is flammable and also dangerous if it had gotten into the ground water in the area.

All Haz Mat operations and precautions were taken and an outside contractor was called to pump the product out of the damaged tank car into another. Foam was applied by Firefighters to keep the material from igniting during the cleanup.

Rehab responded with two units and seven personnel; Rehab 13 and U1388 with the trailer and Kawasaki UTV 1388M in tow. Upon arrival on Sharptown Road Rehab 13 set-up adjacent to Gloucester County EMS and began cooking hot food. Coolers were deployed at the Rehab 13 unit location and the UTV was utilized to transport fluids and food to pump operators, decon area, and two other manpower staging areas that had been established. Rehab also took care of the Logan Twp PD units at the roadblocks and of course at the CP.

We also had the opportunity to supply a tractor trailer driver that was stranded on Sharptown Road and his small dog companion.  This driver was due to pick up a trailer at one of the industrial parks buildings but could not do so sine the road was blocked off for the incident.

This was the first emergency scene where the UTV was utilized for and was the reason it was purchased. The UTV is ideal for moving liquids, foods, personnel, and is able to transport a stretcher such as a Stokes or SKED. Large scale incidents like these allow us to easily and efficiently service a large area without having to try to maneuver a larger vehicle over hose lines and other obstacles.

Rehab 13 was released from the emergency scene at 1812 hrs and by 1900 hours were back in station and restored to service.

Scene Photos taken by T. Kraft and L. Colacicco.

At 2243 hours this date Haddon Fire Command (Riggs) requested the all hands be struck for the basement fire located in the 200 block of Jefferson Avenue, Haddonfield. First arriving units had fire showing in the basement of this address.

Companies went in service with two 1 3/4" hand lines and had the bulk of the fire knocked down at the twenty minute mark.

Rehab 13 and U 1386 responded with a total of 7 personnel. Upon arrival crew members went in service with liquid stations at the front of the fire building and supplied cooling towels, MVP, water, and Sqwinchers to the firefighting personnel.

As their was quite a bit of overhaul Rehab 13 remained on scene until 0052 hours. All occupants escaped safely and the fire is under investigation by the Camden County Fire Marshals Office.

Scene photos courtesy J. Cundiff, Rehab 13.

The Berlin Fire Company (Sta 21-1) celebrated its 100th year today by holding an Open House and Awards Ceremony. Additonally, the Fire Company housed its new Pierce Velocity Rescue 2115.

Chief Miller requested us to attend and we assisted the Berlin Fire Company by serving hot dogs, lemonade, and iced tea. Rehab also set up an under cover area for the firefighters and members of the public at the back of the fire station due to the rain.

Although it rained off and on during most of the ceremonies,  the spirit of the firefighters and public were never dampened.

Congratulations to the Berlin Fire Company on this historic day.

Photos by T. Kraft - Rehab 13

Rehab 13 was dispatched to the "all hands" fire in the 1500 blk. of Berlin Road (Rt. 561) this evening at 1835 hrs. This run was the first response since April 30, 2009 for the Rehab Company.

Rehab 13 responded with a crew of four and approached the scene from Evesham Road. Upon arrival Rehab 13 was able to locate the truck on the same side of the street as the fire building and within 1/2 house from the blaze. Utility 1386 also responded with a crew of 2 to assist. The remaining personnel were held in station until the 1 hour mark and were released at that time.

Rehab 13 deployed coolers of water, MVP, Sqwincher electrolyte pops, cooling towels and water buckets to the A Side of the fire building, and also set up a rest area adjacent to the fire building at 1385 with seating and additional towels and cooling.

As taken from the Official CHFD Press Release

 

At just before 6:30 PM on Tuesday, June 9th, 2009, Cherry Hill Firefighters and EMTs responded to a reported house fire in the 1500 block of Berlin Road. Reports from dispatchers indicated an occupant had discovered a fire in a clothes dryer located in the home’s lower level and attempted to extinguish it. The fire was spreading too quickly however, and the family evacuated the home.

First arriving firefighters encountered a thick smoke condition throughout, and heavy fire in the rear of the multi-level dwelling. The fire had gained a hold on the lower level and spread through void spaces and duct work into the home’s adjacent areas. Two teams of firefighters quickly deployed separate hand lines to extinguish the fire, which had now spread to all levels of the home. Simultaneously, other teams of firefighters worked to open doors and windows to ventilate the home, alleviating the high heat and heavy smoke conditions inside. Also, even though all occupants were reported as out of the home, a systematic search was conducted of all areas to ensure no one was left inside. All occupants were confirmed out of the fire building.
 
 
 
In all, about 30 firefighters were called on to fight this fire which was placed under control in about 45 minutes. There were no injuries to emergency workers or civilians reported at the scene, but a family of five has been displaced from this home. This fire is currently under investigation by the Cherry Hill Fire Marshal’s Office.
 
Rehab 13 was released from the scene at 2030 hrs and returned to quarters to re-supply the rehab supplies and were ready for service at 2130 hrs.
 
Photos by J. Walsh and J. Cundiff

Several fire service individuals have inquired about the website in the last few days, as nothing new has been posted. We appreciate your concern.

This observation is exactly correct. Rehab 13 has not had a run since April 30, 2009.  The lack of activity indicates that there have not been any significant fires in the areas that we serve.

Rehab 13 members have enjoyed the break and sleeping uninterrupted through the night.   The webmaster is alive and well. Enjoy the photos. We've come a long way.

At 0259 hrs Rehab 13 was dispatched to assist the Cherry Hill Fire Department with an overturned tractor trailer that spilled its contents at MM 31 at the Woodcrest exit ramp.

Utility 1386 responded to provide lighting to assist in the cleanup and righting of the vehicle involved. 

Utility 1386 cleared the scene at 0535 hrs. The spilled commodity was a truckload of Gatorade. Too bad it was the larger bottles.

Scene photos were taken by D. Colacicco, Rehab 13.