Tuesday, June 28, 2011 In this Tuesday Night training session, firefighters practice using skills they learned the previous week but in heavy smoke condition. Crews had to search the dwelling in zero visibility, find the down firefighter and remove them from the structure in a safe, yet swift manner. Training is being conducted in an acquired structure in Clarksboro.
Thursday, June 23, 2011 During the middle of June we got a surprise visit from Firefighter Matt Zane. Matt who is also known as LCpl Zane with the U.S.M.C. came home on leave for 2 weeks. Matt has been oversees serving with the 2nd Marine Logistics Group currently deployed in the Afghanistan. While home on leave Matty continued to serve by making more then a dozen runs with the township fire department. Unfortunately on June 22nd Matt had to return back to his base in Afghanistan. The members of EGTFR would like to wish Matt lots of luck, be safe and we look forward to seeing you riding in the right front seat of Engine 1911 again real soon!
Saturday, June 18, 2011 On Saturday afternoon at 1715hrs, District 17 and Ladder 21-1 were dispatched to the 500blk of North Delaware Street in Paulsboro for a dwelling fire. Paulsboro Fire Chief 1701 arrived to find a 2sty single family dwelling with heavy fire in the “C” Side of the dwelling. The All Hands Box was struck bringing in extra units from East Greenwich, West Deptford and Logan Twp's. Deputy 1902 and Engine 1912 made the response from East Greenwich Twp. The fire was quickly brought under control. District 19 Personnel assisted on scene for just over an hour. Additional photos can be viewed on the New Jersey Fireground link listed below.
Wednesday, June 15, 2011 At 1303 hrs District 19, G.C. BLS Unit 82-35 and Life Support 1 were dispatched to Interstate 295 South at the 18mile marker for a motor vehicle crash with entrapment. A car had left the roadway going into the trees and the driver was unable to exit the vehicle. Engine 1911 and Rescue 1918 responded. Crews assisted the medical units with patient access and packaging. FD Crews cleared the scene at 1354hrs.
Sunday, June 12, 2011 At 1839hrs District 19, Ladder 21-1, Ladder 23-1 and BLS Unit 82-35 were dispatched to the 300 blk of Kings Hwy for a reported dwelling fire. Deputy 1902 arrived on location to find a single family dwelling with smoke coming out of the doors. A neighbor extinguished the fire just prior to arrival of the Engine Companies. EMS evaluated the neighbor for smoke inhalation and FD crews assisted with smoke removal. The assignment was held to District 19 Units with Engines 1911, 1912 and 1919 responding along with Utility 1917.
Wednesday, June 1, 2011 Wednesday Evening members from East Greenwich Fire & Rescue and East Greenwich Police Department got together for a friendly game of softball. The game was played at the Exxon Mobil Field in Paulsboro. A good time was had by all in attendance.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011 On Tuesday Night’s during the months of May, June and July, the volunteers of East Greenwich Township Fire & Rescue are taking a RIC (Rapid Intervention Crew) Class. A RIC Team is a group of firefighters that are on standby at emergency scenes in case a member of an emergency organization were to go down or become lost during that emergency situation. This program is being taught as a satellite course through the Salem County Fire Academy. During the training session personnel are being taught techniques for search and rescue, patient assessment and removal. These techniques can also be used for rescue civilians that could become lost or trapped during fire situations.
Monday, May 30, 2011 At 2350hrs District 19 and Station 21-1 were dispatched on to Interstate 295 Northbound in the area of Exit 17 for a Commercial Vehicle Fire. Gloucester County 9-1-1 was receiving multiple calls reporting the fire. Crews arrived to find a bus well involved. Tender 2111, Rescue 2118, Engine 1911 and Engine 1912 made the initial response. Two hand lines were placed into service to suppress the flames. A Special Call was made for additional Water Tenders from Logan Twp and Woolwich Fire Department’s to provide additional water supplies to the units operating on scene. Thanks to Deputy Chief Mike Fisler from Gibbstown Fire Company for the action shots.
Sunday, May 29, 2011 Tonight District 19 was dispatched to Harrison Township, Station 23-1 (Harmony FC) to provide cover up assistance. Harmony Fire Company was in South Harrison Township lending a hand at a working house fire. Engine 1911 and Rescue 1918 made the response. While at the cover assignment, South Harrison Command needed assistance filling Water Tenders that were shuttling water to the units on scene of the house fire. Engine 1911 responded to Harrisonville Lake and drafted water from the lake and refilled the water tenders. Units operated until just after midnight.
Friday, May 27, 2011 Just before lunch, the pagers rang out for a commercial vehicle fire on Shute Farm Lane in the Clarksboro Section of the township. Engine 1911 arrived to find a skid steer well involved. Crews went in service with a 1 ¾ and knocked the fire down. Engine 1711 from the Paulsboro Fire Department and Gloucester County BLS 82-45 were on hand to assist. Later in the day the township experienced a large scale power outage. District 19 was dispatched to the 76 Travelers Plaza for automatic fire alarm activation. The alarm tripped due to the power outage. While on location of the alarm, Gloucester County 9-1-1 received a request from a resident of the Weathervane Farms development to emergency assistance to a person whose in-home oxygen system was no longer working due to the power outage. Gloucester County BLS Unit 82-35 was requested to do patient assessment while fire department crews set up a back up electric generator. Later on while back at the stations cleaning up from the early calls, crews were once again alerted to a motor vehicle crash on Kings Highway at the Mantua Creek Bridge. Crews responded out but luckily no one was injured and District 19 went available.
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