At approximately 2100 hours, Ladder 2316 with a staffing of 6 was sent to Palmer's Place in Woolwich Twp for a reported dwelling fire. 2501 arrived on location and reported an oven fire with extension to the rear of the appliance. 2316 stood by in staging and was released at approximately 2130 hours.  

At approximately 1215 hours District 23 was dispatched to Branch Drive in the Cider Press Estates for a dwelling fire. Upon arriving on location, 23102 advised of a possible chimney fire with a smoke condition in the residence. The home owner had discharged a dry chemical extinguisher into the fireplace prior to the Fire Department's arrival. The fire was removed from the fireplace and the interior and exterior of the dwelling was checked for extension with negative results. The District was made available at 1300 hours. District 19, 25, RIC 12, and BLS 2391 assisted on scene. Photos can be found at www.sjfirenews.com

At approximately 0930 hours, District 23 was sent to a residence on South Main Street for a reported dwelling fire. 23101 arrived on scene and confirmed a oven fire in the 2nd floor apartment. The oven was removed from the apartment and no extension was found. District was made available at 0945 hours.

Well the new 2318 is finally in service. Here are some recent pictures. You can also view pictures at www.phillyfirenews.com and www.newjerseyfireground.com.

At approximately 0115 hours, District 23 was dispatched to Mullica Hill Road and Ceder Road for a crash. Prior to 23-102's arrival PD reported that the car was starting to catch on fire. The occupant of the vehicle was removed by PD due to the fire in the vehicle. 2328 arrived followed by 2313 who went in service with an 1 3/4 hose line to extinguish the fire. The squad packaged the Pt and transported to a local hospital. No other cars were involved in the crash. The crews did a good job keeping the fire under control and Thanks to the PD for their quick work as well.

District 23 was dispatched to four alarm systems, three wires calls, one assist the PD, and one mvc into a concrete bridge barrier which resulted in the vehicle going air borne and down into a stream that was 30 feet below. All these assignments came in during a two hour period during a passing summer storm. The MVC was the most significant which required extrication of the driver from the vehicle and then removing him from the area with the use of ladders and rescue rope. During this time the front of the vehicle was submerged in approximately 2 feet of water. The Pt was packaged on a longboard, lashed into a stokes basket and raised up to street level to 2391. Pt was then removed from the stokes and then loaded into the BLS unit. ALS was also on location and assisted the squad with Pt care. The crews stood by and assisted the tow company with the recovery of the vehicle.

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At approximately 12:15 hrs District 23 was sent to 52 South Main Street for a dwelling fire. 2316 responded with three and arrived within two minutes to report a bedroom fire in a third floor apartment. The interior crew reported mild smoke condition and a small fire in the bedroom. An 13/4" handline was stretched and the fire was extinguished. There was moderate damage to the bedroom but the fire was held to the room of origin. 2324 took a position at the nearest plug while 2516 and 2323 staged at the front of the dwelling. Balance of the assignment was recalled by command and it was held to the District.  2316 and 2324 remained on scene for 1 hour while the cause was investigated by the CFM. All units returned without incident.

District 23 along with BLS 23-9 and 82-6(GCEMS) and LS-3(Underwood MICU) were dispatched to Mullica Hill Rd. and Barnsboro Rd. for a crash with entrapment.  On arrival of 23-201(Bartholomew), he reported a 2 car MVC, with one vehicle with the passenger trapped.  Rescue 23-28 arrived with a crew of 5 and went into service cribbing the vehicle and door removal.  Rescue 23-18 arrived and assisted with the extrication and EMS. 

Shortly after 0100 hours District 23 was dispatched to the 100 block of Sherwin Road for a MVC with entrapment.  Rescues 23-18 and 23-28 arrived to find a single car MVC with 2 patients trapped.  Crews went to work freeing the first victim by the 10 minute mark.  Second victim was freed at the 30 minute mark.  All patients were transported to Cooper Trauma.  23-201 (Bartholomew) had command and 23-103 (Crane) had rescue operations. 

Congratulations to FF Adam Butler for successfully passing his EMT exam.  Adam completed a 3 week accelerated course though Underwood Hospital EMS Academy.

At 1845 hours District 23 was dispatched to 1 Gehring Court for a reported Dwelling Fire.  When 23-201 (Bartholomew) signed on radio, GC Communications advised him the the caller reported a kitchen fire with 1 occupant still inside.  On arrival he reported a 2.5 story SFD with smoke showing and all occupants accounted for.  Engine 23-24 with a crew of 4, under the command of DC Parker, arrived and stretched an 1.75 line into the kitchen. FF Tom Rich conducted a quick search and found the residence cocker spaniel.  Bulk of the fire was knocked down by the 10 minute mark.  23-16 arrived and the crew went to work with PPV and overhaul. Crews operated for over an hour.