At 1044 hours Rescue 23-18 was dispatched to State Highway 55 NB at the 49.5mm for a single car mvc vs. a tree with the driver entrapped.  The rescue responded under the command of Lt. Smith and when arrived were ordered to assist Glassboro and Ewan in the extrication.  The patient was removed and transported to the hospital.  NJSP are investigating the accident.  Units on location were 2611, 2328, 2318, 2321, 2618, 2391 BLS 82, LS-3, LS-200 and Medivac 5. 

At 2222 hours Engine 23-1 was dispatched to the 600 block of Walnut Lane for a dumpster fire.  23101 (Cardile) arrived and reported a 30 yd dumpster well involved.  Engine 23-13 and Rescue 23-18 responded with crews of 4.  23-18 was ordered first due and lead off with 1.75 foam line.  Engine 23-13 secured the hydrant and the fire was under control at the 10 minute mark.  The fire was investigated by the HTBFP and HTPD.  This is the second dumpster fire in a month.  Pictures will be added soon.

At 0626 hours District 23 was dispatched to the 200 block of Bridgeton Pike for a smoke investigation.  As crews from Ewan entered the area they located 3 commercial vehicles on fire.  Engine 2324 and 2313 were ordered by  23201(Bartholomew) to go into service with 1.75 hand lines.  Fire was under control at 0704 and the County FM was requested. 

Enigne 23-1 was special called to East Greenwich Twp for a dump truck and diesel fuel fire.  2313 repsonded with 4 under the command of Capt. Danner.  Crew arrived and assisted EGFD with foam application and containing the diesel fuel.  Crews were inservice for 45 minutes. 

Around 1200 hours BLS 2391 and Rescue 2318 were dispatched for a MVC at Mill Rd. and North Main Street.  BLS arrived reported a multi-car MVC with 1 patient trapped.  Rescue 2318 arrived shortly after and went to work.  Under the command of Lt. Smith, gain access to the victim within minutes and handed over care to BLS.  Crews assisted the PD and tow company.  With rain falling they knew it was only a matter of time before another crash would occur. 

30 minutes after returning, a 4 car MVC occurred on Mill Rd. and Mullica Hill Rd. ,right in front of the firehouse.  Rescue 2318 assisted BLS with patient treatment and PD on traffic control.

The rest of the afternoon 6  more MVC's were reported all with minor injuries. 

Congratulations goes out to Lt. Jim Massaglia and his new wife Amy.  The officers and members wish Jim and Amy the best of luck. 

Rescue 23-1 was dispatched for a service assignment on Wheatly Blvd.  23101 (Cardile) arrived with the caller and she adivsed that there were ducklings in the strom drain.  Rescue 23-18 arrived, under the command of Lt. Butler and removed the storm grate.  Lt. Butler is extremely familiar with animals, went into the drain and retrieved 6 ducklings.  The ducklings were placed in a bucket back where the mother was last seen.  A follow up was completed and all were spotted in the marsh. 

At 2130 hours Eninge 23-1 was dispatched to the 800 block of Walnut Lane for a dumpster fire.  23101 (Cardile) arrived and reported a fully involved dumpster.  Engine 23-13 responded with 4 under the command of (LT. Massaglia).  On arrival they stretched a 1.75 and the fire was under control at the 10 minute mark.  On a side note Prob. FF Hoagland seemed extremely distracted on location.  It was found out that one of his girlfirend's was on location. 

District 23 and Station 36-1 were dispatched to Jefferson Rd by Clearview MS for a MVC with occupants trapped.  When 23-101(Cardile) arrived he reported single car MVC vs a tree overturned.  BLS 2391 on location had 2 trauma patients.  Second ALS and NJ Southstar Medvac was requested.  Rescue 23-18 arrived assisted removing 1 patient and securing the vehicle.  2328(Ewan) and 23201 (Bartholomew) handled the helispot.  Accident is being investigated by HTPD.  Pictures will be posted shortly.

Shortly before 1100 hours the Ladder and Rescue were alerted for a Dwelling Fire on Mayhew Ave in District 25(Swedesboro).  25104 arrived within minutes and reported 2.5 story detached dwelling 1st and 2nd floors well involved.  Ladder 2316 responded with 4 and was the 1st due ladder.  They were order to go into service with the ladder pipe and knocked a bulk of the fire down.  Crews also went into service on the addition with interior and roof operations.  The primary fire building collapsed and crews assisted with overhaul. 

The results are in and we would like to congratulate Hal Brown and Ed Selb on winning seats on the Fire District Committee for the next three years. We would also like to Thank all the residents who came out and showed their support by voting YES to our Fire District budget and the purchase of a new Rescue truck. Your show of support is greatly appreciated. Thank You again and be safe in all that you do.  

Harrison Township Fire District #1 will have its annual election on Saturday, February 21st from 2-9pm at the Ewan Fire House 312 Ewan Road, Ewan.  There are 2 questions on the ballot.  One is to approve the budget with NO tax increase and the other is to allow money to be used to replace the rescue truck.   Please come out and support us.