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.

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 was dispatched to 320 Ewan Road for a report of a detached garage with heavy smoke showing. Engine 2324 arrived, confirming the working fire and requested a second alarm. 2323 arrived along with 2316 and went into service with a second handline and water supply to 2324. A few minutes after arrival the crews were advised of possible entrapment of the garages owner. The crew from 2316 went into a search operation and located the victim within four minutes with the help from the crew from 2324. Unfortunately the victim has already secum to his injuries. The fire was knocked down within 10 minutes of arrival of 2324. Our heart felt sympathy goes out to the family for their loss of a family member and also a past member of the Ewan Fire Company.

At 2030 hours District 23 was dispatched to Jefferson Road for a report of a large structure fire. Upon arrival of Deputy Chief Powell he confirmed several structures on fire with exposures. Several tenders were called in due to no hydrants in the area. The dwellings were saved but the seven out buildings were a total loss. GCFM is investigating the cause of the fire.

Comedy Night is back at Harmony Fire Company.  Saturday March 27th. Doors open at 7. Show starts at 8.  $25 per person.  Alll you can eat and all the beer you can drink.  Contact 856-478-6266 for ticket info.

Longaberger Basket Bingo, Friday March 5th, Doors open at 6:30. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door.  Benefits the Harrison Twp. Parks and Rec.  Being held at Harmony Fire Co. 4 South Main St. Mullica Hill.  Call 856-223-8777 for more info or tickets.

At 2330 hours BLS 23-9, District 23 and LS-2 (Underwood MICU) were dispatched to the 500 block of Clems Run for a MVC.  23-203 (A/C Long) arrived and reported single car MVC with the passenger entrapped.  Rescue 23-28 arrived shortly and went to work removing the roof and working on the the passenger side.  On arrival of Rescue 23-18, crews began working on the driver's side.  Victim was removed at the 20 minute mark.  NJSS (Southstar Medvac) airlifted the patient to Cooper Trauma. 

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. 

At approximately 1300 hrs. Rescue 23-18 was special called to Rt. 322 & Rt. 130 near the base of the Commodore Barry Bridge for a Commercial MVC. A tractor trailer heading northbound on Rt. 130 overturned while trying to negotiate the off ramp. The rescue was staffed with five under the command of 23-102(Powell). Upon arrival supported the extrication with stabilizing the truck with a pick and chain system. This was also used to remove some of the weight from the cab of the rig. The occupant was extricated at the 90 minute mark. 

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.