MFVFD Headlines
MVA with One Trapped
July 15th, 2008 At 12:28 hours TF43 was dispatched to 1165 Chatsworth Road in the area of Bordentown Gun Club for a motor vehicle accident. C4390 went in route at 12:30hrs and was advised by communications of a 2 vehicle accident with reports of the door being ripped off of one vehicle with one still inside unknown if they are trapped. C4390 immediately asked for the assignment to be upgraded to a Rescue assignment which added R2818 and Medics to the call.
R4399(w/4), A4392, Q4314(w/5), and DC4310 all responded moments after the upgrade. In route C4390 also asked for Station 291 for and L.Z. assignment at there station as well as an additional BLS unit out of 178. A4392, DC4310, and R4399 arrived simultaneously to find one vehicle off the roadway with one person still inside. DC4310 assumed command while R4399's crew went to work stabilizing the vehicle and it's EMT starting patient care. Once completing stabilization R4399's crew removed the front
windshield, and cut both A posts. The crew then made a relief cut below the dash and used the spreaders to do a dash lift. Q4314 and R2818 arrived while R4399's crew was working and sent there man power forward to assist with rescue efforts and patient removal. Q4314 also pulled and 1 3/4 hand line as a protection line. Once completed crews removed the patient to awaiting EMS units who then transported the patient to the Landing Zone at station 291. FP2819 also responded and assisted with traffic control.
All TF43 units cleared the scene at 13:30 hours.
 
Dwelling With Reported People Trapped
July 11th, 2008 At 05:23 hours TF2810 Stations 289, 431, 371, RIT 252 and Medics were dispatched to 1412 Old Indian Mills road for a dwelling with reported victims trapped. C4300 went responding immediately after dispatch and was given the report of a call reporting a fire with the phone line now open and people coughing in the background. E2811 was first to respond and reported the had heavy smoke from 1/4 mile out and requesting the all companies in service.
E2811, and C4300 arrived and C4300 reported a 1 story home with heavy fire showing from division A. T2816 was next to arrived and was ordered to come down the driveway and supply E2811. R2818 arrived next and was ordered to take a second line into the home. Q4314 and T4316 both arrived right behind R2818 with Q4314's crew being ordered to do a search and ventilate the home and T4316 to back down the driveway and prepare to supply T2816 if needed. Q4314's crew began a primary search with negative results.
Once completed the crew check the basement for extension with negative results and then reported to the fire room to check for extension. While the inside crew was operating the Outside team worked on venting the windows. E4311 was next to arrive and was ordered to lay the 5" supply line down the driveway and to send the manpower forward to relieve the crew from E2811. E4311's and Q4314's crew check the attic for extension and found high heat and smoke conditions and at the time the decisions was made to
vent the roof. E4311's crew split and worked with R4399's crew to open the roof. E3712 was the supply engine at the end of the driveway and T3716 was the supply tanker. R4399 supplied manpower and rehab. A2891, A2892, A2893, A4392 and Medics treated and transported several of the homeowners to the local hospital for evaluation. C4300 had command, DC4310 Safety and Accountability, AC4301 Staging, and C1710 ran the CP. All 431 units cleared the scene around 07:00 hours.
MVA Rt. 206 and Hawkin Road
June 30th, 2008 At 14:47 hours TF43 was dispatched to 76 Hawkins road in front of station 431 for a motor vehicle accident. C4390 and AC4301 went responding moments after dispatched and were advised that EM28 was on location reporting a 2 vehicle accident with 2 injuries. EM28 advised C4390 he had two injured one minor and one more serious and still in the vehicle but with no entrapment. LT4303 arrived on location and requested medics be added
for one person now complaining of chest pains. C4390 arrived and established command and requested a second BLS unit be added to the call. A4391 responded followed by Q4314. A4391 took over pt care of the more seriously injured person while Q4314's crew split assisting EMS crews and securing fluids and power. A4394 was next to respond and upon arrival handled the second patient. Both people where transported to a local hospital with minor injuries. All 431 units cleared
the scene at 14:51 hours.
 
Tabernacle VS Southampton Softball
June 22nd, 2008 At approximately 09:30 hours members loaded up in Q4314, E4311, MP4317, and FP4319 and headed off to memorial field in Southampton twp for a friendly game of softball vs. the Vincent fire company. The team took the field ready to win however the game was very one-sided with Vincent taking the win. Despite the loss the crews from both stations enjoyed a fun game of softball. After the game the crews headed back to
station 171 for a friendly bar-b-que and some fun. We hope to play another game sometime in the future this time in Tabernacle.
 
ISO Improvement Tender Water Supply Exercise
June 14th, 2008 At approximately 07:50 hours Station 431 participated with fire fighting agencies from 12 South Jersey towns in a large-scale exercise to establish high volume water flows designed to protect homes and businesses from large volume fires. The exercise involved over 20 pieces of fire fighting apparatus and up to 100 fire fighters and related personnel.
The exercise was designed to train and test the ability of participating fire fighting agencies to establish a sustainable water flow. This was accomplished by drafting from ponds, shuttling water via "tanker" style fire apparatus and delivering a total of 190,000 gallons of water to the fire fighting point over the exercise period of two hours.
This exercise far exceeded expections and goals. The goal was to establish a flow of 250 gpm for 15 minutes followed by a sustained flow of 1200 gpm for two hours. The effort produced a flow in excess of 1400 gpm sustained aeveraging over 1650 gpm and for the lst 20 minutes flowed over 2600 gpm. This exercise is part of the Southern Burlington County Regional effort to reduce ISO ratings. ISO had a representative participate in the exercise for
certification purposes. This data will be forwarded to ISO for final review as well as an in depth study of our fire fighting efforts including alarm receipt, dispatch, equipment, training, preventive maintenance and operations. Our goal is to reduce property insurance rates for our homeowners and businesses. Q4314 was supplied by E2811 from the draft pond. T4316 was involved in the tender shuttle and 4311 assisted at the draft site. FP4319 was assigned a fire police detail.
RE1712, RE1912 and T2116 covered the region during this exercise.
 
Passing of Chief Steven McGarvey
June 9th, 2008 At approximately 12:30 hours Q4314, E4311, L5015(Mt. Holly), and B16(NJFFS) proceeded to Carranza road in the area of Seneca H.S. so setup an archway with a flag for the funeral procession of former Medford TWP. Chief of police Steven McGarvey. Chief McGarvey was killed in a tragic accident while on his boat in Maryland. Chief McGarvey was buried at the Junior Mechanics Cemetery on Carranza road.
The members would like to send our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Chief McGarvey.
 
Passing of Cinder the Fire Dog
May 29th, 2008 Today at 07:20 hrs, we lost a good friend when Cinder the Fire Dog passed away at his home. Cinder joined the Gerber family in 1993 as a puppy but shortly thereafter became familiar with the Station 431 Family. Cinder rode atop many fire trucks proudly for several parades in Tabernacle and Wildwood. He learned Stop, Drop & Roll early on and was proud to teach it to many children during
Fire Prevention. He was loved and admired by many children who loved having their picture taken with him. There is an emptiness in the Gerber and Station 431 Family that only time will heal. Cinder will be greatly missed by all his Family & Friends!
Cinder the Fire Dog, age 15
1993 - 2008
4 Vehicle MVC with 1 confined
May 8th, 2008 At approximately 12:30 hours Task Force 43, Rescue 281, and Medic 33 were dispatched to 1480 Route 206 in front of Tabernacle Inn for a reported MVA with entrapment. AC4301 and E4311 went responding almost immediately as they where just returning from the wires call on Brace Lane. Units responding were advised of a possible 2 vehicle MVC with 2 people reported to
be entrapped. AC4301 arrived to find a 4 vehicle MVC with a pickup truck in a ditch with two people still in the vehicle and the corrected location as in the area of 1431 Route 206. E4311 arrived and split its crew stretching a 1 3/4" protection line and beginning assessment of the two injured in the pickup. R4399 arrived next and parked just past the pickup truck and the crew went to work stabilizing the pickup.
Once the truck was stabilized an EMT from A4392 and R4399 began patient care. R4399's crew then preformed a door pop on the drivers side. The driver was then removed and loaded in A4392 for transport to a local hospital. As R4399’s crew was working to remove the driver R2818 arrived and there crew went to work assisting E4311’s crew with removing the passenger from the truck. RE1712 was clearing another call and
was added by R4399’s officer. RE1712 arrived and assisted crews with removing the passenger from the truck by placing a ladder across the ditch. Once removed the passenger was loaded into A4391 for transport to a local hospital. All units cleared the scene at 13:30 hours.
 
Wire Down with fire
May 8th, 2008 At approximately 11:38 hours Station 431 was dispatched to number block of Brace lane for wires. AC4301 went responding and was advised by dispatch of the caller reporting wires down in the roadway with fire. AC4301 arrived to find a power line down with a tree on fire and requested Atlantic city electric to respond. E4311 responded with 3 volunteers and
upon arrival was ordered to block the roadway. AC4301 then ordered E4311's crew to bring a water can forward and to extinguish the dog house and bedding material that was now on fire from embers blowing out of the tree due to high winds. E4311's crew extinguished the fire as well as evacuated the home in which the wires were in front of then proceeded across the street to await the arrival of Atlantic Electric.
Once the electric was secured by the power company E4311's working with and using B3's truck extinguished the tree and surrounding spot fires. All crews cleared the scene at 12:22 hrs.
 
ISO Water Suttle Drill
April 23rd, 2008 At approximately 18:40 hours C4300, E4311, T4316, and Q4314 headed to Shamong for the first phase of and ISO exercise. E4311 headed to the draft site to help assist with filling Tankers. T4316 headed to the Indians Mills School to participate in the Tanker water shuttle. C4300 and Q4314 also went to the school to assist with the timing operation.
This drill was conducted as part of the Southern Burlington County Communities effort to reduce homeowner's insurance ratings. In order to complete this process crews have to provide written and visual proof of the effectiveness of the water supply shuttle. This drill will be conducted once again in June under the observation of an ISO representative.
 
Live Burn Drill
April 22nd, 2008 At approximately 18:30 hours crews loaded up in Q4314, E4311, and U4318 and headed off to the Burlington County Emergency Services Training Center to participate in a live burn drill. Once at the BCESTC crews met up with from E2812(Shamong) and E3712(Medford Lakes). Together crews went through several basement fire scenarios and crews where rotated
through the different positions. Several members also got a chance to use the ladder and pump the truck. A4394 provided cold drinks for rehab. Thanks to all those who attended.
 
Medford Park Garage Fire
April 22nd, 2008 At approximately 15:48 hours Taskforce 172 Station 431, Engine 292, & Tender 184 were dispatched to 211 Front street in the Medford Park Section of Southampton TWP for a building fire. Q4314 and T4316 both went responding and could hear NJFFS Medford and Lebanon Towers advising they had visible smoke in the air.
As the crews where headed down Rt. 206 crews could see a large column of smoke in the direction of the fire. 43900 was first on scene and reported a working garage fire. E1723 arrived first due and was advised by C1900 to take the driveway and lead off with a 2 1/2" handline. Q4314 arrived next and was advised to pull additional handlines to protect the exposures. T1726 and T4316
arrived simultaneously and picked up the water supplies for E1723 and Q4314. Crews from both trucks went to work with one 2 1/2", one 1 3/4", and one 1 3/4" CAFS line. RE1712, E2923, and E4311 all arrived and staged there trucks sending there manpower forward to assist. A1782, A4394, and R4399 all arrived and staged setting up rehab. B3 and B16 were both on location prior to fire units arrival
hitting hot spots and keeping the fire from spreading to the woods. C2901 had command.
 
Sports Accident Results In One flown
April 21st, 2008 At approximately 16:46 hours Station 439 was dispatched to 110 Carranza Road on the varsity baseball field for a medical emergency. Upon arrival the Crew from the ambulance requested the helicopter to fly due to the patients condition. C4300 responded within minutes of dispatch and arrived
advising that the landing site would be at the school on the soccer field. E4311 responded and upon arrival established the landing site for Southstar. The crew from E4311 assisted the EMS crew with loading the Patient into the Helicopter. The patient was flown to a local trauma center by Southstar. All crews cleared the scene at approximately 17:55 hrs.
 
Forest Fire Plane Drill
April 18th, 2008 At approximately 09:45 hours Q4314 and T4316 headed off to Red Lion Airport in Southampton for a joint drill with members from stations 171, 191, and 251. This drill was being held by the NJFFS on how to properly fill the planes used by the service for fighting wildland fires.
Crews reviewed equipment and procedures used to fill the planes. After completing the review Crews filled the plane and watched as the plane made several water drops over the airfield.
 
Double Rescue with one flown
April 16th, 2008 At approximately 18:53 hours Taskforce 43, and Medic 33 were dispatched to 1553 Rt 206 in front of Valero Gas for a Motor vehicle accident rescue assignment. R4399, A4394, and Q4314 all responded simultaneously. Units arrived to find a two vehicle MVA with two people entrapped. Crews did a quick assessment and found a total of 5 people
with injuries. C4390 then requested the 2nd and 3rd ambulances from his station as well as mutual aid dispatched. R4399's crew went to work stabilizing the vehicles involved while A4394's crew began to triage the injured. AC4301 arrived and established CP43 and requested fire police from stations 281 and 251 as well as the Helicopter to fly with the landing site to be a harkers auction barn.
AC4301 also requested an additional engine out of 281 to handle the landing site. Q4314's crew was assigned fire protection and pulled 50Ft of 1 3/4". After stabilization R4399's crew went to work on removing the passenger side front door, B post and displacing the rear passenger door. After completion the patient was turned over to medics and A4391. R4399's crew then began to work on popping the door
on the second vehicle involved. Once the door was popped and space was made crews assisted with removing the patient and turned them over to A1781. A4391 transported there patient to the Landing site where E2811 had landed South star. That patient was loaded in South star for transport to a local trauma facility. A1781 and A1791 both transported 2 patients each to local hospitals and trauma centers.
Also assisting on scene where A4392, A2893, A3692, and A3791. Traffic Control was handled by U2819 and U2519. All TF43 units cleared the scene at 20:28 hrs.
 
Horse Stuck In a Tralier
March 20th, 2008 At approximately 14:27 hours Taskforce 43 was dispatched to 19 Peggy's Lane for an Animal Rescue. Crews contacted Central Communications for more information and where advised of a Vet on location requesting Bolt cutters. Crews then responded with E4311. C43901 arrived on scene and reported he had
a Horse stuck in the side door of a horse trailer requesting R4399 to the scene. R4399 responded next and upon arrival brought its tools forward in preparation to have to cut the trailer to remove the horse. The vet then gave the horse a sedative and crews used straps and muscle power to remove the horse from the door. Once removed the crews assisted with moving the horse
back into the pasture. All units cleared the scene at 15:27 hrs.
 
Car Well Off
March 17th, 2008 At approximately 14:53 hours Taskforce 43 was dispatched to 33 Lee Drive for a reported vehicle fire. AC4301 went responding and was advised by central of a reported vehicle fire with the caller reporting the vehicle to be close to a garage. E4311 went responding and arrived along with AC4301
to find a vehicle fully involved and not near the garage. E4311's crew pulled an 1 3/4" and quickly extinguished the fire. Before arrival he Homeowner had managed to move the vehicle away from the garage. A4392 arrived and staged. All units cleared at 15:37 hrs.
 
Shamong Chimney Fire
March 14th, 2008 At approximately 14:00 hours Taskforce 281, Stations 289,431,371, & RIT 252 were dispatched to 233 Forked Neck Drive, for a reported chimney fire. Upon arrival Q4314's crew was sent to the attic to check for extension. Upon arrival of E2811 there crew took the roof division where they
used the chimney chains to clean debris from the chimney walls and then dropped dry chemical powder down the chimney to extinguish any remaining fire. Q4314's crew reported no extension into the home. Station 431 units cleared the scene at 14:45 hrs.
 
Shamong Basement Fire
March 11th, 2008 At approximately 01:51 hours Taskforce 2810, Stations 289,431,371, & RIT 252 were dispatched to 30 Concord Drive for a reported basement fire. C4300 was first to arrive on scene with a 2 story Single Family Dwelling with nothing showing from the exterior. Upon further investigation C4300 reported that he
had heavy smoke in the basement. At that time C2800 arrived and assumed command requesting the "All Companies in Service." E2811 arrived and was ordered to stretch and 1 3/4" to the basement. Crews found fire in a microwave with extension into the cabinets. Q4314 was next to arrive was ordered to check with the TIC for extension and setup PPV ventilation.
T2816 & T4316 arrived and stood by to pick up E2811's water supply if needed. E3712 arrived and was sent to Division 2 to setup Ventilation operations. E4311 was sent to setup a possible draft site on Tuckerton Road by was later recalled. E2524 established RIT on Division A. The second alarm was request by C2800 as a precaution but was quickly recalled after
a quick knock on the fire. Station 431 units cleared the scene at 03:09 hrs. Concord Ridge Audio courtesy firegroundaudio.com
Medford Second Alarm Building Fire
February 17th, 2008 At approximately 04:39 hours Quint 431 was dispatched with other units on the second alarm assignment to 175 Route 70 at Sharps Run Plaza for the building fire. Crews were on location with heavy fire in 3 stores extending through the front parapet.
Q4314 with 5 was enroute 5 minutes after dispatch. Q4314 arrived at 05:00 hrs and was ordered to go to division C to setup and assist L2235's crew with a trench cut on the roof. Once the crew setup the ladder the proceeded to the roof and once on the roof was told by roof division to standby as a trench cut was no longer needed.
Q4314 and L2235's crew stood fast at Q2514 put its master stream in-service on division A to knock down fire that was burning along the roofs edge. While standing by Q4314's crew was ordered to place a 1 3/4 handline in-service off the tip. While crews were stretching the line up the ladder the Chuffer stretched about 200 feet of 3" supply
to a hydrant located in front of the truck. Once in place the line on the roof division CAFS was placed in-service to help knock down and hot spots left on the roof edge. L2235 and Q4314's crew used saws and hooks to remove the roofing material from the edge and several feet back to check for extension. Crews where also assisted by crews from
Medford. All crews did a great job holding the fire in check with some well placed lines and quick work. C4300 had Division C. The Quint was released at 06:44 hrs. It should be noted T4316 covered station 251 and E4311 handled a Fire Alarm at Dunkin Donuts during the fire.
 
Quint Goes to Pemberton
February 19th, 2008 At approximately 04:30 hours Tender 171, Engine 431, Cascade 341, and Ocean County Ladder 9 where dispatched to 310 Birmingham Rd in Pemberton Twp for the All Hand Dwelling fire. Crews where on location
with a 1 & 1/2 story wood frame home with heavy fire in the garage extending into the dwelling. Q4314 went en-route with 5 shortly after dispatch. En-route Q4314 was redirected to cover station 191. Upon arrival at 191 crews stood by with E2923 to cover all of Pemberton Township/Boro. After standing
by at 191 for about 2 hours the crews where directed into the scene. Upon arrival at the scene the crews from Q4314 & E2923 assisted with overhaul operations and repacking supply line onto RE1712 and S1812. After these operations where completed crews where released. On a side note R4399 was dispatched
to cover 191 and covered 191 from Sta. 431.
Southampton Double Fatal Dwelling Fire
February 17th, 2008 At approximately 04:35 hours Task Force 172 Station 431 Engine 292 were dispatched to Westminster Dr. and Huntington Dr for a reported dwelling fire. C1710 and C4300 both went enroute and where advised by dispatch of a
neighbor reported hearing an explosion and can now see fire from a home nearby. C1710 arrived at 04:42 hrs with a 1 1/2 story SFD with heavy fire showing from the Division A garage area extending into the residence. C4300 arrived at 04:44 hours and was assigned operations.
C1710 reported he had a car in the driveway with the unknown location of the occupants and requested the assignment be upgraded to victims trapped. RE1712 arrived first due with a crew of six and was ordered to split there crew with three advancing an 1 3/4 hand line
to division C and the other three to Division C for the search. Q4314 arrived and split its crew to begin opening up and assisting with the search. E1713 arrived and established a water supply to RE1712 with 5" line from the hydrant. As Q4314's crew was making entry when RE1712's
crew reported they had located one victim in the front left bedroom and was bringing the victim out. RE1712's crew removed the victim to the kitchen where the victim was transferred to Q4314's crew and a member from RE1712's who transported the victim to the street. The crew from Q4314
and RE1712 began CPR until arrival of Medics and A1781. Q4314's pulled a second line off RE1712 and began to knock down additional fire so crews could preform a secondary search. E2923 arrived and placed ladders and pulled a third line off of RE1712. After knocking down the bulk of the fire
Q4314's crew proceeded back into the home to conduct a secondary search for a second victim. Crews located the second victim in the center of residence near the front. This victim was DOA and was left in place for CSI. E1722's Crew pulled a CAFS line off of Q4314 to knock down the remainder
of the fire in the garage area. C4300 requested PSEG for a hot electrical service on Division A/D and had crews making good progress on the fire. RE1911 had RIT on the division A/D corner. C2900 had Safety. E4311 arrived and was assigned to pulling the wall and siding on Division B. With the
bulk of the fire knocked down in the garage Q4314's ladder pipe was put in-service to knock down all hot spots. Crews where on scene for several hours with extensive overhaul. R4399 & A4391 had rehab operations. The members would like to send our deepest condolences to the family and friends of victims.
 
Rescue goes to Southampton MVA Rescue
February 14th, 2008 At approximately 07:33 hours Stations 178, 179 2nd Rig, 172, 171, and 431 were dispatched to Route 70 and Big Hill Road for a motor vehicle accident vehicle struck a tree. C4300 was the first officer on radio and was advised of one
vehicle into a tree with and unknown extent. E1723 followed closely by RE1712 went responding and where given the same report. S43901 was the first to arrive on scene and reported one vehicle into the tree with entrapment. C4300 arrived next and upgraded the assignment to a rescue as well
as took command as S43901 began Patient care. The upgraded assignment brought R4399 to the scene. E1723 was first to arrive and was ordered to pull a protection line while RE1712 was ordered to go in-service with the rescue. R4399 responded moments after dispatch with 4 and upon arrival was
ordered to send its crew forward to assist with rescue efforts. R4399's crew assisted RE1712's crew with patient protection and then assisted with packaging and removing the patient from the vehicle. A4391 was also dispatched to the scene in place of 179 duty crew as they where tied up on another call
upon arrival the patient was transferred to A4391 from transport to a local hospital. MP4317 did make the response but was recalled by C4300.
 
Southampton Tralier Fire
February 12th, 2008 At approximately 01:36 hours TF172 and Station 431 was dispatched to 407 New Road for a trailer fire. Q4314(Getz) was en-route minutes after dispatch with 4. En-route units where given the report
of a tow behind trailer well involved. At 1:44 hrs C1710, E1723 and E1712 all arrived to find a 5th wheel camper that had been converted into a single family dwelling with heavy fire showing. C1710 ordered RE1712 to take the driveway and lead off with and 1" 3/4" handline.
E1723 was then ordered to pick up and supply RE1712 and begin ventilation operations. C4300 arrived and was given operations section. Upon Q4314 was ordered to stage on the roadway due to a tight driveway and send its manpower forward to open up and begin a search. Q4314's crew
proceeded down the driveway and immediately began to open up and then proceeded inside the trailer to perform a search and assist with suppression efforts. Once inside the crew opened up and began overhaul operations. At about 2:04 hrs the crew was released and the incident was held
with units from stations 172 and 171. PT1716 was also on scene and had water supply. U1728 had lighting. E4311 and T4316 arrived and where put in level one staging and then released. C1710 had command. Great work by all held the fire to the room of origin.
Motor Vehicle Crash With Entrapment
January 27th, 2008 At approximately 09:23 hours TF43 was dispatched to in front of 271 Medford Lakes road for a motor vehicle accident vehicle versus a tree. At 09:25 hrs the assignment
was upgraded to a rescue assignment with a firefighter on location reporting one entrapped. C4300 arrived on location at 09:26 hours and confirmed entrapment and requested Atlantic city electric for a wire down. C4300 then assessed the
victim and requested the helicopter to fly with the landing site to be at Shawnee H.S. and an additional engine company from Dist 25 to handle that assignment. R4399 responded with 5 and arrived at 09:32 hrs and was ordered to go in-service
with the rescue. R4399's crew immediately went to work stabilizing the vehicle. A1781 who was clearing another call arrived next followed by Q4314 and A4394. After stabilization was complete the crew went to work removing the front windshield, windows,
and the roof of the vehicle. Once the roof was removed an EMT from 4394 was placed the vehicle to take over PT care so that a rescue Tech could be freed up. After this was completed The crews began to remove the Drivers side door followed by the rear seat.
M4317 was next to arrive and was ordered to pull 1" 3/4" hand line for protection. Once completed crews worked with the pedal cutters to cut the pedals in an attempt to free the victims feet. After cutting the pedals it was determined that the victims feet
were pinned by the dash and floor pan. Crews then removed the passenger side door, seat and made relief cuts on both sides of the vehicle lower A post. Once completed crews used a ram placed against the passenger side B post and angled towards the center
console to perform a dash lift. After the dash life was completed the floor pan also moved down thus freeing the victim. The victim was the removed from the vehicle and transfer to awaiting BLS and ALS for transport to the landing site. Once at the landing
site the Victim was flown by Southstar to a local trauma center. While the rescue was going on Atlantic City Electric advised they could shut off the power from there office and inquired if this would be necessary command advised central to have them shut down the power
Due to the power shut down the alarm system at Shawnee H.S. was activated and this was handled by E3712. 4301 had command, 4390 Rescue Group, E2511 landing site, and M400 ALS group. All Units cleared the scene at 10:25 hrs.
 
2007 Annual Report
January 17th, 2008 2007 was one of the most active years in the history of our company and an exciting and rewarding year for the officers and members of the Medford Farms Fire Company.
Our suppression efforts responded to 381 calls for assistance from Tabernacle Township and the surrounding communities that we provide mutual to and with. This was a decrease of 1 run as compared to 2006.
However, our staffing hours increased by over 43% and our training hours increased by 33%. Our average turnout per call has increased from 14 to 15 members. This is a tribute to the dedication of our 100%
volunteer organization and the many spouses, children and significant others that provide support and inspiration to each of our members. This profession is not an easy one especially today with the increasing
regulations and mandates being forced upon us. Most are for the safety of our staff but with each new regulation comes an associated cost and additional training. We continue to build upon the traditions that
we have established over the years and we continue to foster our partnership with our brothers and sisters from the Tabernacle Rescue Squad. We work hard with our mutual aid partners from our surrounding communities.
The key to continue to provide a cost effective fire protection in our community is a regional approach which I will discuss later in this report regarding our Shared Services Study. Click the Link Below for the full report.
2007 Annual Report
Stubborn Fire in Medford Lakes Boro
January 17th, 2008 At approximately 20:06 hrs TF3711 Stations 379, 251, 252, Engines 281, & 431 were dispatched to 202 Cayuse Trail in Medford Lakes Boro for a reported dwelling fire.
Quint 4314(D. Klotz) was on the street with in minutes of dispatch with 4 followed by acting 4301 in car 4300. in route units where advised of the homeowner reporting a possible electrical fire
inside the dwelling and smoke throughout. First arriving units found a light smoke condition in the structure with possible fire between the first floor and basement. Upon arrival Q4314 was placed
in level 1 staging. After staging for several minutes the Q4314 was brought into the scene and tasked with opening up the walls and floor on division one to assist with fire suppression. Q4314's crew
used the K12 saw along with several hooks to open up the floor and walls to help locate the fire. After opening up the floor it was determined the fire was between along and between a floor joist for division
1. The crew then assisted with placing a Negative pressure fan in Division 1 along with an electric reel and salvage covers. Crews in the basement were able to gain access to the fire from below and stop
it for spreading. After completion of ventilation Q4314 was released from the fire ground. It should be noted the T4316 as well as E4311 made the response. T4316 arrived and staged for several minutes before
being released. E4311 was redirected to Station 371 for the cover until approximately 21:52hrs when all units where released from the fire ground. Acting 4301(S.Vena) had accountability. All crews onscene did
a great job keeping the fire in check and from spreading to the rest of the house.
Congratulations to Captain Zebrowski
January 7th, 2008 Today Captain Adam Zebrowski has officially been notified he is a member of the next FDNY Probationary class beginning on January 21st, 2008.
We would like to congratulate Captain Zebrowski on this significant achievement which has been a goal of his for years. We wish him the best of luck and look forward to seeing him continue
to succeed in this career.
Fire Police and Rescue go to 2nd alarm Fire in Mt Holly
January 6th, 2008 At approximately 21:20 hours Fire Police Strike Team D was dispatched to 41 Bispham St in Mount Holly on the second alarm. Crews were on location with a 3 story twin dwelling with heavy fire throughout. After arrival of chief 4300 he went responding along with 3 fire police officers. Upon arrival C4300 dropped the fire police officers off and told them
to report to the fire police group supervisor. At that time C4300 proceeded to the command post to see if he could assist. 4300 was then assigned the saftey officer position. While 4300 was operating R4399 was dispatched to the scene to assit with rehab. Upon there arrival the crew setup rehab with bottled water and the rehab chairs. While operating on the fire scene one firefighter who
was working off of ladder 5015 got his foot pinned between the rungs of the ladder. One member from the rescue crew proceeded up the ladder and assisted with extrication and removal of the firefighter off the ladder. Once the firefighter was brought to the bottom of the ladder the rest of the crew along with others assisted with bringing the firefighter off the truck and onto the stretcher of
awaiting bls crews. The firefighter was transported to the local hospital and is reported to have just minor injuries. After this event the crew stood by for approximately two more hours allowing the firefighter on the crew to assist crews on scene with operations. All units were released from the scene around 01:00 hrs.
 
Graduation & Unit Citation
January 3nd, 2008 This evening several members headed to BCIT for the Burlington County Emergency Services Training Center graduation and awards ceremony. This
semester we had the honor of having several members graduate from several different classes. Firefighters Mark Hopkins and Shane Lyon graduated from firefighter 1. Firefighter EMT
Steve Getz, Firefighter EMT David Klotz, Firefighter EMT Erin Smith, and Firefighter EMT Keith Zane from fire service construction principles. Firefighter Ian McDowell from EMT basic
class. Congratulations to them all. In addition to these members graduating from classes several members were awarded with a Unit citation award from the Burlington County Emergency
Services Advisory Board. This award was given to the crew as follows Driver Operator: Dave Smith, Deputy Chief: Al Freeman, Lieutenant: Erin Smith, Firefighter EMT David Klotz and Firefighter EMT Steve Getz.
The award reads as follows On May 15th, 2007, the Aforementioned firefighters responded with the Medford Farms Fire Department to a Wildland Urban Interface Fire in Ocean County.
Upon arrival, the firefighters were directed to provide exposure protection at the Barnegat Mobile Home Park. The crew took up a position between two homes and held their position
as fire was approaching at a rapid rate. As the fire approached the crew's position, 60-foot high flames began rolling above the crew's heads as they placed hose streams to protect the homes.
As a result of their efforts, both homes were saved. The tenacity of the firefighters involved in this incident deserves recognition by the Fire Service and the Citizens of Burlington County.
2007 Incidents
January 2nd, 2008 All 2007 incidents were moved to the archives section.
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