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2009 Annual Report
2009 was a busy year in the history of our company and an exciting and rewarding year for the officers and members of the Medford Farms Fire Company. Click below to see the 2009 Annual Report.
2009 Annual Report
2010 Election Results
December 10th, 2009
President: Rudy Saldan
Vice President: Rick Keilum
Secretary: Megan Raleston
Treasurer: Keith Zane
Trustees: Stu Rubin
Fire Chief: John Welling
Deputy Chief: Steve Getz
Assistant Chief: Adam Zebrowski
Captain: David Klotz
1st Lieutenant: Andy Cunard
2nd Lieutenant: Rich Cope
Safety Officer: Albert Freeman
Assitant Safety Officer: David Holmes
Engineer: Rudy Saldan
Assistant Engineer: Albert Freeman
Fire Police Captain: Mike Loftus
Fire Police Lieutenant: Steve Axner
Fire Police Sergeant: Open
Congratulations everyone, good luck!
Tabernacle Dwelling Fire
November 28th, 2009 At 13:59 hours Taskforce 4310, Stations 281, 172, 171, Q251 & RIT 191 were dispatched to 83 Hawkin Road for a reported dwelling fire. LT4304 arrived about a minute after dispatch to find a 1 1/2 story wood frame single family dwelling with fire from the garage and smoke throughout. LT4304 requested the "All Hands" bringing additional units to the scene including Station 251 & 371. Q4314(w/6) and E2811 arrived simultaneously and stretched two 1 3/4" hand lines and began to attack the fire. C1710 and DC4310 arrived and established command and CP43 out of C1710's vehicle. With the fire being next-door to station 439 members opened up the station and established rehab and provided
a place for the homeowners. At the 20 minute mark command reported the bulk of the fire was knocked down and crews were checking for extension. Shortly afterwards command held the assignment with TF43. Crews did a great job and were able to hold the fire to garage with some smoke damage to the home itself. The Red Cross was on hand and was providing shelter for the family.
Person in a Tree
November 22nd, 2009 At 10:31 hours Rescue 439 was dispatched to to assist Station 281 with a hunter who was in a tree stand 25 feet above the ground suffering from a dislocated hip. C4300, R4399 and Q4314 arrived 7 minutes after dispatch. C4300 conducted a quick size up and crews established patient contact via a 28 foot ladder. The patient was in a great deal of pain from having been in this predicament since 05:00 hours. Crews lashed a 35 foot ladder to the underside of the tree stand and rigged a lowering line via a Petzl ID and a directional pulley. Two additional ladders were placed allowing crew members 360 access to the patient. The 35' ladder was used as a ramp for a stokes basket.
Medic 33 was requested by 4300 for pain management. The stokes was rigged in place and the patient moved to the stokes basket and then lowered down the 35' ladder beams. The patient was transferred to A2893 and transported to Virtua Marlton with M33. TF43 returned to service in 75 minutes.
Units that responded :
R4399, A4394, C4300, Q4314, E2811, A2893, and Medic 33.
 
Route 70 MVA Rescue
October 16th, 2009 At 07:23 hours Stations 178, 179, 172, 439, R171, R439, E431, Medic 33 and Medic 31 were dispatched to 1643 Route 70 for a motor vehicle accident unconscious persons. C1710 and C4300 went responding and were advised of a two car MVA head on with one trapped and possibly two unconscious. C1710 arrived and confirmed a two car MVA with one trapped. R4399 (w/6) arrived and was ordered to began extrication efforts. R4399's crew began stabilization and once completed the crew began removing the driver’s door. Once removed it was determined due to the patient’s injuries that crews would remove the driver’s side B post and the roof. RE1712 arrived while the crew
was working and there crew removed the driver’s door from the second vehicle to allow better access to the injured driver. Once completed the crew from RE1712 assisted R4399's by cutting the A & B post as well as a relief cut on the passenger side. Once the driver’s side was removed and the roof flapped the injured driver was removed and turned over to BLS and ALS crews for transport to a local trauma center. E1723 pulled an 1" 3/4" protection line for the extrication and Q4314 was staged at Red Lion Circle for possible Landing zone but due to weather conditions was unable to fly. All crews cleared the scene shortly after the vehicles were removed. A4391 transported the driver of the second vehicle to the local trauma center as well.
Units that responded :
R4399, A4391, C4300, Q4314, C1710, RE1712, U1718, A1792, E1723, Medic 33 and Medic 31.
 
Route 206 Fatal MVA
October 11th, 2009 At 20:51 hours Taskforce 43 & Medic 33 were dispatched to in Route 206 and Hawkins Road for a motor vehicle accident rescue assignment. C4390 & C4300 both marked up and were advised of a possible 3 car accident with one possibly trapped and unconscious. C4300 arrived with a corrected location of 1561 Route 206 and one trapped. R4399 (w/6) and Q4314 (w/5) arrived simultaneously and began extrication stabilization and extrication efforts on the trapped individual. Due to the victims condition the decision was made to remove the roof for extrication.
While crews were working to remove the roof A4391 arrived and began to treat the driver of the vehicle. A4392 arrived next and checked the others involved along with A4394. The crews quickly removed the roof and removed the trapped victim and turned them over to A4394 and Medic 33 for transport to a local hospital. Unfortunately due to their injuries the passenger was pronounced dead at the hospital. The Members would like to express our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of all the victims involved. Crews remained on scene for until 00:30 hrs to assist the NJSP fatal incident response team. C4300 also requested
a fire police strike team who responded and shut down route 206 at multiple locations.
Units that responded :
R4399, A4394, A4391, A4391, Q4314, E4311, C4300, DC4310, FP4319, FP2819, FP25, Medic 33 and Medic 100.
 
2nd Alarm fire on Shawnee Trail
September 6th, 2009 At 05:04 hours Taskforce 2810, Stations 289, 371, 431, & RIT 252 were dispatched to 7 Shawnee Trail for a reported dwelling fire. C4300 & C2800 both marked up and were advised of a reported fire in the garage extending into the home. C2800 arrived on location to find a 2 1/2 story wood frame single family dwelling with heavy fire from the garage and division A windows. C2800 immediately requested the "All Hands" and E2811 to arrive and stretch a 2 1/2" line to the garage division. C4300 arrived shortly after and assisted with a quick 360 of the dwelling.
Q4314(w/5) and T4316(w/1) were next to arrive and Q4314 was ordered to take the driveway and setup the ladder pipe for defensive operations. T4316 was ordered to stage short of the driveway and provide a water supply for E2811 and Q4314. The crew from Q4314 went to work setting up the ladder and stretching a 2 1/2" CAFS line to the rear of the home where they found heavy fire from both floors and the roof. E4311(w/5) arrived next and was ordered to lay a supply line from Shawnee Trail and Forked Neck road into the scene. DC4310 was assigned water supply and went to work setting
up the ponds at the end of the roadway. As the pond operations were being setup Command requested the 2nd alarm for additional manpower. As more units began to arrive two 1 3/4" CAFS lines were stretched. Once a water supply was established Q4314's master stream was put into service to knock down the bulk of the fire. Due to low water at local draft sites command requested additional tenders added to the assignment to supplement as the initial tenders were forced to travel a further distance to refill. As units where working the A/D corner of the home collapsed as well as the roof of the home began to collapse in. Once
the bulk of the fire was knocked down the crews reported to rehab. The crew from Q4314 remained on scene for several hours assisting with extensive overhaul.
Car fire on Chatsworth Road
August 29th, 2009 At 13:15 hours Taskforce 43 was dispatched to 900 Chatsworth Road for a reported vehicle fire. DC4310 and A4392 arrived to find a vehicle off the roadway with heavy fire showing from the engine and passenger compartment. DC4310 advised E4311 on arrival to pull past the car and stretch one 1 3/4" handline. Crews quickly knocked down the fire and began overhaul and mop up operations. All units cleared the scene at 13:54 Hours.
 
Southampton Trench Rescue
August 27th, 2009 At 12:54 hours Stations 178,, 179, 172, 493, 431, Rescues 171, Rescue 439, and Medics were dispatched to 27 Chelsea Place for a rescue assignment. Chief 1720 marked up and was advised of a male who was in a 6 foot deep trench buried up to his knees and that Cherry hill Rescue 3 was also dispatched per the technical rescue protocol. C1720 and E1723 arrived and advised they had one in the a 6 foot deep trench. R4399(w/5) arrived to find the same and the crews immediately went to work setting up cribbing, ropes, and the trench
rescue setup for the Paratech rescue struts into a staging area for the arrival of the technical rescue teams. While this was going on command requested additional resources from Evesham, Waterford, & Mercer County TF801. Rescue 2218(Evesham) and Rescue 3(Cherry Hill) both arrived simultaneously and took over the rescue operations. After the arrival of the technical rescue teams all crews who were not certified in trench rescue operations were put into the manpower poll and used for various other functions on the scene. As the incident progressed both teams were later supplemented
by Waterford Township Fire's Technical Team, as well as Mercer Counties Technical Rescue team and NJ Task Force 1 with Virtua Paramedics providing patient care. Most trench operations are labor, time and equipment intensive. This rescue proved to be just as intensive and the patient was finally freed at around 5:45pm, more than 5 hours after the original call to 911. This incident required a team effort by all of those involved and thanks to everyone’s efforts this situation had a positive outcome.
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Crews Respond to Reported Drowning
August 17th, 2009 At 14:36 hours TF43 and Medic 33 where dispatched to Camp Inawendiwin for a reported drowning victim. C4390, A4392, U4393 all marked up immediately after dispatch. All units were notified by communications that it was reported to be a 7 year old who was down in the pool and now had been removed with a doctor on location performing CPR. C4390 and U4393 arrived to find the patient out the pool conscious and breathing. C4390 requested the helicopter to fly and directed MP4317 to setup a
Landing zone on Fox Chase road in the field. A4392 arrived the patient was turned over to them for transport to the Landing zone. A4392 and medics transported the Patient to the Landing zone where the patient was turned over to the crew from Southstar for transport to a local trauma center. All units cleared the call at 14:55 hours.
Units that responded :
C4390, A4392, U4393, A4394, MP4317, E4311, Medic 33 & Medic 300
Crews Respond to Medford Lakes Severe Storm
July 31st, 2009 Just after 5 p.m., a quiet summer afternoon in Burlington County became quite busy as severe storms moved quickly though the area, bringing heavy rain, strong wind and lightning. MFVFC Station 431 was first dispatched on a Dwelling Fire in Medford Lakes Boro, reporting a house on fire with someone trapped inside. While en-route, the Q4314 & T4316 were cancelled on that call as there was only wires down in the front yard and a small fire in the yard with no one trapped; however all units soon discovered another
live electric wires and tree had fallen onto multiple homes and cars in the area of Medford Lakes Boro. As additional calls came in to the Burlington County 911 center and units reported multiple roads were blocked with downed trees and wires, the situation escalated and C2510 assumed incident command. C2510 reported damage was widespread in an approximate area of Medford Lakes Boro and boarding Medford Twp. Q4314 as well as E4311 were redirected by C4300 to check several areas of Tabernacle Twp. That border Medford and crews found some debris and small tress down in
those areas. While check crews were dispatched to Allenwood estates for a reported Pole down. C4300 and E4311 arrived in the area to find a pole down in the rear of a home. Atlantic City Electric was notified and crews cleared the scene with no hazard. C4300, Q4314, and E4311 were then redirected by C4300 to Medford Lakes to do damage surveys. Once in the Boro of Medford Lakes, the crews reported considerable damage to a number of homes and outdoor structures as well as many trees and wires down and a power outage in the area. While in Medford Lakes the
Station Staffed R4399 and T4316. Those crews handled several incidents in Tabernacle Twp. FP4319 also responded to on a Fire Police Strike team assignment to the Medford Lakes Area. Once all 431 crews retuned to 431 they were placed Q4314 as well as several other units where placed into a Strike team and were tasked with handling a few incidents in Medford Lakes Boro. C4300 remained at Station 371 and assisted with staging and responding to incidents as needed. R4399 was also special called to staging where they arrived and setup for rehab in the parking lot
across from Station 371. Multiple agencies responded to the Medford Lakes area to assist, including Police, Public Works, the American Red Cross and PSE&G. According to the National Weather Service the damage was caused by "straight-line winds," not a tornado. Straight-line winds are strong downbursts of air from a thunderstorm that often involve winds of 60 to 100 mph. This phenomenon sometimes is called a "microburst." Nothing on weather radar indicated a rotating storm, NWS officials said.
Shamong Trailer Fire
July 29th, 2009 At 13:51 hours TF2811, Station 289, T251, RIT223 and Q431 were dispatched to 7 Oakview Drive for a reported trailer fire. C4300 marked up immediately and was advised of a neighbor called and reported smoke from a trailer and the sound of fire coming from inside. DC2510 was first to arrive and advised he had a 1 story trailer with light smoke showing. Q2514 and C4300 both arrived next and Q2514 was to lead off with a line to division A and make entry. C4300 establish CP28 as E2811 and T2816
arrived and where given their assignments. Additional units began to arrive and upon arrival Q4314 (w/6) was ordered to Division C to begin opening up the rear wall. The crew proceeded to a rear porch where they found fire burning under the trailer and along part of the rear wall. The crew began to open up the walls and remove the items that were stored on the rear porch. After a few minutes the incident was scaled back to units from 251, 431, 371, and 289. Command Redirected E4311 back to station 431 and T4316 to 281 to perform a regional cover of the area.
The crew from Q4314 did a little more overhaul and wet down of the fire area and then were released and returned to quarters.
Hampton Lakes Dwelling
July 28th, 2009 At 17:40 hours TF1724, RIT251, R292, and Q431 were dispatched to 14 Stage Coach Road for a reported Dwelling Fire. 17201 went responding and advised Communications that he had a large column and fire showing from the roof and requested the "All Companies in Service." E1723 arrived as the first due engine and stretched a 1 3/4" preconnect to Division C where they found a room well off and began fire attack. C1720 and C1710 arrived simultaneously and reported they had a 1 1/2 story
Single Family Dwelling with heavy fire showing from the division C. RE1712 was next to arrive and was assigned the first due truck responsibilities. E1722 arrived and as ordered to drop a line from the hydrant into the scene. Q4314 (w/5) was next to arrive and was initially ordered to take the second due truck but was reassigned to the RIT. Q4314's crew setup on Side a. While the crew was setting up the officer did a quick size up and found the home to have a two story portion in the rear. With this finding he had the crew throw two
ground ladders to the windows. After completing the crew stood by for a few minutes until the arrival of RE1911 who was then reassigned as the RIT Team. At that time Q4314's crew spilt sending two to the room to open up an attic fan and attic vent. The second crew was sent to secure the utilities. After completing their assignments the crew went into rehab. E4311 (w/5) and T4316 also both responded on the assignment and where put in staging for a short time then released back to station 431 where they
where asked to standby for a regional cover. R4399 also responded on the assignment and arrived to assist with setting up rehab. All District 43 units cleared the scene at 19:33 hours.
2 Graduate From Fire 1 and one From EMT
June 29th, 2009 Tonight several members traveled to BCIT Westampton Campus to attend the graduation of Firefighters Mike Kustrup and Don Bebee from Firefighter 1 as well as Firefighter Shane Lyon from EMT-basic class. Mike and Don both graduated with honors Mike was number one in his class(Sundays) and Don number 2 in his class (Tue-Thurs). Congratulations to them both. Shane passed his class but is still waiting on the results from the
state exam.
Crews Travel To Cape May County for CAFS Training
June 17th, 2009 At 17:00 hours crews loaded up on Q4314, C4300, and FP4319 and headed down to Cape May fire academy for some live fire CAFS training. C4300 had recently displayed our truck to members of the RIO Grande and Stone Harbor fire companies as the worked to spec out new trucks. After seeing our trucks they requested that we come down for some live fire training and to give them a chance to learn about CAFS as well as use it hands on.
Once at the academy crews were broken up into groups and C4300 explained the CAFS operation to everyone. Crews were then split up two stations were setup with one being application of the different types of CAFS(wet/dry). The second station was setup on the interior of the class A building where crews were tasked with deploying the hose line up a set of stair and back down and in the fire room then each member got a chance to knock down the fire. A great night was had by all and we
would like to thank RIO Grande, Stone Harbor, and Cape May fire Academy for there hospitality. We look forward to more training with them in the future.
 
Southampton Accident with entrapment
May 16th, 2009 At 13:50 hours Stations 178, 172, Rescue 171, Rescue 439, Engine 431, & Medic 33 where dispatched to Route 70 and New Road for an Motor Vehicle Accident with reported entrapment. C4300 and U1718 both marked up and where advised by central of a two car MVA with a reported dump truck overturned with the driver entrapped. U1718 arrived and advised that they did not have a dump truck overturned but a T bone accident
with one entrapped. C4300 arrived as they were giving the report and established command. R4399 (w/6) went responding and was advised upon arrival to prepare to go in-service with the rescue. Crews worked on a plan of attack and was decided that the best thing would be to have the dump truck moved away from the vehicle to provide access to the trapped driver. The dump truck was slowly moved away from the car and crews then began stabilization of the driver's side and
removal of the of both drivers door and the driver's side B post. Extrication was completed in about 15 minutes. While 4399's crew was operating RE1911 running in place of RE1712 which was out of service for training arrived and pulled a suppression line. T1716 responded as well and the crew stood by to help as needed. A1781 and M33 transported the PT to a local hospital for treatment. A Fire police strike team was also requested to assist with traffic control while
Route 70 was shut down during the rescue.
Units that responded :
C4300, R4399, U1718, T1716, RE1911, FP4319, FP2819, FP2519, FP2529 A1781, & Medic 33
MVA Route 206
May 14th, 2009 At 15:19 hours TF43 & Medic 33 were dispatched to in front of 30 Cramer road for a motor vehicle accident cardiac emergency. LT4303 arrived at 15:21 hrs to find a two car accident with two cars in the roadway and the accident on Route 206. A4391 & A4394 both marked up shortly after and began patient care of two injuries. R4399 (w/4) arrived and stabilized the vehicle and setup traffic control. LT4303 requested fire
police from stations 431 and 281. FP2819 arrived and was advised to take a position in the Sunoco gas station and assist with traffic control. Both of the injured where transported to a local hospital for treatment. All TF43 units cleared the scene at 16:03 hours.
Units that responded :
LT4303, R4399, A4394, A4391, Medic 33 and FP2819
 
Shamong House Fire
April 28th, 2009 At 17:37 hours TF2811, Stations 371, 431, Tender 251 and RIT 252 were dispatched to number 6 Spearhead trail for a reported dwelling fire. AC2801 marked up and was advised by communications of a reported fire on the exterior of the dwelling that was extending into the home. Moments later EM28 advised he had just past the residence and there was smoke coming from the dwelling. AC2801 arrived and
confirmed the report and requested the "All Companies in-service". Q4314 (w/6) was advised by AC2801 on arrival to Vent the roof and assist with opening up on division 1. Q4314’s crew arrived and split sending their crews to complete the assigned tasks. T4316 (w/1) arrived and supplied Q4314 as an additional line was pulled to begin extinguishment of the exterior fire which had began to flare up again. E4311(w/6) was assigned to establish a Draft Site just
prior to Spearhead Trail. R4399 arrived along with A4394 and assisted station 289 units with establishing rehab on the front lawn. Q4314’s crew assisted with extensive overhaul on the Div A exterior. All 431 units cleared the scene at 17:34 hours.
Quad Accident
April 26th, 2009 At 02:27 hours TF43 & Medic 33 were dispatched to Goosepond road in the area of the tire dump for a Quad accident. As units where marking up Communications advised it was reported to be two quads who hit head on and they were reporting that they were in the tire dump off of Goosepond Road. C4390 & C4300 both arrived to find tow patients with one serious in nature and requested the helicopter
to fly. C4300 advised the Landing zone would be at Zimmerman and Chatsworth road. MP4317 was next to arrive and was advised to come back into the dump and assist with patient packaging and care. C4390 contact 439 and advised them to bring 4393 in addition to A4394 & A4391. Upon arrival one crew member from A4394 went with 4393 back into the dump. 4393 made two trips into the dump to retrieve both patients. One patient was transported by A4394 to the landing
zone where they were flown to a local trauma center. The second patient was taken by ground to a local hospital. Q4314 and FP4319 both handled the L.Z.
Units that responded :
C4390, C4300, FP4319, MP4317, Q4314, A4394, A4391, BLS4393, Medic 33 and Medic 34
Motorcycle Accident Infront of station
April 25th, 2009 At approximately 13:26 hours TF43 and Medic 100 were dispatched to Route 206 and Hawkin Rd for a Motorcycle accident. C4300 went responding at 13:28 and was advised of a motorcyclist that hit a vehicle and was not unconscious and bleeding from the head. C4300 arrived and requested the Helicopter to fly with the landing zone to be setup at Seneca High School. Q4314 arrived and
assisted with patient care, securing the hazards and traffic control. E4311 (w/4) responded to and arrived to establish the L.Z. A4394 arrived and took over patient care of the injured motorcyclist. A4391 responded next and assisted with patient care of the injured in the vehicle. A4394 and Medic 31 transported the injured motorcyclist to the L.Z. at Seneca where the patient was flown to a local trauma center by MONOC-1. Units remained
on scene for about an hour assisting with traffic while State Police conducted an accident investigation.
Units that responded :
C4300, Q4314, E4311, FP4319, A4394, A4391,and Medic 31
 
Garage Fire
April 7th, 2009 At 21:44 hours TF43 Stations 172, 171, 281, 292, Quint 25, & RIT 191 were dispatched to the Rear of 97 Powell Place Road for a reported building fire. 4300 arrived to find a 30 X 30 garage well involved with fire extending from the side B man door through to the front bay doors with no exposures. E1723 arrived and dropped a 5" supply line followed by Q4314. Q4314’s crews
led off with three 1 3/4" CAFS attack lines. E1723’s crew established a Supply line to Q4314 and T4316 picked up the lay. RE1712 arrived and opened up. E4311 and T1716 crews assisted With suppression. 1710 had the attack position RE1911 had the RIT. 2811/2514 and 2923 were sent to level 2 staging at Olsen Middle School. T1716 and T2811 both supplied T4316. FM 15 was notified to respond. T2516, Q2514, & E2923 where redirected
to cover the region from Station 431. FM155 arrived and was going too returned in the morning with NJDFS to Investigate.
Route 532 Mva with Entrapment
March 29th, 2009 At 00:49 hours TF43 and Medic 33 were dispatched to RT. 532 and Route 206 for a Motor Vehicle Accident rescue assignment reported tree down on the vehicle. C4300 En-route at 00:50 hrs and was advised by Communications of one vehicle off the roadway into a tree with a tree down on top of the vehicle. C4300 went out in the area with nothing found and was then advised
by communications of a updated location of New Road and Route 532. As C4300 was approaching this location it was once again updated to be at Patty Bowker road and Route 532. C4300 and C4390 both arrived at the corrected location and confirmed the report of one off the roadway and one entrapped. At that time C4390 established command and C4300 took rescue group. R4399 (w/6) was advised upon arrival to go in-service with the rescue.
R4399 arrived and began stabilization and once completed proceeded to complete a driver's side door removal. Once the door was opened R4399 along with medics and the crew from A4391 removed the Patient from the vehicle. Due to weather conditions the helicopter was grounded and the patient was transported by ground to the local trauma center. E4311 arrived while rescue operations where going on and was assigned suppression duties.
MP4317 and FP4319 were also on scene and handled traffic control. All TF43 units cleared the scene 01:33 hrs.
Units that responded :
C4300, E4311, FP4319, MP4317, C4390, LT43901, R4399, A4392, A4391, Medic 33 and Medic 100
Route 532 Mva
March 11th, 2009 At 16:48 hours TF43 and Medic 34 were dispatched to RT. 532 and Patty Bowker Rd for a MVA vehicle over turned. Q4314(w/4) and FP4319 were responding moments after dispatch and was advised of a single vehicle overturned with the subject out of the vehicle. With A4391 & A4392 on the assignment in Southampton A2892 and A2581 were added to the
assignment. Shortly after dispatch R4399 and A4391 were both released from the Route 70 call and responded to the assignment. A2581 arrived to find on vehicle that had spun out and no injuries and held the assignment with Q4314 and themselves taking a Refusal. After clearing A4391 was once again requested back to Rt 70 for an additional patient that now was complaining of injuries.
Route 70 Mva Rescue
March 11th, 2009 At 16:28 hours Stations 178, 179, 172, 171, TF43 & Medic 33 were dispatched to Route 70 and Sooy Place road for a Motor Vehicle Accident Rescue Assignment with vehicle fire. C1720 went in route and was advised by
Communications of a multiple vehicle accident with multiple calls. C1720 arrived shortly after the report and advised he was on location with a multiple vehicle accident and to add 3 additional ambulances. R4399 (w/4) went responding shortly after the report followed
shortly after by Q4314(w/6). Moments later C1720 recalled the assignment with the exception of EMS, E1723, and RE1712. R4399 advised command that they would be staffing A4391 and continued in to the location. Upon arrival R4399 assisted with PT Care and securing the vehicle
utilities. A4391 & A4392 arrived and were given there assignment.
MVA Rescue
March 4th, 2009 At approximately 19:02 hours TF43 & Medic 100 was dispatched to the area of Route 206 and Flyatt Road for a reported MVA with entrapment. C4390 and DC4310 went in route at 19:03hrs and were advised by Communications of a 3 car MVA with one trapped with a possible leg fracture. DC4310 was first arrive to find a three car MVA
with one confirmed entrapped and requested the helicopter to fly as well as E281 to the handle the L.Z. C4390 arrived right behind DC4310 and established command. R4399 (w/6) and A4392 were both on the street at 19:04 hrs and A4392 was advised by Command on arrival to assume care of the trapped patient. R4399 was ordered on arrival to do a right side removal. Upon arrival R4399's
crew went to work stabilizing the vehicle and beginning extrication efforts. A4391 was next to arrive and was ordered to split there crew and assist A4392 with patient care. A4394 arrived shortly after them and was ordered to begin assessing the additional injuries. Q4314 arrived and was ordered to stretch a 1 3/4" handline for protection. R4399's crew removed the passenger side door
and assisted A4392's crew with removing the patient from the vehicle. A4392 and Medic 35 transported the patient to the L.Z. setup by E2811 and Co-op Growers just south of the incident. In all only two people where transported to the hospital. All TF43 crews cleared the scene at 19:40 hrs.
Units that responded :
DC4310, Q4314, C4390, R4399, A4394, A4392, A4391, Medic 35, Medic 100 and E2811 L.Z.
 
Tabernacle Township (ISO) Rating improves to a 4.
The Tabernacle Board of Fire Commissioners and the Medford Farms Fire Company are proud to report that the Insurance Service Organization (ISO) rating for Tabernacle Township has improved from a Class 9 to Class 4 for all areas of Tabernacle within 5 miles of a recognized fire station. This accounts for 98% of the occupied structures when including our automatic aid
with surrounding townships. This is a huge accomplishment and our understanding from ISO this is the 1st such rating in New Jersey for an area without a municipal water supply using the alternative water supply method with water shuttles. The improved rating means Tabernacle is in the top 15% of all fire companies in the United States of which over 44,000 are rated.
More importantly, this improved rating will result in a savings of approximately $125 for the average home and more substantial savings for businesses on their fire insurance premiums
During 2008 the Medford Farms Fire Company had a widespread review of our structural fire suppression delivery system conducted by the Insurance Services Organization (ISO). ISO collects information on municipal fire protection efforts in communities throughout the United States. In each community, ISO analyzes the relevant data using a Fire Suppression Rating Schedule (FSRS).
ISO then assigns a Public Protection Classification from 1 to 10. Class 1 generally represents superior property fire protection, and Class 10 indicates that the area's fire-suppression program doesn't meet ISO's minimum criteria. By classifying communities' ability to suppress fires, ISO helps the communities evaluate their public fire-protection services. The program provides an
objective, countrywide standard that helps fire departments in planning and budgeting for facilities, equipment, and training. Also, by securing lower fire insurance premiums for communities with better public protection, the PPC program provides incentives and rewards for communities that choose to improve their firefighting services. ISO has extensive information on more than
44,000 fire-response jurisdictions.
Several years ago the Tabernacle Board of Fire Commissioners approached our residents to approve the purchase of a Quint (combination pumper and ladder truck) in an effort to improve our ISO rating. That purchase was just one piece of the equation. We did not falter in our effort to make this rating improvement a reality. As part of this effort, we improved training, recordkeeping,
preventive maintenance, and made strategic equipment purchases. We partnered with other fire companies in the Pinelands region to certify our water delivery capabilities. In June, 2008 we conducted a water delivery certification exercise witnessed by ISO where we successfully delivered 1,608 gallons per minute (gpm) for a two-hour duration. This exercise was key to improving our rating
as we do not have a public water supply system and water delivery accounts for 40% of the score. The exercise was a huge success and far exceeded our goal of 1,200 gpm and far exceeded ISOs expectations for an area without hydrants. As we look forward we will need to locate an apparatus toward the eastern part of the township to extend our 5 mile radius.
MVA with multiple injuries
February 1st, 2009 At approximately 1535 hours as crews were finishing up our annual refresher training Task force 43 and CC42 were dispatched to the area of Route 206 and Cramer road for a motor vehicle accident with reported entrapment. C4390, C4300, Q4313(w/5), R4399(w/6), E4311(w/6), A4392, FP4319(w/2) and U4318(w/2) were all
on the street immediately after dispatch. C4390 arrived on scene to find a three car MVA involving two mini vans and a car all with heavy damage. C4390 immediately requested 2 additional ambulances out of his station adding A4391, and A4394 onto the assignment. C4300 arrived shortly after the request was made and C4300 went to work assisting with triage while DC4310
setup CP43. A4392 arrived and began triage and treatment of the patients. Q4314 arrived and was ordered to split there crew and begin cribbing the one mini van with the occupant still inside and also pull a protection line. E4311 arrived next and was told to split there crew and begin securing vehicle utilities and assist EMS. R4399 was next to arrive and with no rescue
services needed was ordered to assist with EMS services. After an initial triage was complete it was found that there was 11 total patients with 4 yellow and 7 green. At that time CP43 requested the West EMS Strike team which brought A2891, A1993, A5091, A3683, A1782 into the scene. A Fire Police Strike team was also requested to assist with shutting down RT206 at Rt563
as well as Hawkins Road and several other side streets. As the additional Ambulances arrived they were given there assignments. All the injured were transported to a local hospital for evaluation. Crews remained on scene for 2 hours until the completion of the investigation returning just in time to begin the annual Super Bowl Party. On a side note A3683 was sent to station 431
to standby until A4391, A4392, & A4394 returned from the hospital.
Units that responded :
C4300, DC4310, Q4314, E4311, FP4319, U4318, C4390, R4399, A4394, A4392, A4391, A2891, A1993, A5091, A3683, A1782, FP3719, FP2519, FP2819, and FP2729
 
2008 Annual Report
2008 was a busy year in the history of our company and an exciting and rewarding year for the officers and members of the Medford Farms Fire Company. Click below to see the 2008 Annual Report.
2008 Annual Report
Crews Respond to First Due Fire
January 06th, 2009 At approximately 10:00 hrs TF4310 Stations 281, 171, 172, & 371 were dispatched to 69 Summit Drive for a reported dwelling fire. Q4314(w/5) and T4316(w/2) responded moments after dispatch and were advised of state police on location reporting the
house to be fully involved. Q4314 arrived to find a 2 story SFD with heavy smoke from the roof and placed "all companies in service". T4316 arrived and picked up Q4314's line as the crew forced entry into the home. Once entering the home the crew was met with a smoke condition and fire in the wall in front
of them. The crew quickly stretched 1 3/4" CAFS line and quickly knocked the fire down. E3712 and R4399 arrived simultaneously and E3712's crew was ordered to assist Q4314's crew with opening up and R4399's crew to begin throwing ground ladders and to perform a search. As additional units arrived they were
ordered to assist with overhaul operations. Once overhaul was completed command held the assignment with TF43. The incident is under investigation by the Burlington County Fire Marshalls Office. Everyone is reminded to dial 911 for any emergency from any phone.
2008 Incidents
January 2nd, 2008 All 2008 incidents were moved to the archives section.
2008 Incidents
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