Monday, June 13, 2011 Squad 75 was special called into Bellmawr to assist Rescue 32 with a motor vehicle accident with entrapment. Squad 75's crew stood by with an 1 3/4" hand line as a precaution and assisted Rescue 32's crew with extricating the driver of a Volkswagen that was involved in an accident with a tractor trailer.
Sunday, June 5, 2011 It is with deep regret that the Runnemede Fire Company, No. 1 announces the passing of Life Member Marycatherine Simon. Marycathrine retired from the Borough of Runnemede where she was employed as an EMT and Firefighter. As a 30 year member of the Department, she served as the Rescue Captain and as a member of the Board of Trustees. She was a Life Member of both the Runnemede Fire Company, No. 1 and the New Jersey State Fireman's Association. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Marycatherine's memory to Samaritan Hospice, 5 Eves Drive, Suite 300, Marlton, NJ 08053 or to the Runnemede Fire Company, No. 1, PO Box 193, Runnemede, NJ 08078.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011 On Monday night The Runnemede Fire Department headed down to the Cumberling County Fire Academy. The company had trained on deploying our high rise hose packs and hooking up to a stand pipes. Thank you to The Cumberling County Fire Academy for the use your facility.
Sunday, May 22, 2011 Some of the members of the Runnemede Fire Department and friends had posed for pictures before heading to the First Annual Classic Car Show hosted by the Toyota of Runnemede and the Phily Diner.
Sunday, May 15, 2011 Shortly after 4:00 AM on May 15th, Squad 75 was ordered to respond into a house fire at 4th and Albany Aves in Barrington for and all-hands fire, after being initially dispatched to cover Station 91. The crew was put to work as a fire attack team & assisted with overhaul. The fire is being investigated by the Camden county Fire Marshall's office. While still on scene, Command 910, (Sutch) directed Squad 75 to respond to an additional call for a carbon monoxide detector activation down the street from the house fire. The crew investigated the home and found a bad battery in the detector. Squad 75 remained on scene until released by 910. http://www.phillyfirenews.com/content/firewire/detail/5614.php
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Monday, April 11, 2011 Engine 75 responded to the Bellmawr Manor Apartments for a building fire. Squrt 32 (Bellmawr) arrived on location with heavy fire showing from two units, requested an "all hands" to be dispatched and ordered the second alarm. The fire was placed under control by the 30 min mark. One Firefighter suffered minor injuries, was transported to area hospital, and later released.
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Sunday, April 10, 2011 06:00 Task force 32 was dispatch to Saunders Ave for a dwelling fire with reports of possible people trapped. Squad 32 (Bellmawr) staffed with members of the Beaver Brook Duty Crew, arrived on location with a dwelling fully involved. Squad 32 (Bellmawr) established their own water supply and lead off with a Blitz Fire attack line and a 2 1/2" hand line. Ladder 33 (Bellmawr) took a position in front of the home and went operated the master stream. Squad 75 (Runnemede) established a secondary hydrant in front of the Motel 6 on Rt 168 (Black Horse Pike) and relayed water to Engine 75 (Runnemede). Members of the home were transported to area hospitals by EMS.
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Monday, March 14, 2011 The Runnemede Fire Company received a grant from the NJ American Water Company. On Monday, March 14, 2011 representatives from NJ American Water presented a check for $955.00 to the Members of the Fire Company to be used for the purchase of 18 Survivor LED Streamlight flashlights. The lights will be issued out to our Members to be kept on their turnout gear coat and will greatly help keep our Firefighters safe while operating in dark and smoky conditions. Each light also has an emergency flash feature that will help a Firefighter in trouble signal others for help.
Saturday, March 5, 2011 07:30 Task Force 7 was dispatched to Stratford Ave for a dwelling fire with possible people trapped. Chief Moriarty (701) arrived on location with fire showing from Division C / D. Squad 32 (Bellmawr) arrived first due and had lead off with an 1 3/4" hand line. Squrt 32 (Bellmawr) arrived after and secured the hydrant at Stratford and Schubert Aves. Engine 75 stretched the 2nd hand line to the interior while Quint 91 (Barrington) and Ladder 33 (Bellmawr) performed ventilation. All occupants where accounted for and out of the home when the fire apparatus arrived on location. One dog was tended to by BLS 787. Two Firefighters were treated and released from the hospital with minor burns. The fire is under investigation by the Camden County Fire Marshal's Office.
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Tuesday, February 15, 2011 05:51 Squad 75 (Runnemede) BLS 317 (Bellmawr) were dispatched to the New Jersey Turn Pike MP 33.2 NB along with Burlington County Rescue 36-39 and Squad company 36 (MT Laurel) for a single car MVA with entrapment. Companies arrived and had an SUV off the road into a tree with 2 occupants traps. Rescue 36 went to work with there hydraulics tools as SD75 stood by as fire suppression. BLS units had transported twp patients to local hospitals.Additional Apparatus: BLS 36-9(Mt Laurel) and Medic 44
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