Mission Statement:

        The mission of the Mantua Township Fire District No. 1 is to serve our citizens when an emergency occurs. We will respond safely and quickly with trained, skilled, and compassionate members, and using the best available equipment, neutralize or reverse any situation of those in need. We will continue aggressive planning and response preparation, and will strive to prevent the need for our emergency services through education and community interaction. Our services shall be delivered by a dedicated family of members committed to exceeding the needs and expectations of those we serve anytime, any place, any need.  

     On Friday July 16, 2010 at approximately 1738 hours members of the Mantua Township Fire District along with Quint 28-16 and Engine 28-32 were dispatched to 47 Cape May Ave for a reported dwelling fire.  Chief 2201 arrived on location to find a 2 1/2 story single family dwelling with light smoke showing from division C.  Engine Company 22-12 staffed with Casual Help Crew members arrived within two minutes, and a single 1 3/4" handline was stretched by Probationary Firefighter Shawn Layton, and the Engine was supplied by Squad Company 22-18.  The Engine company made entry thru division C and found an active fire in the Kitchen. 

     Interior Crew made a quick knock on the fire containing the fire to the cabinets and stove area of the kitchen.  Once the fire was brought under control crews began checking the remainder of the dwelling with thermal imaging, which revealed negative results.  Crews then performed Salvage and overhaul of the residence, remaining on location for approximately one hour with no firefighter injuries reported. 

Units on location: Chief 2201, Engine Companies 22-12, 22-13, 28-32, Squad Company 22-18 and Quint 28-16.

Photos Courtesy of our friend Constatine Sypsomos.

     On Sunday, July 11, 2010 at 2100 hours, Members of the Mantua Township Fire District were dispatched to 429 Woodbury Glassboro Road for a reported Alarm System.  While enroute Captain 2203 and FM 22 were advised by Gloucester County Communications that the alarm company was reporting numerous activations.  Engine Company 22-12 responded quickly with a crew of four, followed closely by Squad Company 22-18 with a crew of three.

     Captain 2203 and Engine Company 22-12 arrived simultaneously and reported nothing showing.  Command was established and crews began a systematic investigation of the exterior of the building.  During the investigation crews detected the strong odor of an electrical fire coming from a door on the Delta Division.  Crews then stretched a single 1 3/4" handline and forced the door, where they were met with a light smoke condition.  A further investigaiton found black smoke on the Bravo Division of the interior of the structure.  Command then requested Quint 28-16 to the scene as well as R.I.C. 10-3 due to interior's report.  During a further investigation crews found an active fire in the ladies room, and made a quick knock on the blaze.  Once the fire was brought under control, crews performed salvage and overhaul of the building and a further investigation revealed negative results.

     Investigation was performed by Fire Marshal Lamana, and the cause is currently under investigation. 

Units on location: Captain 2203, FM 22, Engine Companies 22-12, 22-13, Squad Company 22-18, and Quint 28-16.

     On Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at 0917 hours Crew from Mantua Township Fire District were dispatched to the City of Woodbury for a reported Dwelling fire.  Squad Company 22-18 responded quickly with a crew of four acting as the Rapid Intervention Crew.  Upon arrival, crews took a position on Division D, where they established a safe working area.  Once the fire was brought under control the company was utilized to perform overhaul due to extreme heat conditions. 

     On Friday, June 25, 2010 at 1152 hours Squad Company 22-18 was dispatched once again to the City of Woodbury to the Sunnoco Gas Station for a reported building fire.  The company responded quickly with a crew of six.  Upon arrival companies established a safe working area on Divison A.  Once the fire was brought under control the company was released with no fire fighter injuries to report.

     On Saturday, May 22, 2010 at 1656 hours Members of the Mantua Township Fire District and Station 28-1 were dispatched to 568 Lambs Road, The Struthers and Dunn Building, for a reported building fire.  Engine Company 22-12 responded quickly with a crew of 6 and was advised by Gloucester County Communications that EMS Supervisor 8200 was on locaton reporting the structure to be well involved, with fire throughout the front building.  With this report Deputy Chief 2202 (Beckett) struck the second alarm.

     Crew from 22-12 arrived first due and laid a supply line going into a defesnive operation immediately upon arrival.  The crew from Quint 28-16 set up master stream operations on the A-B corner of the structure, while Second Due Ladder Tower 22-16 set up on the A-D corner of the structure.  Command then requested an additional Ladder Tower into the scene as well as the third alarm, brininging in Ladder Tower 26-16, Rescue Company 7-38 and Quint  23-16 into the Job. 

     Due to the fact that the building was a vacant structure and structurally unsound, it was determined to surround all four corners of the structure with ladder pipes to contain the fire to the building of origin and keep from auto exposing to its exposures to the rear. Shortly after it was determined that Four Aerial Units were needed to keep the fire from auto exposing to the rear buildings as well as attempting to extinguish the blaze.  Command set up Ladder Tower 26-16 on the A-B corner, Quint 28-16 on the B-C corner, Quint 23-16 on the C-D corner and Ladder Tower 22-16 on the A-D corner.  Once all Aerial Units were in place, a command decision was made to allow the roof to fall in allowing for a more efficient extinguishing technique.

     Crews operated on scene for approximately five hours extinguishing the blaze until the incident was brought under control.  Once the fire was brought under control crews remained on scene for approximately two more hours mopping up the scene.  The fire is currently under investigation by members of the Gloucester County Fire Marshal's office, Gloucester County Prosecutor's office, and Mantua Township Detective Bureau.

Units on location: Chiefs 2202, 28-302, 701, Engine Companies 22-12, 22-13, 28-32, 28-31, 28-11, 28-22, Ladder Towers 22-16, 26-16, Quints 28-16, 23-16, Squad Company 22-18, Rescue Company 7-38, R.I.C. 10-38, 10-34, 5-16, Cascade 23-28, as well as Canteen 9.  The surrounding areas were covered by Taskforce 3604. 

Photos by: Rich Moulder (PFN) and New Jersey Fire

     On Friday, May 21, 2010 members of the Pitman Fire Department and the Mantua Township Fire District were dispatched to 521 Highland Terrace for a reported dwelling fire.  Command officers from District 28 arrived and confirmed a working fire.  Squad Company 22-18 responded quickly with a crew of four.

     The Squad company arrived fourth due, and were assigned to establish a rapid intervention crew on the Division D side of the dwelling.  The Crew from Quint 28-16 had arrived and made quick work of the fire with a single 1 3/4" line.  Squad Company 22-18 remained on location for approximately 45 minutes establishing a safe working area with no firefighter injuries were reported.

Personnel Announcement

Effective May 21, 2010 Dan Hauss and Matt Heston are promoted to Lieutenant assigned to Union Ave Station. Dan and Matt will report to Captain Norris, all members should benefit from Dan and Matt dedication in making Mantua Township Fire District a premier department in the state.

Chief Schmidt

MTFD

     On Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at 1912 hours members of the Mantua Township Fire District along with Pitman Fire Company Number One were dispatched to 649 Pierre Ave for a reported Dwelling Fire.  Engine Company 22-13 arrived first due and reported smoke showing from division a.  Crew from Engine 22-13 stretched a single 1 3/4" hand line to the front door, while the crews from Engine Company 22-12 and Ladder Company 22-16 established a water supply and began ventilation. 

     Crew from 22-13 reported an active fire in the laundry room, and made a quick knock on the fire.  Once the fire was brought under control, Command held the assignment to Quint 28-16 and District 22.  Crews remained on location for approximately 45 minutes performing overhaul and salvage tactics of the dwelling.  The fire is under investigation by the Mantua Township Fire Marshal's office.

Units on location:  Chiefs 2201, 2202, Engine Companies 22-13, 22-12, Ladder Company 22-16, Quint 28-16, Tender 22-14, Brush Truck 22-15, Utility 22-19 as well as FM 22.

    

     On Tuesday, April 20, 2010 members of the Pitman Fire Department and the Mantua Township Fire District were dispatched to 523 Hudson Avenue in the Borough of Pitman for a reported Dwelling Fire.  Command officers from District 28 arrived and confirmed a working fire.  Squad Company 22-18 responded within a minute with a crew of four and arrived as the third due piece of apparatus.

     Crew from 22-18 was immediately put into service and supplemented interior firefighter with fire attack.  Crews also set up secondary evacuation points and established a safe area for all fireground operations.  Once the fire was brought under control companies assisted in wrapping up and were released from the fireground without incident.

     TO ALL MEMBERS:

     We would like to announce that starting Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at 1900 hours the Officers of the Mantua Township Fire District will hold a Departmental Meeting at the Jackson Road Station.  These meetings will be held to provide all active members of all current and upcoming events taking place in the Fire District.  All Active Members are encouraged to attend.

     Meetings will be held on the fourth Tuesday of each month starting at 1900 hours at the Jackson Road Station.

     On Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at 0958 hours members of Mantua Township District 22 were dispatched into the Ewan Section of Harrison Township for a reported structure fire.  Ladder Company 22-16 responded immediately with a crew of 9. 

     Crews arrived on location and assisted crews with interior firefighting as well as venitilation work.  Crews remained on location for approximately 45 minutes until we were released by Command.  The fire remains under investigation by the Gloucester County Fire Marshal's office as well as Harrison Township Police.

     Shortly after returning from Harrison Township, the company was taking up, when they were dispatched once again as the Rapid Intervention Crew for a reported dwelling fire in the City of Woodbury.  Squad Company 22-18 responded in less than one minute with a crew of 9 personnel. 

     Upon the arrival of Squad Company 22-18, crews established a safe area around the dwelling and performed Rapid Intervention Techniques, remaining on location for approximately 45 minutes until being released by command. 

This is to inform all members, who were unable to attend the Mandatory Training taught by Deputy Chief Beckett on March 23, 2010.

Members should log into the following link: http://www.saferesponse.com/sub_page/register.htm

Once you have logged in you must register on line creating a user name and password.  After completing registration, you should click onto Course List and pick Hazmat Awareness as well as Bloodborne Pathogens.  Follow the necessary slides and at the completion, take the provided test.  If you complete the test with a satisfactory score, you will be certified for 2010 in both Bloodborne Pathogens and Hazmat Awareness.  Once you have completed and printed out the certifications, you are to bring the certifications to Deputy Chief Beckett at the next drill so that he can sign your certificate, provide you with a copy, and place into your training folder.  These classes are OSHA approved and accepted by the Mantua Township Fire District.

The Mantua Township Fire District has Proposed the 2010 Budget.  

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TOWNSHIP OF MANTUA FIRE DISTRICT NO. 1
2010 ANTICIPATED REVENUES
Unrestricted Fund Balance - $75,000.00
Uniform Fire Safety Act Annual Registration Fees - 25,000.00
Amount to be Raised by Taxation to Support the District Budget - 776,376.00
 
TOTAL 2010 ANTICIPATED REVENUES - $776,376.00
 
2010 BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS
Salary and Wage Appropriations:
Part-Time Secretary-$6,000.00
Firefighters-$120,000.00
Part-Time Casual Help-$70,000.00
Overtime-$10,000.00
Paid Uniform-$1,200.00
Employee Group Health Insurance-$25,000.00
Other Fringe Benefits (Employer Share of FICA)-$20,500.00
Total Salary and Wage Appropriations-$252,700.00
 
Administration Appropriations:
Professional Services-$40,000.00
Office Expense-$10,000.00
Election-$2,000.00
Advertising-$2,000.00
Intergovernmental Services (Mantua Township)-$20,000.00
Other Expenses-$8,500.00
Stipends - Fire Commissioners-$2,500.00
Total Administration Appropriations-$85,000.00
 
Cost of Operations Appropriations:
Insurance-$60,000.00
Physicals, Vacations, and Fit Testing-$10,000.00
Fuel-$15,000.00
Maintenance and Repairs-$40,000.00
Uniforms and Turnout Gear-$15,000.00
Training and Education-$10,000.00
Communication Repairs / Leases-$10,000.00
Reimbursements-$1,000.00
Fire Prevention-$10,000.00
Building Maintenance-$40,000.00
Stipends - Fill in Firefighters-$3,500.00
Stipends - Fire Companies-$8,000.00
Computer Technology Support-$5,960.00
Utilities-$50,000.00
Cost of Operations Appropriations-$278,460.00
 
Non-Bondable Asset Appropriations:
Communication Equipment-$15,000.00
Station Equipment-$15,344.00
Total Non-Bondable Asset Appropriations-$30,344.00
 
Capital Appropriations
Deputy Chief Vehicle-$25,000.00
 
Capital Lease Appropriations:
Brush Truck (2) - Principal-$19,040.00
Brush Truck (2) - Interest-$1,009.00
2007 Seagrave Water Tender - Principal-$42,069.00
2007 Seagrave Water Tender - Interest-$7,905.00
Total Capital Lease Appropriations-$70,023.00
 
Intergovernmental Agreement (with Mantua Township):
Principal Debt Payments-$84,400.00
1/3 of Payment on Township Ordinance 2006-14-$22,100.00
Interest-$28,349.00
 
Total Intergovernmental Agreement (with Mantua Township)-$134,849.00
TOTAL 2010 BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS-$876,376.00
 
If there are any questions you can contact the Mantua Township Fire District at (856) 468-2223 or Commissioner Hauss at (609) 970-4296.

     On Monday, March 8, 2010 at 20:41 hours Tender 22-14 was dispatched into Harrison Township for a Large Barn Fire.  Tender 22-14 responded immediately with a crew of two and were the first mutual aid tender on location.  Crews performed tender tatics for approximately three hours, dumping numerous tanks of water.  Tender 22-14 was released from the scene shortly after brining the fire under control.

   ATTENTION ALL MEMBERS!!!

     This is to inform all members of the Mantua Township Fire District of all scheduled District Training.  All scheduled training is listed on the left hand side of the Mantua Township Fire District Website.  This is to encourage all members to take notice to the scheduled training as well as attempt to attend all available training.

     Also would like to inform Members that if you are unable to make any scheduled Tuesday Night Drill, that you can report to the Union Avenue Station on any Saturday or Sunday and take part in the Duty Crew Drill, which will be instructed by either the duty officer or members of the Casual Help crew. 

      Also there will be a Sign Up Sheet posted in both the Union Avenue Station as well as the Jackson Road station for the Engine and Ladder Company Training that will be instructed on both April 20th and April 24th.  All members are encouraged to attend.  The Class will be a hands-on live fire training drill at the Delaware County Fire Academy.  Please sign up so that we have an exact number of personnel who will be taking the training.