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 Saturday, January 14, 2012 members of the Mantua Township Fire District were dispatched to cover the City of Woodbury, while station 5-1 was operating on a working house fire.  Engine Company 22-12 responded fully staffed and shortly after arrival at Station 5-1 the company was requested to the scene.

     Upon arrival on the fire ground Engine Comapny 22-12's crew assisted with Rapid Intervention, Fire Suppression and laid a secondary water supply to Quint 5-16.  Once the fire was brought under control the company was released from the scene without incident.  The fire is still under investigation by the City of Woodbury Fire Marshal's Office.

     On Saturday, December 31, 2011 at 1830 hours the members of the Mantua Township Fire District answered a very significant call.  The final call of 2011 marked 600 runs for the year, which is the most in the History of the Mantua Township Fire District and prior individual fire companies.  Throughout the year members responded to numerous serious incidents without delay, (0 re-tones) including Hurricane Irene, which brought 100 calls for service in a three day span. 

     It has been a very busy year; however would not have been successfull without the support from the members.  The following are the top ten responders for 2011:

1.) Shawn Layton - 75.20%
2.) Victor Torino - 64.18%
3.) Mike McNicoll - 62.80%
4.) Dylan Fitzgerald - 62.25%
5.) Michael Craft - -61.70 %
6.) Joseph Martell - 61.43%
7.) Brian Hauss and Travis McNicoll - 60.60%
8.) Nic Lamana and Shawn McNicoll - 58.12 %
9.) Dan Hauss - 57.57%
10.) Sidney Marks - 55.37%

     On December 22, 2011 members of the Mantua Township Fire District were dispatched to the Borough of Pitman 301 Lakeside Drive for a reported Dwelling Fire.  Units from Pitman had arrived on scene and were reporting a working fire.  RIC 22-18 responded within minutes with a crew of 6, and upon arrival were detailed to Division A to assist with firefighter safety and establishing a safe working area.  Company remained on location for approximately 30 minutes until being released by Command. 

     District 28 made a quick knock on the fire holding it to the room of origin.  No firefighter injuries were reported.

     On Thursday, December 22, 2011 members were celebrating the Department Christmas Party at the Union Ave Station, when the company was dispatched as part of the Tender Taskforce to the Township of Woolwich for an All Hands Structure Fire.  Tender 22-14 responded immediately and upon arrival were detailed to a water relay; however the blaze was quickly brought under control by members of the 25th and the Tender was released a short time later. 

     On Friday, December 3, 2011 at 0136 hours crews from the Mantua Township Fire District and Pitman Fire Company No. 1 were dispatched to 646 Bridgeton Pike, for a reported dwelling fire.  Chief 2201 arrived to find a 1 1/2 story single family dwelling with Heavy Smoke showing.  Deputy Chief 2202 and Engine Company 22-13 arrived simultaneously, laid in and stretched a single 1 3/4" handline.  Engine Company 22-12 arrived shortly after and assisted with interior crews.

     Engine Company 22-12's crew entered the building to find the seat of the fire in the basement.  Crews located the fire and made a quick knock on the fire, containing it to the dryer causing minimal damage to the building.  Crews salvaged and overhauled the dwelling containing the fire to the object of origin.

Units on location:  Chiefs 2201 and 2202, FM 22, Engine Companies 22-12 and 22-13, Brush 22-15, Quint 28-16, Utility 22-17 and BLS 82-65.

 

     On Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at 1847 hours crews from the Mantua Township Fire District and Pitman Fire Company No. 1 were dispatched to 675 Bridgeton Pike, The Mantua Coin Op Laundromat, for a reported building fire.  Deputy Chief 2202 and Engine Company 22-12 responded immediately with a crew of six, followed by Tender 22-14 and all units were advised by Gloucester County Communications that they were receiving numerous calls of smoke showing.  A short time later responding units were advised that Mantua Township Police were on location reporting a working fire.

     FM 22 arrived on scene and reported a one story masonry construction commercial building with smoke showing division A.  FM 22 ordered Engine Companies 22-13 to grab the hydrant and lay in while Engine Company 22-12 took Division A and made an interior attack.  Crews immediately stretched an 1 3/4" line off of Engine 22-12 and entered the building to find the seat of the fire.  Crews located the fire and made a quick knock on the fire, containing it to the dryer causing minimal damage to the building.  Crews salvaged and overhauled the building containing the fire to the object of origin.

Units on location:  Chief 2202, FM 22, Engine Companies 22-12 and 22-13, Tender 22-14, Ladder Company 22-16, Quint 28-16, Utility 22-17 and BLS 82-65.

     On Tuesday, October 18th members of the Mantua Township Fire District reported to the Salem County Fire Academy to partake in Live Burn Training.  Training consisted of approximately 4 hours, during which crews worked on Hoseline advancement and search and rescue techniques.  Company received excellent training with no injuries reported.

Thanks to the instructors at Salem County Fire Academy for their assistance.

     On Friday, October 14, 2011 at 2238 hours District 28 and RIC 22 were dispatched to 62 South Broadway in the Boro of Pitman for a reported Building Fire.  District Chief 2800 arrived and reported a heavy smoke condition on the second and third floors of the structure.  Engine Company 28-32 arrived and stretched a single 1 3/4" handline while the crew from Quint 28-16 began to open up where they located an active fire in the wall on the A/D Corner.  Crews opened up and extinguished the fire.
 

     RIC 22-18 arrived quickly and was deployed to Division C of the structure, where they were ordered to set up and establish a safe area for the working units.  Crews remained on location for approximately 20 minutes until released by command.

Story provided by Pitman Fire Company No. 1

     Throughout the Past Week Tender 22-14 has been deployed to Essex and Middlesex Counties as part of a Gloucester County Tender Strike Team.  The Tender led by F.F. Shawn Layton has been on stand-by for 18 hour shifts being utilized as a supply company from District 41 in Essex County and Engine 7 in Middlesex County.

      

     On Saturday August 27, 2011 into Sunday August 28, 2011, members of the Mantua Township Fire District staffed the Union Avenue Station in preperation for "The worst storm this area has ever seen."  While on stand-by crews answered 83 incidents within the Township of Mantua, the most ever totalled for one single month in the History of the Mantua Township Fire District.

     Crews answered mainly answered fallen trees and wires incidents, as well as a few brush fires and accidental alarm activations.  The two day stand-by was handled in the most professional and efficient manor possible thanks to the assistance of Captain M. Heston as well as the other 24 members who dedicated their weekend to the residents of Mantua Township.

Staffed Units: FM 22, Chief 2202, Engine 22-12, Squad 22-18, Utility 22-19 and Brush 22-15, as well as Command Center 2200.

     On Monday, August 22, 2011 at 1100 hours members of the Mantua Township Fire District were dispatched to the Borough of Pitman, 141 West Ave, for a reported Dwelling Fire.  While en route R.I.C. team 22-18 was advised that 28-101 was on scene reporting a working house fire placing the ALL Hands into service.  R.I.C. 22-18 arrived with 8 personnel and established a safe area at the "A" Division of the Dwelling.

     Crews remained on location for approximately one hour, with no fire fighter injuries reported. 

     On Saturday, August 20, 2011 at 2351 hours members of the Mantua Township Fire District along with Pitman Fire Department were dispatched to the area of 230 Twin Lakes Drive for a reported dwelling fire.  Chief 2201 arrived and reported a vacant two story dwelling with fire showing and immediately requested the second alarm as well as Tender 19-14 due to a lack of sufficient water supply.  Engine Company 22-12 and Tender 22-14 responded simultaneously followed closely by Quint 28-16.  Engine 22-12 was ordered to stop short of the driveway and allow Quint 28-16 to access the "A" Division of the dwelling.

     Engine Company 22-12 arrived first due followed by Quint 28-16.  Crews stretched a 2 1/2" hand line to the "D" Division to stop the fast moving fire from spreading to the "C" Division of the dwelling while a 1 3/4" hand line was stretched to the "A" Division to darken the visible fire.  Once the bulk of the fire was knocked crews began overhaul as well as a systematic search of the interior to assure that it was in fact vacant.  FM 22 as well as CFM 1 were requested to the scene due to the auspiciousness of the incident.  Crews remained on location for approximately 3 hours assisting with the investigation.  The fire is currently under investigation by the Mantua Township Fire Marshal's Office in conjunction with the Mantua Township Detective Bureau.

Units on location:  Chiefs 2201, FM 22, CFM 1, Engine Companies 22-12, 28-32, 19-12, Quint 28-16, Tenders 22-14 and 19-14, as well as R.I.C.s 5-16 and 10-38.

     On Friday, August 19, 2011 crews from the Mantua Township Fire District and Pitman Fire Department were dispatched to 421 Center Street for a reported dwelling fire.  Chief 2201 arrived and reported a small kitchen fire which had been extinguished by the homeowner; however had minor extension into the cabinets and ceiling.  It was also reported that the resident had severe burns to the hand.

     Engine Companies 22-12 and 22-13 along with Quint 28-16 responded quickly and were ordered to overhaul the residence and check for extension.  Crews checked the interior with thermal imaging and detected some small hot spots which were quickly extinguished.  Once the fire was extinguished crews ventilated the residence without incident.  No further action was taken, and the cause is under investigation by the Gloucester County Fire Marshal's office.

Units on location: Chief 2201, CFM 1, Engine Companies 22-12 and 22-13, as well as Quint 28-16. 

Physicals will be held on August 8, 2011 At the Interstate Mobile Care Facility.  The firefighter names listed below are due for their NFPA Physical (SCBA or D.O.T.)  Members:

• Glenn Campbell
• Ethan Cannon
• Andrew Crew 
• Eric Farley
• John Hoffman
• William Kengeter
• Mark Mossop
• Steve Smith