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.  

All members the Training Schedule for May and Junel has been posted.  In order to view you must click on the link then the photo to view the full schedule. 

Hard Copies of the Schedule have been handed out to each member and will be posted in both stations.

Thank You,
Chief Hauss

     On May 1, 2012 crews responded to New Street and Rosewood Lane for an Animal Rescue.  Crews successfully extracted the Duckling from the drain, and Little Otis will live to swim another day.  A passer-by was able to catch the whole incident on video!

     On April 30, 2012 members of the Mantua Township Fire District were dispatched to the Borough of Pitman 482 Holly Avenue 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 1 1/2 hours until being released by Command.  No firefighter injuries were reported.
 

     On April 13th members of the Mantua Township Fire District attended the Funeral of Lt. R. Neary of Ladder 10.  Chief Brian Hauss, Lt. Michael Craft, FF's Shawn Layton, Victor Torino and John Duaime attended the service. 

     After their departure from the funeral home, the members stopped by Engine 7 and Ladder 10 to pay respects at the make-shift memorial in front of the station.

     The Mantua Township Fire District would like to send our sincere condolences to the family's of the lost and thank both Lt. Neary and Firefighter Sweeney for making the ultimate sacrafice doing a Job that we all love.

     After attending the Funeral of Lt. Neary, members were enroute to Engine 7 Ladder 10 to pay respect, when Engine 2212 was waved down by numerous civilians reporting an active brush fire in front of the Burger King at the corner of Castor Avenue and Aramingo Avenue.  Engine 2212 arrived and quickly extinguised the fire, which engulfed a bush and some mulch. 

     After extinguishing the fierce blaze the crew stopped by Citizen's Bank Park for some buddy shots with the Rig in support of the Fightin Phils!

     On March 9, 2012 at approximately 1700 hours members of the Mantua Township Fire District were dispatched to the area of 692 Lambs Road for a reported brush fire.  Engine Company 22-12 responded quickly with a crew of four.  While en route companies were advised that Chief 28-101 was on scene reporting a large brush fire, which had extended into the Borough of Pitman.  At that time 28-101 requested Engines 28-1 and 28-3 be dispatched to the incident. 

     Crew from Engine Company 22-12 and Brush 22-15 quickly extinguished all visible fire in Mantua Township.  Once the fire in Mantua was extinguished, crews then assisted with extinguishing the fire in Pitman.  Brush 22-15 was in-service and was sent approximately 150 feet into the woods.  Due to the large amount of fire command requested an additional Brush Unit from the State Forestry Service and Brush 23-15.  Due to excellent teamwork, the bulk of the fire was quickly extinguished and all units were wrapping up within the hour.  Photos courtesy of Pitman Fire Company No. 1.

Units on Location:  Engines 22-12, 28-11, 28-32, Brush 22-15, 23-15, C-9, Tender 22-14 and Utility 22-17 along with Chief 28-101.

    Any member who meets the guidlelines set forth in S.O.G. 303.04 and S.O.G. 303.03 may apply for the positions of Captain and Lieutenant in the Mantua Township Fire District.  Letters of intent must be given to the District Chief by March 15th, for re-appointment by March 30th.

All members the Training Schedule for March and April has been posted.  In order to view you must click on the link then the photo to view the full schedule. 

Hard Copies of the Schedule will be posted in both stations.

Thank You,
Chief Hauss

    Recently Lt. Craft and I have received my turnout gear, which was damaged during the fire on Monroe Avenue on February 7, 2012.  I have attached pictures of my damaged turnout gear, which held up to the conditons that quickly deterioted while attempting to rescue a female from the residence.  You will see from the pictures that the heat was so severe; however Lt. Craft and I only received non life threatening injuries. 

     After looking at these pictures I hope every firefighter will make sure that they are properly equipped prior to entering any fire.  This means that Full PPE, Hoods, and SCBA are required to ensure that you do not suffer burns or injuries in any way.  Lt. Craft and I are alive today because of our Morning Pride Turnout Gear as well as Scott SCBAs.  Hopefully every firefighter understands that and learns from our incident.

Thank you and stay safe,

Brian Hauss, District Chief

     As previously reported Chief Brian Hauss and Lieutenant Michael Craft suffered severe burns as a result of the All Hands Fire which took place on February 7th.  Both Firefighters are in stable condition and Lieutenant Craft was released from Cooper Medical Center on the 7th.  Chief Hauss was transported to Chester Crozer Burn Treatment Center where he spent three days being cared for his burns.  Both men will be out of service for extended periods of time healing from numerous second degree burns.

     Both Chief Hauss and Lieutenant Craft would like to thank everyone for their continued support during this traumatic time.

     On Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 1001 hours members of the Mantua Township Fire District and Ptiman Fire Department were dispatched to 68 West Monroe Avenue for a Dwelling with reported people trapped.  Chief 2201 responded immediately followed by Engine Company 22-12 with a crew of five and units were advised by Gloucester County Communications that they were still on the phone with the victim who was reporting that she was trapped in the rear bedroom of the dwelling.

     Chief 2201 along with Mantua Township Police arrive on location within a minute and reported nothing showing.  Further investigation revealed a smoke condition from the rear of the dwelling and confirmation that a female occupant was still trapped inside.  At that time Chief 2201 forced the door to the dwelling and performed a quick primary search locating the victim in the rear bedroom on the B-C Corner of the residence. 

     Immediately upon locating the female patient conditions worsened inside of the room and rescue efforts became extremely difficult.  While attempting the rescue Lt. Craft 2204 entered the residence to assist with the rescue.  Upon entering the room where the victim was located conditions took a turn for the worse and the entire room flashed over forcing both firefighters to self-extricate.  Immediately upon exiting the dwelling both firefighters were treated by Gloucester County EMS.  The female occupant was quickly extricated by the remaining personnel on scene.

     Once the female was extricated she was also turned over to Gloucester County EMS for transport to Chester Crozer Burn Treatment Center with severe burns.  Chief Brian Hauss and Lieutenant Michael Craft were transported to Cooper Trauma Center with severe burns.

      Once all victims were removed from the dwelling the remainder of the fire was quickly knocked down and the bulk of the fire was held to the room of origin.  The fire is currently under investigation by the Mantua Township Fire Marshal's Office, Gloucester County Fire Marshal's Office, Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office, New Jersey State Division of Fire Safety and the Mantua Township Police Department.

Units on Location:  Chief 2201, Engine Companies 22-12, 22-13, 28-32, Quint 28-16, Squad Company 22-18, BLS's 82-65, 82-66, and 82-35.

Thanks to New Jersey Fire Ground and Gloucester County Times for Photographs

     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.