Mantua Township Fire District

Sewell, NJ

MTFD BATTLES 2 ALARM CONDO FIRE

 January 11, 2009

p stylemargin 0in 0in 10pt classMsoNormalfont size3 faceCalibrinbspnbspnbspnbsp On Sunday January 11 2009 at 0905 hours members of the Mantua Township Fire District were dispatched to 1122 Tristram Circle for a Dwelling with reports of people trapped.nbsp Battalion Chief 22-02 signed on initially and was advised by Gloucester County Communications that Police on location were confirming a working fire with a subject trapped on the second floor.nbsp Upon the arrival of BC 22-02 he reported heavy fire in the first floor of the 1122 unit with extension into the second floor and requested the Second Alarmnbsphe also confirmed that the victim had been extricated by Police Officers and EMTs on location.fontpp stylemargin 0in 0in 10pt classMsoNormalfont size3 faceCalibrinbspnbspnbspnbsp Engine Companies 22-12 and 22-22 as well as Ladder Tower 22-16 responded simultaneously with a total crew of 15 SCBA Personnel.nbsp Upon the arrival into the complex Engine 22-12 laid a line into the job which was eventually picked up by Rescue 22-18nbsp and a water source was secured.nbsp The crews from Engines 22-12 and 22-22 immediately approached the rear of the structure and began extinguishing the blaze.nbsp The Crew from Ladder Tower 22-16 under the command of Firefighter R. McNicoll was split sending half of the personnel to the roof for ventilation and the other half to assist with fire suppression.fontpp stylemargin 0in 0in 10pt classMsoNormalfont size3 faceCalibrinbspnbspnbspnbsp After providing vertical and horizontal ventilation interior crews were able to put a quotKnockquot on the blaze bringing the job under control in just under 30 minutes.nbsp Extensive overhaul was needed to assure that each unit was clear of any fire or smoke.nbsp Thenbsptwo alarm fire was contained to three condos and crews were successfully able to save the other five units in the complex from any major fire damage.nbsp fontpp stylemargin 0in 0in 10pt classMsoNormalfont size3 faceCalibrinbspnbspnbspnbsp A special thanks to the members of the Mantua Township Police Department and Gloucester County EMS for their support and life saving tactics that they provided during the incident.fontpp stylemargin 0in 0in 10pt classMsoNormalfont size3 faceCalibriCompanies on locationnbspEngines 22-12 22-22 22-23 28-32 1912.nbsp Ladder Tower 22-16.nbsp Rescue Company 22-18.nbsp Rit Team 13-12.nbsp Brush Unit 22-25 and Utility 22-19.fontpp stylemargin 0in 0in 10pt classMsoNormalfont size3 faceCalibriPictures Provided Byfontpp stylemargin 0in 0in 10pt classMsoNormalfont size3 faceCalibria hrefhttpwww.phillyfirenews.comcontentfirewiredetail2180Philly Fire News afontpp stylemargin 0in 0in 10pt classMsoNormalfont size3 faceCalibria hrefhttpwww.newjerseyfire.comgallery7069346jd9xp452974964ytMPaKen Van Pelt afontp

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