The Gloucester County Communications Center received numerous 9-1-1 calls from residents on Olympia Ln reporting heavy fire.  The original dispatch was sent as the "all hands".  2501 (Barber) arrived on location reporting a 2 story single family dwelling with heavy fire through the roof on the B/C corner.  2516 arrived on location and went in service with a 1.75in hand line.  Interior crews were evacuated due to inadequate water supply.  Numerous engines and tenders went in service supplying water from Swedesboro Lake.  Operations soon went defensive to to heavy fire conditions. Companies from 25-1(Woolwich), Dist 18 (Logan Twp), 23-1 (Harmony), Station 12 (Woodstown), Station 36-1 (South Harrison), Station 39-2 (Ferrell), Dist 22 (Mantua Twp.), Dist 19 (East Greenwich) Station 3 (Pedricktown) and Station 21-1 (Gibbstown) as the RIC.  Fire was put under control at 05:44.  Fire is under investigation by The Gloucester County Fire Marshal's Office.

2518 was dispatched to W. Buck St in Paulsboro (District 17 )for a RIC (Rapid Intervention Crew) Assignment.  2518's crew remained on standby until the fire was brought under control around 0400hrs. Thank you Constantine Sypsomos for the pictures.

At 16:04hrs Engine 2512 was dispatched in Woolwich Twp. to the Shell Gas Station on Route 322 for a report of a vehicle fire.  2502 (Deputy Chief DiFebbo) arrived on location and reported a fully involved vehicle.  Engine 2512 arrived and went in service with 1.75 inch hand line.  Fire is being investigated by The Gloucester County Fire Marshall's office.

At 10:17am Engine 2512 was dispatched for to cover Woodstown (Station 12).  While enroute to the cover, 2512 was pulled into the job to assist with water supply.  2512 and it's crew remained on location until the early evening.

Several members participated the the annual Memorial Day Service which is held at the firehouse.  Residents came out to honor those who are currently serving or have served in our nation's military.  Lieutenant Don Moul (Coast Guard) and Chief Engineer Joe Slusar (Navy) were among those who were honored for their service.

Crews were dispatched for an MVC with entrapment and fire at the intersection of Kings Highway and Pancoast Road. 2518 (Lt. Phillips) arrived to find a commercial truck on its side and a small car with extensive damage off of the roadway. Crews immediately went in service with the Hurst cutters and spreaders. 2512 (Lt Moul) arrived and established an LZ for Southstar in the field across from the scene. The crew from 1812 established an 1 3/4 line for fire suppression. Extrication was completed by 1846 and the patient was turned over to BLS 8215 and LS4. The patient was ultimately transported via Southstar to Cooper University Hospital in Camden. Upon return to the station RIC 2518 was dispatched to Paulsboro for a 2nd Alarm structure fire. Crews Arrived and stood by until the structure was cleared and released by command.

The officers and members of the departmant would like to thank everyone who came out for our Easter Flower Sale.  Your support helped make the event successful.

Assistant Chief Kevin Talarico, Lieutenant Jason Phillips, Firefighter/EMT Mark Lemke, and Firefighter Joe Laughlin along with The Gloucester County First Responders shaved their head to help raise money to fight juvenile cancer.  The event was organized by The Collingswood Fire Department and held at The Collingswood Ballroom.  For more information visit   www.stbaldricks.org.

As Mother Nature dumped more than 27 inches of snow in the Swedesboro area, the Woolwich Fire Department was busy handling the aftermath.  Crews staffed the station from approx. 4pm Friday 2/5/10 until 11pm Satruday 2/6/10.  During that time crews ran 14 calls for service including a pedastrian MVC and a vehicle fire, as well as numerous alarm systems.  The Crews also provided assistance to Gloucester County EMS when they were dispatched to Medical calls. 

The members participated in ice/cold water rescue training at the station.   Members learned how to properly don a cold water "gumby" suits, as well as use the rescue sled.