At 1912 hrs on 10/8/11 as the in station duty crew was beggining their truck check assignments, the station was disptached into Logan Twp for a building fire. BLS 8215 arrived and reported flames showing. 2516 (Lt Barber) responded and arrived 2nd Due. 2516 was deployed to a 35 foot hopper on the D(delta) side of the building that was on fire. After a long battle to gain entry in to the structure, crews were finaly able to put water on the fire. At approximatly 0045hrs the fire was placed under control and units wrapped up.

Ladder 2516 was dispatched into Woodstown for a working fire with an occupant trapped.  2516 arrived and went into manpower pool.  Ladder crew remained location for approximately 2 hours.

Station was dispatched for a reported dwelling fire.  2502 (Deputy Chief Landwher) arrived and confirmed a working fire with a possible resident trapped.  2516's crew arrived and forced entry and performed a search.  All residents were accounted for.  Crews attempted to make an aggressive fire attack, but had to go defensive due to heavy fire conditions.  Numerous tenders were requested for water supply.  Crews remained on locaton for approximately 6 hours.

The officers and members would like to welcome back returning members Firefighter Dave Valichka and Firefighter Joe Shinn.  We would also like to welcome new member Junior Firefighter Danny James.

Engine 2512 was dispatched to High Hill Road Park for a report of a vehicle fire.  2504 (Captain Slusar) arrived and reported a vehicle well involved.  Engine arrived and went in service with a 1.75" bumper line.  Fire is under investigation by the Gloucester County Fire Marshal's Office.

Rescue 2518 was dispatched into Greenwich Twp. on Route 295 for a tractor trailer that was rolled over onto an SUV.  Crews went into service and extricated victim from the SUV.

Firefighters went to The Salem County Fire Academy and trained on the roof prop.  Members drilled on proper ventilation techniques.

Members from the fire department along with members from Gibbstown Fire (Station 21-1) and Ewan Fire (Station 23-2) participated in a charity hockey tournament.  The proceeds went to benefit the Calhoun family after their son Brad suddenly passed away on July 2.  His father Tom has been a volunteer of the Bellmawr Fire Department for twenty-four years.

Members of the fire department along with a crew from Greenfields Fire Company (Station 6-6) conducted a drill on forcible entry.  Firefighters learned several different techniques.

Station 25-1 had a very busy day answering 15 alarms with 12 continuous!  Calls varied from an alarm system to brush fires all the way up to a reported a building fire. The calls kept the members on their toes making for a action packed day!  Thanks to all the member who were able to respond!