DWELLING FIRE - 146 Betsy Ross Way

On Thursday, August 16th at 15:42 hours, Station 9-3 was dispatched to 146 Betsy Ross Way for a reported dwelling fire. While still responding, Chief Hubbs (901) reported heavy smoke showing from two blocks out and filled out the box, adding Station 9-2, Utility 947, Engine 911 and Camden County Ladder 82 as the FAST TEAMS.

Chief Hubbs arrived on location to find a 2 story, wood frame, single family dwelling, 45' x 40' with heavy smoke showing from the garage and the Division 1 soffits. The first arriving engine, Engine 921 was ordered to go into service with a 2-1/2" water line to attack the fire. The second arriving apparatus, Ladder 946, was directed to lay a 5" supply line into the scene to supply Engine 921 and then place their main in service to check for extension and ventilate the dwelling.

Due to the quick action of all members on the scene, the fire was contained to the garage with limited extension out the Division "D" wall and into the window on Division "2". The roof crew opened the ridge vent to extinguish some smoldering materials in the attack.

The fire originated in a vehicle that was in the garage. The fire was investigated by the Deptford Fire Marshal's Office.

UNITS ON THE ASSIGNMENT:

Initial Dispatch: Station 9-3 (Engine 931, Rescue 938); Engine 921; Ladder 946;
                          Car 901 (Chief Hubbs); FM-9 (R. Burkhardt)
ALL HANDS:      Station 9-2 (Ladder 926, Engine 923); Engine 911 (FAST Engine); 
                          Camden Co. Ladder 82-Chews Landing (FAST Ladder); Cascade 947;
                          Deptford ESU-2 Squads; Deptford Police; Ladder 626 (cover).
SPECIAL CALL: Canteen 9; Deptford Fire Police

ALL PHOTOS COURTESY OF STEVE SKIPTON