Just before 7 at night Taskforce 17-1 (Stations 17-1, 19-1, 21-1, 6-1) and GCEMS were dispatched in the area of E new St for a reported house fire with an elderly male possibly still inside. 1701 (Chief Roemmich) arrived confirming a working house fire and everyone is evacuated. The working fire box brought in RIC 6-2 and 13-1. Squad 1918 arrived first due stretching an initial 1 3/4″ handline to the front door. Ladder 2116 arrived second stretching a second handline as well as setting up for ventilation. Squad 613 arrived and laid 5″ supply line to supply the ladder. 1711 arrived and laid a 5″ supply line to supply 1918. Crews found a fire in the Livingroom that extended to the second floor and parts of the attic space. In total 4 handlines were put into service and crews remained on scene for just over 3 hours. No injuries reported. Unfortunately multiple cats perished in the fire. The fire is under the investigation of the Gloucester County Fire Marshall’s Office.
Units on Scene
- Squad 1918, 613
- Ladder 1916, 2116
- Engine 1711, 614
- Tender 1914, 2111
- RIC 628, 1311
- Utility 617
- Brush 612
Special Thanks to the cover companies from Westville, National Park, Woolwich, and Logan
