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Fire Rescue News - HOME GUTTED BY FIRE ON CHRISTMAS DAY TURNED INTO TRAINING TOOL

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MULLICA TWP. -- A firefighter in Mullica Township turned a terrifying Christmas day fire at his home, into a valuable learning tool Monday.

This isn't the first time fire crews from Mullica Township have responded to the home of Scott Powers, a fellow member of the department.

"Well, it was Christmas morning, about ten o'clock, smoke detector started.....Continue Reading 

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Fire Rescue News - 9-year-old Hammonton boy killed in three-car crash in Hamilton Township

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Posted: Monday, April 11, 2011 7:30 am | Updated: 8:18 am, Mon Apr 11, 2011.

A 9-year-old Hammonton boy died Sunday from injuries suffered in a three-car crash on Cologne Avenue, Hamilton Township police said.

Ryan Schleyer was pronounced dead at the scene by authorities after the 1 p.m. accident that occurred in front of....Continue Reading 

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Fire Rescue News - FIRE OFFICIALS PUT SKILLS TO TEST DURING RESCUE PRACTICE

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EGG HARBOR TWP. -- When disaster strikes, firefighters and first responders need to be prepared for the very worst. So Sunday afternoon, nearly 100 safety officials participated in a live victim rescue, where their skills were put to the test.

Firefighters practiced Sunday with mock serious accidents, including a cement mixer on top of a car, a tractor trailer on a mini van and chain reaction type incidents.

Officials say accidents like this happen every day and responders need to learn how to work together as a team for the safety of everyone involved.

Fire departments from Egg Harbor Twp., Galloway Twp., Northfield and Cape May Co. departments including Seaville and Marmora participated.

Police departments and ambulance squads were also on hand.

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Fire Rescue News - Firefighters compete in breakfast-eating challenge to help Atlantic City colleagues

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Posted: Saturday, April 9, 2011 7:40 pm

ATLANTIC CITY - Firefighter Jim McDevitt is tall and slim, and certainly doesn't fit the image of a guy who can put away a lot of food in a little time.

But he scarfed down four pounds of traditional breakfast fare in just 21 minutes Saturday afternoon, beating a field of eight other men and one woman in a challenge to raise money for...Continue Reading 

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Cape May County News - LoBiondo: Fire Grant to North Wildwood Fire Department

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NORTH WILDWOOD – U.S. Rep. Frank A. LoBiondo (R-2nd) has announced that the City of North Wildwood Fire Department will receive $61,465 in federal funding from the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. This is the department’s second AFG award with.....Continue Reading 

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Fire Rescue News - EARLY MORNING FIRE DESTROYS HOME IN EHT

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EGG HARBOR TWP. -- A fast moving fire destroyed a home in the Bargaintown section of the township early Wednesday morning.

It was around 9:00am when multiple area fire departments rushed to scene on the unit block of Coronado Lane. Despite a rapid response, the flames were able to rip through most of the house, leaving it a near total loss. It's believed the homeowner was inside when it broke out, but was able to get to safety in time. No other injuries were reported either.

It's still unclear what may have sparked the massive blaze, but an investigation is ongoing.

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EVFC Incident #37 04/05/2011 at 8:13pm - 304 Reading Ave (Mick's Boarding Home) for an Activated Fire Alarm

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Stations 160, 161, 162 and 163 were called to a Activated Fire Alarm and were Recall by 16-20 on location.


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