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Fire Rescue News - Firefighter hospitalized after collapsing while fighting a house fire in Longport

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By DEREK HARPER Staff Writer | Posted: Saturday, March 13, 2010 | 11 comments

LONGPORT — A firefighter who had responded to a house fire at Atlantic Avenue and 28th Street collapsed about 15 minutes into fighting the fire Saturday.

Fire Chief Levon S. "Lefty" Clayton said Capt. Richard Hirsch, 57, was taken to Shore Memorial Hospital. Clayton said he has been a member of the borough's volunteer squad for 39 years.....Continue Reading

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Fire/Rescue News - ATLANTIC CITY, BUILDINGS TUMBLE BUT REVEL CRANE REMAINS

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ATLANTIC CITY-- The high winds plagued Atlantic City created one very large problem. It was a problem that loomed over 700 feet above, on the side of the future Revel Casino. Earlier part of the cranes jib collapsed on the building, and officials feared that the entire crane would fall.

“We know there has been damage to the straps that hold the crane to the side of the building. We know that there's an issue with the counterweights, they are technically unbalanced because the jib has collapsed onto the building,” said Atlantic City Police Chief John J. Mooney....Continue Reading

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EVFC Incident #36 03/14/2010 at 11:23am - Mullica Twp for Police Assist

IncidentsRetrieved cones put out during storm
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EVFC Incident #35 03/14/2010 at 10:40am - Rt 30 & 12th St for an MVA w/Extrication

IncidentsDoor Pop / Asst EMS
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EVFC Incident #34 03/13/2010 at 7:30pm - 251 22nd Ave for Poss Structure Fire

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EVFC Incident #33 03/13/2010 at 5:00pm - 251 22nd Ave for Arching Wires

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EVFC Incident #32 03/13/2010 at 4:45pm - 5026 Reading Ave for Arching Wires

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