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Family Fun Night

Friday, May 10, 2013  The Gibbstown 21 Fun held their second fun night. This nights theme was crafts. The group tye dyed shirts and painted ceramic fire truck banks. The group was treated to hot dogs, pasta salad, apple snacks, bake beans, cookies, brownies, cupcakes and drinks. Thanks to Deputy Chief Fisler for grilling and burning the hotdogs. LOL. A big thanks goes out to Holly Fisler for organizing this Fun Night. It was a huge success and most of all the kids had a blast.


     



 

Dwelling Nassua Ave. Paulsboro

Thursday, May 2, 2013 05:59 A 3 story duplex was reported and called in by a Dist 17 firefighter. Flames were showing through the roof upon arrival of first crews. Dist 21 crews were used for manpower. and the use of the cascade system on 2118. Crews were on scene about 2 hours. The next morning crews were called back to the same address and used 3 200' hand lines to attack fire. Also assisted with ladders and ventilation. Crews were on scene again baout 2 hours. Fire is under investigation.


     



 

MVC With Entrapment

Friday, April 26, 2013 08:42 295 South Bond near MP 13.4 in Logan Twp Screws assisted District 18 with MVC with entrapment. Vehicle left highway. Crews used saws to cut a pathway to the vehicle and remove debris. Crews stabilized the vehicle. Both patients needed tp be transported by helicopter. 295 was shut down for landing. Crews were in service for about 1 hour.


     



 

Airbag Drill

Tuesday, April 9, 2013 18:30 Teams used low and high pressure airbags and cribbing to lift a tractor tire. Each team member took turns using the airbags and placing cribbing to stabilize. Drill was ran by Chief Chew.


     



 

Ladder Drill

Tuesday, March 26, 2013 18:30 Crews practiced ladder carries and raises of the 14' roof, 24' extension and the 35' extension ladders. Then they all set up the main ladder on 2116 and pinned the master stream and rescue operations. Ladder slides and patient packaging. Drill was held at the Nehaunsey Middle School.


     



 

Air Pack Drill

Tuesday, March 19, 2013 18:30 Each member watched power point, took quiz and completed 2 minute drill (all gear on and air pack into service). All interior members completed an air consumption drill. All members were given a review of the cascade system and refilling procedures. Drill was run by Captain Bates.


     



 

21 Family Fun Night

Friday, March 8, 2013 18:30 to 2 The Gibbstown 21 Fun held their first Fun Night. This night's theme was Game Night. The group played board games, colored and played candy bingo. The group was treated to pizza, chip, drinks, and desserts. Chief Chew was the official bingo number caller. Thanks to Lisa Shaw for organizing. Everyone who attended had fun.


     



 

Ice Rescue Drill

Tuesday, January 29, 2013 18:30 Station 21-1 and 25-1 departments went over sled operations, rope hauling lines, rope tender duties, victim rescue, throw bag operations, and donning of the ice rescue suits. Drill was at Swedesboro Lake.


     



 

Fire Dept. Open House

Tuesday, October 9, 2012  Every year during Fire Prevention Week the Departments opens it's doors for the residents to come out and see and meet the Fireman and the various types of equipment. Also on hand were the Local Police Dept and Fire Code Enforcement. From out of town they had the County EMS and many Mutual Aid Fire Companies. There were  handouts, hotdogs and beverages for all. This year drew in a large crowd.


     



 

Fire Prevention Week At Schools

Tuesday, October 9, 2012  Members of the Department visited the local schools for Fire Prevention Week.


     



 
 
 

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