2-9-2009(Camden County)CAMDEN 27th-Mitchell- All Hands Dwelling

Engine 9, Engine 11, Ladder 3, Ladder 1, Rescue 1 and Battalion 2 were dispatched for a reported dwelling fire at 27th and Mitchell Street at 11:56 p.m. Battalion 2 pulled out of the firehouse and reported a column in the sky several blocks away and requested the all hands box. Squad 7 and Car 3 were added on the box. Battalion 2 arrived and reported a 2 story wood frame construction with heavy fire showing. Companies began to arrive and set up for defensive operations. Ladder 3 and Ladder 1 both went into operation with Ladder Pipes as Engine 9 also went into operation with a 2 ½” hand line. Battalion 2 reported heavy fire throughout and through the roof. An additional Engine and Ladder Company were special called above the all hands box.

--Photos NJFG Ted Aurig