12-9-2010 (Camden County)CAMDEN 1214 Mt. Ephraim Ave- All Hands Dwelling

On December 9th, 2010 at 8:30 p.m. a dwelling fire was reported in Camden City at Mt. Ephraim Ave and Liberty St. Squad 7, Engine 8, Ladder 1, Ladder 3, Rescue 1 and Battalion 1 were dispached. Camden County Communication advised responding units they were recieving multiple calls as Engine 10 was added to the box. Squad 7 arrived and reported a 2 story, ordinary construction with heavy fire showing from the 2nd floor. He advised Camden County Communications it was going to be all hands fire. Battalion 2 and Car 3 were added to the box. Battalion 1 reported at 1214 Mt. Ephraim Ave, a 2 story dwelling with heavy fire conditions on the 2nd floor. Squad 7 led off with a 1 3/4" hand line as Engine 8 picked up the water supply. Ladder 1 placed ground ladders as the Rescue Company searched the dwelling. Two hand lines were placed in operation to bring the fire under control. Searches were negative in the fire building. No injuries were reported on the fire ground. The Camden City Fire Marshals have the fire under investigation.

--Photos Ted Aurig NJFG