3-2-2012(Camden County)CAMDEN CITY 1281 Decatur St.-Fatal All Hands Dwelling

Squad 7 arrived with heavy fire 1st floor of a 2 story middle of the row dwelling. Battalion 1 arrived and struck the All Hands Box. Crews secured a water supply and led off with a 1 3/4" hand line as a back up line was being stretched. Companies opened up and performed a primary search. Crews located one occupant and removed the victim from the dwelling. EMS transported the victim to the hospital where the victim was pronounced. At the 10 minute mark Battalion 1 reported heavy fire conditions 2nd floor. Crews operated with 2 hand lines until the fire was brought under control. No firefighter injuries were reported on the fire ground. The fire is under investigation by the Camden City Fire Marshals Office, Camden County PAU, and the Camden Police Department.

--Photos NJFG Ted Aurig