BRIDGETON FIRE DEPARTMENT

2007 Run Statistics

Two new firefighters sworn in by City  05/06/2008

With the hiring of Elvin Beardsworth and Michael Hitchner the Fire Department now has twenty-two fulltime firefighters (Bridgeton News Article).  A recent reorganization of the department has established each of the three shifts with a Captain, Lieutenant and four firefighters.  The two new hires will be placed on shifts upon completion of training.  In addition, thirteen fulltime and sixteen part time Emergency Medical Technicians ensure that two ambulances are staffed at all times.  The department is managed by the Chief and a Battalion Chief.

Department opens second station 04/21/2008

Do to traffic and congestion from the Route 49 bridge replacement project, the former rescue squad facility on Scholastic Drive has been reopened to house an Engine Company and one BLS ambulance.  The Chief's office has also relocated to the new station.  The location enables emergency responders rapid access to the western side of the city and Hopewell and Stow Creek Townships by not having to travel through traffic on the Broad Street and Commerce Street bridges.  This station is staffed from 8am to 8pm seven days a week.

Incident Report - February 2008

Former Ice Plant Burns 02/26/2008

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At 0136 Hrs the alarm was transmitted for a structure fire at the former Crystal Ice plant on North Elm Street.  "A" Platoon responded with Ladder 705 and Engine 701.  "B" Platoon, which had been called in earlier to supplement staffing due to a power sub-station fire and the resulting wide scale power outage, responded 7 Truck and Rescue 721.  Chief Schoch and

A/Captain Bowen were also at the firehouse and responded.  Upon arrival Chief Schoch reported fire showing from the vacant structure.  A "Box" assignment was requested bringing back "C" Platoon with Engine 702.  Mutual aid was requested from Gouldtown, Hopewell, Cedarville and Downe Township. Crews fought the blaze for over nine hours.

Incident Report - January 2008

Incident Report - December 2007

Incident Report - November 2007

Incident Report - October 2007

Lieutenant Weist retires 10/01/2007

Twenty-nine year veteran Mike Weist has retired

from the City of Bridgeton.  Weist served as a lieutenant in the fire department for ten years.  Lieutenant Weist will surely be missed by members of the Bridgeton Fire Department.

         Bridgeton News Article

Incident Report - September 2007

Incident Report - August 2007

Box Assignment at 64 Bank Street 08/04/2007

At 2227Hrs Ladder 705 and Engine 701 were dispatched to 64 Bank Street for a reported dwelling fire.  Upon arrival companies found smoke issuing from the structure.  Crews found heavy fire in the basement with extension into the first floor.  Crews went into service with an 1 3/4 line.  Command requested a box alarm at 2235Hrs.  Tower 7 and Engine 702 responded with off duty firefighters and began overhaul on arrival.  EMS provided rehab during the fire as well as handling numerous medical calls during the fire.   Command placed the situation under control at 2337Hrs.

Incident Report - July 2007

Ladder 705 responds to Salem City fire 07/16/2007

On Monday afternoon Ladder 705 was dispatched to Quinton in Salem County to provide fire protection while local units battled a fire at 182-184 East Broadway in Salem City.  While standing by, Ladder 705 was relocated to the fire scene.  Ladder 705 was joined with a crew from Hopewell-Stow Creek and was assigned to an exposure building performing overhaul and checking for extension.

Incident Report - June 2007

Technical rescue exercise in Upper Deerfield 07/15/2007

Bridgeton firefighters drilled with Upper Deerfield fire and EMS companies at Perdue - South Jersey on Silver Lake Road.  The facility presents many challenges to rescuers.  Firefighters packaged and removed a patient from atop a grain elevator.

Bridgeton school children visit firehouse 06/15/2007

Local students toured the firehouse to learn about fire safety and to see how firefighters work and live at the fire station.  Every year the department hosts numerous tours for school age children.  To schedule a tour, please call 451-0091 Monday through Friday 8am to 4pm.

Rescuers train on boat maneuvers 06/13/2007

Fire Department personnel have been training on water rescue and boat operations.  Since the merger between the city's fire and EMS departments, and the purchase of a new boat, firefighters and EMTs have been updating the department's marine operations.  Recently, the department sponsored a Coast Guard boating class.

Ladder Tower housing July 21^st

The City of Bridgeton will celebrate the arrival of their new ladder tower on July 21, 2007.  Food, refreshments, a parade competitive judging of fire apparatus and other events are planned for the day.  For more information call 856-451-0091.

Ladder Tower arrives 06/06/2007

The City's new 100 foot ladder tower from Seagrave Fire Apparatus has arrived.  The ladder tower is currently being lettered and  equipment is being installed.  The new ladder tower joins the City's two other Seagrave apparatus.

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Serving Since 1877

 Cohansey 1877

Minerva 1840

Neptune 1819

Incident Survey:

  2007: 1057

2006: 846

2005: 851

2004: 873

2003: 895

2002: 946

2001: 985

2000: 876