3.25.09 Late Night Commercial Bldg. Fire on Rt. 70

At approximately 01:00 AM Cherry Hill Firefighters were called to the Cross County Plaza in the 2100 block of Rt. 70 for a reported sign fire. The dispatch center started to receive numerous phone calls reporting the roof to be on fire. Firefighters arrived on location and confirmed a working fire in the sign area and extending to the parapet overhang. Two engine companies & one ladder company operated two hand lines to extinguish the fire. Ladder crews cut open the parapet using power saws to fully extinguish the fire. Quick action by the first arriving units saved the rest of the structure.

3.21.09 CHFD Climbs 50 Stories for Charity

On Saturday, March 21st, 2009, Cherry Hill Firefighters helped raise awareness about lung health by taking part in the American Lung Association’s 3rd annual Stair Climb Event in Philadelphia at the Bell Atlantic Tower. They joined several other local fire departments and 15 other American Lung Associations across the nation, challenging elite athletes and those who have a passion to raise awareness about lung health.

Stair Climb events utilize prominent skyscrapers and involve a timed climb up the stairs to the top floor. Approximately 400 climbers challenged themselves in this vertical race: one step; one flight; & one breath at a time. The Bell Atlantic Tower, located at 1717 Arch Street, is 50 Stories, totalling well over 1088 steps. Cherry Hill Firefighters came in 2nd place right behind Philadelphia Fire Department’s team.