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| Squad 13 arrived and deployed protective hand lines and stabilization tools. |
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| Rescue 13 positioned in line with the dump truck to deploy it's rear-mounted 20 ton winch. |
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| Rescue 13 members deployed chains attached to the rear-mounted winch on the Rescue truck to stabilize the dump truck. |
On January 19 at approximately 1200 hours, CHFD members were dispatched for the report of a motor vehicle crash at Haddonfield-Berlin Road at Morris Drive. Squad Company 13, BLS 1396, Medic 44, and Battalion 13 were advised of a motor vehicle crash involving a dump truck and an SUV. While still en route to the call, responding units were advised of a dump truck that had flipped onto it's side on top of an SUV trapping an unknown amount of occupants in the SUV. Rescue Company 13, Ladder Company 1344, and Helmrich Towing were requested to the scene by AFC Robert Giorgio with the report of people trapped. First arriving units confirmed a dump truck loaded with sand overturned on top of an SUV with one occupant trapped in the SUV. The driver of the dump truck did not require extrication and was transported to a local hospital for evaluation. Squad Company members began initial stabilization efforts and began mitigating the highway hazards that were on the ground, particularly diesel fuel and gasoline. On their arrival, members from Rescue Company 13 continued the efforts to stabilize the dump truck utilizing chains fastened to the frame rail on the "dirty side" of the truck that were then attached to the 20 ton winch on the back of Rescue 13 and tensioned to prevent the dump truck from crushing the SUV any further. Rescue Company officer Lt. West deployed the confined space search camera to evaluate the crushed SUV for number of occupants and their condition. Rescue Company members assisted by Ladder Company and Squad Company members used 6x6 wood to crib the underside of the dump truck for additional protection to the SUV. Helmrich Towing arrived with a large vehicle wrecker/crane and worked with CHFD members to wrap the dump truck and lift it off the SUV back to an upright position. After removing the dump truck from the SUV, one occupant was found in the vehicle deceased. CHFD members from Squad 13 and Rescue 13 used the Genesis spreaders and cutters to remove the victim from the SUV. The crash remains under investigation by the Cherry Hill Police Departement and the New Jersey State Police.
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| Helmrich Towing played an important roll as they were able to use their large vehicle wrecker/crane to help lift the dump truck off the SUV. |
