Friday, November 16, 2012

Squrt 51 handles Haz Mat in Squad 13's Local


Squrt 51 on location of gas leak


Clamped off 8" gas main


While covering Squad 13, Squrt 51dispatched to a natural gas leak 1 block from Squad 13's station on Rt. 561 that was caused by a Verizon construction crew. They struck a house service T fitting. The company along with CHPD closed down Rt. 561 until a PSG crew could arrive. The company requested Cherry Hill Fire Police to assist with traffic control.











Mark out of damaged section






















After about an hour the PSG crew arrived and clamped off the gas service. The company went available and returned to Squad 13's quarters until their return from teaching, of all things Haz Mat training to the new fire department recruits.