2014 Smoke Alarm Campaign

The 2014 Smoke Alarm Campaign is underway.  Each weekend, CHFD personnel will be going door to door offering FREE smoke alarm testing and installation of new alarms.  The list of neighborhoods will be updated each week.  Please check back to see when we will be in your neighborhood!

This campaign will increase awareness of the lifesaving role these alarms play when fire strikes - and it will save lives!  Letting firefighters install these alarms inside your house will ensure you can count on them to do their job when the unthinkable happens.  These are FREE and available to all Cherry Hill residents.  Please note we cannot service or replace hardwired alarms.     

If you are in need of a smoke alarm immediately or are unavailable at the days and times we will be in your neighborhood, please call (856) 429-7441 to schedule an appointment.

All dates are subject to change at any time due to emergency responses:

Saturday, November  8th

Development              Zone               Streets

Surrey Place             19B               Apley Rd./Balfield Terrace

Wexford Leas             9B               Dorset Rd./Partree Rd.

Barclay Farm             10A              Forge Rd./Randle Dr./Randle Ct./Barclay Ln.
                                                       West Gate Dr. 

           

  

 

A-Group Battles Multiple Fires on Christmas Eve



Burned up work bench

CHFD's A-Platoon Firefighters had a busy Christmas Eve.
 
First, Squrt 51, Ladder 24, Engine 22 and Battalion 13 responded to the 30 unit block of Maple Ave. for a reported structure fire.  The Camden County Communications Center was receiving multiple calls for some type of fire at that location. Based on second source information the county added Ladder 34 to the call.  Upon arrival Squrt 51 reported smoke in the area and was laying in. Squrt 51 subsequently found a shed, well involved with fire.

Contents that were on fire

Damage to side of shed 

Squrt 51 stretched a 1 3/4" handline to the shed and quickly extinguished the fire. Ladder 24 assisted with overhauling the shed.  Engine 22 stoodby.  Ladder 34was recalled prior to arrival. It was determined that the homeowner was welding in the shed prior to the fire, and the fire was likely accidental.





Damage from stove fire

 















Later that evening Squrt 41, Ladder 34, Squad 13 and Battlion 13 were dispatched for a dwelling fire in the 1st unit block of Wheelwright Lane. Cherry Hill Police arrived on location and reported heavy smoke showing from the dwelling.  Squrt 41 arrived on location shortly after and also reported smoke showing from the front of the house.


Damaged Cabinets

Upon entering the dwelling, Squrt 41's crew found the fire extinguished by Cherry Hill PD. The assignment was held to the first Engine and Ladder. The homeowner exited the dwelling with the help of CHPD and went to a neighbors house. Crews checked for extension and ventilated the dwelling. The residence was turned back over to the homeowner.



Per Diem EMT Testing - February 10, 2014

The EMS Division will be conducting pre-hire testing to establish a hiring list for Per Diem EMT positions on Monday, February 10, 2014. Due to time constraints, testing will be limited to 15 applicants who will be notified in advance of their eligibility to test.

Candidates must complete the Registration form by February 3, 2014.

• Skills Scenarios Exam:  9:00 am

Successful completion of the Skills Scenarios will qualify the candidate for the second step:

• Physical Ability Exam: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

For additional information on the selection process, Physical Ability Course description, and Registration form, please log on to:  http://bit.ly/19mmByJ

Rescue 13 C Platoon Training - Simulated Collapsed Structure

 

On December 20, 2013 - Members of Rescue 13 - C Platoon took advantage of the nice weather and trained on a simulated collapsed structure that had a victim trapped below the concrete flooring. 

 

  

 

 

 

 

Conducting concrete breaching and breaking techniques with the Stanley

hydraulic jack hammers and chipping hammers.

 

 

 

Congratulations To Newly Sworn Members

Firefighters Fiorentini, Keegan, Kolbe and Luft

 

On December 5, 2013 four firefighters proudly took the Oath of Office and received their badges.  The Office of the Fire Chief and the Cherry Hill Board of Fire Commissioners congratulates Nick Fiorentini, James Keegan, Chris Kolbe and Robert Luft as they were sworn in as firefighters as they completed one year of service as a probationary firefighter.  

 

MSO Lewis, MSO Croshaw and EMT Harkins

 

 

Congratulations to Medical Services Officer Matthew Lewis, Medical Services Officer Jeffrey Croshaw as well as EMT Kendall Harkins as they took the Oath of Office for their positions. 

CHFD Prepares for Active Shooter & High-Risk Events

CHFD Paramedics and EMTs train under live-gun fire 
conditions with Cherry Hill Police Officers at a 
simulated active shooter incident

This week marks the one-year anniversary of the tragic events that occurred at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut.  Unfortunately, active shooter events are becoming increasingly common throughout the United States.  It is critical for emergency services organizations to adapt and meet these expanding threats.  The Cherry Hill (NJ) Fire Department (CHFD) Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Division along with its EMS Medical Direction staff from Cooper University Hospital are partnering with the Cherry Hill Police Department (CHPD) to enhance their ability to respond these and other high-risk events.

The CHFD is the first Fire/EMS agency in New Jersey to implement an “Active Shooter Rescue Task Force”.  These procedures, in tandem with the CHPD’s rapid intervention model, will quickly place CHFD Paramedics and EMTs at a patient’s side in an elevated risk environment.  Unlike previous “stage and wait” protocols, these guidelines, protocols, and practices allow EMS personnel to quickly reach patients while law enforcement officers continue to neutralize the threat.  With the close escort of police, EMS personnel can enter a potentially unsecure scene and initiate basic, life-saving medical care before rapidly evacuating victims to secure areas for further treatment.

The Rescue Task Force consists of multiple, four-person teams.  These consist of two police officers, to provide front and rear security, and two CHFD EMS members to stabilize patients using Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) principles and equipment.  In addition to the protection of the escorting officers, EMS personnel are outfitted in ballistic vests and helmets to further mitigate the risk of operating in this environment.

Training sessions for Rescue Task Force members are conducted at the Camden County Police Firing Range.  These allow EMS first responders to practice aggressive patient care interventions while functioning in an environment of elevated threat and live gunfire.  The training and inter-agency cooperation required for this program is a testament to the continued professionalism and advanced training commitment maintained by both the Cherry Hill Fire Department and the Cherry Hill Police Department. 

All photos / information are for immediate release.  For additional media inquiries, please contact Cherry Hill Fire Department EMS Chief Randall McCargar at 856-795-9752 

Santa Neighborhood Visits

The Cherry Hill Fire Department is happy to announce that our Blog is up and running again!
Please check back often to see what is happening in the Cherry Hill Fire Department.

SANTA NEIGHBORHOOD VISITS

Starting Monday, December 16th through Sunday, December 22nd, Santa will be riding our fire trucks and making stops in your neighborhood to see who has been naughty and nice!  To see when Santa will be visiting your street, click here: Santa Schedule