Taskforce 83 was dispatched for a reported building fire in the are of Jersey Devil Tattoo. 8301 (Chief G Smith) arrived corrected the location to Blackhorse Pike & Brown ave in Station 82's local with heavy fire side's A & D and struck the All Hands.

Ladder 82 was dispatched to Lindenwold reported dwelling fire at 901 Beechwood Dr. 6302 arrived and reported heavy fire from the roof and put all hands to work. Ladder 82 was the F.A.S.T. truck.

The Chews Landing Fire Dept. sends our condolences to the Philadelphia Fire Dept.On Monday April 9th two firefighters were killed while battling a 5 alarm fire. 3 other firefighters were also injured. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends those firefighters.

Around 7:30 Taskforce 63-2 and medic 46 were dispatched to 1800 Laurel Rd, the Stonington Court Apartments, apartment 114 for an apartment for fire with people reported trapped. Police were on location confirming the fire but were unsure if all the residents were out. Due to the fact that there were reports of people being trapped, Rescue 82 responded as the R.I.T. as well as Engine 822 responded with 7. 6300 reported at the 20 minute mark that police had accounted for all the residents to be out. Due to the rapid spread of the fire 6300 asked for the 2nd alarm as well as 3 more Ladder companies. The fire was put under control around 10:30 and units started to clear shortly after. Apparatus on location from Stations: 63-2, 63-3, 60-1, 8-2, 8-4, 66-3, 22-2.

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Around 14:50, Station 82 was dispatched to the area of 76 Oak Ave for a vehicle fire. 827 arrived on location with a well involved engine compartment. 821 went in service with an 1.75" handline. 822 stood fast in quarters.

Around 13:05 Taskforce 821 was dispatched to Millbridge Garden Appartments for an appartment fire at appartment 647.

Around 00:30 Stations 8-5, 8-6, and Brush 8-2 were dispatched to Hickstown Park for a brush fire. 8500 reported he had a 400'x400' brush fire that was contained. Due to the numerous brush fires at the park, state units were called and did a control burn around the edge of the woods. Units cleared around 02:00.

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Rescue 8-2, Medic 46, and BLS 806 were dispatched to Somerdale Rd. and Orchard Ave. for MVA with entrapment. Police arrived and found the victim had self-extracted himself, Units cleared within the hour.

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Station 8-4, Station 8-2, and Ladder 6-2 were dispatched to the area of 310 North Black Horse Pike for a Structure fire.

Taskforce 822 was dispatched to Orchard Road. Engine 821 arrived and reported medium smoke condition inside the dwelling. Crews located the source and quickly extinguished the fire.