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Blackwood's Utility 84

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By John M. Malecky                                                             August, 2024


 


In Camden County the Blackwood Fire Company in Gloucester Township operates Utility 84, a 2008 Ford F-550, XLT, SD 4 x 4/KME.  Features and equipment include a five seat cab, a Will Burt Night Scan, rear  telescoping floodlights, side scene lighting, portable floodlights, Streamlights, a 7 kw generator, electric cord reel, air cascade system with compressor, SCBA with 12 spare cylinders, Hurst Tool, two dry suits, wet suits, throw ropes for water rescue, ice cleats, irons, thermal blankets, Stokes basket, tarps, safety cones, caution tape, hand extinguishers, a chain saw, rotary saw and cribbing.


 


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