West Deptford Firefighters Battle Working Dwelling Fire
Photo by Courtesy of Westville Fire Department
Photo by Courtesy of Westville Fire Department
Photo by Courtesy of Westville Fire Department
Photo by Courtesy of Westville Fire Department
West Deptford, N.J. — October 18 — Firefighters from the West Deptford Fire Department and Task Force 6 mutual aid units arrived at a working house fire on Audubon Avenue just after 7 a.m. Sunday.
The incident was reported at 7:12 am. Initial reports indicated a fire at the rear of the residence. Crews reported exterior fire conditions extending into the interior of the dwelling, so the response was upgraded to a working fire assignment.
West Deptford Chief 6 took command while responding companies tackled the fire. Engine 812, Squad 6, Ladder 736, Ladder 5, and Rescue 22 were listed as assigned resources for the incident.
Additional personnel were assigned to incident safety, accountability and rapid intervention functions. The RIT group supervisor, identified as unit 1301, coordinated the rapid intervention assignment, while units 1502 and 1503 were listed for safety and accountability. Squads 1311 and 1518 were also assigned.
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