A Night Out at Adelphia's Restaurant & Bar - $16 per person includes 2 hour open buffet & bar. Monday, March 22, 2010 7pm-9pm to benefit the Bellmawr FD Station 33 Ladies Auxiliary.
Please contact 856-931-7151 for information

We are holding our annual beef and beer for the Nicholas J. Parisi Scholarship Fund. Tickets are $25 per ticket with reserved tables for those who purchase 10 tickets in advance.  The event is being held at the Bellmawr Ballroom ( Lewis Ave) on Friday March 19th starting at 7:00pm. There will be a dj, dancing, door prizes, and a Chinese Auction. All the proceeds go towards the scholarship fund. Please come out and support this great cause so we can continue to help others :) For tickets in advance contact Mikeat 609-519-1268 Anita at 609-519-1257 or Michael at 609-519-1258. Hope to see you all there for a night full of fun!!
Just days after returning from Iraq, Pvt. Nicholas Parisi died while rock climbing in Cheyenne Canyon. On Wednesday afternoon, the 18-year-old was free-climbing with a friend. He was unable to negotiate a ledge as he approached the top of his climb, and fell 300 feet. Nick was a dedicated member of our Fire Department and would do anything for you all you had to do was ask and he was there.  Its our turn to be there for him!! Mark your calenders. 

 January 30th at 01:15hrs Battalion 303 arrived Rt 42 N/B just north of exit 12. Vehicle was well involved. Engine 932 arrived and operated a 1.75 line. Squad 32 assisted with extinguishment.  Occupants of the vehicle fled prior to NJSP arrival.

On Saturday night Squad 32 staffed by members of the Beaverbrook Regional Fire Alliance responded to an MVA at Ed's Carpet shop located on W. Browning Road.  Crews arrived within two minutes of dispatch to find that both occupants had self extricated themselves.  Crews immediately began to triage the injuries and secure the vehicle.  The scene was turned over to the local Construction Official and ALL Risk Board up.  The occupants of the store did not sustain any injuries. The incident is under investigation by the Bellmawr Police Department.  

On Friday morning Jan. 15th at approx. 0820 hrs, Rescue 32 was dispatched on the Task Force 91 dwelling box. Rescue 32 quickly responded w/ 8, while enroute companies were advised that PD on location reporting fire showing from Division A. Rescue 32 arrived along with Quint 91 confirming fire showing Division A, 2nd floor. Companies went to work with Quint 91 stretching the initial attack line w/ Rescue 32 operating as the 1st due ladder completing interior search and outside vent. Crews encountered fire on the 2nd floor w/ extension into the attic space. A great job was done by companies on the fire ground to contain the fire to the 2nd floor and attic. Fire was placed under control at the 20 minute mark.

The department drill for Monday Jan. 11th was conducted at Seas Tow Yard where members trained on various extrication techniques. The training started by focusing on side-resting vehicles. Stabilization techniques were discussed and placed in operation. Once stabilization was completed, crews were on various roof removal options of side-resting vehicles. After the these objectives were completed, the members worked on their riding position proficiencies for door removals and dash lifts. A total of 31 members were in attendance for the training.

On New Years Eve at approx. 2115 hrs, Rescue 32 was dispatched to relocate to Station 82 (Chews Landing) while they operated on an "All Hands" fire in their local. While responding w/ 7, Rescue 32 was sent to an MVA in the Gloucester Twp. After clearing the MVA and arriving at Station 82, Rescue 32 along with the Deptford FD were dispatched to the NJTP S/B in the area of Exit 3 for a MVA - Rescue. Squad 32 w/ 3 and Battalion 303 (Griffith) responded on the rescue box from quarters. Battalion 9201 (Thomas) arrived to report a multi-vehicle MVA w/ numerous injuries and 1 occupant trapped. After stabilization, crews completed a side wall and roof removal to free the trapped occupant. After clearing the NJTP, Rescue 32 was sent back to Station 82 while Squad 32 returned to quarters to relieve Squad 45 (Mt. Ephraim) & Quint 91 (Barrington). Shortly after returning to Station 82, Rescue 32 was special called into the fire to provide relief and conduct overhaul. Crew operated on the fireground for approx. 1 hour on the fireground before returning to quarters at 0030 hrs.

 
Bellmawr Fire Department Task Force 33 responded to 1029 Morris Avenue for a reported dwelling fire.   SQT 32 arrived and reported a 1 ½ story wood frame single family dwelling with smoke showing.  SQT 32 secured their own water supply from a nearby hydrant and stretched a 1 ¾ hose line in the front door. Crews encountered fire coming up the basement steps, SQD 45 (Mt. Ephraim) stretched a second 1 ¾ as a back up line and forced the rear bilco doors allowing the crew from SQT 32 to make an aggressive attack into the basement. L-33 and L-736 (Westville) opened up the 1st floor and secured the utilities. The fire was quickly placed under control with no injuries. Crews had to contend with below freezing conditions.  The fire displaced two children and one adult. Quint 1-1 (Audubon) was called as a second RIT as SQD 45 was put to work. The fire is under investigation by the Camden County Fire Marshal’s Office.   

Chief Jim Burleigh is proud to announce that the Bellmawr Fire Department was recently awarded two grants that will enhance fire safety in the community; the first was from BRK Electronics a leading manufacture of Smoke Detectors, they provided our Department with 24 smoke detectors free of charge..
The second grant was from the Energizer Battery Company.  They awarded our Department with 200 nine volt batteries free of charge. This grant will allow our Department to continue to install replacement batteries in smoke detectors through out our community. Our Department has installed over 1,000 batteries and or detectors over the past 5 years at no cost to the homeowner. If you are in need of assistance with your smoke detectors please contact the Borough Hall at 856-933-1313 and leave your information and someone from the Fire Department will be in contact with you. 
A working smoke detector will save lives, check yours today.   

On Thursday evening December 3rd, at approx. 2020 hrs the Collingswood FD along with Engine 15 (Westmont) were dispatched to Route 130 & Collings Ave for a reported MVA - Rescue. Chief 1601 (Amet) arrived to report a Tractor Trailer vs. a Pole w/ the driver heavily entrapment and special called Rescue 32. Rescue 32 w/ 7 & Battalion 303 (Christinzio) arrived within 6 minutes of dispatch and met w/ Command. Crews went in-service to stabilize the tractor & trailer with struts and 6x6 cribbing. Once stable the companies worked to access the driver via the passenger side by removing the door and creating a 3rd door in the rear cab. Due to the drivers position dash, seat, & pedal dosplacements were required to free the driver. Rescue 1 (Camden) was also brought in to control the ruptured fuel tanks. Companies worked together extensively for approx. 2 hours w/ numerous hydraulic, electric, & pneumatic tools to complete the operation.