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On Thursday, March 29th, members of Haddon Fire Company traveled to Camden County’s Emergency Services Training Center in order to use their car fire simulator. Firefighters, assembled in teams of 4, took turns rotating through multiple live-fire evolutions. This marked the second time that Haddon Fire Company traveled to the Training Center this month. The first time was on March 15th when they trained on building and dwelling fires utilizing the Center’s burn building.

Haddonfield Firefighters are Marathon Men

Haddonfield volunteer firefighters Brian Plodizyn and Brian Poliafico reached a milestone, or maybe you could call it a 26.2-milestone, on November 20 by completing a marathon. Since making their commitment a year ago, they have accomplished what less than one percent of the population can, run a 26.2-mile race. (click to read entire article)

Haddon Fire running team takes 2nd place in the 10th Annual Heroes to Hero Run

Haddon Fire Company No. 1 and Task Force 14 (Cherry Hill Fire Department and Haddon Heights Fire Department) responded to a reported dwelling fire at 256 W. Summit Avenue in Haddonfield at 12:24 PM today. Upon arrival, there was a smoke condition coming from the roof area of the attached side porch of the dwelling. Fire Crews were able to quickly cut openings in the roof and facia/soffit areas and used compressed air foam to extinguish the fire. There was no fire extension into the main portion of the home, however there was considerable amounts of smoke throughout the 2nd and 3rd floors of the single family dwelling. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Camden County Fire Marshals Office, and is likely related to contractors use of equipment to remove paint. There were no reported injuries.

3/25/2011 Fire on King's Highway

Photos by John Axford
Haddon Fire Company No

Haddon Fire Company No.1 and Task Force 14 (Cherry Hill Fire Department and Haddon Heights Fire Department), responded to a reported building fire at 229 E. Kings Highway in Haddonfield at 11:04 AM Friday morning. The structure is a 3 story "middle of the row" historic brick office building located in the downtown business district-across from the Haddonfield Municipal Hall. The office buildings are also located next to the Historic Indian King Museum. Firefighters encountered heavy smoke and intense heat and had to use Thermal Imaging Cameras to locate the fire in the walls and ceilings between the 1^st and 2^nd floors of the building. They then extinguished the rapidly spreading fire utilizing advanced compressed air foam and water. The fire was placed under control in less than 1 hour. The building sustained significant damage to all 3 floors, however, there was no apparent damage to either attached office building or the Indian King Tavern. Significant smoke damage was observed in all 3 buildings.

Additional assistance from Barrington Fire Department, Audubon and Westmont Fire Company was provided at the scene and the remainder of the town of Haddonfield was covered by Lawnside, Pennsauken and Collingswood Fire Departments. Under this mutual aid plan, the surrounding Departments provide support and assistance to each other during emergency situations.

The fire forced the closing of Kings Highway East from Grove Street to Haddon Avenue for approx. 2 hours. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Camden County Fire Marshal’s Office. No injuries were reported.

Joseph A. Riggs, Jr

Chief of Department

Haddon Fire Co. No. 1

Haddonfield, NJ 08033
joeariggs@gmail.com

856-429-4308

Haddonfield Firefighters “Climb To The Top” in Support of American Lung Associations Cure For Lung Disease Campaign

Haddonfield Firefighters “Climb To The Top” in Support of American Lung Associations Cure For Lung Disease Campaign

Firefighters from Haddon Fire Company No. 1, Haddonfield NJ, competed in the American Lung Association’s “2011 Fight for Air- Stair Climb” in Center City Philadelphia last Saturday. A team of 12 volunteer firefighters from Haddonfield, each wearing full firefighter gear (coats, pant, boots and helmets-weighing an estimated additional 50 pounds) , participated in the event and “climbed” the 50 stories (totaling 1082 steps) of the Bell Atlantic Tower high rise office building on Arch Street.

Fight for Air Climbs are unique fundraising events for the American Lung Association. They typically occur in prominent skyscrapers, stadiums or arenas and involve climbing multiple steps. Sometimes called a "vertical road race", teams and individual participants can use the event as a fitness target, as a race, with each participant challenging themselves, racing against other people, or as a great way to be active and meet new friends. The race helps raise awareness for the 35 million Americans who suffer from lung disease including asthma, COPD and lung cancer.

The “first responders- wearing gear” division has local fire departments compete against each other while wearing their protective fire fighter clothing. Some firefighters also wore their SCBA breathing equipment and carried 50 foot lengths of hose and hand tools to simulate realistic conditions if they were called to fight a fire on the upper floors of a high- rise building.

The Haddon Fire Company team was the third largest company participant (behind only Philadelphia Fire Department and Cherry Hill Fire Department) and included Assistant Chief Sam Trotman, Lieutenant Jeff Mirabello, President Butch Brees, and Fire Fighters Mike Miller, Brian Plodizyn, Brian Poliafico, Joe Dunn, John Princiotta, Chris Kolbe, Jason Kolbe, Mike Carmody, and Mike Bortnowski.

Taking the very difficult challenge one step further, 8 of the 12 Haddonfield fire fighters also competed in the “first responders challenge”, a second climb competing against local police, fire, and EMS personnel while wearing running clothes (no gear). All 8 completed this additional event raising their climbing total to 100 stories on Saturday morning.

Haddon Fire’s fastest stair climber, Lieutenant Jeff Mirabello, finished the race in 8 minutes and 25 seconds, an amazing rate of over 2 steps per second while ascending the 700 vertical feet.

Haddonfield Firefighters were able to raise over $3,500 in donations to help the American Lung Association in their efforts to improve lung health and prevent lung disease.

Haddon Fire Company No. 1 proudly congratulates its members for participating in the event, supporting this very worthwhile cause, and demonstrating the proper fitness, health and conditioning of firefighters protecting our community.

Joseph A. Riggs, Jr

Chief Of Department

Haddon Fire Company No. 1

Haddonfield, NJ

joeariggs@gmail.com

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