April 2006

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April 2006

Motor Vehicle Accident - Buck & Broad

March 7 - Engine 30 arrived on location to find that one vehicle had flipped on to it's side then back up on its wheels. The fire crew helped with extrication and spread stay dry on leaking anti-freeze.




Story and pictures by Career Firefighter P. Curt Lowe

Firefighter survival training - Bailout

in an effort to escape rapid fire development, toxic environment following an exhausted air supply and/or a significant event such as collapse, explosion, etc. Millville Firefighters train to use the bailout method as a last ditch method for rapid escape via a ladder.

FF Doug Pettit prepares to bail out second floor window

FF Larry Fawcett begins to bail out

FF Terry Fawcett descending

Chief Kurt Hess bails out

FF Chris Pittenger about to reach the ground

FF Chris Pittenger assists FF Doug Pettit who descends the ladder head first

Story and pictures by Career Firefighters Dave Smith & Mike Lippincott

Pulley apparently causes Car Fire on Pine Street

March 15 - Millville Fire Department responded to a car fire on Pine Street. Engine 30 arrived on location to find the engine compartment fully involved in fire, and was spreading to the interior of the car.

The flames were quickly extinguished but, there was heavy damage to the engine and passenger compartments of the car. It appeared that the power steering pulley had come off and possibly the belt got jammed, got hot and started the fire.



Story and pictures by Career Firefighter P. Curt Lowe

North High Street Motor Vehicle Accident

March 21 - A vehicle on North High St. that had stopped in front of the Bank of America was struck from behind by a pickup truck. The impact caused the car to veer across the street, then jumped the curb and continued across the lawn to the back of the bank.

Millville Rescue squad took the driver of the car to Regional Medical Center in Vineland. The driver of the truck was not transported.




Story and pictures by Career Firefighter P. Curt Lowe

Vehicle overturns during accident on Wheaton Avenue

A collision occurred when the driver of a Ford Explorer made a turn in front of a Chrysler Pacifica at the intersection of Wheaton and Whitaker Avenues.

Injuries were reported but unknown as to the extent. Millville Rescue Squad transported the injured to Regional Medical Center.






Story and pictures by Career Firefighter P. Curt Lowe

The signs of confusion?

	Career Firefighter P. Curt Lowe found the combination of these signs together in a fire lane at a local store a bit confusing.
	Huh?