Camden, N.J., Firefighters Dwelling Fire

March 31, 2012

On March 28 a dwelling fire was dispatched in Camden City at 20th and High Streets.

Battalion 2 arrived and reported heavy fire conditions and struck the all hands. First arriving engine companies secured water supplies and led off with 2 1/2" handlines.

Crews set up for defensive operations due to the conditions of the dwellings on the block and previous fire damage. Crews placed handlines in the front and rear as Ladder 2 set up for master stream operations.

At the 10 minute mark command reported heavy fire conditions throughout. Crews operated in defensive operations to bring the fire under control.

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