Gibbstown Volunteer Fire Company

1 week ago

VEHICLE FIRE ON RT. 295 SB

At 6:15 this evening, stations 21-1, 18-1 and 25-1 were dispatched to a reported vehicle fire.

While 1800 and 21101 were enroute, the County reported multiple calls of a pickup truck fully involved.

1800 Chief Oatman arrived and took operations while Chief Fisler donned his SCBA to assist 2111s crew upon arrival.

2111 went into service with its bumper line and a dry chemical extinguisher.

1813s crew assisted with suppression and overhaul while 2513 set up as a blocker protecting the fire crews from oncoming traffic.

Good job by all. ... See MoreSee Less

Gibbstown Volunteer Fire Company

1 week ago

This morning just before 2am, the GVFC was dispatched to a vehicle fire in Paulsboro.

Chief Fisler arrived and confirmed the report of a vehicle fully involved. 1711 arrived shortly after and the Chief assisted its crew with knocking down the flames.

2111 arrived and its manpower took over suppression and overhaul duties.

Station 21-1 was in service for just over a half hour, while 1711 remained on location while the County Fire Marshal investigated. ... See MoreSee Less