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ON 12-8-08 WE LOST RE FIRE HOUSE TO A FIRE
NEW SHARON FIRE HOUSE
Body: Investigators are trying to determine how a large fire erupted at a Gloucester County firehouse Monday night.
Flames were reported in the bay of the New Sharon Fire Company station on the 1800 block of Delsea Drive at about 10:30 p.m.
A fast acting firefighter was able to rescue an engine inside the burning building by driving through the bay door, officials said. Despite the efforts, officials are not sure if the engine will be serviceable.
Deptford Fire Chief Stephen Hubbs said a second ladder truck that would normally be in the bay was spared as it was in a nearby body shop getting some paint work.
Crews were also able to salvage some equipment and an antique fire extinguisher, but a four-wheel brush truck was not able to be saved.
Damages from the fire are estimated at over $400,000
Body: Investigators are trying to determine how a large fire erupted at a Gloucester County firehouse Monday night.
Flames were reported in the bay of the New Sharon Fire Company station on the 1800 block of Delsea Drive at about 10:30 p.m.
A fast acting firefighter was able to rescue an engine inside the burning building by driving through the bay door, officials said. Despite the efforts, officials are not sure if the engine will be serviceable.
Deptford Fire Chief Stephen Hubbs said a second ladder truck that would normally be in the bay was spared as it was in a nearby body shop getting some paint work.
Crews were also able to salvage some equipment and an antique fire extinguisher, but a four-wheel brush truck was not able to be saved.
Damages from the fire are estimated at over $400,000
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Permalink Reply by mike on
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sorry to hear about the loss. glad to hear nobody was hurt. the equipment can be replaced but still sucks to lose everything like that.
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Permalink Reply by Rodney Spires on
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Sorry to hear about your station.
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Permalink Reply by Mark Montgomery on
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Bad news man.
\Were you guys fully insured? Hope you get organised and back up top speed real quick. Make them put fixed fire protection in your new building.
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Permalink Reply by Norman E. Flanders on
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Sorry to hear about your loss. If I was a neighboring town I'd volunteer one of our trucks for coverage and help with rebuilding your station.
As Mike said, "equipment can be replaced", but its the little things that have great memories and value that will be greatly missed.
I wish you a speedy recovery as I know our brothers & sisters will come to your aid and help you along the way.
Godspeed.
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Permalink Reply by Shareef Abdu Nur on
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I'm sorry to hear about your house, but I am happy no one was hurt. Equipment can be replaced and true history lives in our hearts not in some of the stuff that was lost. I am sure that your neighboring FD's will help out in whatever way they can. Is this a volunteer FD? Was there anyone manning the desk watch? I am not being critical, just curious?
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Permalink Reply by Dennis Brown on
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wow that sucks to see a station go down like that i know that area your in and the community will be there to back you up with getting you guys back in service
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Permalink Reply by firefighter9623 on
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well in are twp. we had 8 station now we have 7 we re voll. + paid crew monday=friday 6a-6p no one was at the station when the fire happen re hart is sad but we will be there for re twp.
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Permalink Reply by Chief 29 on
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Sorry to hear of the bad news. At times like these you hope the community pulls together and helps out with the rebuilding process. Along with neighboring companies
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Permalink Reply by Robert Venable on
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Glad to see everyone is OK.Now you not only have to rebuild a station,but you have to rebuild your"family".This will be a long process so let us know if you need anything.Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of your members.
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