Maple Shade Fire Dept

Serving Maple Shade, NJ Since 1912
The Maple Shade Fire Department is a completely volunteer department serving a community of 20,000 residents. The township is 3.2 square miles situated in western Burlington County. The demographics of Maple Shade include residential single-family homes, numerous garden apartments, commercial businesses and light industry. US highways Rt. 73 & Rt. 38 pass through the town, Maple Shade Fire Department responds to an average of 620 emergency calls a year. This number does not include any EMS services.

Any person interested in becoming a member, please contact the station on Mondays at 856.779.1394 and ask for an officer.

Clover Motel-All Companies in Service

Monday, February 1, 2010 03:09

Approximately 3:10 AM Stations 101, 109, 313, 318, Engine 362 & Ladder 363 were dispatched to the Colver Motel, Room 325, for a reported building fire. Central advised 1010 that police were O/L at Room 325 reporting well involved. Battalion 1010 was O/L shortly after and confirmed the report and placed all companies in service bringing additional resources to the scene. Quint 3624 arrived and knocked down the bulk of the fire with their main ladder. Engine 311 & Ladder 312 covered Station 101. The fire was placed U/C within an hour. (Story Credit to Phillyfirenews.com)

Sterling Manor Nursing Home Bldg Fire

Monday, January 11, 2010 17:52

Stations 101, 109, 313, 318, Engine 201, and Ladder 801 were dispatched to Sterling Manor Nursing home for the building fire. Chief 1000 and 1010 were advised of a dryer fire with a smoke condition throughout the building. The chiefs arrived to find the fire was out but a smoke condition still existed. Crews checked for extension and ventilatied the building.

Fox Meadow Revere Path All Companies in Service

Wednesday, December 30, 2009 18:02

Stations 101, 109, 313, 311 318, and Ladder 801 (Due to Ladder 1015 being out of service) were dispatched at 18:02hrs to 7A Revere Dr for the apartment. 1010 arrived and found an active kitchen fire with heavy smoke throughout the residence. All companies were placed adding CC Squad 11-1 as the RIT. An aggressive attack contained the fire to the kitchen area with smoke damage throughout a few apartments.

Car Vs. Building

Wednesday, October 14, 2009 11:06

Stations 109 and 101 were dispatched to the area of Forklanding and Rudderow for a car into a bldg. Units arrived to find a vehicle that had struck several parked cars and came to rest against an apartment building. Crews assisted the squad and secured the utilities on the vehicle. There was no major structural damage to the building.

Stoney Run Wires

Tuesday, August 18, 2009 20:11

Units arrived in the Stoney Run Apt complex to find a wire down and arching. Crews stood by until PSE&G secured the power and extinguished the fire.

Visit to Ali's Little Sports Summer Camp

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

A crew visited Ali's Little Sports Summer Camp for a fire prevention event. Firefighters taught the children fire safety tips and gave them a tour of our apparatus and gear.

4th of July Parade

Saturday, June 27, 2009

The department participated in the annual 4th of July Parade and Fireworks. They were held Saturday June 27th.

MVA Rescue Assignment Route 38

Monday, June 22, 2009

Stations 101 and 109 were dispatched to Rte 38 Eastbound for a vehicle into the pole rescue assignment. Crews from 1012 and 1019 removed a door and the roof to access the patient. The patients legs were pinned beneath the dash but she was not seriously injured. She was transported to the hospital by the squad.

FF Self-Survival and RIT Operations

Monday, June 22, 2009

Tonight's drill topic was firefighter self survival and RIT operations. Crews navigated some obstacles and worked with downed firefighters.

Auto Rescue Training

Monday, June 8, 2009

The weekly drill topic was auto accident rescues. Crews practiced stablization, tool usage, and different rescue techniques.

Norgetown Laundry Rudderow Ave

Thursday, June 4, 2009

Station 101 was dispatched to the Norgetown Laundry Mat on Rudderow Ave for an appliance. 1010 arrived and was advised by police of an active fire in the wall behind a dryer. The assignment was upgraded to a building fire. 1011 arrived and pulled and 1 3/4 line and opened the wall. Cherry Hill Engine 1352 layed a supply line from 1011 to a hydrant and assisted 1011's crew. Squirt 3133 assisted 1011 and checked the roof. PSE&G was requested to secure the power and assist with shutting off the gas. Quick actions by all companies prevented the fire from becoming more serious.

2809 Rte 73 South Building Fire

Friday, May 1, 2009

Stations 101, 109, 313, 318, 362, and 363 were dispatched for a building fire at VIP auto on Route 73. 1010 arrived to find heavy fire showing from the garage area. Crews used several 2 1/2's, 1 3/4's, and a master stream to bring the fire under control. Engine 311 was special called for water supply. Ladder 312 and Camden County Engine 13-52 handled the cover. (Photos taken by John Axford)

Bus Fire-Clover Motel

Sunday, April 26, 2009

Stations 101 and 109 were dispatched to the Clover Motel on Route 73 for a bus fire. 1010 arrived to find a school bus well involved. 1012 stretched a 1 3/4 hoseline to extinguish the fire. 1011 provided water supply and manpower.

Car Fire Rudderow Ave.

Thursday, April 23, 2009

Stations 101 and 109 were dispatched to a car fire on Rudderow and Maple. 1010 arrived to find the car well involved. 1012 used an 1 3/4 line to extinguish the fire.

New 1013 passes final approval at Pierce

Sunday, April 5, 2009

The Board of Fire Commissioners traveled to the Pierce facility in Appleton, WI to give final approval on 1013. The expected delivery date should be 4/27.

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