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Camden Fire Department — Fire Prevention 1966–1968

Camden Fire Department

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Fire Prevention 1966–1968

This page covers fire prevention activities of the Camden Fire Department from the spring of 1966 through the summer of 1968.

1963
1964
1965
1966–1968 (this page)

Clean Up

Chief of Department Edward V. Michalak, T. Scappa of Department of Public Works, and Chief Fire Marshall George Baxter on the job, 1966 — Chief of Department Edward V. Michalak, T. Scappa, Department of Public Works, and Chief Fire Marshall George Baxter on the job. Chief Baxter passed away on September 30, 1966 and was succeeded as Chief Fire Marshall by Anthony W. Bretschneider.

Chief of Department Edward V. Michalak, cleanup campaign, 1967 — Chief of Department Edward V. Michalak, T. Scappa, Department of Public Works, and Chief Fire Marshall George Baxter on the job. Chief Baxter passed away on September 30, 1966 and was succeeded as Chief Fire Marshall by Anthony W. Bretschneider.

Director of Public Safety Keith Kauffman and others discussing the situation, 1967 — Director of Public Safety Keith Kauffman and others, discussing the situation.

Debris-littered lot being cleaned, 1967 — Debris-littered lot being cleaned.

Inspector John Gaffney Sr. contacting tenants regarding hazardous conditions, 1967 — Inspector John Gaffney Sr. contacting tenants regarding hazardous conditions.

Edward V. Michalak — Anthony W. Bretschneider

Chief of Department Edward V. Michalak and Acting Chief Fire Marshall Anthony W. Bretschneider, November 21, 1967 — Edward V. Michalak — Anthony W. Bretschneider.

Fire Drill at Cooper Hospital

Fire drill at Cooper Hospital, October 6, 1966 — Fire drill at Cooper Hospital, October 6, 1966. Participants included Lovey Wilson, Philip A. Stinger, Alma Phillips, John F. Gaffney Sr., Marian Webber, and William C. Watkin.

Fire drill at Cooper Hospital, October 6, 1966, newspaper clipping — Fire drill at Cooper Hospital, October 6, 1966. Participants included Lovey Wilson, Philip A. Stinger, Alma Phillips, John F. Gaffney Sr., Marian Webber, and William C. Watkin.

Sparky & Smokey at the St. Joan of Arc School

Sparky and Smokey at St. Joan of Arc School, 1966 — Sparky & Smokey at the St. Joan of Arc School. Pictured: Jane Abbott, Tim Kisam, Edward V. Michalak, Keith Kauffman, George C. Wade, John Dugan, Philip A. Stinger. St. Joan of Arc School — Fairview.

Sparky and Smokey at St. Joan of Arc School, 1966, photo 2 — Sparky & Smokey at the St. Joan of Arc School. Pictured: Jane Abbott, Tim Kisam, Edward V. Michalak, Keith Kauffman, George C. Wade, John Dugan, Philip A. Stinger. St. Joan of Arc School — Fairview.

Sparky & Smokey at the Yorkship School

Sparky and Smokey at Yorkship School, 1966, page 1 — George C. Wade — John Dugan — Yorkship School — Fairview.

Sparky and Smokey at Yorkship School, 1966, page 2 — George C. Wade — John Dugan — Yorkship School — Fairview.

Sparky & Smokey at the J.S. Read School

Sparky and Smokey at J.S. Read School, 1966 — Sparky & Smokey at the J.S. Read School, 1966.

Sparky & Smokey at the Sewell School

Sparky and Smokey at Sewell School, 1966, page 1 — Sparky & Smokey at the Sewell School, 1966.

Sparky and Smokey at Sewell School, 1966, page 2 — Sparky & Smokey at the Sewell School, 1966.

Chief of Department Edward V. Michalak

Chief of Department Edward V. Michalak, 1967 — Chief of Department Edward V. Michalak.

Acting Chief Fire Marshall Anthony W. Bretschneider

Acting Chief Fire Marshall Anthony W. Bretschneider, 1967 — Acting Chief Fire Marshall Anthony W. Bretschneider.

Fire Prevention Inspections, 1966

Camden Fire Department fire prevention inspections, 1966 — Camden Fire Department fire prevention inspections, 1966.

John J. Mogck — Earl Robinson

John J. Mogck and Earl Robinson, 1966 — John J. Mogck — Earl Robinson.

Theodore Primas

Theodore Primas, March 25, 1968 — Theodore Primas.

Theodore Primas, March 25, 1968, page 2 — Theodore Primas.

Ladder Company 1 — Concord Chemical Company

Ladder Company 1 evolutions at Concord Chemical Company, 1698 Federal Street, 1968 — Ladder Company 1 evolutions at Concord Chemical Company, 1698 Federal Street, during Fire Prevention Week, 1968.

Ladder Company 1 evolutions at Concord Chemical Company, 1968, photo 2 — Ladder Company 1 evolutions at Concord Chemical Company, 1698 Federal Street, during Fire Prevention Week, 1968.

Inspections — Alpha Graphics, 48 North 22nd Street

Fire inspection at Alpha Graphics, 48 North 22nd Street, 1966 — Fire inspection at Alpha Graphics, 48 North 22nd Street, 1966. All companies are assigned to industrial inspections for industries in their respective districts. Inspections are made twice a year.

Fire inspection at Alpha Graphics, 48 North 22nd Street, 1966, photo 2 — Fire inspection at Alpha Graphics, 48 North 22nd Street, 1966. All companies are assigned to industrial inspections for industries in their respective districts. Inspections are made twice a year.

Inspections, 1966

Camden Fire Department inspections, 1966 — Camden Fire Department inspections, 1966.

Inspections — Broadway

Inspectors at New York Fur Factory, 701 Broadway, and The Garment Shop, 703 Broadway, 1966 — Inspectors at New York Fur Factory, 701 Broadway, and The Garment Shop, 703 Broadway.

Snow, 1967

Snow removal, 1967, page 1 — Snow removal, 1967. Engine Company 9 removing snow from fire hydrant on Federal Street at 17th Street.

Snow removal, 1967, page 2 — Snow removal, 1967. Engine Company 9 removing snow from fire hydrant on Federal Street at 17th Street.

Life Rescue

Life rescue demonstration, page 1 — Life rescue demonstration.

Life rescue demonstration, page 2 — Life rescue demonstration.

Post Office

Camden Fire Department post office fire prevention, 1966, photo 1 — Camden Fire Department post office fire prevention activities, 1966.

Camden Fire Department post office fire prevention, 1966, photo 2 — Camden Fire Department post office fire prevention activities, 1966.

Literature

Fire prevention literature distribution, 1966, photo 1 — Fire prevention literature distribution, 1966. Pictured: Andrew Robinson.

Fire prevention literature distribution, 1966, photo 2 — Fire prevention literature distribution, 1966. Pictured: Andrew Robinson.

Training

In-station training program by Fire Marshal's Office, 1966, photo 1 — In-station training program by Fire Marshal’s Office, using films to instruct in fire prevention. Captain Philip A. Stinger and Inspector George C. Wade of Fire Marshal’s Office. Pre-fire planning class by Chief John O’Neil, using Sanborn Maps of industrial plant layouts. Layouts of plants are carried in Battalion Chief’s cars for immediate referral.

In-station training program by Fire Marshal's Office, 1966, photo 2 — In-station training program by Fire Marshal’s Office, using films to instruct in fire prevention. Captain Philip A. Stinger and Inspector George C. Wade of Fire Marshal’s Office. Pre-fire planning class by Chief John O’Neil, using Sanborn Maps of industrial plant layouts. Layouts of plants are carried in Battalion Chief’s cars for immediate referral.

Ladder Company 3 — Kennedy Towers

Ladder Company 3 at Kennedy Towers, 1968, photo 1 — Ladder Company 3 — Kennedy Towers, 1968.

Ladder Company 3 at Kennedy Towers, 1968, photo 2 — Ladder Company 3 — Kennedy Towers, 1968.

Cooper B. Hatch Junior High School

Cooper B. Hatch Junior High School fire drill, April 13, 1968 — Cooper B. Hatch Junior High School, April 13, 1968.

Fire Drill at Lincoln School

Fire drill at Lincoln School on Kaighn Avenue, 1968, photo 1 — Fire drill at the Lincoln School on Kaighn Avenue, 1968.

Fire drill at Lincoln School on Kaighn Avenue, 1968, photo 2 — Fire drill at the Lincoln School on Kaighn Avenue, 1968.

Fire Drill at St. Joseph Catholic School

Fire drill at St. Joseph Catholic School, South 10th Street and Liberty Street, 1968, photo 1 — Fire drill at St. Joseph Catholic School, South 10th Street & Liberty Street, 1968.

Fire drill at St. Joseph Catholic School, South 10th Street and Liberty Street, 1968, photo 2 — Fire drill at St. Joseph Catholic School, South 10th Street & Liberty Street, 1968.

Fire Drill at Camden Day Nursery — 327 Stevens Street

Fire drill at Camden Day Nursery, 327 Stevens Street, photo 1 — Fire drill at Camden Day Nursery, 327 Stevens Street.

Fire drill at Camden Day Nursery, 327 Stevens Street, photo 2 — Fire drill at Camden Day Nursery, 327 Stevens Street.

Fire Headquarters

School group visitation at Fire Headquarters, October 6, 1968, photo 1 — School group visitation at Headquarters viewing Rescue Company 1 truck and getting firsthand information. Over 50 such groups from various schools visited stations during fire prevention activities. Camden Courier-Post, May 22, 1965.

School group visitation at Fire Headquarters, October 6, 1968, photo 2 — School group visitation at Headquarters viewing Rescue Company 1 truck and getting firsthand information. Over 50 such groups from various schools visited stations during fire prevention activities. Camden Courier-Post, May 22, 1965.

Foam Generator

Foam generator demonstration, 1968, photo 1 — Foam generator demonstration, 1968.

Foam generator demonstration, 1968, photo 2 — Foam generator demonstration, 1968.

Fire Training at Steelman Business School — 502 Linden Street

Battalion 1 Chief Allen F. Hess Sr., Steelman Business School, 1968 — Fire training at Steelman Business School, 502 Linden Street, 1968. Battalion 1 Chief Allen F. Hess Sr. and Captain Richard Brooks of Ladder Company 1 discuss problem before laddering process began.

Ladder Company 2 at Steelman Business School, 502 Linden Street, 1968, photo 1 — Fire training at Steelman Business School, 502 Linden Street, 1968. Battalion 1 Chief Allen F. Hess Sr. and Captain Richard Brooks of Ladder Company 1 discuss problem before laddering process began.

Water Rescue

Water rescue, 1968, photo 1 — Water rescue, 1968.

Water rescue, 1968, photo 2 — Water rescue, 1968.

Community Blood Program

Fireman Henry Keubler participating in the Community Blood Program — Firemen Henry Keubler (top) and John Gaffney Jr. participating in the Community Blood Program.

Fireman John Gaffney Jr. participating in the Community Blood Program — Firemen Henry Keubler (top) and John Gaffney Jr. participating in the Community Blood Program.

Fire Service Cross

Fire Service Cross — Fire Service Cross.

County Rescue, 1968

County rescue operations, 1968 — County rescue operations, 1968.

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