On June 1st, members of Thorofare held a special housing ceremony for Squad 613. Led by Chief Golle with a brief ceremony to Thank all of those who were involved in the building of the truck and the township committee for the purchasing of the truck. … [Read more...]
The oldest apparatus in our fleet still around is a 1970 GMC Boardman, originally numbered 613. The approximate cost of the 1970 was $17,000 and the 2019 Seagrave purchased this year was approximately $700,000. … [Read more...]
RIC 6-1 was dispatched just before 2130, to the 300 block of Ogden Rd in the Oak Valley section of Deptford Twp. Crews from Deptford arrived on scene with heavy fire conditions on the number 2 floor, and made an interior attack with an engine from Wenonah. RIC 6-1 arrived on … [Read more...]
Today, members from West Deptford Twp. District 6, attended their quarterly live fire training at the Emergency Services Training Center of Burlington County. Various training evolution's took place including Fire attack, Search and Rescue, V.E.S, as well as Accountability and … [Read more...]
Tonight members took part in a saw familiarization and roof operations drill. FF D. Fanslau assisted by FF R. St. Petery went over how to start and operate the 2 types of saws that we carry. Every senior member then got their hands on the saws and simulated ventilating a roof. … [Read more...]
Taskforce 18 was dispatched to the Wendy's on Village Center Dr in Logan for a reported building fire. Units arrived on scene with a light smoke condition in the building. Squad 613 arrived 3rd due , spotted a hydrant and assisted the crew of 1814 (Logan) checking the interior of … [Read more...]
Early this morning members were dispatched to possible wires down/arching in the area of the Jessup Rd Heritages. Squad 613 arrived on scene with a wire down and arching and a utility pole on fire. The Squad stood by for just over 2 hours for PSE&G to arrive and secure the … [Read more...]
Trash Compactor Fire
Station 61 was dispatched to 100 Friars Blvd. for an active fire in a trash compactor. Chief 6101 arrived on scene and confirmed a fire deep in a trash compactor Squad 613 stretched a 1 3/4" hand line to the fire. Crews worked for over an hour to ensure the fire was out, the … [Read more...]
Around 03:30 district 6 was dispatched to a reported structure fire on Saint Regis Dr in the 6-6 local. Engine 614 responded with 5 and were giving the report for a detached shed on fire. While responding Gloucester County Communications updated 614 and chief 6601 that they are … [Read more...]
Kitchen Fire in Paulsboro
Around 00:30 hours Task Force 17 was dispatched to the 200 block of W Adams St in Paulsboro for a reported dwelling fire. 1701 and 1702 responded to scene and reported that the fire appears to be extinguished. Engine 614 arrived at staging with a full crew of 5 as crews from … [Read more...]
Around 19:30 task force 5-1 was dispatched to the 200 block of Logan St for a reported dwelling fire. Police advised that the house was well involved so Gloucester County Communications struck the working fire box. Engine 511 responded first due and made a good stop on the fire … [Read more...]
Its not lights and sirens all of the time when apparatus rollout from the station. April 10, West Deptford Township Engineers requested assistance from the fire company with locating imperfections' within the Hockey Rinks at Riverwinds Community Center. Over 2000 gallons of water … [Read more...]
On April 1st, Squad 613 went into service at midnight. Squad 613 in its first week of service has responded to 11 calls as of this posting. Including a Working fire in Woodbury, a rollover on 295, a crash in the Thorofare section, two reported building fires, two reported … [Read more...]
Woodbury Fire Department was alerted to a house fire on the unit block of E Centre Street in Woodbury just before 2300 on Sunday night. 502 arrived on scene and confirmed a working fire and requested the working fire box. 614 responded with a crew of 6. 511 arrived first and … [Read more...]
As the weather begins to change, the fire company would like to remind the public to ensure you adequately water your plants and lawn; discard hot coal embers properly; place any cigarette or cigar in a fire proof container. Members responded to the Riverwinds Golf Course for … [Read more...]
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