Thorofare Volunteer Fire Company

RIT 61 was dispatched to East Greenwich Twp just before 2230. 9 total members responded staffing 613, 614 and 617. Crews arrived on scene and stood by while crews from East Greenwich their mutual aide companies worked to suppress the fire. RIT 61 worked to keep points of egress … [Read more...]

District 6 responded to a reported dwelling fire at Heather Ridge Apartments. Reports given to responding units was a couch on fire and someone trying to extinguish the fire. 6601 & Engine 614 arrived and found a couch on fire just inside the front door. Crews removed the … [Read more...]

While conducting drivers training, Engine 614s crew took time to clear weed over growth out from around a fire hydrant. Having clear visible fire hydrants allows departments to 'spot' the hydrant and be able to access it without delaying having water to fight a fire. During … [Read more...]

Station 6-1 & 6-6 responded to Mantua Grove Rd and the entrance and exit ramp of Interstate 295 for a motor vehicle accident with reported entrapment. Engine 613 arrived on scene and confirmed no entrapment as BLS & Medics had already conducted a rapid extrication … [Read more...]

Around 2100, Station 6-1 was dispatched to the area of Kings Highway and Plantation drive for a rubbish fire, reported to be a trash can on fire. Crews arrived to find a small fire on the side of the roadway. Crews stretched a booster line and extinguished the fire. It was … [Read more...]

This week, members of the apparatus purchasing committee travelled to Seagrave Fire Apparatus in Clintonville, Wisconsin to do our pre construction conference for our new truck.  Members went through every item in our specification to make sure everything was correct, and to make … [Read more...]

District 6 and mutual aid operated at a fire at Matteos Iron & Metal Recycling facility. Smoke was reported to be seen miles away from the location by motorists. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time and is being investigated by the Fire Marshals … [Read more...]

On July 3rd, FF Robert Alscher left for the US Air Force Basic Military Training. FF Alscher will be pursuing a career as a firefighter for the USAF. We would like wish FF Alscher the best of luck.    … [Read more...]

Shortly after clearing from the All Hands fire in town, Engine 614 & Captain 6103 responded to Interstate 295 for a reported vehicle fire. 6103 arrived on location and reported a vehicle with a fire in the engine compartment. 614 arrived and extinguished the fire. No injuries … [Read more...]

District 6 was alerted to the Thorofare section for a reported kitchen fire. Engine 614 arrived on location and reported smoke showing and went in service with an 1.75" line. Captain 6103 arrived on location and requested the All Hands be placed bringing in additional manpower … [Read more...]

The Thorofare Volunteer Fire Company would like to congratulate Firefighter Bernie Korbel Jr. And Ladies Auxiliary Member Katie Korbel on the birth of their first son. Bernard Douglas Korbel was born 7/2/18 @ 9:10am,  4lbs 5oz. 18” long.  Mom and baby are doing well, getting … [Read more...]

The Officers and membership of the department would like to remind everyone of the fast approaching Heat Wave. Excessive Heat & Air Quality Warnings have been issued by the National Weather Service until Friday after the July 4th Holiday. Please remember to hydrate … [Read more...]

After a long intense training session earlier in the day, District 6 responded to the Verga section of town for a shed fire. GCEMS arrived on location and reported a shed to be well involved with minor explosions being heard. Ladder Company 626 & Engine 614 arrived on … [Read more...]

District 6 companies arrived at Salem County Fire Academy early Saturday morning to conduct their quarterly live fire training. Companies rotated throughout different scenarios and evolution's' while not only battling high heat temperatures inside of the training building but … [Read more...]