CompuCom Systems, at their new Tech Zone retail location in West Deptford's Forest Parkway, presented Chief Brian Golle of Thorofare Fire Company, Deputy Mayor Jim Mehaffey, and Committeeman Jim Robinson with a brand new Dell Lattitude Laptop. This "ruggedized" laptop is going … [Read more...]
Station 6-1 was dispatched to the area of 295 south bound for report of a crash. 6101 arrived and confirmed a 2 car crash in the center lanes BLS arrived assessed the patients due to weather conditions 613 arrived and created a blocking position until the NJSP cleared the scene. … [Read more...]
7 Residents displaced in Woodbury Apartment Fire
Seven residents were displaced in a Wednesday afternoon fire, officials confirmed. Units responded to the 500 block of Lafayette Avenue, at the intersection with Packard Avenue, shortly before 4:30 p.m. for a blaze in a two-story building divided into four … [Read more...]
Station 6-1 and 6-6 were dispatched to the intersection of Grove Rd and Mantua Grove Rd for a report a of a three car crash with entrapment. Rescue Engines 613 and 663 arrived and worked together on a door pop. Crews also mitigated fluids on the roadway and assisted the BLS with … [Read more...]
District 19 (East Greenwich) was dispatched onto Rt. 295 for reports of a bus fire. The call was originally reported south of Exit 18 southbound. Rescue 1918 arrived in the area and found it just north of the exit. 1918 requested Station 6-1 and 17-1 be added, Rescue 1918's crew … [Read more...]
Sherley “Champ” Powers age 83 years of Thorofare died Sunday January 29, 2017 in his home. Champ was born in Salem and lived in Thorofare for over forty years. He retired after working as a truck driver for West Deptford Township for many years. He was a former member of … [Read more...]
Tuesday night, members took time to review various extrication tools. Including the power unit with spreaders, cutter and rams, various battery operated tools, high lift jacks, air bags and new tools being placed in service on the Rescue-Engine. After a brief table top discussion … [Read more...]
Multi Car Accident on the Highway
Station 61 and 17-1 along with GCEMS were dispatched to Rt. 295 northbound just before exit 21 for reports of multi vehicle crash. 613 arrived and created a blocking position of the scene, in total over 19 cars were involved in the crash. All with minor damage and only one minor … [Read more...]
The District was dispatched just before 1130 to the 1200 block of Hesisan Ave in West Deptford for a report of smoke from the house. Directly across the street from a GCEMS station, the BLS arrived and reported heavy smoke from the dwelling and reports of someone still inside. … [Read more...]
The district was dispatched to 141 Ashton Ct. for reports of an active fire in an apartment. 6601 arrived and confirmed flames and smoke from the apartment and requested the all hands. Ladder 666 arrived first and stretched a hand line to the apartment and began an aggressive … [Read more...]
Engine 613 Assists Paulsboro
District 17 (Paulsboro) was dispatched just before 14:00 to the Paulsboro HS for the fire alarm. Enroute GC Communications upgraded the assignment to a building fire with reports of smoke in the building. Adding additional resources from Thorofare, Gibbstown, and East Greenwich … [Read more...]
2016 Gloucester County Fire Chiefs Dinner
The Gloucester County Fire Chiefs and Fire Officers Association held its yearly dinner at Aulettos ballroom in Deptford, Thursday January 12th 2017. Officers were sworn in by State Senator Steve Sweeny, and guest speaker Retired Director William Kramer of the New Jersey Division … [Read more...]
On Tuesday around 0945 station 6-1 was dispatched on the initial alarm for a working fire on 100 block of W Broad St in Paulsboro. 613 responded with a staffing of 4 and was third due into the job. Ladder 2116 and Engine 1711 arrived prior and began an interior attack of the … [Read more...]
Dryer Fire at Manor Care
District 6 was dispatched to Manor Care nursing facilities on Jessup Rd. for reports of smoke in the building. 6101 arrived on scene and met with nursing staff reporting smoke coming from the laundry area. 614 arrived first due and crews entered through the loading dock. Crews … [Read more...]
Before 1000am, District 6 was dispatched to the 700 block of Sterling Rd in the Verga Section. FM-6 (Austin) arrived and confirmed repots of minor smoke in the residence and it was quickly determined to be caused by a cooking mishap with no active fire. The assignment was held to … [Read more...]
