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...]
THE LINE UP HAS BEEN UPDATEDThorofare Volunteer Fire Co #1 Comedy NightwithGino BisconteRick CotterKevin Dombrowskiand DJ Bruce WolfromWhen: February 18th 2017Where: Thorofare Volunteer Fire Hall1 Firehouse Rd Thorofare NJ, 08086Doors Open at 7pmBeef • Beer • Comedy • … [Read more...]
On Christmas Eve members of Thorofare and Verga along with Santa stopped by one residents house in Thorofare to spread some holiday cheer and make their Christmas just a little bit better. Happy Holidays from the members of Thorofare Volunteer Fire … [Read more...]
Congratulations to Shawn Fanslau on his recent graduation from the Rowan College at Gloucester County Fire Fighter I Program. The program began in the fall with final state exam presented on Sunday December 11. Graduation ceremonies took place at the college Wednesday night. His … [Read more...]
This years Santa run is complete, Thorofare spent 5 days completing the task of delivering Santa around our section of West Deptford. Kids and families who met Santa at the curbside were provided with a special treat. A special thank you to everyone who came out to wave to Santa … [Read more...]
