Since the weather has become warmer, boaters and wave runners have been heard and seen throughout the Delaware River. Firefighters took advantage of the warm weather and conducted training on Marine 6-1. Members were familiarized with personal safety and as well as boating … [Read more...]

After the departments monthly meeting and Apparatus checks, members took advantage of the cool temperatures and trained on hose advancement as well as Driver Operator training. Beginning with the drill, Junior members were shown how to properly “dress” a hydrant. They were … [Read more...]

A late night vehicle fire brought firefighters from Station 6-1, 6-2, & 6-3 to Interstate 295. Chief 6101 arrived on location to find the engine compartment on fire extending into the front cab of the vehicle. Engine 614 arrived and extinguished the fire while Rescue 628 … [Read more...]

Station 6-1 was dispatched to the are of the 3000 building at Forrest Creek for a reported vehicle fire. 614 arrived to an engine compartment well involved impinging on another vehicle. Crews stretched the front bumper line and made a quick knock of the fire stopping damage to … [Read more...]

Marine 6-1 was requested to assist Paulsboro, Station 17-1, with locating an unmanned drifting vessel in the area of the Commodore Barry Bridge on the Delaware River. After meeting with Delaware County Marine 48, crews determined that the vessel was not able to be found. No other … [Read more...]

Assistant Chief Wayne Fanslau and Firefighter Bryan Eveland completed the Firefighter II Pro-Board Certification Class. The class started in February every other weekend through May for over 90 hours at the Camden County Emergency Response Training Center. This new program … [Read more...]

Engine 612 and BLS 18 handled a minor crash at Friars Blvd and Grove Rd.  Engine 612 assisted BLS 18 with patient packaging and clearing debris from the roadway. … [Read more...]

As the weather is beginning to heat up, members at Thorofare Volunteer Fire Company want to remind residents and visitors to keep hydrated! Always make sure you check on the Elderly and young children. Remember to check on your pets as they can become dehydrated as well! What … [Read more...]

R.I.C. 61 was dispatched in to Deptford Township to the 2000 building of the Inverness Apartments for a fire on the outside of the building spreading into the building and to the roof area. R.I.C. 61 stood by for approximately 30 minutes until Deptford units placed the job under … [Read more...]

R.I.C. 61 responded to Woodbury Lake Road, Deptford Township for a dwelling fire. Fire crews on scene were faced with an exterior fire which extended into the structure which prompted the all hands be dispatched. RIC 61 crew stood by on the Charlie side of the structure while … [Read more...]

District 6 companies were dispatched to Frontage Avenue in the Verga section for the Dwelling fire not more than 7 hours after Woodway Dr. Chief 6101 arrived on location with fire on the exterior of the structure and requested the all hands be placed. Engine 614 arrived on … [Read more...]

District 6 companies were dispatched to the Thorofare section on Woodway Drive for a reported building fire. Chief 6601 arrived on location with smoke showing from the roof line of the apartments and upgraded the assignment. Engine 614 arrived and was given the report of 1 … [Read more...]

On Wednesday April 4th, station 6-1 was dispatched into Paulsboro for a working fire inside of a warehouse. Crews arrived and located a large fire inside the warehouse and rapidly spreading to the roof. Crews attempted an interior attack but due to deteriorating conditions of the … [Read more...]

District 6 fire companies were dispatched to the Colonial Manor section of West Deptford on Puritan Ave for a basement fire. Engine 614 arrived on location with no smoke or fire showing from the exterior of the residence. Crews were advised by Police that all occupants were out … [Read more...]

The officers and members of Thorofare Volunteer Fire Company send our thoughts and prayers to our brothers and sisters of Verga, and the DePrince family during this difficult time. Rest Easy Troy. Funeral arrangements to follow … [Read more...]