Thorofare Volunteer Fire Company

The West Deptford Twp. summer Safety Town visited the Fire House on July 5 & 19. Brief discussions about fire safety as well as a demonstrations of firefighters gear were shown, a display and walk through of the companies apparatus. We would like to thank the participant's … [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...]

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...]