On Monday just before 1300, Station 6-1 was dispatched into Paulsboro for working house fire on the unit block of E Washington Street. Crews arrived with heavy fire in the rear of the house. Ladder 2116 arrived and stretched a line to the fire, Engine 511 laid into the job and … [Read more...]
Squad and Engine to Gibbstown
Sunday Morning, Station 6-1 was dispatched into Gibbstown to assist with a Dwelling fire on W Broad Street. The crews from Gibbstown made a quick knock of a fire on the interior of the residence. Crews of 613 and 614 remained on scene for approx 1/2 hour to assist crews from … [Read more...]
Santa stopped by today during the family Christmas Party and heard everyone’s Christmas wishes and even had a treat for everyone. Thank you Santa for stopping by will see you next week (Dec. 16th) for your tour around Thorofare! … [Read more...]
Squad 613 responded with a crew of 6 along with 21-1 (Gibbstown) to act as the RIC Company for the dwelling in Woolwich. Another 10 members stood by in Station to cover our local if it was needed. … [Read more...]
Thorofare Volunteer Fire Company along with Gibbstown VFC spent their Saturday and Sunday together to do some RIC training. Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC) training is necessary to make a dangerous job a little safer for firefighters. The training taught the members of both … [Read more...]
Stations 6-1 and 6-6 were dispatched to the area of Friars Blvd and Mid-Atlantic Parkway for a two car crash. GCEMS was also dispatched to check the occupants of the vehicles. Crews from Squad 613 and Rescue Engine 663 arrived and secured the vehicles and mitigated minor fluids … [Read more...]
Crews were dispatched to a vehicle fire Sunday just before 11am. 6101 arrived to find a fire in the engine compartment of a pickup truck in front of the Country House Restaurant. Squad 613 handled the fire with one hand line. Also on scene: Engine 614. … [Read more...]
Saturday, Squad 613 and Chief 6101 participated in the 2019 Firemen’s Convention Parade in Wildwood. … [Read more...]
Around 0130 this morning, District 6 was dispatched to the area of Division St and Fourth St for a reported house fire with occupants still inside. Crews arrived to heavy fire conditions in the rear of the residence and spreading quickly. Crews begin to knock down the fire with … [Read more...]
On Monday afternoon the West Deptford Township Police Department invited the fire company to speak at their annual Junior Police Academy. Township Fire Marshal John Austin spoke to the cadets about how the police department and fire companies work along side each other on … [Read more...]
Early Sunday morning station 6-1 was dispatched to Woodbury Heights to cover their station as they were working a 2 alarm dwelling fire on Poplar Ave. Squad 613 responded with 4 personnel. Shortly after the crew of 613 got comfortable at station 15-1, Poplar Ave command requested … [Read more...]
Members of numerous fire companies in Gloucester County took time out of their Saturday to support the LDH Task Force training. The LDH (Large Diameter Hose) Task Force is comprised of engines throughout Gloucester County that when placed is service can move significant water at … [Read more...]
Station 6-1 was dispatched in to Paulsboro around 0545 for a reported dwelling fire on the 300 block of West Washington St. 1701 was on location with a vehicle fire that was now extending to a nearby house. Ladder 2116 (Gibbstown) arrived first and stretched a line to extinguish … [Read more...]
Squad 613 on scene of wires down at the intersections of Barnesdale Rd & Locksley Lane and Barnesdale Rd & Nottingham Rd. While standing by for PSE&G Crews assisted a resident without power with his home oxygen. … [Read more...]
District 6 was dispatched to 54 Grove St. for a report of smoke in the building. Squad 613 arrived on scene and confirmed a haze in the building. Ladder 666 arrived and went to the roof to check. The source of the smoke was found to be burning insulation on the roof from roof … [Read more...]
