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...]
The Thorofare Fire Company and Ladies Auxiliary held a Christmas Party on Saturday December 10th. Members and their family gathered to celebrate the holiday. Even Santa stopped by to give the children an early Christmas gift and remind everyone he will be riding around with … [Read more...]
House Fire in Gibbstown
Station 6-1 was dispatched into Gibbstown just before 0030 for a reported garage fire. Along with units from 21-1 (Gibbstown), 17-1 (Paulsboro), 18-1 (Logan), 19-1 (Logan) and 5-1 (Woodbury) 614 responded to help control the blaze. 21101 arrived and confirmed a working … [Read more...]
West Deptford State Champs
https://youtu.be/9LdXbS4zW7w 6101 and 614 escorting West Deptford High School Varsity Football State Champs back to the high school today after their win against Cedar Creek HS 19-13. Congratulations!! … [Read more...]
Volunteers Needed
Click link for video... Thorofare Volunteer Fire Company is always looking for new members. If you or someone you know has been thinking about joining contact us today! Go to Recruitment Page for more information … [Read more...]
This afternoon a District 8 box was dispatched for a Brush fire in the area of the National Park Dump. Chief 801 arrived and advised the Gloucester County Communications Center that he had three large areas of brush burning and requested Engine 612 (Thorofare) and Brush 625 … [Read more...]
Station 6-1 was dispatched just after 0330 to the City of Woodbury for the house fire. Crews arrived to one house fully involved and quickly extended to nearby exposures caused by the wind. The fire damaged two near by structures and two vehicles in the driveway. A … [Read more...]
Engine Responds to Paulsboro for House Fire
613 responded to Paulsboro and assisted Taskforce 17 on a working house fire at 264 Thomson Ave. Upon arrival, 1701 had an active fire in the basement area extending to the upper floors. Units from 19-1 (East Greenwich) arrived first and made an interior attack of the basement … [Read more...]
At 1546 hours, District 6 was dispatched for a reported house fire in the area of Monmouth Ave and Grant Ave in the 61 Local. Police arrived on scene first and reported heavy fire and smoke from the residence. FM-6 (Austin) en-route to the scene requested the upgrade to a … [Read more...]
Working Fire on Red Bank Ave
This morning around 0900 District 6 was dispatched to the 400 block of Red Bank Ave in the Verga section of town for a working house fire. The residence was unoccupied at the time of the fire. 632 and 614 arrived and stretched two hand lines to the fire. Additional crews arrived … [Read more...]
Thorofare Receives FLIR Thermal Imaging Camera
The Members of Thorofare Fire would like to thank the management and employees of Solvay Specialty Polymers for their recent generous donation of a FLIR K55 Thermal Imaging Camera. The FLIR K55 enhances thermal images through real time digital processing inside the camera. The … [Read more...]
Thorofare Assists National Park with Brush Fire
Story and Photos Westville Fire Department: Early this morning a District 8 box was dispatched for a Smoke Investigation in the area of the National Park Dump. Chief 801 arrived and advised the Gloucester County Communications Center that he had a large area of brush burning … [Read more...]
A crew from 614 went to Grow N Learn Preschool with West Deptford Fire Marshal John Austin, to do a yearly fire prevention presentation for the kids. The kids learned a lot about fire safety, got to tour the truck and see the equipment carried on the engine. … [Read more...]
