Joseph C. Petsch Sr. Franklin Twp., NJ Joseph C. Petsch, Sr., of Star Cross / Franklin Twp., on Friday, November 14, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Philadelphia, Pa, Joe was a life lifelong resident of Star Cross / Franklin Twp. He was a veteran of the … [Read more...]
The Annual Gloucester County Fire Chiefs & Fire Officers Awards Banquet will be Thursday, January 8th, 2015 at Masso’s Crystal Manor Ballroom, 210 South Delsea Drive, Glassboro, NJ 08028, Cocktails will begin at 1800hrs. Tickets available by contacting the County Fire … [Read more...]
The Ferrell Fire Company - Station 39-2 recently took delivery of this 1991 Freightliner/Saulsbury heavy rescue. The new addition is equipped with a 6 man cab, aluminum rescue body, Halmatro rescue tools, and a 20,000lbs winch. This rescue has also served in Pikeville MD and … [Read more...]
Peg Chila She had a boat when she was a little girl called the "can do." It became Peg's motto. Whenever there was a problem you could count on Peg being around. Seems she was unable to cook single portions: when people were laid up she'd coordinate the effort to bring meals to … [Read more...]
William L. Ross, Sr. Volunteering was just part of his nature. Whether he was serving as umpire for Little League (much to the dismay of Bill Jr.) or was fighting fires as a member Woolwich Fire Co. Bill always put service to his community first. He was a life member of the fire … [Read more...]
The Washington Township Fire Department and the Grenloch Fire Company recently placed in service two new units. Engine 10-11, is a 2014 Spartan / Crimson pumper, equipped with a 2000 GPM pump, 500 GAL tank, and 100 GAL foam tank. Ladder 10-16 is a 2013 Spartan / Smeal tower, … [Read more...]
The National Park Fire Co. (Gloucester County NJ) Sta. 8-1 recently placed in service this 2014 E-One Typhoon. The new engine is equipped with a 2000GPM pump and 780 GAL. tank. The truck was built on a custom stainless steel chassis at the E-One facility in Ocala FL. The new … [Read more...]
The Forest Grove Fire Company Station 43-5, recently received this 2014 Polaris Ranger 6X6 emergency response vehicle. The new apparatus is equipped with a Kimtek slide-in firefighting unit, with a 90 GPM Pump and 70 GAL water tank. The vehicle is also equipped with 50' of 1" … [Read more...]
On Saturday May 4th, 2014 members gathered at the Christ Church in Woodbury, for the Gloucester County Fire Chiefs Association, annual Feast of Saint Florian, Many companies from across Gloucester County, brought the fire apparatus to be blessed by The Reverend Father Brian … [Read more...]
Come out to the Harrisonville Fire Company, 30 Main Street, Harrisonville, NJ 09039 on Saturday June 7th, 2014, from 0800hrs to 1400hrs, for their Community Yard Sale. Spaces are still available, see the attached flyer for more information. … [Read more...]
Congratulations to the Harrisonville Fire Co. Sta. 36-1, on the delivery of their new Engine 36-11. Engine 36-11, 2014 E-One Typhoon, 1500/1000 Photo Edan Davis … [Read more...]
All Gloucester County Fire Departments are invited to join the members of the Gloucester County Fire Chief and Fire Officers Association on May 4,2014 at Christ Church 62 Delaware Street Woodbury for the Annual Feast of Saint Florian. All are welcome to join see attached flyer … [Read more...]
Congratulations to Blackwood Terrace Fire Company for the recent delivery of the New Engine 931. The Engine is 2014 KME Panther/Predator Pumper with 2000 gpm pump and 750 gallon water tank. The engine is equipped with a 425hp Cummings Diesel Engine; with an EV3000 Allison … [Read more...]
Borough of Westville's 100th Anniversary Parade Information
The Borough of Westville will be celebrating it's 100th Anniversary with a week long celebration. On Saturday May 10th, 2014 (rain date Sunday, May 11th, 2014) there will be a parade through the borough to celebrate the anniversary. Attached to this post you will find the … [Read more...]
Congratulations to Franklinville Fire Company for the recent delivery of the New Tender 4312. The Franklinville Fire Company recently placed in service this 2014 Peterbilt / KME tanker. The new unit is equipped with a Hale 2000gpm single stage pump and 4000gal. elliptical tank. … [Read more...]
