Gloucester County Fire Chiefs and Fire Officers Association

Congratulations to the Forest Grove Fire Company on the delivery of their new Tender 4351. They recently placed in service this 2014 Kenworth T800 / Sutphen and Tender 43-51. The new Tender is equipped with a 1500gpm Hale Side Kick pump and holds 4000gal of water. The new truck … [Read more...]

Help support our fellow firefighters in Pitman! Highland Chemical Engine Company spring Harley Davidson is up for raffle. It is a 2014 FLS Softail Slim. Tickets are $10.00. If you are interested in purchasing a ticket, contact any member of Highland Chemical Engine Company. The … [Read more...]

Come out and support our fellow firefighters in Monroe Township! Williamstown Fire Company #1 will be hosting their annual Comedy Night Beef and Beer on March 8th, 2014, from 7pm to 11pm at the VFW Post 1616 North Black Horse Pike Williamstown NJ 08094, Tickets are $25.00 in … [Read more...]

The Monthly Meeting for the Gloucester County Fire Chiefs & Fire Officers Association has been postponed to February 20,2014 due to foreseeable inclement weather.  The meeting will be held at Logan Township Fire Department, Steelman Ave Station (Bridgeport Fire Hall) at 4 … [Read more...]

Stephen T. Murchake  (November 3, 1955 - January 30, 2014) Stephen T. Murchake  passed away on January 30, 2014. Age 58. Of Cecil, NJ. Stephen is survived by his wife Kathleen Murchake (nee Sampson); his children Dillon and Madison Murchake; and his sisters, Linda Gheritty … [Read more...]

Melvin C. Shute age 85 years, lifelong resident of Repaupo, died Tuesday January 28, 2014 surrounded by his family in Inspira Health Center, Woodbury. Mr. Shute retired from Mobil Oil Company in Paulsboro after twenty years of service as a pipefitter. Prior to that, he worked for … [Read more...]

Robert J. Fanslau, Jr., age 85, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, December 29, 2013 at home. Born in Woodbury, he has been a resident of Thorofare all his life. He was owner and operator of Bowers & Fanslau Auto Repair in Thorofare. He was an army … [Read more...]

Chief William G. Nelson Verga Fire Company William G. Nelson "Bill" on December 17, 2013 of Thorofare. Age 89. Husband of the late Margaret "Joan" (nee Hillman). Father of the late JoAnn Juliano. Step-father of John T. Casciano (and the late daughter-in law Deborah Casciano). … [Read more...]

Julius Hnatyshyn, age 88, of Westville, NJ, on December 14, 2013 Legacy Julius was an outgoing, playful, and friendly man who devoted his life to family, community, and country. He proudly served the US Navy during World War II and 1954 became a firefighter for the Tacoma Fire … [Read more...]

Larry J. Moran Sr. age 74 years of Paulsboro died Friday December 13, 2013 in his home.  Larry was born in Philadelphia, raised in Camden and moved to Paulsboro 50 years ago.  He worked as an electrician for the University of Pennsylvania but was well known around Paulsboro for … [Read more...]

Anthony Adanuncio of Gibbstown on November 28, 2013.  Aged 54 years. Legacy A gentle, outgoing, people person; Tony made friends easily.  He was a selfless person, Always known as the “Go To Guy”, demonstrated by doing favors for everyone and asking nothing in return.  Tony was … [Read more...]

Chief and President Obituary for Mr. Pietro "Pete" R. Gabriel Pietro R. Gabriel of Mantua on November 15, 2013. Aged 87 years. Legacy An outgoing people person, Pete made friends easily. His dedication and passion to Fire Fighting was his biggest passion in life, next to his … [Read more...]

On Saturday November 16, 2013, the Neptune Task Force, gathered under the direction of Captain Michael Gallagher from the New Jersey Division of Fire Safety, to display Gloucester County's Neptune System at the Port of Camden for the members of Camden County and the Camden Fire … [Read more...]