The class consisted of a 5 hour classroom session followed by 3 hours of hands on training. Classes like this enable our volunteers to stay sharp on skills that we do not use often. Special thanks to ESI Equipment, Inc. for putting the class on and Dirkes Used Auto Parts for the use of their lot and cars for the paractical portion of the class.... (Full Story & Photos)

Prior to arrival additional callers stated it was closer behind the Micheal's store in Consumer Square. Laureldale Engine 33 and Tanker 39 arrived and assisted New Jersey Forest Fire on location. A small fire was located and quickly extinguished. Tanker 39 supplied water to the brush trucks from Forest Fire. Units remained on location until being cleared by Forest Fire.... (Full Story & Photos)

Stage 3 campfire restrictions read: All fires in wooded areas will be prohibited unless using electricity or a liquid or gas fuel.... (Full Story & Photos)

With conflicting stories from callers it was unknown what the severity of the accident was, Engine 33 Tanker 38, and Tanker 39 all responded. Hammonton Chief and Asst. Chief arrived and advised all units it was a single car accident on fire and all patients out of the vehicle. Engine 33 arrived and pulled off a hose line to extinguish the fire with back up from Hammonton Engine's crew. Tanker ... (Full Story & Photos)

A Laureldale captain arrived to find smoke showing, and with the help of a neighbor who used an extinguish prior to arrival was able to identify the area with fire. Laureldale Chief 18-30 arrived and was able to knock the rest of the fire down with a water can extinguisher. At that time they were notified of a dog still in the house which 18-30 was able to locate quickly and get out of the house. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Firefighters visited the Atlantic County Fire Academy to learn how to recognize and prevent a flashover utilizing the flashover simulator. This simulator puts firefighters 3.5 feet below the level of the fire allowing them to observe a flashover while remaining safe.... (Full Story & Photos)

We are always looking for new volunteers, message us or come by Wednesday nights from 7pm to 9pm for more information.... (Full Story & Photos)

Engine 33 and Tanker 39 arrived and Engine 33 deployed a hose line to battle the vehicle fire, while Tanker 39 positioned to block the firefighters on scene working from traffic passing by. Tanker 38 also responded and supplied water to Engine 33. Incident was turned over to New Jersey State Police on location and all units were cleared.... (Full Story & Photos)