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| Police Chase Stops In Voorhees On February 1st around 6pm, District 66 was dispatched to Kresson-Gibbsboro Road and Alton Avenue for a motor vehicle accident. The accident was the result of a police chase from Lindenwold Township. After the vehicle collided with another car, it subsequently left the roadway, crashed into a tree, and the vehicle caught fire. The suspect was arrested at the scene and fire was extinguished. No serious injuries were reported . |
| Volunteers Respond to Berlin Township The Voorhees Fire District was dispatched to Berlin Township for a dwelling fire on January 29, around 630pm. Engine 66-1 responded with 4 volunteers and assisted Station 22 in suppression and overhaul. Crews remained on scene for several hours while an investigation was conducted by the Fire Marshall's Office. No injuries were reported. |
| Voorhees Volunteers Support The Ronald McDonald House On Saturday October 4, 2008 Deputy Chief Curt Nagle, firefighters Patrick Powers and Parrish Powers took part in supporting the Ronald McDonald House of Southern New Jersey by attending the 25th Birthday Ball held at Caeser's Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City. All donations from the event will be put toward the new addition and renovations of the house in Camden, NJ. The house is instrumental in providing a place of comfort for families to stay while their critically ill children receive lifesaving medical care so far from home. For more information on Ronald McDonald House of Southern New Jersey please visit www.ronaldhouse-snj.org |
| Volunteers Decorates For The Holiday Season The Volunteers worked hard last Saturday to decorate station 663 in a festive style for the upcoming holiday. After several hours of hard work and great frustration over numerous strands of burnt-out Christmas lights, the task was completed. The Voorhees Fire Volunteers would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season. |
| Sunday Afternoon MVA On Sunday December 14th, Stations 663, 662, BLS 6697, and Medic 41 were dispatched to Red Oak drive in the Lost Tree section of Voorhees for a motor vehicle accident. BLS 6697 and Battalion 6603 arrived on location and reported a single-car accident with a vehicle into a tree. The patient was packaged and transported to Virtua Voorhees Hospital for treatment while the crew from Rescue 663 secured the vehicle’s battery. It is believed that the occupant lost consciousness while driving ,which in turn caused him to lose control of his vehicle. No other injuries were reported and an accident investigation is pending by Voorhees Township Police. |
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| Voorhees Fire Volunteers is an organization dedicated to providing quality Fire Suppression and Emergency Medical Care. The Voorhees Fire Company operates out of 2 Fire Stations, Station 662 (West Side) located at 2002 Burnt Mill rd. Station 663 (East Side) located at 423 Cooper rd. Our staff is compromised of 42 Volunteer Firefighters 24 hours 7 days a week. The Voorhees Fire Volunteers are supplemented by 27 Voorhees Fire District Career Firefighters during the daytime hours between 6a-5p Monday thru Friday. The Voorhees Fire Emergency Medical Services is staffed 24 hours 7 days a week by 8 full time, and 10 part time Emergency Medical Technicians. Voorhees Fire Volunteers are dedicated to serving the citizens of Voorhees Township . The Voorhees Fire Volunteers also provides mutual aid to the neighboring communities of Gibbsboro, Evesham Township , Berlin Township, and Cherry Hill . |
| New Year’s Day proves to be an Interesting Holiday for the Voorhees Volunteers On January 1st 2009, District 66 was dispatched to 8000 Main Street to Temple Beth El for an activated fire alarm. Quint 66’s crew encountered what was initially thought to have been an activated sprinkler-head in addition to a moderate/heavy smoke condition in classroom 310 of the north hallway. Considering the fact that a live fire condition might exist behind the classroom door, as per protocol, crews requested the box assignment be filled-out as a precaution. After entry was made into the classroom, it was discovered that the conditions were caused by a burst steam pipe and not a working fire. Crews were quickly placed back in-service while Engine 662 and Quint 66 cleaned up after the incident. |
| Vehicle vs. Building On February 13th around 7pm, District 66 was dispatched to White Horse Road for a reported vehicle that crashed into a Mattress Store. No serious injuries were reported . |
| Volunteers Respond to Brush On April 19th around 5:30 pm, District 66 was dispatched to 4 Whispering Pines lane for a reported brush fire along side of the Dwelling. Battalion 6603 arrived on location with a 10' x 15' slow moving brush fire. Brush 66 went to work and had the fire contained within minutes. C11 and C11A of the NJ Forestry Fire Service were also on location. |
| MVA closes north and southbound lanes of Route 73 On Monday April 27th around 19:30 hours, District 66 was dispatched to Route 73 and Lakevilla Drive for a motor vehicle accident involving multiple vehicles with entrapment. Battalion 66 arrived on location and confirmed a two-car MVA with one patient entrapped and advised County Communications of numerous primary power lines across the highway as well as several transformers. Crews from Rescue 66, Squad 66, Engine 66-1 and Quint 66 successfully extricated the victim and assisted the BLS and Medic units in packaging the patient for transport. Route 73 was shut down for several hours while Voorhees Police conducted an investigation and the necessary repairs were made to the utility lines. |
| Quint 66 responds to Berlin Township's Court House for a structure fire On Monday May 4th around 12:45 AM, Task Force 22 was dispatched for a structure fire across from 159 Arch Street. 2200 arrived on location and reported a 40 foot trailer, that served as a temporary court house for the township, fully involved. Master streams were subsequently placed in service and the incident was placed under control within 15 minutes. Quint 66 as well as units from Berlin Borough and Waterford Township were also on scene assisting the crews. The fire is currently under investigation by the Camden County Fire Marshall's Office. |
| Rescue 66 Extricates Victim of a Motor Vehicle Accident On Tuesday July 7th around 1900 hours, District 66 was dispatched to Evesham and Cooper Road for a motor vehicle accident. BLS 6697, Rescue 663, and Battalion 66 arrived on location and reported a two-car MVA with one patient entrapped. Rescue 663 utilized their hydraulic tools to extricate the patient and then proceeded to assist the BLS crew in packaging the patient for transport. The extrication was completed in approximately ten minutes and the patient was transported to Cooper Trauma Center. |
| Downed Traffic Light Snarls Traffic in Voorhees Township On Monday July 6th, District 66 was dispatched to Evesham and Red Oak Drive for a motor vehicle accident. Upon arrival, Battalion 66 reported a single-car MVA involving a traffic light standard. Rescue 66's crew successfully removed the debris from the roadway and reopened Evesham Road. The driver of the vehicle was uninjured. |
| Volunteers Congratulate Honorary Firefighter On Saturday September 5th, The Voorhees Fire Volunteers made 9 year old Ashawn Brewer a Honorary Firefighter. No video? Click here for ABC's Action News video coverage |
| Virtua Voorhees Breakfast with Santa 12-12-09 |
| Voorhees Has First Fire of the New Year 1-4-10 |
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