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| Voorhees Volunteers Run Mutual Aid Assignment into Station 22’s Local On Thursday, January 24th, Task Force 22 was dispatched to the Two-hundred block of Redman Ave in West Berlin NJ for a reported structure fire. 2201 arrived on location first and reported a single family dwelling with smoke showing. Ladder 22 subsequently arrived on location and deployed a 1 ¾ hand line and made an aggressive interior attack to quell the fire. Engine 663 responded with 4 volunteers and stretched a second 1 ¾ hand line into the dwelling to back up the initial crews. The fire was contained to an attached garage and placed under control within 30 minutes. Additional mutual Aid was provided by members from Berlin Borough, Winslow, and Waterford Township. Story by: Abraham Lipshiz Photos by: Sal Rosenthal |
| Voorhees Volunteers Respond to West Berlin for a Structure Fire On January 29th around 0500 hours, Task Force 22 was dispatched for a structure fire on the four- hundred block of Oak Lane in Berlin Township. 2201 arrived on location and reported a single family dwelling with heavy fire throughout. The Crew of Engine 663 responded with four volunteers and assisted the members of Station 22 in conducting an aggressive exterior attack. The fire was placed under control within an hour. Additional mutual aid Companies from Berlin Borough, Winslow and Waterford Township were also on location assisting station 22. No injuries were reported and the fire is under investigation by the Camden County Fire Marshal's Office Story by: Abraham Lipshiz Photos by: Sal Rosenthal |
| Press Release: The Voorhees Fire District Unveils Plans for a New Firehouse The Voorhees Fire District has made plans for a new Fire House in the Kirkwood section of Voorhees Township. This new station will be constructed on the existing property on Burnt Mill Road and it will replace the current station that has seen better days. The antiquated facility will be replaced with a state of the art building that will serve the Residents of Voorhees for the many years to come. More information on this project will be coming in the next few weeks. Stay tuned for updates! Story by: Voorheesfire.com staff |
| Voorhees Fire Holds its 13th Annual Installation Dinner On Saturday January 26th, The Voorhees Fire District held its 13th annual installation Dinner at the Mansion's of Voorhees. The Installation Dinner is an annual event held every winter to commemorate the current member's years of service, install the new officers for 2008 and to reflect on the past year's events. We would like to thank the "Mansion's of Voorhees" and Tommy E from "The Hot Sounds" for providing the great food and entertainment. Additionally, The Voorhees Volunteers would like to thank the Volunteers from Gibbsboro and West Berlin for covering the town during the event. Story by: Voorheesfire.com staff |
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| Polls Open on Saturday February 16th for the 2008 Voorhees Fire Fiscal Year Budget On Saturday February 16th, the Voorhees Fire District will be holding elections to decide the fate of the 2008 Fiscal year budget. The proposed 6.3 million dollar budget is an increase from the previous year and has been attributed to various dynamic factors. The proposed hike is a direct result of the rising cost of health insurance, employee salaries, pension plans, and the anticipated increase in fuel expenditures. But, the Voorhees Tax Payers will be happy to know that their Voorhees Volunteer Firefighters save the town millions of dollars in man-power hours each year. The volunteers provide 110 hours of fire suppression per week from Monday to Friday from 5pm to 6am in addition to weekends and all holidays. From the 1,236 fire calls that were dispatched in 2007, close to 800 of those calls were dispatched during the volunteer’s shift. These statistics alone represent our sheer dedication to the community. The Volunteers are proud to have served their community for the past three decades and look forward to continuing to serve the public in the future. The spirit of “Neighbors Helping Neighbors” is alive and well in Voorhees and it is clearly emulated within the Voorhees Fire District. This being the case, the Voorhees Volunteers ask that you come out and play an active roll in your community. We encourage the citizens of Voorhees to stop by the polls and vote on this year’s 2008 Fiscal Budget. Polling Stations Voorhees Fire Station 662 - 2002 Burnt Mill Road Voorhees Fire Station 663 - 423 Cooper Road Ashland Evangelical Presbyterian Church - 33 East Evesham Road Story by: Voorheesfire.com staff |
| Voorhees Volunteers Respond to a Motor Vehicle Accident with Multiple Injuries On Saturday February 9th around 21:00 hours, the Volunteers were dispatched to Evesham Road and Centennial Boulevard for a Motor Vehicle Accident. Rescue 663, Quint 663, and BLS 6697 were the first units to arrive on location and reported a two- car MVA with multiple patients. Upon arrival, 6697 established EMS command and requested additional BLS units to assist at the incident. Rescue 663’s crew assisted the BLS units in treating the patients while Quint 663’s crew stretched a 1 ¾ hand-line as a precaution. Squad 662 and Engine 663 also were on location assisting the crews. One patient was flown via Med Evac Helicopter to Cooper Trauma Center with life- threatening injuries. The accident is currently under investigation by the Voorhees Township Police Department. Story by: Abraham Lipshiz Photos by: Sal Rosenthal |
| H.E.L.P. Animals Inc. Donates Animal Resuscitation Masks to The Voorhees Fire District H.E.L.P. Animals Inc. was gracious enough to donate two sets of animal resuscitation masks to the Voorhees Fire District. With this new equipment, Firefighters/EMT's will be able to start resuscitative efforts on dogs and cats at emergency scenes. Every year, thousands of pets throughout the United States fall victim to the deadly by-products of structure fires. This new life-saving equipment will certainly increase the chances of survival for resident's beloved pets. Both sets will be stored on the first-out pieces of apparatus alongside other EMS equipment. The Voorhees Volunteers would like to thank H.E.L.P. Animals Inc. for their generosity. www.helpanimalsinc.org Story by: Voorheesfire.com staff |
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| Voorhees Volunteers Respond to West Berlin for a Structure Fire Saturday, February 29th around 1900 hours: Task Force 22 was dispatched to the one- hundred block of Stokes Road in Berlin Township NJ . 2200 arrived on location and reported a smoke showing from Division A. Ladder 22 subsequently arrived on location and stretched a 1 ¾ hand-line inside the structure to suppress the fire. Engine 663 responded with 5 volunteers and was on location for approximately one hour assisting Station 22. The fire was contained to a single room within the structure. The fire is under investigation by the Camden County Fire Marshal’s Office. Story by: Voorheesfire.com staff |
| Voorhees Fire District Receives Federal Grant for New Gear and Training The Voorhees Fire District is one of the Awardees of the 2007 “Assistance to Firefighters Grant” (AFG). The total amount awarded was around $150,000 dollars. The money will be utilized for personal protective equipment and training. The Voorhees Volunteers would like to thank Battalion Chief Mark Lafferty for his hard work in making this grant possible. Story by: Ryan Scharff |
| Fire Commissioners Sworn into Office On Thursday, March 6th, the 2008 Fire Commissioners were sworn into office. Robert Caruso and Robert Dougherty will return to the Board of Fire Commissioners and serve the Voorhees Fire District for another three-year term. Over the years, Commissioner Caruso and Dougherty have both shown their commitment and dedication to the Volunteers and to the entire Fire District as a whole. The Voorhees Volunteers would like to congratulate both of them on their success Story by: Voorheesfire.com Staff |
| Overturned Vehicle on Route 73 On Friday, March 7th, Rescue 663 and Squad 662 were dispatched to Route 73 for a motor Vehicle accident. 66303 arrived on location and reported a single vehicle over-turned. The patient was able to self-extricate himself and was uninjured. Crews remained on location until the vehicle was removed from the roadway. The accident is under investigation by Voorhees Township Police. Story by: Voorheesfire.com Staff Photos by: Joe Gallo (off-duty) |
| Vehicle Extrication Drill On Saturday, March 8th, The Voorhees Volunteers conducted a long-overdue vehicle extrication drill. Our newest members got to practice vehicle extrication techniques on a vehicle that was donated by Michichi’s Auto. The Voorhees Volunteers would like to thank Michichi’s for their donation Story and Photos by: Voorheesfire.com Staff |
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| Voorhees Volunteers Deliver Easter Bunny to Lions Lake Park Over the weekend, the Voorhees Volunteers helped spread some holiday cheer by delivering the Easter Bunny to Lions Lake Park. The Easter Party is a yearly tradition sponsored by Voorhees Township and The Lyons Club. www.lionsclubs.org Story and Photos by: Voorheesfire.com Staff |
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| Nighttime Hours Bring Another Working Job for the Volunteers On Saturday March 22 around 0140 hours, District 66 was dispatched to the 100 block of Cooper Road for a reported structure fire. Upon Quint 663’s departure from the station, they observed a column of smoke and a glow in the distance and subsequently requested the “All Hands.” Camden County Communications advised the responding units that they were receiving multiple calls and that the fire had several exposures to the rear of the dwelling on Paradise Lane . When the Quint arrived, they reported a two- story mansion with heavy fire throughout and began setting up for defensive operations. Shortly thereafter 66302 arrived on location and requested additional mutual-aid engine companies and Brush Units to assist with the exposures. Crews from West Berlin , Evesham’s 221 + 223, Gibbsboro and Cherry Hill Rehab 13-8 were also on location assisting the crews. The fire was placed under control within an hour and is currently under investigation by the Camden County Fire Marshals Office Story by: Voorheesfire.com Staff Photos by: West Berlin & Evesham Fire Departments |
| Evesham Road Roll-Over On Sunday, March 30th, around 2300 hours, District 66 was dispatched to Evesham and Cooper Road for a Motor vehicle accident with injuries. 66302 arrived on location and reported a two-car MVA with one vehicle that had rolled over. Fortunately, the vehicle landed right side up, and the patients were not trapped. Rescue 663 assisted BLS 6697 and Medic 41 in packaging and removing the patient from the car. He was subsequently transported to Cooper Trauma Center and his condition is unknown at this time. An accident investigation by Voorhees Township Police is pending Story by: Voorheesfire.com Staff Photos by: Sal Rosenthal |
| Voorhees Fire Supports The Saint Baldrick’s Foundation Firefighter/EMT Scott Abate and Bob Chester took to the barber’s chair last Sunday to show their support for the Saint Baldrick’s Foundation. The two volunteered to be a part of this unique fundraising event to raise money for pediatric cancer research. The St. Baldrick’s Foundation is a national organization that raised more than $12.7 million for pediatric cancer research in 2007 from the 402 events held nationwide. The idea behind the event is to shave the participant’s heads “bald” as a symbol of solidarity to the children who have lost their hair as a result of cancer treatments. Their participation is representational of the Voorhees Fire District’s commitment to charity work. For more information on the event, visit www.stbaldricks.org Story by: Voorheesfire.com |
| Voorhees Volunteers Drill on Firefighter Safety and Survival Techniques |
| Chief Gaetano “Gus” Spallone 1923-2008 It is with deep regret that the Voorhees Fire District announces the passing of Gaetano “Gus” Spallone. Gus was the founding member of the Kresson Fire Company in 1956 and served as both Assistant Chief and Fire Commissioner for over 38 years. Gus was instrumental in laying the foundation of Fire District and he played an integral role in bringing quality emergency services to the residents of Voorhees Township . He undoubtedly left his mark on community as well as within the fire service as a whole. The Voorhees Volunteers would like to extend their deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Chief Spallone. We are greatly appreciative of the sacrifices that he made for the Fire District and to our community. For information and condolence please visit www. giosafuneralhome.com |
| Saturday Night Rescue Assignment on Route 73 On Saturday May 3rd around 2100 hours; BLS 6698, BLS 6687, and Medic 41 were dispatched to Cooper Road and Route 73 for a motor vehicle accident with multiple injuries. BLS 6697 arrived on location first and reported a two-car MVA with one person entrapped. They subsequently requested the assignment to be upgraded to a "rescue assignment" and for Rescue 663 and Squad 662 to be dispatched. Upon the Rescue's arrival, they went into service with their Hurst tool and successfully extricated the patient. BLS 6697 transported the victim to Cooper-Trauma Center for treatment and their condition is unknown at this time. The accident is currently under investigation by Voorhees Township Police. Story & photos by: Voorheesfire.com Staff |
