| Holly oak Drive MVA On Sunday, September 9th around 1400 hours; Rescue 663 , Squad 662, and BLS 6697 were dispatched to the corner of Holly oak Drive and Evesham Roads for a motor vehicle accident. Units arrived to find a two-car MVA in front of the Voorhees Middle School . One driver was treated at the scene for minor injuries, while the crew of Rescue 663 attended to the highway hazard (fluids on the roadway). An accident investigation from Voorhees Police is pending. Photos and story by : Ryan Scharff |
| Head-on Collision On Saturday, September 8th around 1300 hours; Rescue 663, Squad 662, BLS 6697, BLS 6687, and ALS 41 were dispatched for a motor vehicle accident on Kresson-Gibbsoboro Road . Deputy Chief Nagle arrived on location and reported a one-car accident in front of the Kresson Golf Course. The driver had lost control of their car and impacted a tree off of the road. The driver was treated at the scene for minor injuries, and all companies were placed back in service within a half hour. Story by : Ryan Scharff |
| The Quint makes another quick knock in Sturbridge Lakes On Saturday August 11, 2007 around 20:50 hours, Task Force 663 was dispatched to 101 William Feather Drive for a reported dwelling fire. The duty crew on Quint 663 overheard the dispatch on the Police radio and responded before the tones were dropped. BLS Unit 6697 arrived reporting a large 2 story single family dwelling with heavy fire on the division C side also involving the deck. Quint 663 arrived and lead off with a 1¾ smooth bore line through the front door. Battalion 663 (Herman) arrived and took command and requested the all hands. Rescue 22 arrived and deployed a second 1¾ hand line to the second floor as the fire was rapidly extending up the roof and to the second floor. Ladder 662 arrived and took a 2½ hand line to knock any fire extension in the garage. Quint 663's crew knocked down the fire on the interior and proceeded outside to division C to knock the rest of the fire down on the exterior. Rescue 22 and Engine 6811's crew continued checking for extension on the second floor and the attic area. Crews from all companies ventilated and continued to check for extension. The fire was placed under control in under 30 minutes. Story by : Bryan Koneful. Photos by Dominick Jackson and Bryan Koneful |
| Ladder 662 On Display At New Jersey State Firemans Convention Campbells Supply requested Ladder 662 be displayed at the 2007 New Jersey Fireman’s Convention. Ladder 662 is a 2006 American La France 100' Mid-Mount Tower Ladder with a 2000 gallon per minute pump and a 400 gallon water tank. |
| Rescue 663 Provides lighting for "Movies in Park" On Saturday, September 28th : the Voorhees Volunteers provided lighting for the residents of Voorhees during the annual "Movies in the Park" held in Connolly Park. The crews from Rescue 663 and Quint 663 assisted in providing lighting on the field and in the parking lot. This is one of the numerous community events that the Voorhees Volunteers participate in throughout the year. Story and photos by: Ryan Scharff |
| Three Car MVA With Entrapment On September 27th around 1900 hours: Squad 662, Rescue 663, BLS 6697, BLS 6687, and ALS 41 were dispatched to Whitehorse Road and Hamilton Drive for a motor vehicle accident. Chief McCloskey (66201) arrived on location and reported MVA involving three vehicles with one entrapped. Subsequently, the assignment was upgraded to a rescue assignment. The crews from Squad 662 and Rescue 663 performed the extrication while the EMS crews treated the patients. The entrapped patient was extricated within 10 minutes and transported to Virtua Voorhees Hospital . His condition is unknown at this time. Story and photos by : Ryan Scharff |
| Captain Lafferty Promoted to Battalion Chief On Thursday October 18, 2007 during the monthly Commissioners meeting, a ceremony was held and Captain Mark Lafferty was promoted to Battalion Chief. We wish Battalion Chief Lafferty lots of luck in his new position, and look forward to working with him as a Battalion Chief. Photos by: Harry Lauletta |
| Voorhees Fire District Hosts its annual Fire Prevention at Eastern High school On Wednesday October 10th, the Voorhees Fire District hosted its annual Fire Prevention Night at Eastern High School . Numerous fire companies throughout Southern New Jersey were on scene displaying their apparatus for the community. All in all, it was a family fun filled night, and it was estimated that well over one thousand people were on hand. The Voorhees Fire Volunteers would like to thank all of the fire departments that helped make this year's Fire Prevention a great success. We would especially like the Board of Fire Commissioners, the Fire Prevention committee and Chief Pacifico for making this event possible. |
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| Voorhees Volunteers start off 2008 with a Structure Fire On Tuesday January 1st 2008, Station 662 and station 663 were dispatched to 500 block of Laurel Oak Road to an assisted living facility for an activated fire alarm. 66202 arrived on location and reported a working fire on the second floor of the facility and requested a box assignment. The Fire was contained to a single room and one patient was transported to the hospital for smoke inhalation. The fire is under investigation by the Camden County Fire Marshal's Office. Story by: Abraham Lipshitz |
| Volunteers Spend Christmas Eve Delivering Gifts to Local Families On Christmas Eve, the Voorhees Volunteers and the Voorhees Police helped spread the Holiday Cheer by assisting Santa in delivering gifts to local families. The event, a joint effort between Voorhees Police and Fire, was organized to brighten the holiday season for families in need. The event was a great success and Christmas 2007 will certainly be a memorable one for a few local residents. |
| Voorhees Volunteers Complete Another Successful "Operation Candy Cane Day" On Saturday December 22nd, the Volunteers upheld their yearly tradition of parading Santa Clause around Voorhees. The sleigh along with the eight reindeer were traded-in for the day and replaced with fire trucks as Santa and the Volunteers made the rounds giving out candy canes to local residents. This is one of the Voorhees Volunteer's age-old traditions that has lasted for 20+ years |
| Volunteers Hold An Open-House "Cookies with Santa Day" at Station 662. Last week, the Volunteers held their annual "Cookies with Santa Day" at station 662. This event gave local children the chance to hand over their gift-lists to Jolly Old Saint Nick before the fast approaching holiday. This was also a great opportunity for the community to visit Santa, see the station, and meet the volunteers. The event was a huge success and the members would like to thank the residents for coming out to visit Santa Clause and support their local Volunteer Firefighters |
| Volunteers Escort Santa Clause to Virtua Hospital On Saturday December 15th, the Voorhees Volunteers escorted Santa Clause to Virtua Voorhees Hospital to spread the Christmas spirit. Amidst lights and sirens, the Volunteers delivered Santa to awaiting children at the hospital. The children who attended the event are kids that have fallen ill during the holiday season or who have family members who are undergoing treatment at the facility. Santa was successful in bringing smiles to all the children who attended |
| Sunday Morning Rescue Assignment On Sunday, December 2nd around 0700 Hours: Rescue 663, Squad 662, BLS 6687, BLS 6697 and ALS 41 were dispatched to Evesham and Cooper Road for a motor vehicle accident with entrapment. Rescue 663 arrived on location within three minutes of the initial dispatch and discovered a one-car MVA involving an SUV that had rolled onto its side. Upon further investigation, Rescue 663's crew discovered that patient had been self-extricated. The crew then proceeded to secure the vehicle while EMS crews assessed the patient. The driver was treated at the scene for minor injuries and released. The accident is currently under investigation by Voorhees Police. |
| Volunteers Battle a Structure Fire on Penn Road On November 9th, around 0300 hours, Task Force 663 was dispatched for a reported dwelling fire on Penn Road . Chief Jackson from West Berlin (22201) arrived on location first and reported a two-story single family dwelling with heavy fire showing throughout. Crews went into defensive operations with master streams and multiple hand lines. Firefighters from both Voorhees stations 662 and 663, Gibbsboro’s 68-1, West Berlin ’s 222, and Evesham’s 223 were on location battling the blaze. The fire was placed under control around 0430. No injuries were reported. Photos by: Voorhees Fire volunteers, Voorhees EMS, and Chris Tomasco of Voorhees Township Police |
| Voorhees Volunteers Respond to a MVA with Power Lines Down On Friday January 4th around 1900 hours, Rescue 663, Quint 663, Squad 662 BLS 6697, BLS 6687, and Medic 41 responded to a motor vehicle accident on the northbound section of Route 73 in the area of Auto-Lenders. 66302 arrived on location and reported one-car motor vehicle accident involving a telephone pole with numerous power lines down on top of the vehicle. The patient self-extricated himself and was transported to Virtua Voorhees Hospital for treatment. Crews remained on location until the Power was secured and the vehicle was removed. Route 73 was shut down for several hours while Atlantic Electric and Verizon worked to repair the damage. The accident is currently under investigation by Voorhees Police. Story by: Sal Rosenthal |
| Voorhees Volunteers Run a Mutual Aid Assignment in West Berlin On Tuesday January 8th, Task Force 22 was dispatched to the International House of Pancakes (IHOP) on the two-hundred block of North Route 73 for a structure fire. 22-01 arrived on location and reported fire showing from the roof of the building. Ladder 22 subsequently arrived and laddered the roof to begin the attack. The Voorhees Volunteers responded with Engine 663 and were assigned to interior operations alongside other station 22 members. The Voorhees Volunteers and numerous other Fire Companies assisted West Berlin in containing the fire and ultimately saved the majority of the structure. One Voorhees Volunteer was transported to the hospital for minor injuries. He was released later that night. An investigation by the Camden County Fire Marshal’s Office is pending. Story by: Abraham Lipshiz Photos by: Bryan Koneful |
| Voorhees Volunteers Respond to a Technical Rescue Assignment On Sunday January 13th around 1300 hours; Station 663, 662, Rescue 13-3, BLS 6697, 6687, and Medic 41 were dispatched to 1236 Haddonfield-Berlin Road to Triboro Sand and Stone for a technical rescue assignment. 66301 arrived on location first and reported a single victim that was trapped in a viscous swampy area of the complex. The patient had fallen off of his ATV into the quicksand-like mud up to his chest and was unable to free himself. Crews from Utility 6639, Rescue 663, Squad 662, and Rescue 13-3 subsequently arrived on scene and initiated the beginning stages of the rescue. At the ten minute mark, 66301 struck the "all-hands" and requested additional resources from Waterford Township , the Camden County Fire Coordinator's Office (CFC-1), and the County Command Communications Center (44-91). Camden 's Rescue 1, Gloucester City 's Rescue 5-1, and a Med-Evac Helicopter from Virtua Voorhees Hospital were also placed on standby. After about an hour, crews were able to successfully extricate the patient and he was treated on-scene for minor injuries. The Voorhees Volunteers would like to thank the crews from station 22 and station 65 for covering the town during the incident. Story by: Abraham Lipshiz Photos by: Sal Rosenthal |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Heavy rains produce downed wires call On Friday May 16th at approximately 0230 hrs, Rescue 663’s crew returning to their station from a cover assignment in Evesham Township observed a flash in the distance that lit up the night sky. Rescue 663 investigated the area along Evesham Road in Voorhees and discovered a pole housing a transformer that had several primary wires down on the ground subsequently causing a small ground fire along with some theatrical electrical arcs. Crews helped secure the area and remained on scene until the power company was able to secure the lines and extinguish the fire. The Voorhees Volunteers would like to thank the Voorhees Police and Station 5700 Fire Police for assisting with traffic throughout the incident. Story & photos by: Voorheesfire.com Staff |
| New Firefighters Hired On Thursday May 15th, during the monthly Board of Fire Commissioners meeting, the Voorhees Fire District held a ceremony recognizing the appointments of John Pihs and Dave Conti to the position of Career Firefighter. The Voorhees Volunteers would like to wish the both of them the best of luck in their new position. Story and Photos by Voorheesfire.com staff Story & photos by: Voorheesfire.com Staff |
