Welcome to Woolwich Fire Company
 

Mario's Second Lemonade Stand
   
Saturday, June 9, 2012 09:00
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The fire company will be hosting The Second Annual Mario's Lemonade Stand on June 9th from 9am to 5pm. Last year we raised over $25,000 for The Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation. There will be lots of family fun and activities (Firetruck Slide, Dunk Tank, Face Painting, Balloon Animals, DJ, and lots more!!) There will also be a Chinese Auction. Parking will be at The Margaret Clifford School on Auburn Ave. Please come out and help us fight childhood cancer.

 
Thank You!!!!!
Sunday, April 8, 2012 
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The officers and members of the fire company would like to thank everybody who supported our flower and hoagie sales. Both fundraisers were a success!

 
Structure Fire on Kings Highway
Photo by: Karen Lemke
   Photo by: Karen Lemke
Thursday, December 22, 2011 
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Station 25-1 was dispatched to a report of a vacant structure fire on Kings Hwy in the area of Rainey Rd. The night time duty crew arrived in Ladder 2516 and reported a barn well involved. Due to the lack of hydrants and limited access, 2501 (Barber) requested The Gloucester County Tender Strike Team dispatched. Once a water supply was established, crews were able to knock down the blaze. Mutual aide was received from numerous departments.

 
Ladder and Engine take in job in Logan
Saturday, October 8, 2011 19:12
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At 1912 hrs on 10/8/11 as the in station duty crew was beggining their truck check assignments, the station was disptached into Logan Twp for a building fire. BLS 8215 arrived and reported flames showing. 2516 (Lt Barber) responded and arrived 2nd Due. 2516 was deployed to a 35 foot hopper on the D(delta) side of the building that was on fire. After a long battle to gain entry in to the structure, crews were finaly able to put water on the fire. At approximatly 0045hrs the fire was placed under control and units wrapped up.

 
   
   
Ladder Responds To Working Fire In Woodstown
Friday, September 2, 2011 08:24
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Ladder 2516 was dispatched into Woodstown for a working fire with an occupant trapped.  2516 arrived and went into manpower pool.  Ladder crew remained location for approximately 2 hours.


 
   
   
3 Alarm Fire On Erica Court
Thursday, September 1, 2011 11:35
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Station was dispatched for a reported dwelling fire.  2502 (Deputy Chief Landwher) arrived and confirmed a working fire with a possible resident trapped.  2516's crew arrived and forced entry and performed a search.  All residents were accounted for.  Crews attempted to make an aggressive fire attack, but had to go defensive due to heavy fire conditions.  Numerous tenders were requested for water supply.  Crews remained on locaton for approximately 6 hours.


 
   
   
Officers And Members Welcome New And Returning Members
Wednesday, August 17, 2011 
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The officers and members would like to welcome back returning members Firefighter Dave Valichka and Firefighter Joe Shinn.  We would also like to welcome new member Junior Firefighter Danny James.


 
Vehicle Fire At High Hill Road Park
Monday, August 15, 2011 15:10
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Engine 2512 was dispatched to High Hill Road Park for a report of a vehicle fire.  2504 (Captain Slusar) arrived and reported a vehicle well involved.  Engine arrived and went in service with a 1.75" bumper line.  Fire is under investigation by the Gloucester County Fire Marshal's Office.


 
Rescue Special Called To Commercial MVC On Route 295
Thursday, August 11, 2011 04:04
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Rescue 2518 was dispatched into Greenwich Twp. on Route 295 for a tractor trailer that was rolled over onto an SUV.  Crews went into service and extricated victim from the SUV.


 
   
   
Roof Ops Drill Held At Salem County Fire Academy
Tuesday, July 26, 2011 
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Firefighters went to The Salem County Fire Academy and trained on the roof prop.  Members drilled on proper ventilation techniques.


 
   
   
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