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Dwelling Fire – 800  Block of Bertwood Ave

Dwelling Fire – 800 Block of Bertwood Ave

 February 14, 2018

For the 2nd time in 3 days, GCFD responded to the Crescent Mobile Home Park for a reported Dwelling fire. Upon arrival GCFD members found fire underneath the trailer extending into the interior of the home. (2) 1 3/4" hoselines were stretched to extinguish the fire. Fire was … [Read more...]

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Gloucester City First Responders Appreciation Day & Ecumenical Service

Gloucester City First Responders Appreciation Day & Ecumenical Service

 February 14, 2018

On February 10th, Gloucester City held a Ecumenical Service for all first responders and their families. We are greatful for everyone who came out for this event and to all who set it up. Special Thanks to Runnemede Fire Department for their help. As well as a thnak you to … [Read more...]

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Busy January

Busy January

 February 2, 2018

January was a busy month for the GCFD. We ran a total of 149 Calls compared to 103 this time last year. 13 of our calls this January were Dwelling/Building fires. We also had dozens of motor vehicle accidents, some of which included vehicle … [Read more...]

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Dryer Fire – 800 Block of Powell St – 1/26/18

 January 29, 2018

At 09:31 501 and Quint 51 responded to the 800 block of Powell St. 501 reported smoke showing upon arrival. Quint 51 is stretched a 1 3/4 handline to knock down the fire that was contained to dryer. No injuries were reported. … [Read more...]

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Dryer Fire Safety

 January 23, 2018

More than 15,000 home fires are started every year because of dryers. Remember to clean out your dryers before and after each load of laundry. Check out the safety video link below from DIY Network. Also check out the attached dryer safety tips sheet for more info. Please take … [Read more...]

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Operation 6abc: Save a Life

Operation 6abc: Save a Life

 January 17, 2018

Members of the GCFD were on hand as Operation 6abc: Save a Life kicked off yesterday. Special thanks to Kidde, 6abc, The Home Depot and the Tri State Toyota Dealers Association which together donated over 10,000 smoke detectors to help local fire companies. The GCFD were one of … [Read more...]

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CPR Training

CPR Training

 January 17, 2018

Each year, more than 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur in the United States. CPR, especially if performed in the first few minutes of cardiac arrest, can double or triple a person’s chance of survival. We recommend if your able to, please take a CPR class as 70 … [Read more...]

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Vehicle Extrication – 400 Block of Broadway – Westville

Vehicle Extrication – 400 Block of Broadway – Westville

 January 10, 2018

At 8:23am on January 8th, Squad 51 was special called to the 400 block of Broadway in Westville to assist in a vehicle extraction. The accident involved a car and a NJ Transit bus. Crews worked quickly to remove the trapped occupant from the vehicle. Photos courtesy of the … [Read more...]

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All Hands Fire – Sloan Ave – Collingswood

All Hands Fire – Sloan Ave – Collingswood

 January 8, 2018

On January 7th at approximately 1400 hrs Squad 51 provided mutual aid to Collingswood for a report of a heavily involved fire on Sloan ave. As with other fires this week, freezing temperatures made operations more difficult. The Squad company laid about 800ft of supply line to … [Read more...]

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2 Alarm Fire – Vitale’s – 942 9th St.

2 Alarm Fire – Vitale’s – 942 9th St.

 January 7, 2018

At 10:50 hrs Squad 51 along with 501, and Battalion 504 responded to 942 9th St for an alarm system activation. Enroute the call was upgraded to a Building fire per reports of heavy fire from the second floor. Squad 51 picked up a water supply upon arrival and stretched 200ft of … [Read more...]

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Quint 51 – Dwelling Fire – 200 Block of Edgewater Ave (Westville)

Quint 51 – Dwelling Fire – 200 Block of Edgewater Ave (Westville)

 January 7, 2018

Just prior to 1300 hrs on January 4th, Task Force 7 was dispatched to the 200 Block of Edgewater Avenue for the reported Dwelling Fire. County communications quickly notified Chief 701 that they had received several calls reporting the house on fire and the assignment was … [Read more...]

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Heater Fire – 800 Block of E. Brown St.

 January 7, 2018

In the early morning hours of January 4th, Squad 51 responded to a report of a dwelling fire on the 800 block of E. Brown st. Upon arrival there was heavy black smoke billowing from the Chimney. Squad company stretched 200 ft. of 1 3/4" line and was able to quickly extinguish the … [Read more...]

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2 Alarm Fire in Oaklyn

2 Alarm Fire in Oaklyn

 December 28, 2017

This morning at 09:23, Quint 51 responded to the unit block of W. Bettlewood Ave in Oaklyn and provided mutual aid to Task Force 18 which consists of apparatus from Oaklyn, Collingswood, Audubon, Mt. Ephraim, and Audubon Park. First arriving crews encountered heavy fire on the … [Read more...]

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Gloucester City Resident Emergency Preparedness Guide

 December 28, 2017

The Gloucester City Fire Department, Police Department and The Office of Emergency Management are asking that every resident of Gloucester City please take the time to view and download a copy of the Gloucester City Resident Emergency Preparedness Guide. This guide includes lots … [Read more...]

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Heroes to Hero Run (October 14th)

 September 22, 2017

  Please join us on Saturday, October 14th for the 16th Annual Heroes to Hero 5K Run/Walk   Honoring the lives of fallen firefighters Chief James Sylvester Deputy Fire Marshal John West FF/EMT Thomas G. Stewart, III   This 5K Run/Walk retraces the steps these heroes took on … [Read more...]

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54 years ago today (1964) was the fire at Dickensheets Lumber Yard at 139 S. King St. Flames shot 150ft into the air and could be seen from 10 miles away. ... See MoreSee Less

54 years ago today (1964) was the fire at Dickensheets Lumber Yard at 139 S. King St. Flames shot 150ft into the air and could be seen from 10 miles away.Image attachmentImage attachment+2Image attachment
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The GCFD got some help from a couple local businesses earlier in the day to help people trapped in their vehicles. Special thanks to Builders FirstSource and Gloucester Iron & Metal for their help today ... See MoreSee Less

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Oh people will always try

Helen Ahrens what is this craziness

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UPDATE: Rt 130 Southbound at Klemm has been reopened

Rt. 130 Southbound at Klemm Ave has major flooding, find alternate route. Please dont attempt to drive through it.
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UPDATE: Rt 130 Southbound at Klemm has been reopened

Rt. 130 Southbound at Klemm Ave has major flooding, find alternate route. Please dont attempt to drive through it.
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Why are people so dumb and try and drive though that

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fucking idiots!!

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Monthly Calls

MonthEMSFireTotals2017 Totals
TTL1491492
Jan18131149103
Feb119
Mar166
Apr129
May126
Jun130
Jul99
Aug123
Sep130
Oct112
Nov122
Dec133

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