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...]
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...]
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...]
Dryer Fire – 800 Block of Powell St – 1/26/18
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...]
Dryer Fire Safety
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
Heater Fire – 800 Block of E. Brown St.
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...]
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...]
Gloucester City Resident Emergency Preparedness Guide
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...]
Heroes to Hero Run (October 14th)
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...]
