Barbeque Safety Tips JUNE 29 - Barbecue season is finally here! There are a few things to watch out for when cooking outdoors so that you enjoy yourself and stay safe! Barbeque Safety Tips BEFORE BARBECUING •Check your grill thoroughly for leaks, cracking or brittleness before using it. •Check the tubes leading to the burner regularly for blockages. Check with your specific grill manufacturer's instructions. •Make ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Basement Fire In Haddonfield JUNE 21 - At 2242 hours, Rescue 15-1 and Squad 13 (Cherry Hill Fire Department) were dispatched to 264 Jefferson Avenue in Haddonfield for a working house fire. Rescue 15-1 responded under the command of Captain John Young with a staffing of six. Upon arrival, the crew stood by as the FAST Company on Division A of the dwelling. Companies were operating on a working basement fire. Rescue 15-1 was released ... (Full Story & Photos)

Heavy Storm Pounds The Area JUNE 09 - Shortly before 0830 hours, a severe storm rolled through the area bringing torrential downpours, heavy winds, thunder and lightning. Throughout the Township, trees were knocked over taking numerous power, cable and phone lines down with them leaving many residents without power. Companies responded to over 20 incidents within the District ranging from a reported dwelling fire to motor vehicles stuck ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Vehicle Fire JUNE 01 - Shortly after 12:30PM, Engine 15-1 and BLS 15-5 were dispatched to the Tap Room and Grille on Crystal Lake Avenue for a reported vehicle fire. Engine 1512 responded under the command of Captain John Young and were given the report that police on location were reporting a truck heavily involved. Assistant Chief Voigtsberger was on location confirming that report and ordered 1512 to stretch an 1 ... (Full Story & Photos)

Swift Water Rescue Training MAY 20 - Recently, members of the Westmont Fire Company No.1 trained in Water Rescue and Emergency Response in accordance with the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission Operations-Level regulations. After hours of classroom lectures, the members travelled to Solebury, PA, along the Delaware River, for practical evolutions in swift water rescue. The class was taught by Assistant Chief Hank Voigtsberger ... (Full Story & Photos)