Life Member and Former Captain Passes APRIL 12 - It is with deep regrets that the Westmont Fire Company announces the passing of former Captain, and Life Member, Carl J. Ellinwood. Carl joined the Westmont Fire Company as a junior member in 1959 and became a senior member in 1964. Assigned to the rescue company, Carl was active throughout the 1960's and 1970's, rising through the ranks first as Lieutenant and finally as Captain. In 2009, ... (Full Story & Photos)

Former Captain Carl Ellinwood

Easter Flower Sale Begins March 28th MARCH 18 - The Westmont Fire Company #1 will be selling Easter Flowers again this year. As in years past we will have a beautiful selection of Easter Flowers. There will be Tulips, Daffodils, Mums, and Lillies this year. The Easter Flower Sale begins Thursday, March 28th and will end Saturday, March 30th. We will be selling flowers from 9am until 9pm on Thursday through Saturday. In the event there are ... (Full Story & Photos)

Spring Fire Safety Tips MARCH 18 - Spring Forward For Fire Safety: Change Your Smoke Detector Batteries As You Change Your Clocks. Daylight Saving Time means setting the clocks forward and it's a chance to consider fire safety. It's important to have smoke detectors installed throughout your house but it's not enough to simply install and forget about them. Twice a year, it is critical that you test your smoke detectors and replace ... (Full Story)

Members Attend The Annual Lions Club Pancake Breakfast MARCH 17 - On Sunday March 17th over 25 Members and Family of the Westmont Fire Company showed support and attended the Annual Westmont Lions Club Pancake Breakfast. Members sat down for pancakes and sausage and afterwards talked with residents and Lions Club Members. For further information about the Lions Club please visit http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/camden.html.... (Full Story & Photos)

Haddonfield Crane Collapse FEBRUARY 07 - At 1113 hours Rescue 15-1 and Ladder 1344 (Cherry Hill) were dispatched to 522 Woodland Avenue in Haddonfield for a Technical Rescue Assignment. Haddonfield Fire Company units were on location with a crane collapse onto a dwelling with a worker trapped on the roof and one trapped inside of the crane due to live power lines being down. While Rescue 15-1 and Ladder 1344 were responding to the ... (Full Story & Photos)

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