On Friday evening, one of our own was inducted into the Burlington Township High School National Honor Society. This is a prestigious society which recognizes the hard work and dedication that the students have put in over the years. We would like to congratulate FF Walter Howard … [Read more...]
BUSY DAY FOR THE VOLUNTEERS
Tuesday was a busy day for the Volunteers. The morning started with an accident with entrapment on Route 295. Rescue 3018 responded to assist Rescue Engine 2723 and Engine 4012 with the extrication. Upon arrival, crews were made available to assist with other calls that were … [Read more...]
BURLINGTON COUNTY FF1 GRADUATION
On January 6th, Firefighter Evan LaGrange graduated from the Burlington County FF1 program. Firefighter LaGrange, a volunteer at Station 301, has completed his requirements to move into active firefighter status as interior firefighter. FF John Krzywaluk, FF Dana Sobel and FF Jen … [Read more...]
2014 IN REVIEW
As 2014 has come and gone, the members of the Independent Fire Company would like to wish everyone a healthy and prosperous 2015. Throughout the year, firefighters department wide answered 957 calls for service. This does not include the countless hours or training and public … [Read more...]
CHRISTMAS DAY EXTRICATION
At approximately 15:54, Engine 301 and Rescue Engine 272 were dispatched to Route 295 Northbound for a reported motor vehicle accident. Engine 3012 (S Hinkel) was advised in route that the New Jersey State Police were on location reporting an occupant was still trapped inside the … [Read more...]
CHRISTMAS EVE TRACTOR FIRE
At approximately 11:33, Engine 301 and Engine 272 were dispatched to Route 295 Northbound for a reported tractor trailer on fire. Engine 3012 (S Hinkel) responded and assisted Engine 2723 with suppressing a fully involved tractor. Crews extinguished and overhauled the cab of the … [Read more...]
Sanat is coming to town of Friday, December 12 starting at 5:30 pm. Please click on the Picture of Santa to see the attached document for the Locations and Times of Santa!! Santa will be stopping for approximately 15 minutes at each stop so feel free to come out and say hello to … [Read more...]
The members of the Independent Fire Company had the privilege of participating in the 2014 Burlington City Christmas Parade. The members put in a lot of hard work and dedication prepping the apparatus to bring Christmas Joy to the citizens of Burlington. It was a great job done … [Read more...]
SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN
Santa Claus is coming to town on Friday, December 12 starting at 5:30 pm. Santa will be escorted around town by the members of the Independent Fire Company for the annual neighborhood visits. Santa will be stopping by Bridle Club, Oxmead, Oxmead Crossing, Rancocas Estates, Sunset … [Read more...]
SUNDAY = TRAINING DAY
While most were home enjoying the slightly warmer weather, the Burlington Township Fire Department was out training and the Burlington County Emergency Services Training Center. Crews trained on all sorts of fire ground activities such as ladder buildings, searching for trapped … [Read more...]
At approximately 19:30, Station 161, Engine 301, Engine 272 and Station 169 were dispatched to Nassau Drive in Willingboro for a reported dryer fire. Engine 3012 (Marino) responded with 5 to assist with was determined to be a gas fed dryer fire. The Engine Crew assisted with … [Read more...]
