West Deptford residents Michael Claridades, Gerardo Colon-Rodriguez and Joie Alzado-Hudak recently graduated from Gloucester County Fire Academy with their Firefighter I certificate. This certification means they are now active firefighters and can fight fires inside buildings. Claridades and Colon-Rodriguez heard about volunteer opportunities at the … Read More
Volunteer as a Junior Firefighter at West Deptford Fire Department
West Deptford Fire Department Offers High School Students the Opportunity to Gear Up, Volunteer and Learn Life-Saving Skills Students hoping to find a new passion this school year can join West Deptford Fire Department’s junior firefighter or explorer programs. The programs are an exciting opportunity … Read More
West Deptford Fire Dept. Receives Grant to Replace Life-Saving Gear
The fire department receives $400,000 from a regional FEMA grant to replace secured breathing apparatus (SCBA) gear. West Deptford Fire Department teamed up with four other local fire departments to apply for a regional FEMA grant to replace obsolete Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA). The total … Read More
Teen Inspires Family to Volunteer at West Deptford Fire Department
Although 13-year-old Chase Parker can’t officially join West Deptford Fire Department until he turns 14, he has already recruited three members: his dad, mom and brother. Chase’s dad Walter volunteers as an active firefighter, his brother Ryan volunteers as a probationary firefighter, and his mom … Read More
Volunteer Profile: Harold Pierce
Harold Pierce, volunteer with West Deptford Fire Department for over 55 years, currently serves as the department’s chaplain, a certified clergy member who provides spiritual care for individuals in a non-religious organization. “I know what these guys face each day.  To fight fires you must … Read More
As Fire Prevention Week Approaches, West Deptford Fire Department Reminds Residents to Plan Fire Escape
Volunteers at West Deptford Fire Department are trained and ready to respond to home fires as fast as they can. But when a home fire breaks out, the people inside may have only a few minutes to get out safely once the smoke alarm sounds … Read More
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