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New Fitness Equipment Delivered APRIL 30 - The Willingboro Fire Department recently received the physical fitness equipment that was purchased with an Assitance to Firefighter's Grant the department received in late 2006. The grant was funded by the federal government, with an additional 10% being funded by the Township of Willingboro. Firefighter Jason Carty and Captain Brian Gardner spent countless hours researching and writing the grant. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Dumbells and curling bars

Fire through the roof upon arrival of Engine 1613

Firefighters Battle Afternoon House Fire APRIL 21 - The department's A Platoon was alerted to a dwelling fire at 60 Babbit Lane on Friday, April 18th at 5:53 pm. While enroute to the scene the crew was advised that the police were on location with fire through the roof. As Engine 1613 was approaching Babbit Lane on Levitt Parkway, Captain Sitzenstock noticed a large column of smoke in the air. He immediately requested the communications center to ... (Full Story & Photos)

Willingboro Fire Department Says a Final Goodbye to Past Chief Norm Cheeseman APRIL 17 - The Willingboro Fire Department said its final goodbyes to Past Chief Norm Cheeseman with a Fireman's Funeral. The department spent countless hours making all the necessary preparations for this final tribute to a man that helped shape the department. Members of the department attended both the viewing and the funeral for Norm. They served as an honor guard throughout the entire viewing on ... (Full Story & Photos)

Willingboro Firefighters and other emergency personnel salute the casket prior to it being loaded onto Engine 1611

Captain Sitzenstock and Firefighter Blackwell prepare bunting for the rear of Engine 1611

Willingboro Fire Department Prepares to Say Goodbye to Past Chief Norm Cheeseman APRIL 15 - When the news was received that Past Chief Norm Cheeseman had passed away, everyone knew a full fledged Fireman's Funeral was in order. Chief of Department Burnett promptly started planning the details. He started to work with Norm's family, members of the department, and the Burlington County Fire Coordinators to plan this major event in a short amount of time. Within a matter of days many ... (Full Story & Photos)

Willingboro Fire Department Loses Past Chief Norm Cheeseman APRIL 13 - The Willingboro Fire Department has lost long time member and Past Chief Norm Cheeseman. Norm served with the department for 47 years, 12 of those as Fire Chief and 8 as the Chairman of the Board of Fire Commissioners. Norm joined the Willingboro Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 in 1961 after being a firefighter for many years with the Somers Point Volunteer Fire Company No. 1, where he was Captain ... (Full Story & Photos)

47 Year Member and Past Chief Norm Cheeseman

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