It is great to visit the web site and see the progress made from our first engine in the gas station by the old Plaza to the many added stations and equipment. This was my start in the fire service with Tom Parent, Bob Massey and John Brown. We had great teachers like Howard Gaskill, Norm Cheeseman, Harry Jackson, Gene Bott. We had great mentors like Jim McKendricks, Donny Kensler, Hank Havercoch and Vince Ridikas. We had great times at our annual corn feasts, neighboring parades and our snow sleep-ins at the firehouse. I have been with fire companies in three states, held line and staff officer positions, designed a company patch and changed the colors of the equipment (Abingdon VFC #4, Abingdon, MD). I was with the Baltimore (MD)City Arson and Bomb Squad and today I continue to investigate fires in the private sector all around the country. I miss those days in Willingboro and remember getting our first 1615 unit for the new station on Charleston Road. I am writing a book and will include some photos of days gone by in Willingboro so will let you guys know when it is released. Be Safe !
Signed on June 14, 2011 at 9:21 AM
Guest Name:
Courtney Clark
Location:
Edgewater Park NJ
Comments:
Hey Guys your doin an awesome job fightin fires and busting your butts outside in that heat everyday dont give up with what your doin just keep up the hard work and dont ever give up.
Signed on March 28, 2011 at 12:27 PM
Guest Name:
Charles Judd Charter Member
Rank/Title:
Fire Police Lieutenant
Location:
Ocean Pines, MD
Comments:
Looks like you guys had a cold and busy January and February. Down here on the Eastern Shore of Maryland we average about 200 fires a year. Hello to George Derr and Billie Massey.
Very nice site. Keep up the great work and stay safe!
Signed on December 22, 2010 at 3:16 PM
Guest Name:
NIXON
Rank/Title:
Firefighter
Comments:
website looks really good...i enjoy looking at the site. one of few websites that is kept updated. very well on the details too!! keep it up
Signed on December 22, 2010 at 9:55 AM
Guest Name:
KEVIN H.RAINIER
Rank/Title:
FIRE INVESTIGATOR
Location:
MYRTLE BEACH SOUTH CAROLINA
Comments:
GREAT JOB ON WEB SITE/BE SAFE AND KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK! SAW JIMMY MACS COMMENTS ON QUESTBOOK AND AGREE WITH HIM! JIMMY MAC WAS ONE OF MANY WHO HELPED ME WITH MY INVEST SKILLS I HAVE TODAY! ALSO I SAW DJ ON YOUR SITE SO HERE IS A SHOUT OUT TO HIM.HOPE YOUR DEPARTMENT HAS A GREAT HOLIDAY SEASON.
Great site guys. Just stopping by to say hi! I am a firefighter myself for 16 yrs. I also own a graphics business. I do vinyl decals, can koozies, etc. I have tons of firefighter graphics that i ship all over the country.
Keep up the good work guys. -Brad
Signed on July 30, 2010 at 3:21 AM
Guest Name:
richard gaskill jr.
Rank/Title:
exfirefighter/firepolice
Location:
mountholly
Comments:
i just got to say you all are great guys keep up the great bravery and takeing care of your town and other towns some of you guys know who i am
Signed on May 26, 2010 at 5:27 PM
Guest Name:
Paul Zerbian
Rank/Title:
Former F/F Willingboro Fire Dept.
Location:
Locust Grove,VA
Comments:
Just wanted to say hi to everyone there. Life has taken many turns for me since my days in the Boro. I Pray our Lord keeps you all safe. Take Care.
Hey "Jimmy" are you in contact with any other former Junior Brigade members. I agree with you comments...Willingboro FD was the best. Glad you remained in service.
Signed on April 13, 2010 at 1:44 PM
Guest Name:
Jim McKendrick
Rank/Title:
Lt. Capt Asst Chief & Twp Fire Marshal
Comments:
Great website. The best trained and manned fire department in Burlington County. Always was and always will be. I served under some great firefighters including Norm Cheeseman and Howard Gaskill. The fire company molded my life career and I will always be greatful.
Signed on February 15, 2010 at 4:08 PM
Guest Name:
kelly camenzind
Rank/Title:
10
Comments:
I would just like to say that out of every website that I ever looked on for information this fire department gives the most it helped my children in my daycare center learn a lot about being safe I would like to just say thank you a lot.
Signed on December 23, 2009 at 1:55 PM
Guest Name:
Alan Barnes
Rank/Title:
Captain L29 TFD
Location:
Tulsa Okla.
Comments:
Was tipped off to the website by the previous signator, Scott Sprankle, we work together in my off duty job, and he is constantly bragging on you guys. Nice job on the website, you can e-mail me anytime with stories regarding Scott, although guys as old as us may predate recorded history. Keep up the good work.
Signed on December 22, 2009 at 3:17 PM
Guest Name:
Renee Flowers
Rank/Title:
office manager
Location:
Port Authority
Comments:
I THINK THIS WEB SITE IS GREAT. IT IS NICE TO SEE THE FIRE DEPT PUT TOGETHER A WEBSITE LIKE THIS. GREAT IDEA. THUMBS UP! GOOD JOB MEN AND THANKS FOR YOUR HELP AND PROTECTION.
Signed on December 22, 2009 at 8:51 AM
Guest Name:
Scott Sprankle
Rank/Title:
WFD Life Member
Location:
Elgin, Oklahoma
Comments:
Tripped over the website, brings back some terrific memories. I started in the fire company in 1972, seeing some of the old names in the guestbook is pretty cool.
Signed on July 28, 2009 at 10:31 AM
Guest Name:
Norma I. Trueblood
Location:
Pemberton
Comments:
I want to thank the Willingboro Fire Dept., and the Willingboro Police for their your courage. My family thanks you and will continue to keep you (all in our prayers). Thank God for your bravery!
Signed on July 15, 2009 at 3:29 PM
Guest Name:
David E. Johnston Sr. (Lt.)
Rank/Title:
Safety Officer
Location:
Burlington County College
Comments:
I visited the site to view the motor vehicle accident involving a friend of our family and her children. I was very impressed with the action by those who first arrived on the scene as well as the other members of the fire and ems. I am sure the family when they can will thank your departments for the quick response and the care you all took while saving her life. God bless all of you and keep you safe.
Signed on July 13, 2009 at 12:03 PM
Guest Name:
Charles Judd
Rank/Title:
First Secretary, lFire Fighter Lieutenant & Chief Operator
Comments:
Active member 1960-1971 Nice looking guestbook. Was sorry to hear Norm Cheesman passed away. Served under him as an officer. Lot of fond memories of Willinboro Volunteer Fire Department and I want to congradulate the department on its up coming fiftieth anniversary next Jan, 2010. I also had the pleasure of being a member with my first cousin Gus Baumann, deceased who was in fire police and my Aunt Martha Baumann, deceased who was active in the Womens Auxiliary.
I am a member. fire police officer and EMT-B in the Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department down on the Eastern Shore of Maryland just outside Ocean City, MD.
Signed on June 24, 2009 at 3:13 PM
Guest Name:
Dick Surran
Rank/Title:
Past Chief of Willingboro
Location:
Accomack County, Virginia
Comments:
Hello y'all. I was around when Floyd Adams, Norm Cheeseman, and Frank Ferek were all passing through the Chief officer ranks. All of these guys were great friends. I see some familiar names here. I was Chief when we fought our way to get on Burlington County Central Dispatch. Hope you all don't hate me for that!!
Signed on June 12, 2009 at 11:05 PM
Guest Name:
Robert D Potts
Rank/Title:
Capt.
Location:
Cape Coral , Fl. 33990
Comments:
Love the site . Keep up the fine work and stay safe out there.
Signed on June 02, 2009 at 7:24 PM
Guest Name:
Dennis Brown
Rank/Title:
firefighter
Location:
Springlake NJ jersey shore
Comments:
I lived in Burlington city and remember some good fires in your town you guys do one hell of a job out there be safe
Signed on May 20, 2009 at 10:29 PM
Guest Name:
tom fitzpatrick
Location:
Camden
Comments:
great looking webstie nice job guys stay safe
Signed on April 10, 2009 at 6:45 AM
Guest Name:
Robin Kolwicz
Location:
Midland Georgia
Comments:
My family and I have lived in Georgia since July 2000. I still work for th same company I had moved here for almost 9 years ago. Most of my exended family is still in the New Jersey area. So I will be by some time to visit. Be safe!
Signed on March 07, 2009 at 7:51 PM
Guest Name:
Joel Ingram
Rank/Title:
Ex Lt./Capt
Location:
Bartlesville, OK
Comments:
To all who serve, you do very good work. I had the previlege to serve from 1978 to 1984. Those were very good times in my life. Let us never forget Norm "THE DEP" Cheeseman. I'm truely sorry for your loss. Keep up all the good work & may God bless & keep you all. Ingram
I just found your website! I served as a volunteer 1969-1981. Without a doubt this was the highlight of my working life. Only those who have been firefighters understand the camraderie and feelings of brotherhood. I was sorry to hear of the passing of Norm Cheesemen. He was my Chief for many years, great firefighter, great person! What ever happened to the 1953 750 gal Mack?
PS you sold the old 1616 Mack to a Fire Company here in Arkansas, I went to see it. It was still in great shape!
Signed on February 18, 2009 at 10:03 AM
Guest Name:
Justin Skacel
Rank/Title:
Fire fighter Deptford NJ 9-3
Location:
Deptford NJ
Comments:
Great web site loved running with you guys back in the 90's i learned alot from all of you. Stay safe .
Signed on January 16, 2009 at 10:09 PM
Guest Name:
Stephen J Kenney
Rank/Title:
life member / F.F.E.M.T.
Location:
Delran Fire Dept. 232
Comments:
Great job with site. Stay safe, and dont forget to buckle seat belts.
Signed on January 09, 2009 at 3:25 PM
Guest Name:
Janette B.
Location:
Texas
Comments:
I used to live in Garfield North back in the 70's. Yesterday, my old friend and neighbor was in our old neighborhood and emailed us that our old home was completely gone, and there was only an empty lot. I googled our old address 44 Norwood Lane, and had my heart broke to see my childhood home completely gone. Thank God that everyone was safe and no one was hurt. I know it takes a lot of dedication not only of the fire and rescue squads but also their families. To the men and women plus their families THANK YOU for serving not only your community, but also our country. Thank you for posting the story. Be Safe. Regards, Janette B
Signed on January 04, 2009 at 6:17 PM
Guest Name:
Grover McKenzie, III
Location:
Willingboro, NJ
Comments:
Many thanks the entire Willingboro Fire Department for the fine work you do each and everyday for our township. Be blessed and be safe.
