The Willingboro Fire Department would like to take this time to remind our residents that smoke detectors save lives! That being said, we’d also like to remind you that we offer smoke detectors to our residents free of charge. The detectors we offer are maintenance free detectors with 10 year lithium ion batteries built in. So no more change your clocks change your battery! We do recommend that ... (Full Story & Photos)
Firefighters were alerted at 01:09 for a fire on the unit block of Mullshire Lane. Engine 1613 signed on responding and was quickly advised by Central Communications that someone was trapped on the second floor of the residents. Engine 1613 and Ladder 1615 arrived at 01:15 reporting heavy smoke showing. Engine 1613 crew stretched a 1-3/4" hose line and began a search of the residents along with extinguishing ... (Full Story)
Front/Back of T-shirt for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
This year the fire department Community Outreach Division designed and created a t-shirt that was be purchased by Township employees to raise money for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Throughout the month of October the FIRE & EMS members will be wearing a blue t-shirt with pink lettering to show their support. These t-shirts were purchased by employees, at no cost to the Township.
Fire Prevention week kicks off October 4th and runs thru October 10th. This years theme is "Serve up Fire Safety in the kitchen". Did you know that cooking fires are the number one cause of home fires and injuries? The leading cause of cooking fires is unattended cooking and most cooking fires involve the kitchen stove. The following are some tips to stay safe while you're cooking!
Every October, the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation sponsors the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend, the official national tribute to those firefighters who died in the line of duty during the previous year. As dusk turns to dark, landmarks across the county will again glow in respect from September 27 – October 4, 2020, to the fallen and their families. Please join us in showing ... (Full Story & Photos)
