Santa has arrived in Willingboro Township. Santa will be going around town in each park from Saturday, December 6, 2025 through Friday, December 12, 2025 between the hours of 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm. Please check Facebook for updates throughout the day. Please note which day Santa will be in your park on the two (2) flyers attached in this news article.
It is with sadness the Willingboro Fire Department and Riverside Fire Company announce the passing of Walter L. Haines who was a long time member of both departments.
The Obituary:
At just 16 years old, Walt walked into the Riverside Fire Company with a simple desire—to protect the community he loved. That single step became the start of more than half a century of dedicated service. Walt proudly ... (Full Story & Photos)
Lt. Chris Carcasio & Firefighter Robert Lehuquet, October 23
🔥 Fall Fire Pit Safety Tips
As the cool weather settles in, there’s no better way to spend time with friends and family than gathered around a backyard fire pit—sharing stories, roasting marshmallows, and enjoying each other’s company. However, each year fire departments and EMS respond to numerous calls involving injuries, accidents, and fires caused by the misuse of fire pits. Most of these incidents ... (Full Story & Photos)
On the evening of August 21, 2025, the department hosted its 3rd Touch A Truck Event in the parking lot of the Kennedy Center. This event allowed kids of all ages to touch and sit in a variety of vehicles that they would normally not be able to see up close. The vehicles included fire apparatus from Willingboro Fire Department and Beverly City Fire Department, law enforcement SUVs/SWAT truck from ... (Full Story & Photos)
On July 19, 2025, the Willingboro Fire Department held a graduation for the 2025 Youth Fire Academy Class #11. Twenty-three (23) youths participated in the two-week program totaling 90 hours. Various topics covered over the two-week program were Fire Behavior, Firefighting Tactics, CPR/AED, Fire Scenario Demonstrations, Physical Training, Teamwork and Leadership, Field Trips and much more.
