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.
With Independance Day around the corner and all summer activities in full effect we wanted to remind everyone that only certain pyrotechnics are legal in the state of NJ. When using any of these pyrotechnics we urge everyone to exercise extreme caution.
Willingboro Fire and EMS wants to wish everyone a safe and Happy 4th of July!! ... (Full Story & Photos)
Centrone Family: (L to R) Anthony, Jamie, Mike, & Nicolas
WILLINGBORO, NJ – May 30, 2025 – Firefighter Michael Centrone, a dedicated member of the Willingboro Township Fire Department for 19 years, was honored today in a retirement ceremony attended by family, friends, and colleagues. The event celebrated Centrone's nearly two decades of service to the community.
Biography - Michael Centrone has been in the fire service since he was sixteen years old. ... (Full Story & Photos)
