The Westville Fire Department serves the Borough Of Westville in Gloucester County, New Jersey along the Delaware River across from the City of Philadelphia. The department operates with a Board of Fire Commissioners which provide funding through taxation to serve and protect the community. Forty volunteer firefighters, two career firefighters, a fire marshal's office and a fire official make up the department.

The Westville Fire Department protects residential, commercial and industrial locations as well as four major roadways, one major rail line and a major shipping lane in the borough. Along with protecting those who reside, work, and travel in the borough of Westville, the department also covers the New Jersey Turnpike between Exits 2 & 3, as well as serving numerous communities through automatic-aid agreements.

Westville Fire Department Local News/Events

Local News/Events

Take-Out Chicken BBQ Dinner

August 1st 2010
$8.50 a dinner
Dinners Ready by 2:00pm

Dinner includes Half of Chicken Breast, Corn on the Cob, 1/2 of Tomato, Potato Salad, Roll with butter, and a choice of Vanilla or Chocolate Pudding.

Hoagie Sale

August 21st, 2010
$4.00 a Hoagie
Choice of American or Italian Hoagies

Hoagies are ready by 11:00am. Come Quick they usually sell out fast
 

 VENDORS INTERESTED IN  BID OPTIONS CLICK THIS LINK
Personal Protective Gear (Helmets, Gloves, and Boots etc) and Pagers
 

Accident 295 Southbound, Shuts Highway Down Completely

July 15th 2010 - At around 1015 hrs Gloucester County Communications Center began receiving multiple calls of an overturned commercial vehicle on Route 295 Southbound just prior to Exit 24 (Westville – Broadway).  Station 7-3, BLS 739, Life Support 1, Gloucester County EMS, and Station 6-2, and Station 6-3, were dispatched to the highway. Chief 701 (Chief Farley) quickly responded along with 6201 (Chief Bilger). Chief Farley advised the fire board that best access was probably going to be Market Street entrance to 295 in Gloucester City due to construction on 295. But upon further investigation 701 advised that he could see from the northbound side a Box Truck overturned on the southbound side, and the southbound side was gridlocked and completely shut down, the Chief advised the board to check with NJSP and confirm the shut down, and see if it was safe for companies to proceed northbound in the southbound lane. 6201 arrived and confirmed the shut down, and the companies entered the highway. Ladder 736 (acting as the rescue) along with Utility 737 and BLS 739, arrived with Engine 631 to find a overturned box truck with fluids leaking from the engine compartment. Engine 631 and Ladder Company 736 secured the overturned vehicle and applied absorber to the highway.  The driver had self extricated and the county BLS unit was attending to the injured driver. The companies remained on scene until NJ DOT pushed the box truck to the side of the highway with a backhoe, once the lane was open, NJSP released the companies, and 701 made the companies available with no injuries to report. The injured driver was transported to a local facility with minor injuries.

Accident Route 295 at Exit 25

July 13th 2010 – At around 1700hrs Camden Fire Department Engine 9 reported to Camden Fire board, that they were on location of a motor vehicle crash with possible entrapment at Route 295 Southbound at Mile Marker 25.1. Camden Fire Board notified Gloucester County of the incident and the incident was dispatched bringing Westville and Camden County Bellmawr Companies to scene. 701 (Chief Farley) responded and was notified by the fire board, that Camden Engine 9 was on scene of an overturned vehicle. The chief advised all companies to access 295 Southbound at Market Street. With the chief on scene confirming an vehicle overturned, negative entrapment, with ALS attending to patient and Engine 9 was making patient access. BLS 739 and Rescue Company 32 arrived and began packaging the patient. The patient was transported to local trauma center for evaluation, while the rescue secured the vehicle. The Companies were available with no injuries to report.
 

District 7 Goes to Young's Laundry Mat for Building

July 8th 2010 - For second time in almost three weeks District 7 responded to 900 Broadway, Young’s Laundry Mat for a Building Fire. Today at around 1000hrs, Companies responded to Young’s this time arriving with light smoke showing from the rear of the building. Upon the arrival of Engine Company 733 with a staffing of 5, the crew went inside to find a dryer that was smoldering, companies made a access to the dryer and extinguished the fire, with little damage. Engine 811 and Ladder Company 736 arrived and began the ventilation process, and removed the smoke from the building, while the FM preformed the investigation; Companies remained on location till the completion of the investigation, with no injuries to report the companies were available.
 

Hot Temperatures keep Westville Busy

July 6th 2010 – At around 00:00hrs Companies were dispatched to the New Jersey Turnpike for a motor vehicle crash. With 9201 on radio responding County Commutations advised the companies responding state police on scene at 14.7 Southbound 2 vehicle crash one overturned, with negative entrapment, 25101 advised county Woolwich companies would remain at the gate and wait for further instructions Battalion Chief Thomas arrived on scene an confirmed the Troopers report, the chief reported 2 injuries possibly three, BLS 739 arrived on scene, and began patient care, the Ladder Company (acting as the rescue) and Utility responded with 9. Engine 921 arrived and secured the vehicles. BLS 739 transported three patients to local facility for evaluations. The companies cleared with no further services needed.
 But that wouldn’t be it for Westville Companies Tuesday turned out to be a busy day, with a another early morning BLS run the tones continued throughout the day, The third call came at around 1300hrs when District 8 was dispatched to 1005 Shady Oaks rest home for alarm system, with Engine 811 and Ladder 736 on scene, the crews investigate to find a faulty head on the second floor, the scene was turned over to FM 8 and companies were available.
On the way back to the station BLS 739 was dispatched the corner of Cedar and Broadway for an unknown medical emergency, the ladder company responded and assisted in the patient care and packaging. Upon clearing companies were dispatched to cover District 6 West Deptford Twp, with West Deptford Companies on a Emergency Evacuation assignment at Manor Care on Jessup Rd,  Engine Company 733 and Ladder Company 736 staffed with 10 covered West Deptford Twp with Deptford Ladder 936, Mantua Rescue 2218, and East Greenwich Rescue 1918.
While covering companies responded to 124 Winding Way in the Thorofare section for an alarm system, with 1901 (Chief Weist) and 1928 on scene handling the situation of a faulty dector, Companies cleared, and again while returning to quarters, the Engine and cover companies were dispatched to Route 295 North Bound in the area of Exit 24 for a motor vehicle crash. With 701 Chief Farley and Ladder 936 on scene reporting one minor injury and Coutny EMS treating the patient the Engine Company once again available and return to quarters to continue the cover until all patients were evacuated from Manor Care at around 1500hrs.and secured the vehicles. BLS 739 transported three patients to local facility for evaluations. The companies cleared with no further services needed.





Pictures by: Tacoma  Fire Company
 

Remembering Our Fallen Brothers

July 2nd 2010 - As the members of the Westville Fire Department we would like to wish everyone a safe a Happy Fourth of July.  Please take a moment and reflect the events of July 4, 2002. Three firefighters and three children perished in a house fire in Gloucester City, New Jersey. Three firefighters made the ultimate sacrifice in attempting to save three sisters from the house. John West and James Sylvester from the Mount Ephraim Fire Department and Thomas Stewart III of the Gloucester City Fire Department, Headquarters Station perished that day. We will never forget you guys.

Early Morning Mulch Fire

June 30^th 2010 – At around 0900hrs Gloucester County Fire Board received a call from 116 Olive Street, the resident reported that she could smell something on fire in the house. District 7 was dispatched bringing companies from National Park and Westville to scene. 701 (Chief Farley) responded and arrived on scene with a 1 ½ story Single Family Dwelling with nothing showing with an audible device sounding. After further investigation the chief found a small fire in the mulch bed that had been extinguished prior to his arrival. The chief order the first due Engine to Division A to check for extension.  Engine Company 733 responded with a staffing of 4, upon there arrival the crew investigated and found no further extension at the prior appeared to be contained to the mulch bed. With Ladder 626 (Verga) clearing another caller on the street 701 requested them to scene to ventilate the dwelling with positive pressure. With the smoke removed, and the Local and County Fire Marshal on scene performing the investigation, the Companies were available with no injuries.

Fireboat 7 Comes Spots a Working Vessel Fire

June 27th 2010 -While out on a training exercise in the area of the  Walt Whitman Bridge, Fire Boat 7 heard the US Coast Guard announce a PON - PON alert for a vessel fire. Fire Boat 7 was in radio contact with US Coast Guard Base Delaware Bay and advised they had a visual on the vessel and it was well involved. Fire Boat 7 was advised by Coast Guard officials to engage the fire. Upon arrival, the crew found a 20' pleasure craft well involved at Pier #11. The Fire Boat went into operation suppressing the bulk of the fire with the deck pipe, and within minutes pinned the smoldering vessel into the nearest dock. At that time the Philadelphia Fire Dept had 2 & 2 on scene to mop up the remainder of the burnt out vessel. The Fire Boat was released a short time later by Philadelphia FD Battalion 4.




 

Independence Day Celebration on River Dr

 
June 26th 2010 -The Borough of Westville held their annual Independence Day Celebration on Saturday June 26th 2010. Festivities started at 2pm with Kids games, vendors, eating contests and crafters, followed by the lighted boat parade. The night was capped off by a 25 minute fireworks display by International Fireworks Co. of Douglassville PA. A good time was had by all. Special thanks to the mutual aid companies who helped at the event and provided local coverage.
 







 

Line of Storms Roll Through Area

 
June 24th 2010 -1530 hrs a line of severe storms rolled through the area causing widespread havoc.  Fierce wind caused trees to fall onto houses, cars, and power lines. 73 and 81 companies would handle 8 assignments in 45 minutes.
 

Marine Rescue / Recovery

 
June 20th 2010 A day on the water turned tragic after 3 people go overboard. At approx 1730 hrs phone calls were received for 3 people who fell in the river off the island in National Park. Marine 8-1 and Fire Boat 7 were dispatched to Beach Hill for a marine rescue. Upon arrival of Chief Gismondi confirmed that there were 3 people in the water, two of which were being rescued by Marine 81 with the assistance of civilian boaters and 1 still unaccounted for.  Fire Boat 7, United States Coast Guard, Philadelphia Fire/PD and NJ State Police Boats would search for the missing person for the next 45 minutes with negative results. Chief Gismondi special called 3 marine strike teams to set for recovery operations. Monday morning NJ State Police used their Side Scan Sonar in hopes of recovering the missing boater. With no luck, they requested the local fire agencies for dragging operations at approx 1600hrs. Crews would search the river until 2300 with negative findings. Tuesday morning Marine Units from Gloucester, Camden, Salem, and Delaware Counties would again set up for recovery operations. At approx 1030hrs marine units would successfully recover the missing boater. The scene was turned over to NJ State Police and Gloucester County Prosecutors Office.
 

Units Involved:
Gloucester County- National Park, Westville, Verga, Thorofare, Pitman, Harrison Twp, Bridgeport, Paulsboro, Woodbury, Deptford, GC Prosecutors Office
Camden County- Bellmawr, Chews Landing, Pennsauken, Gloucester City
Salem County- Salem City, Lower Alloways Creek
Delaware County- Tinicum Twp, Leedom, Eddystone
Philadelphia Fire/Police, Us Coast Guard, NJ State Police


 
 

Firefighters Tackle Late Night Fire

 
June 13th 2010 -Just minutes before midnight, Gloucester County Fire Board struck a District 8 Box for a dwelling fire at 300 Monument Avenue in National Park. Upon arrival of Chief Gismondi, reported a large structure fully involved in the rear yard. Engine Co. 811 and Ladder Co. 736 responded with a combined staffing of 10. On arrival, 811 operated with one 1 3/4" hand line, and 736 performed overhaul duties. Engine 812 was on scene minutes later and secured the water supply at 3rd & Monument. The fire was placed under control by the 10 minute mark. County Fire Marshals were on scene for the investigation.

Upon Arrival of First Due Companies
 

Rubbish Fire on Edgewater, and MVC on Broadway

 June 6th 2010 -  At Around 09:20hrs the BLS unit, Rescue Co, and Underwood Hosp. MICU were assigned to West Park Apartments for a cardiac arrest. Units would arrive to a subject who had been down awhile and was DOA. 1100hrs the Engine was dispatched along with Brush Truck 815 to the 900 Block of Edgewater Ave for a brush fire. Chief Farley arrived on scene to find fire showing from a large pile of unused docks.  Due to its location off the roadway, 815 was used for fire suppression and 733 secured the water supply. Crews would operate for 30 minutes before bringing the fire under control.  The day would quiet down, but only until 10 minutes to 5. Gloucester County Communications started receiving calls for a serious crash at Broadway and Oak Ave. Deputy Chief tucker arrived on scene to find a 3 vehicle MVC and was checking on injuries. Witness state the truck lost control hit a parked car head on, ran over a park bench, through the NJ Transit bus stop and then t-boned an occupied car. Companies arrived and assisted BLS units from Westville, Deptford, and Gloucester City with packaging 4 patients who were all transported to area hospitals. The Rescue Co. would use the "O" cutters to remove the rest of the bench and bus stop sign, as Engine 811 secured the fluids on the roadway. The BLS unit would hit the street one more time for a cardiac to finish off the night. 








 

Companies Pay Respects To Chiefs Mother, while cover transfers to Gloucester

June 5th 2010 - The day started out with the Department paying our respects to Chief Farley's mother who had passed away earlier in the Week. While at the services, cover Engine 922 from the Deptford Fire Dept. took in a medical run on Broadway and was transferred to Gloucester City Fire Headquarters while they operated in Camden. The night crew arrived to what they hoped would be a quiet night. Not so much, there would be 3 medical calls and a Rescue Co. run to assist Deptford's BLS 995 at the Westville Police Station.
 

Hook and a Can Job in " the Big City"

June 3rd, 2010 - With the temperatures hovering around 90. The Gloucester County Communications struck a District 8 box for a building fire at Polumbi's Auto repair. Chief Farley arrived on-scene to find smoke showing from a 1 story masonry auto repair shop. Companies would arrive and investigate the smoke condition. The ladder company opened up and found a air handler motor in the attic to be on fire. Personnel from 811 and 736 were sent up to extinguish and overhaul the unit. Companies handled with a hook and a can and were available within the hour.




 

Rescue Goes To Work at Multi-Alarm Fire in Mantua Twp.

May 22, 2010 – Around 1700 hrs. Rescue Co. 738 was dispatched along with Ladder Co. 2316 (Harrison Twp.) to cover the Union Avenue station in Mantua Township. Shortly after arriving at the Union Ave. station the companies where redirected into the job and replaced by a County Task Force Assignment. Upon arrival, the Rescue and Ladder Companies where assigned to the D-Division to assist with forcing entry and opening up the Delta Division. Multiple ladder pipes and master streams where now operating on the heavy fire conditions in the front portion of the large vacant building. Members completed multiple tasks on the fire ground ranging from Forcible Entry, checking for extension, removing fencing and clearing trees, and operating hand lines. The Rescue Company was released shortly after midnight, operating for over 6 hours.
 

World Guy trails through Westville

May 15th 2010 - While the members were cleaning up from the monthly hoagie sale. A Member spotted Erik Bendl aka the World Guy walking down Broadway in Westville. Erik has walked over a thousand miles for the cause of diabetes awareness and this year he is rolling in the northeastern states. He's walking to Maine from Kentucky and all the states in between. With him Erik has a huge globe attached to his arm, and his dog Nice. Erik posed for some pictures with the members and his dog nice, we all wished Erik the best of luck and presented him with some water for is dog Nice, an Italian hoagie incase he got hungry on his way, and a shirt and a patch to remember the brothers in Westville Erik said he hope to make it to Audubon by the end of the night and then hopefully through the better portions of Camden by day fall on Sunday. Erik told us about his many journeys and advised us of his website. We would like to encourage everyone to check out his website and to wish Erik and Nice the best of luck. Visit www.worldguy.org to view his blogs and his heroic journeys.



The Members of Westville Fire Department and Erik Bendl aka World Guy and his Dog "Nice."

Members Complete EMT Class

May 10th 2010 - The Officers and members of the Westville Fire Department would like to congratulate some recent members who have completed the 120 hour New Jersey EMT - B program through the Underwood Memorial Hospital MICU training division. These students worked hard for the last several months and will soon sit to take the State Examination to be New Jersey EMT-B's. The department would like to congratulate Mitchell Hewitt, Robert Bergen, Shawn Culligan, Thomas Pessolano, and Tom Sonni. We would like to wish them the best of luck in the near future when they sit for there exam. Also recently completing the same program but through the Gloucester County Institute of Technology were Ryan Leahy and Sean Nordaby.

 And finally the department would like to wish members Matthew Paubla, Osvaldo Alves, Ryan Shireman, Ryan Leahy and Sean Nordaby best of luck as they finish the New Jersey Fire Fighter 1 program at Gloucester County Fire Academy.
 

Company Has a Busy Day

April 14th,2010 - Approx 0730 hrs the BLS Unit and Rescue Co were dispatched to the Gardiners Tract section of town for a cardiac arrest. 739 arrived on scene confirmed cardiac arrest and started treatment. 738 arrived moments later along with Underwood Hospitals MICU. The crews continued care, the pt was removed and transported to a local emergency room.
Just after lunch, a Gloucester City Box was transmitted for the 300 Blk of Walnut Avenue for a dwelling fire. Upon arrival of Battalion Chief 504, he reported a 1 1/2 story residential with smoke showing. Ladder Co 736 arrived and was placed into service with ventilation duties. The Ladder was available shortly after the job was placed. Just as the Ladder returned to the station, the BLS Unit was sent to back to Gloucester City for a medic run. 739 arrived on scene with Medic 43 and Engine 52 for a female who was in and out of consciousness.
As the evening continued the Gloucester County Fire Board received a call from a resident on New Street stating that there was smoke coming out of a downtown business. The District 7 Box was transmitted for Mr. Suds Laundry in the 300 Blk of Broadway. Chief Farley arrived on scene with a 1 story commercial occupancy with smoke showing from "C" Division. Engine 733 arrived on scene and investigated the smoke condition. The Engine Captain called out reporting fire throughout the ventilation system and they were operating. Engine 811 secured the water supply and assisted 733 while Ladder 736 went in service with ventilation. The fire was placed under control shortly thereafter. The Gloucester County Fire Marshal's office wasrequested for the investigation.  While crews operated on Broadway, a Deptford EMS unit responded to a severe respiratory patient on the other side of town.
Throughout the rest of the night the BLS unit would hit the street 3 more times. In all, the Westville Companies made 10 responses throughout the day/night.

18th Annual Operation 6 Save A Life

March 17th,2010 - Chief Eric Farley and Deputy Chief Jim Tucker along with a handful of other Gloucester County Fire Dept's attended the Operation 6ABC Save a Life Campaign held at the Philadelphia Fire Academy. Operation 6abc: Save A Life is a collaboration between 6abc, tri-state area fire departments and partners, Kidde, The Home Depot, and local Toyota Dealers, to provide important fire safety and prevention information to our viewers.

And as part of the campaign, Operation 6abc: Save A Life will be donating thousands of Kidde-brand smoke alarms to participating Fire Departments throughout the viewing area.

800 Block of Monmouth Street Gloucester City

March 15th, 2010 - Task Force 5 was dispatched to the 800 block of Monmouth Street for a dwelling fire. An off duty Battalion Chief was on scene reporting a 3 story twin with smoke showing. Squad Co's 51, 16, and Engine 52 stretched lines while Ladder 736 was in service with exterior ventilation and overhaul. Squad Co 45 and Engine 54 assisted with extinguishment and interior overhaul. Companies operated for over 2 hours before returning to service.









Photos by: Steve Skipton Philly Fire News
 

Busy Saturday

March 13th, 2010 - Another Nor'Easter led to one of them days for the Westville FD. Approx 0230 with high winds and horizontal rain the Utility, NP Engine Co. and the BLS Unit were dispatched for a downed power line at 3rd & Woodbine. Minutes later the County Fire Board advised of an additional assignment on W. Olive Street for a power line down also. Companies would handle these assignments within the hour. 0900 hrs a power pole on Almonesson Rd was reported to be leaning dangerously over the roadway, Companies assessed the situation and turned it over to PSE&G. Just after 1300hrs the Ladder Co was assigned to dwelling fire on King Street in Gloucester City. Battalion 504 was on scene with smoke showing and the Squad Co was stretching line. The Ladder returned to service just about 1400hrs. 1504hrs the Ladder was sent back to Gloucester City for another dwelling fire, this time Rosiland Ave, Battalion 504 held the assignment to Squad Co 51. While the Ladder was in Gloucester, crews responded with the Rescue Co and BLS unit to Pine Street for a medical. The Utility was sent to High St and Willow Rd to assist with a vehicle in the flood waters. The station would handle another arching wire and a water evacuation later in the evening. 1930hrs National Park was sent to a Crozier Avenue residence were there was approx 3-4' of water around the house. Crews from National Park and Westville would assist the resident with sand bags too keep the waters of the Delaware River at bay. In all, 12 Fire and 6 Medical calls were answered by the members of the Westville Fire Dept.




 



Photos by: Matthew Cattell WFD
 

National Park Tragedy Averted...

March 8th, 2010-Approx. 20 minutes after 2am Task Force 8 was dispatched to 200 Oak Ave for a dwelling fire. On arrival of the first due companies smoke was showing from a 2 1/2 story wood frame residence. Interior companies reported a small kitchen fire and were operating. Engine 811's crew was able to quickly extinguish and contain the fire to the kitchen. Ladder Co. 736 was assigned to ventilation and securing the utilities. Local and County Fire marshals were requested. Upon interviews with the resident, she stated her smoke alarms sounded and she awakened to a house full of smoke. With early warning of a fire in her home, the resident was able to escape to safety.

Remember, PLEASE CHECK THE BATTERIES IN YOUR SMOKE DETECTORS. THEY SAVE LIVES!!!!!

Pictures To Come..
 

 Fatal Pedestrian MVC Interstate 295 Southbound

March 7th, 2010-Minutes after midnight a frantic phone call was received by the Gloucester County Communication Center of a pedestrian who was just struck on 295. Moments later NJSP arrived along with 701 and reported a single pedestrian down in the lane of travel. An assessment was performed and the pedestrian was found to be deceased. Companies arrived shortly thereafter and provided assistance to NJ State Police and the Medical Examiner. The Rescue Co. BLS Unit and Chief remained on scene until 0400hrs.

1 Vehicle MVC into Waterway

March 3rd, 2010-A local resident escaped serious injury following a horrific accident that left her car underwater. Shortly before noon, witnesses said that the vehicle attempted to back out of the driveway when it suddenly accelerated went through the neighbors front lawn and down an embankment before coming to rest in the spillway which leads to Parkview Pond.  Westville Fire / EMS and Police crews arrived within minutes to find the car submerged in approx 2-3 feet of water, and a passer-by trying to help the woman. The single patient was extricated and help to safety within minutes by members of the Westville Fire and Police Departments along with the unidentified resident. The uninjured patient was assessed by EMS personnel and removed to her residence by family members for much needed warmth. Rescue 628 was special called to the scene for their cold water suits to assist the tow company with removal of the vehicle. Companies remained on scene until just after 1:00pm when removal was complete.






Photos by: Sean Nordaby Philly Fire News
 

Adopt a Fire Hydrant

 The Westville Fire Department would like to remind citizens, as they clear their driveways and sidewalks; to adopt a fire hydrant in your neighborhood and take care of it.  When taking care of your neighborhood hydrant please clear a path approximately 3 feet around the hydrant and shovel a path from the street or roadway up to the fire hydrant.  In removing the snow  from around the fire hydrant you will help the fire department quickly find and locate fire hydrants if need be. Fire hydrants that are blocked or concealed by snow may potentially delay gaining a water to quickly extinguish a fire. The Westville Fire Department wants to thank their residents and would like everyone to know that they appreciate their help in the removal of snow from around local fire hydrants.



Don't Let this be your neighborhood Fire Hydrant
 

Snow Falls in Westville

New Members

Gloucester County Mourns The Lose Of Another Great Chief

Ladder Stays Busy with 5 Alarm Fire in Gloucester

Taskforce Eight Goes To Work in 'Big City'

January 21^st, 2010 – At around 0700hrs Gloucester County Communications began receiving numerous calls, for a house fire in the 1100 block of Wesley Ave. The Fire Board quickly Struck Box 8-2345 for a dwelling fire at 1109 Wesley Avenue. Deputy Chief T. Gismondi arrived within minutes and was greeted with fire showing from the basement windows. Deputy Chief Gismondi advised the Fire Board to strike the All Hands box which added an extra engine and truck to the first alarm assignment. After his 360 of the residence, he confirmed all occupants were safely on the exterior. With 801 (Chief Mark Gismondi) on scene assuming command Ladder Company 736 went responding with a staffing of 5,  the chief ordered the ladder to come in Columbia Blvd to rear of house and go in service with ventilation and prepare for ladder pipe operations. The crew from the Engine 811 arrived and stretched a 1 ¾ handling to the front door and began trying to make some head way on the fire in living room which was well involved at the point. The Ladder company stretched a second line to the basement bilco doors to begin suppressing the fire in the basement. While entering the living room the crew from 811 encountered a large hole in the living floor and backed out, the Chief order companies to perform a semi defense attack. With the secondary companies arriving, they were now faced with opening up many void spaces in the residence due to renovations. Firefighters would work for the next 2 hours trying to bring the job under control. An extra engine co. was requested for a secondary water supply but was not used on arrival. In all companies operated 3 - 1" 3/4 hand lines off 811 and 42' of ground ladders off 736. Two occupants were transported to local hospitals, there were no firefighter injuries. The fire is under investigation by the Gloucester County Fire Marshals Office.





Photos By: Sean Noradaby PFN & WFD

Passing of Life Member & Retired Chief

Passing of Life Member & Retired Chief

Rescue Covers Marcus Hook while Members Honor their Own.

2009 Review

Chief Chuck Murtaugh Retires As Chief

January 1st 2010 - After 21 years as chief of the Westville Fire Department Chief Chuck Murtaugh retired as chief. Chuck as been chief of the Westville Fire Department since 1989. Chuck recently took a job as Deputy Fire Marshal in Gloucester County. We here at the Westville Fire Department would like to thank Chuck for 21 years of dedicated service as chief of the department, and wish him luck in his new chapter of his life.

Westville Fire Department Line Officers for 2010

January 1st 2010 - The Board of Commissioners and the members of the Westville Fire Department would like to congratulate the Line Officers for the Year 2010.

Chief - Eric S. Farley

Deputy Chief - Jim Tucker

Engine Captain - Jeff Paul

 Ladder Captain - Jody Long

Rescue Captain  - Matt Cattell
 

Structure Fire On Delsea Drive

December 27th - Sunday Evening at approx 22:30 hrs Task Force 7 was dispatched to a residence in the 100 block of Delsea Drive for a structure fire. Upon arrival of Fire Chief Murtaugh, he reported approx 12 X 20 detached garage with the interior storage involved. Engine Co. 733 arrived, stretched a line up the driveway to the garage and extinguished the fire by the 10 minute mark. Ladder Co. 736 and Engine Co 811 assisted with overhaul and lighting. Engine Co. 812 stood by at an area hydrant but was not used. All companies were returned to service by 01:00 hrs. The fire is under investigation by the Westville and Gloucester County Fire Marshal's Office.


 

Ladder Goes to Camden County for a Dwelling Fire
while Rescue handles MVC on RT 45

December 23rd - At approx 16:30 hrs Ladder Co. 736 was dispatched to 1000 Blk of Morris Ave in neighboring Bellmawr for a dwelling fire. On arrival of Squirt 32, they reported smoke showing from a 1 1/2 story single family residence and struck the all-hands. The ladder arrived shortly there after performing primary searches, ventilation as well as assisting interior companies with extinguishment of the fire. As the fire was placed under control and the company was taking up, Gloucester County Dispatched assigned the Westville Rescue Co and BLS unit to a 2 vehicle MVC at Rt. 45 @ Olive Street. Asst. Chief Farley arrived and reported a 2 vehicle MVC with one driver confined in the vehicle. With the Ladder Co. going available from Bellmawr, they also responded to assist. The Rescue co. went into service gaining access to the pt within minutes. The BLS unit assessed and transported the pt to a local emergency room for treatment. The Westville Co's returned to service at approx. 19:00hrs
 

Adopt a Fire Hydrant

December 22nd - With the recent snowfall of well over 20 plus inches of snow in and around the Borough of Westville.  The Westville Fire Department would like to remind citizens, as they clear their driveways and sidewalks; to adopt a fire hydrant in your neighborhood and take care of it.  When taking care of your neighborhood hydrant please clear a path approximately 3 feet around the hydrant and shovel a path from the street or roadway up to the fire hydrant.  In removing the snow  from around the fire hydrant you will help the fire department quickly find and locate fire hydrants if need be. Fire hydrants that are blocked or concealed by snow may potentially delay gaining a water to quickly extinguish a fire. The Westville Fire Department wants to thank their residents and would like everyone to know that they appreciate their help in the removal of snow from around local fire hydrants.



Don't Let this be your neighborhood Fire Hydrant
 

Westville Fire Department Executive Board Members for 2010

December 22nd -  The Board of Commissioners and the members of the Westville Fire Department would like to congratulate the Executive Board Members for the Year 2010.

President : Angelo Natoli

Vice President : David Bowerman

Treasurer : Fritz Sims

Recording Secretary : Matthew Cattell

Sergeant At Arms : Timothy Leahy Jr.

Trustee: Bruce Nordaby

Trustee:  Jody Long

Trustee: Michael Holick

Trustee: Charles D. Murtaugh

Trustee: Mark Wolfe
 

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