These meetings are held each month at a different fire department throughout Atlantic County, giving chiefs the opportunity to come together, share ideas, discuss important fire service issues, and continue working together to better serve our communities.

A huge shoutout to 50 Sixx Craft Kitchen and Cocktails for catering the meal following the meeting! They put together an incredible spread featuring ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Today we celebrate one of the most recognizable symbols of fire prevention in America — Smokey Bear!

Smokey’s story began during World War II, when the U.S. Forest Service created a campaign to educate the public about the dangers of wildfires and the importance of preventing them. In 1944, Smokey Bear was introduced as the face of that campaign with his famous message:

“Only YOU can prevent ... (Full Story & Photos)

Each year, the Junior Police Academy provides local youth with an opportunity to learn about public safety, leadership, teamwork, and the dedication it takes to serve their community. We are honored to work alongside our law enforcement partners to help make this program a success.

Being active with our community’s youth is incredibly important to us. Programs like this allow us to build positive ... (Full Story & Photos)

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We’re excited to be part of the Philadelphia Flyers Community Caravan, a fun event that brings the Flyers organization directly into local communities to promote hockey, connect with fans, and support youth programs.

Stop by to:
🔥 Meet our firefighters and check out our apparatus.
🧡 Meet Gritty and snap a photo with everyone’s favorite mascot!
🏒 Support the Mays Landing Athletic Association ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Come on out and visit the members of Laureldale Fire Rescue at Lenape Park East tonight from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM!

Stop by our display to:
🔥 Check out our fire trucks and rescue apparatus
👨‍🚒 Meet and talk with our firefighters
💦 Let the kids (and kids at heart!) take a turn spraying the fire hose at our burning house prop
❓ Learn more about fire safety, emergency services, and what we do ... (Full Story & Photos)

Drafting is the process of using a fire engine’s pump to draw water from a static water source, such as a pond, lake, portable water tank, or swimming pool, when a fire hydrant is not available or cannot provide enough water. In many parts of our community and neighboring towns, rural areas may not have access to a municipal water system, making drafting a critical firefighting skill.

During training, ... (Full Story & Photos)

⚠️ Hazards include:
🌪️ A few tornadoes possible
💨 Widespread damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph
🧊 Isolated large hail up to 1.5 inches in diameter
⛈️ Dangerous thunderstorms capable of producing rapidly changing weather conditions

A Tornado Watch means conditions are favorable for tornadoes and severe thunderstorms to develop. It does NOT mean a tornado has been confirmed, but you should be prepared ... (Full Story & Photos)

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The Officers and Members of Laureldale Volunteer Fire/Rescue Company are proud to congratulate our newest firefighter, Lauren Gazo, on graduating from Firefighter I at the Atlantic County Fire Training Academy.

Lauren dedicated herself to completing over 200 hours of classroom and hands-on training to earn her Firefighter I certification. This achievement reflects countless hours of hard work, ... (Full Story & Photos)