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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)

Operating on a high-speed highway presents unique and significant dangers for first responders. While firefighters are focused on extinguishing fires and protecting lives, traffic continues to move at highway speeds just feet away.

We are fortunate to work alongside the New Jersey State Police and the South Jersey Transportation Authority Emergency Services Patrol. Their personnel play a critical ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Today, we proudly celebrate 250 years of freedom, courage, and the enduring spirit of the United States of America. As we gather with family and friends to honor this historic milestone, the Officers and Members of the Laureldale Volunteer Fire/Rescue Company wish everyone a happy, safe, and memorable Independence Day.

If fireworks are part of your celebration, please remember that safety ... (Full Story & Photos)

As summer vacation begins, children will be spending more time outdoors enjoying the warm weather, riding bikes, scooters, and playing with friends, throughout our neighborhoods.

We would like to remind all motorists to slow down and stay alert while driving. Children can be unpredictable and may enter the roadway unexpectedly while chasing a ball, crossing the street, or riding their bikes and ... (Full Story)

Our Tanker 18-39 is a member of this regional task force and took part in the training exercise.

During the drill, crews utilized one of the two portable ponds carried on Tanker 18-39. Portable ponds play a critical role at fire scenes in areas without hydrants by providing a temporary water supply for fire apparatus. Tankers shuttle water from a fill site to the fire scene, where the water is dumped ... (Full Story & Photos)

Call #26-242
Crews responded on a mutual aid assignment into the Dorothy section of Weymouth Township for a fully involved structure fire. Personnel assisted crews on scene with fire suppression and overhaul operations and remained on location for approximately two hours before returning to service.

Call #26-243
Shortly after, crews were dispatched with Mays Landing Fire Department to the area ... (Full Story & Photos)

The smoke house utilizes an industrial fog machine to fill the structure with dense smoke, creating realistic conditions firefighters may encounter during an actual structure fire. Inside, movable walls allow instructors to reconfigure the layout, forcing firefighters to rely on their training, communication, and search techniques rather than familiarity with the building. Rescue dummies were placed ... (Full Story & Photos)

📟 Call #26-232 – Dispatched to Consumer Square for a mulch fire.

📟 Call #26-233 – Dispatched to mile marker 43.0 on Route 40 for a woods fire.

📟 Call #26-234 – Dispatched back to Consumer Square for a second mulch fire.

With warm temperatures and dry conditions, fires can spread quickly. We encourage everyone to properly dispose of smoking materials, avoid parking vehicles on dry grass, and ... (Full Story & Photos)