7.26.08 - New Verizon Store Donates $1,000 to Fire Safety

The Verizon Store in the Garden State Race Track development held its' Grand Opening on Saturday, July 26th, 2008. On hand were representatives of the Cherry Hill Fire & Police Departments, as well as Cherry Hill Councilman, Frank Falcone. During the ceremony, Verizon generously donated $1,000 to the Cherry Hill Fire Protection & Safety Alliance. Donations to this fund in the past have seen great returns in purchasing safety equipment for firefighters or to fund the free smoke detectors and batteries program for seniors, or anyone that needs assistance. Accepting for the Cherry Hill Fire Department is Battalion Chief, William Stallfort.

7.16.08 CHFD Responds to House Fire in Haddonfield

On July 16th, 2008, Cherry Hill Firefighters responded to a full alarm at a house on Lake Street in Haddonfield, as part of our normal mutual aid with that neighboring town. One engine and one ladder company responded to this smoky house fire that originated in the kitchen. Photos are generously provided by John Axford.

7.13.08 Single Unit Fire in Chanticleer

On July 13th, in the 800 block of Chanticleer Drive, firefighters arrived to a medium smoke condition from a first floor condominium. Firefighters aggressively attacked a fire that had started in the laundry rooma nd spread out towards the front hall and doorway of the house as Firefighters entered. The homeowner was attended to by Cherry Hill EMTs. During the search for any other occupants, a cat was rescued and returned to the homeowner.