CHFD Welcomes troops to Cherry Hill for Thanksgiving Feast

The 7^th Annual Feed the Troops Thanksgiving event took place on Thursday at the Americas Best Value Inn on Route 70.  The Jewish War Veterans, Veteran Motorcycle groups, Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops and numerous other groups welcomed 3 bus loads of troops to Cherry Hill. A few hundred people lined the parking lot Thursday morning; waving flags, shouting cheers and snapping pictures of Americas Heroes. The troops, taking a break from their training, were given a first class meal and some entertainment to give them a little surprise taste of home before they head overseas to defend our country. Additional coverage - http://www.myfoxphilly.com/dpp/news/local_news/Feed_The_Troops_Cherry_Hill_112610

Police and Motorcycle Escort from FT. Dix to Cherry Hill

Troops are welcomed by hundreds of thankful Americans

CHFD Running Squad On the Streets of Haddon Twp

CHFD Running Squad members participated in the Haddon Township Turkey Trot 5K race today. Chief Fire Marshal Tom Shemeley placed in the public safety award category. Our own CFO John Foley serves as the race director of this growing and popular South Jersey after Thanksgiving race. By CHFD

Ladder Company 24 A Training

November 18, 2010

Ladder Company 24 on the A Platoon conducted training at their firehouse simulating rescuing a civilian from a window into the basket of the Ladder. Ladder 24’s crew used the parapet of the roof to simulate a window sill. The rescues of both conscious and unconscious persons were simulated. This function, in some cases, would be handled by one Firefighter. This Firefighter rides the Outside Vent position on the Ladder Company and is responsible to vent, enter and search.





Entering the window





Transitioning from the basket to through the window



Moving the occupant back to the window to exit



Moving the occupant in to the basket



Occupant succesfully in the basket







11.22.10 - Turkey Bowl Heats Up East/West Rivalry

“Football is like nuclear warfare. There are no winners, only survivors.” ~ Frank Gifford

East and West after the game.

The early morning fog lifted just in time for the first C Platoon Turkey Bowl to get underway. The East and West Battalion companies met Monday morning at the Cherry Hill Township turf field off Chapel Ave. just after working their shift for a gentle, peaceful game of flag football. The East Battalion, dressed in red and led by team captain Sal Paolini, also had a surprise walk on, Battalion Chief William Stallfort. The West Battalion, in their home field black uniforms, took the turf behind their team captain, FF Joe Gerace – who played every down of the entire game, and with a broken finger.

The peaceful and passive game was marked by several notable plays. Most notable is the organization of the event and game play of both team captains. Each contributed exceptional play to their respective teams; Gerace having 3 touchdowns (including 1 interception that led to a touchdown), and Paolini playing in nearly every position and involved in every score by the East side, and also included an interception.

Other notable plays: East Battalion: Stackhouse – interception, touchdown passes, several “gentle” tackles; Cabaza – two touchdown receptions; Sarli-Prelle – multiple quarterback hurries; Kinky – two touchdown passes. West Battalion: Williams - #1 receiver, one touchdown; Wood – several receptions and tackles, Oberle – several “tackles”.

The game was characterized by the West dominating the first half, and then the East rallying a comeback to go ahead by one score in the second half. Late in the second half, on 3rd and long, the West’s Lt. DiRenzo beat Captain Paolini for about a 35 yard reception to keep the West alive. It ultimately led to the West tying the game with only 50 seconds left. As stated: at the end of the game no team emerged as the winners, but all survived.

C Platoon thanks off duty FF D’Alessandro for “officiating” the game. Please visit the Flickr site for more pictures of the Turkey Bowl.






One of several Gerace receptions.

 Big interception for the West Side



Paolini catches and evades tackle.



DiDomenico being "tackled"

 Another Tommy D saves of the day

Just a peaceful game of flag football.



Enough said.