Recently, the members of Squad 88 A Platoon were featured on Hearts of Heroes, which airs weekly nationwide on ABC. The episode highlighted their actions from the January 2025 rescue of a woman and her two dogs that had fallen through the ice at Timber Creek Dog Park.
This evening, our members conducted training at the Gloucester County Fire Academy, focusing on tower ladder operations and roof work. These hands‑on drills help ensure our crews stay sharp and efficient.
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Congratulations to Firefighter Eric Chester and his family on the arrival of their son, Emmett Julian Chester.
Emmett was born on May 22, 2026 at 4:55 PM, weighing 7 lbs 4 oz and measuring 19.5 inches. We are happy to share that both mom and baby are doing well.
At approximately 12:00 PM today, Chief 82, Tower Ladder 82, and Squad 88 responded to the Lakeview Apartments for a reported animal rescue. Crews arrived to find a cat stranded on the roof of the building.
Firefighters from Tower Ladder 82 accessed the roof and safely retrieved the cat, returning it to its owners without incident. We’re grateful for the positive outcome and the coordinated efforts of all personnel on scene.
Tonight, the duty crew completed a training session on saw operations, including maintenance, cleaning, blade replacement, and practical cutting skills.