Constructed in 1948 with an annex added in 1982, the facility on Somerdale Road encompasses four engine bays and serves as the headquarters for our administrative personnel and offices. This station is operational with career staff who adhere to a rotating 24-hour shift schedule across A, B, and C platoons. Depending on the specific platoon on duty, responses may also be coordinated from the Blackwood Clementon Road substation. In addition to our career staff, our volunteer personnel are integral to our operations, responding to incidents from their residences and participating in the Duty Crew program, which entails commitments of 6-hour durations, often extending into overnight shifts.
The station is equipped with a comprehensive fleet, including an Engine, Tower Ladder, Heavy Rescue, Squad, Medic unit, and five auxiliary support vehicles. It is tasked with responding to all emergency calls within District #2 and offers support to our mutual aid partners, as necessary. This multifaceted approach ensures a broad and prepared response capability, reflecting our commitment to community safety and effective emergency management.
Engine 821
Engine 821 is a 2004 Pierce Lance Engine with a 10” raised cab and seating for eight firefighters and is identical to Engine 822. It is equiped with a Series 60 515 HP engines, TAK-4™ Independent Front Suspensions, Stainless steel bodies, 750 gallon water tanks, 30-gallon foam cells, Waterous 2,000 GPM pumps, and Command Zone advanced electronic systems.
Engine 821 carries
- 1,300′ of 5″ LDH
- 900′ of 3″ hose
- 250′ 3″ blitz line
- Two hose reels with 450′ of 1 3/4” attack line
- One hose reel with 250′ of 1″ forestry hose
- Hurst pump and reel with 100′ of hydraulic hose
- Hurst combination tool
The pumper is also equipped with standard engine company equipment, EMS equipment, PPV fans and Echo roof saws. The first out pumper also carries an AED and Thermal Imaging camera.
Engine 822
Engine 822 is a 2004 Pierce Lance Engine with a 10” raised cab and seating for eight firefighters and is identical to Engine 821. It is equiped with a Series 60 515 HP engines, TAK-4™ Independent Front Suspensions, Stainless steel bodies, 750 gallon water tanks, 30-gallon foam cells, Waterous 2,000 GPM pumps, and Command Zone advanced electronic systems.
Engine 821 carries
- 1,300′ of 5″ LDH
- 900′ of 3″ hose
- 250′ 3″ blitz line
- Two hose reels with 450′ of 1 3/4” attack line
- One hose reel with 250′ of 1″ forestry hose
- Hurst pump and reel with 100′ of hydraulic hose
- Hurst combination tool
The pumper is also equipped with standard engine company equipment, EMS equipment, PPV fans and Echo roof saws. The first out pumper also carries an AED and Thermal Imaging camera.
Tower Ladder 82
Tower Ladder 82 is a 2023 Pierce Ascendant Enforcer with TAK-4 suspension and seating for six firefighters.
The mid-mount ladder/bucket has a Vertical reach of 100’, and a horizontal reach of 93’.
The tower is equipped with hand tools, chainsaws, fans, Hurst rescue tools, ladders, RIT equipment, among other things to perform all the duties of a truck company.
Heavy Rescue 826
Heavy Rescue 826 is a 2005 Pierce Lance Rescue with a 500 GPM Pump, 500 Gallon water tank and 40 Gallons of Class “A” Foam. Along with the normal firefighting equipment, the Rescue is equipped with Hurst rescue tools, high pressure airbags, equipment for confined space rescue, ice-water rescue, and rope rescue. The Rescue not only responds to calls in our local, but also responds as the FAST (Firefighter Assist and Search Team) truck on many mutual aid calls in surrounding districts.
Squad 88
Squad 88 is a 24/7/365 staffed piece of apparatus in Gloucester Township and shares its career staff between Fire Districts #2 & #4. Squad 88 is a jointly purchased 2021 Pierce Enforcer PUC Rescue Pumper. The Squad carries 750 gallons of water as well as foam used for extinquishing flammable liquid fires. This truck carries specialty equipment to handle everything from the minor scrapes and cuts to major rescue emergencies.
Duty Officer (Battalion 82)
Duty Officer (Battalion 82) is a 2010 Ford Expedition.
Shop Truck / Plow (829)
Shop Truck / Plow (829) is a 2000 Ford F250 diesel pickup truck.
Fire Marshal (FM82)
FM82 is a 2016 Ford F150 with a canopy operated by the Fire Marshal.
