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Welcome to the Logan Township Fire Company Website Serving Logan Township, its surrounding communities, and the Delaware River, the Logan Township Fire Company came into existence in 2008 through a operational consolidation of the Bridgeport Volunteer Fire Company and the Repaupo Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company. Responding to approximately 500 calls for aid a year, the Department provides fire protection to Logan’s 6,500 residents and 27 square miles of area ranging from farms to the 3,000 acre Pureland Industrial Park. The Department also provides vehicle rescue services to the Township’s roads, including two US Highways, an Interstate, and the Commordore John Barry Bridge. One hundred percent volunteer, the Company’s firefighters are dedicated professionals committed to providing for the safety of Logan Township.Calls as of 0/0/11:
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9/02/2011 - Bridgeport BBQ Chicken Dinner The Bridgeport Vol. Fire Company will be having a barbecue chicken dinner sale on October 8th. Meals can be picked up at the Becket Road fire station between 1PM and 5PM. The donation will be $10.00, and the meal includes chicken and two sides. For more information please call (856) 261-1502 or (856) 491-0082. The members of the Fire Co. would like to thank all the residents for their continued support! 9/02/2010 - Passing of Harry Ladner Sr. The Logan Township Fire Department would like to extend its deepest regrets to the family of Harry Ladner for their loss. Harry was a Police Dispatcher for West Deptford Township for 25 years and a member of the Bridgeport Volunteer Fire Company. His obituary can be found here. 10/26/2009 - Tractor Trailer Accident
On Monday, October 26th at 12:40 PM companies were dispatched for a Tractor Trailer on its side with entrapment. Crews from Logan Twp. Woolwich, Gibbstown, Harrison Twp, Gloucester County EMS and Underwood Medics worked in unison to free the trapped driver in just under an hour and a half. 7/13/2009 - Jeep Fire
The Logan Township Fire Company would like to congradulate Firefighter William Garnett for passing Firefighter I. 4/08/2009 - Gloucester County Champer of Commerce Chili Cook-off at DREAM Park The Gloucester County Chamber of Commerce will be holding its annual Chili Cook-off on June 13th. This year, Logan Township will host the event at the Gloucester County DREAM Park on Rt. 130. The Department will be providing fire protection for the event and will require members to be in attendance. If you are available, please sign up at your firehouse, or contact Chief Rhoad with the time you will be able to assist. 4/02/2009 - Deputy Chief Taylor Attends the Congressional Fire Service Intitute Banquet
On April 2nd, Deputy Chief Taylor had the opportunity to attend the Congressional Fire Service Institute's annual banquet in Washington, DC. While there he heard speeches from Vice President Joe Biden, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, and our own voice in Congress, Congressman Rob Andrews. He also had the opportunity to meet retired Phoenix Fire Chief Alan Brunacini. (Caption for picture: L to R: DC Taylor, Chief Brunacini, DC William Bates (Gibbstown FD) and FF Sam Velora (Mantua FD). 3/31/2009 - House Fire in Swedesboro On March 31st the Logan Township Fire Company responded to Mayhew Ave. in Swedesboro for a report of a house with flames showing on the porch. Upon arrival of 2516, WFD Captain Talarico reported the house to be well involved and decided to perform defenseive operations. Upon hearing the report,WFD Chief Barber requested the second alarm. 1812 was second due and spotted a hydrant across the street from the fire building and supplied Ladder 2316. Engine 1811 laid into the scene from Kings Highway and supplied Ladder 2516. Crews from both pieces immediately manned handlines and assisted in the suppression efforts. Tender 1823 aided in the extensive water supply operation and Rescue 1828 provided manpower to both operations. The fire eventually went to two plus alarms and was investigated by the Gloucester County Fire Marshall's Office . 3/06/2009 - Motor Vehicle in Water
On March 6th LTFD responded to South Bridgeport Rd. in the area of the train bridge to assist Logan Township Police Department with a vehicle in the water. Upon arrival Chief Oatman conferred with the officers on location, determining that a full sized van was partially submerged in Raccoon Creek. LTPD was unable to confirm the owner of the vehicle, and whether or not anyone was inside. 1811 and 1815 responded to location and DC Taylor and FF Parker suited up in the cold water immersion suits. Crews used a roof ladder and an attic ladder to access the vehicle. DC Taylor checked the vehicle for occupants. After determining no one was inside, FF Parker joined him in the water and assisted Heilman's Towing with removing the van from the water. Later that day LTPD Chief Schmidt contacted Chief Oatman to express his thanks for the assistance of the Department. 2/06/2009 - Site Status The LTFD site is up and running. We will be updating the site within the next couple of weeks.
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