Audubon Fire Department

Last night we lost one of the granite towers to the 9/11 Memorial outside of our building. While it is an unfortunate event, we are happy to say that after reviewing the camera footage, no vandalism occurred, the tower simply suffered a catastrophic failure and fell apart on its own. We are glad it was late at night and no one was near it and injured. Please bear with us as we work to have it replaced.

Thank you Audubon, all sold out! We will be back with more in November!

Final hoagie sale for the season tomorrow May 18th! Let us take care of lunch for you, and grab a freshly made hoagie for only $5! Last chance to grab one until November. Doors will be open by 9:00.

Today we remember Firefighter Joseph Janda Jr, from the Defender Fire Company of Audubon Fire Department who gave the ultimate sacrifice on this date 47 years ago. Pictured is a memorial plaque and Joe’s helmet that is hanging on the wall in our Engine room, as a solemn reminder that things can go wrong in an instant, even on the most routine calls.

In 1977, Firefighter Janda was severely burnt while fighting a large brush fire in a 30' gully, on PSE&G's property, at the end of Davis Avenue on April 9, 1977. While Firefighter Janda and his crew were fighting the brush fire the wind shifted, and they retreated up a steep, muddy hill. Firefighter Janda slipped on the mud and was engulfed by the flames. His crew knocked down the fire, rescued him, and transported to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. Firefighter Janda was later airlifted to Crozer Burn Center were he died on May 8, 1977 due to complications from his burns.

We’ve got lunch covered for you tomorrow. Doors open by 9:00 am at the latest until we sell out! Swing on by and grab a fresh made hoagie for just $5! See you all tomorrow!

PSA - NJ American Water will be conducting routine maintenance on the water system and will be flushing the hydrants through town 3/21 - 3/31. You may notice discoloration in your water, which is nothing to be alarmed about. If you notice them working in your area, it’s best to flush your water system in your home at the lowest spigot, and to remove the screen if there is one, until your water runs clear.

Hoagie sale is still on and they are ready! Come on by and grab some lunch for $5!

Hoagie sale this Saturday 2/17! Doors will be open at 9 AM until we sell out! Freshly made hoagies for only $5! Look forward to seeing everyone!

All sold out!! Thank you Audubon!

We had a slight Santa crisis last night and had to change things up just a bit, Zone 3 Santa will be starting at 9:00!!! Zones 1, 2 & 4 are still looking at a 9:30 start!

Santa will be back in town this Saturday one last time before Christmas for our annual Candy Cane Drive. We will hit the streets at approximately 9:30 AM this Saturday 12/23/23. With the help of a little Christmas magic, Santa will be able to be in 4 places at once! 🎅🏼✨ The town will be split into 4 zones. Attached to this post are the maps for each zone and the turn-by-turn directions he will follow. There is no way to guarantee what time Santa will be on your street, so please listen for him and use the maps as guidance. 911 calls will always take precedence, and in the event of that happening, Santa will return where he left off when the assignment is cleared. Santa is looking forward to seeing everyone this weekend, listen for the sirens! 🎅🏼🚒🚨

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Merry Christmas from the Officers and members of the Audubon Fire Department.

Santa Claus is coming BACK to town! Our annual candy cane drive will be Saturday December 23, starting at 9:30 AM. Keep an eye on our page for more detailed information next week!

**Public Service Announcement**
The fire department will be utilizing the former Henry Funeral Home for training purposes. The building is slated for demolition, and it’s not often we get the opportunity to do more realistic training scenarios like this. We just want to notify the residents in the area they will see fire trucks there over the course of the next few weeks on the interior and exterior of the building performing various training excercises and will possibly be utilizing theatrical smoke for some scenarios. We will adhere to the borough noise ordinance for night time training, and we’ll be cleaned up and out of the area as early as possible.

For anyone entering a vehicle or float in tonight’s parade, there is no pre registration necessary. Registration will be done at the entrance to Paul VI High School beginning at 6:00 PM.

The hoagie sale planned for November 11, 2023 is unfortunately canceled. We will resume with them in January.

Come on out tomorrow for Audubon's final Third Friday of 2023. We will be out there with the trucks on display and fire safety handouts for the kids.

Today is the day. Hope to see everyone show up to support the Michael R. McCausland Foundation.

Join us this Tuesday, October 10th at 7:00 PM for our annual Fire Prevention Open House. Come out and meet the firefighters, see some fire safety demonstrations, and see the various pieces of equipment we utilize on a daily basis. There will be fire safe handouts for the kids, and also a station for them to learn and practice E.D.I.T.H. (Exit drills in the home). We look forward to seeing everyone.

Please come join us on Saturday, October 7, and watch the Camden County Warriors Public Safety Ice Hockey Club, New Jersey take on the New Jersey State Police hockey team at 6:05 PM at the Hollydell Ice Arena in Washington Township. This is the second annual event all to benefit the Michael R. McCausland Foundation. We look forward to seeing everyone come out for a great cause.

We were honored to once again be a part of America's 9/11 Ride this year. There were just shy of 500 bikes signed up for this years ride, and we were able to provide them with our famous hoagies as they stopped at Barb's Harley Davidson for lunch. Special thanks to Barbs Harley-Davidson and her crew, and the crew from America's 911 Foundation Inc. for letting us and our brothers from Westmont Fire Company No. 1 handle the flag detail for the ride this year. We are already looking forward to next year!

7 years remembering Chief Price.

The Camden County Hero Scholarship Fund remembers Deputy Chief Paul F. Price, Sr. from the Audubon Fire Department , who made the ultimate sacrifice on August 11, 2016.

After responding to a call from the Audubon Fire Department, Paul F. Price Sr. suffered a fatal heart attack at his home the following morning, August 11, 2016.
Deputy Chief Price grew up in Audubon, New Jersey, and became a member of the Defender Fire Company while a senior in high school. On December 10, 1976, at the age of 24, Paul F. Price was appointed the Camden Fie Department.

Paul Price was dedicated fire fighter, whose life's work was spent in responding to emergencies to help others. He rose through the ranks of the Camden Fire Department, being promoted to Captain on February 10, 1989. On July 20, 1994 he was again promoted, this time to the rank of Battalion Chief. His final promotion came on October 10, 2006 when he was appointed Deputy Chief. During his time as Deputy Chief he secured a number grants for new apparatus and equipment for the Camden Fire Department.

Chief Price retired on April 1, 2009 having served the City of Camden for over 32 years. During this time he also served with the volunteer Audubon Fire Department, serving as Deputy chief from 1996-2002. After retirement he stayed involved with the Audubon Fire Department, many other emergency response organizations, and many civic organizations.

Overnight, Squad 1 was relocated to Tansboro Fire Company in Winslow Township while companies in the area battled a 2 alarm dwelling fire. Squad 1 covered the area for a little over 2 hours before returning to quarters just before 5:00.

Earlier this afternoon, Quint 1 was relocated to Winslow Township as companies in the area battled a 3 alarm warehouse fire.

Tragedy this morning out of Newark, NJ. Our thoughts and prayers are with our brothers from
Newark Fire Department, and also the families and friends of the 2 firefighters lost early this morning in the line of duty.

Squad 1 with a crew of 4 have been relocated to Blackwood Station 84 while companies in the area operate on a house fire in Pine Hill.

Shortly before 1100 hrs this morning, Squad 1 was dispatched to the 200 block of Washington Terrace for a smoke investigation. Shortly after responding, Squad 1 was advised of an amended address to 234 Spruce Street. Squad 1 observed a large dark column of smoke from Wyoming Avenue, and advised Camden County Communications to fill the box, bringing our mutual aid partners to the scene. The fire involved 3 sheds on properties both on Spruce Street and Washington Terrace, with heat damage to the rear of the dwelling on Spruce Street. The fire was quickly brought under control around the 20 minute mark. Special thanks to all of our mutual aid partners on scene. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Fire Marshals Office.

Squad 1 arrived first due to this Motor Vehicle Accident with entrapment this morning in Oaklyn on the Black Horse Pike.

Task Force 18 was dispatched shortly after 0700 today to this MVA Rescue Assignment at Kendall Blvd & Black Horse Pike.
Initial report was multiple calls with entrapment. Chief 18 arrived and confirmed the report ordered Squad 1 ( Audubon Fire Department ) to go into service with their rescue tools. Upon arrival Squad 1 and Squad 4 ( Mount Ephraim Fire Department ) began extrication of the entrapped driver. Squad 18 was ordered to secure the vehicle power and assist with extrication.
After extrication was complete the driver was transported to a local hospital for further evaluation by BLS 4 (MEPRI EMS).

Once again we would like to thank our Mutual Aid partners, and Oaklyn Police Department for the assistance.

If you have the drive and desire to help your fellow Borough of Oaklyn residents we are always in need of new Firefighters. Go to www.oaklynfd.org/join or come up to the Fire Station on Monday evenings.

Squad 1 has been relocated to Winslow Township Station 25-7 while they operate on a 2 alarm dwelling fire.