Cherry Hill Fire Department

HAPPENING NOW:

Cherry Hill Firefighters are on location of the 200 block of Merion Avenue with an arching electrical fire on the exterior of dwelling. No reported injuries.

⚠️Strong winds might bring down power lines. Never drive over a downed power line. Call 911 and either turn around or stay put until help arrives.

The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado WATCH until 2PM today.

A WATCH means that conditions are conducive for the development of tornadic thunderstorms. It does NOT mean you specifically will see one.
If a WARNING is issued, it means rotation has been indicated on radar or a trained weather spotter has seen one.
We will monitor the local weather reports throughout the day. During a tornado watch, it's important to stay vigilant and prepared. Here's some advice:
1. Stay Informed: Keep an eye on local news, weather apps and our social media pages.
2. Know Your Safe Shelter: Identify a safe place in your home or building, ideally a basement - lowest floor, away from windows.
3. Emergency Kit: Have an emergency kit ready with essentials like water, non-perishable food, charged cell phone, medications, a flashlight, batteries and a first aid kit.
4. Secure Outdoor Items: High winds - If possible, bring in or secure outdoor items like patio furniture & grills.
5. Plan for Pets: Make sure your pets are indoors.
6. Avoid Unnecessary Travel.

A swath of very heavy rain mainly east of the path of , will follow the system as it tracks north over the next few days.

There will be flooding. More than 50% of all flood fatalities are vehicle-related. You never know how deep the water is or if the road has been washed away or compromised beneath the water. Don’t risk driving into floodwaters. Turn Around, Don’t Drown!

Tropical Storm Debby - More Rain is On the Way☔️

The New Jersey Office of Emergency Management is actively monitoring Tropical Storm Debby. Although it is currently tracking west of New Jersey, heavy rain and gusty winds are in the forecast for the next few days. This could cause localized flooding in urban locations, places with poor drainage, low lying areas, roadways, and waterways.

Here are a few tips to keep you safe!

🚫Avoid any roads that appear flooded. Water may be deeper than you think. TURN AROUND, DON'T DROWN!
⚠️Wet weather can make for slick roadways! Remember to SLOW DOWN!
🚧Closely obey traffic warnings and traffic barriers. They are there for your safety!
⚡Avoid any downed or submerged power lines. Always assume they are LIVE!
🔦Report power outages to your utility company.
📲Need help getting ready? Don’t know where to start? Download our FREE NJ Hurricane Survival Guide at www.ready.nj.gov today! Share with your family, friends, neighbors, and community leaders. The time to prepare is now!
📌Looking for preparedness information in multiple languages? Visit https://www.ready.gov/hurricanes
🐾Pets are family too! Remember to include them in your hurricane plans. Visit www.animalemergency.nj.gov to find out more!
⭐️If you or your neighbor have special needs be sure to visit Register Ready, New Jersey's Special Needs Registry for Disaster Planning, today: www.registerready.nj.gov
📻Check the latest weather in your area. For those living in Central and Southern New Jersey visit US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly http://www.weather.gov/phi/. For those living in Northern New Jersey and the New York Metro area visit US National Weather Service New York NYhttp://www.weather.gov/okx/.






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CHILD SAFETY SEAT CHECK-UP EVENT

Come out to our monthly event this Friday. Child safety seat technicians will check your child’s car seat for proper installation, factory recalls, defects and help identify the proper seat for your child’s age, weight and height.

WHEN: Friday, August 9th
TIME: 9 am to 12 pm
WHERE: Deer Park Station at 985 Cropwell Road, Cherry Hill.
NO Appointment Necessary

Happening Now: Ladder 1324 and Engine 1352 are operating at a house fire in Pennsauken.

Thank you to the Cherry Hill Police Department and the Junior Police Academy Cadets for visiting the firehouse today. It was our pleasure to have them spend the day with us.

We look forward to having the Cherry Hill Police Department Junior Police Academy cadets join us at Fire Headquarters tomorrow!

The Cherry Hill Fire Department wishes Good Luck to all of those competing tomorrow! 🏊🏻‍♀️ 🥇 ☀️

Happening Now: Squad / Hazmat 13 is operating at an accident on Route 55 involving an overturned box truck. The hazmat unit was requested to assist with an active fuel leak.

Motorist should avoid the area of Rt 38 Westbound at Chapel Ave due to flooding. Please seek alternate route.

Happening Now: Engine 1352 is operating at a structure fire in Maple Shade.

Happening Now: Squad 13, Rescue Ladder 13, and Safety 13 are operating at an apartment building fire in Voorhees.

Thank you NBC10 Philadelphia for highlighting Rehab 13 - Deer Park Fire Company and the great services they provide to Cherry Hill and surrounding towns.

On the hottest of days like today or on the coldest of days, we are always thankful and glad to see them on scene.

They are always looking for volunteers, if interested in more information please visit our website:
https://www.chnj.gov/262/Fire-Police-Rehab-13

Rehab 13: The team keeping first responders in NJ healthy, safe amid heat NBC10’s Brenna Weick speaks to Cherry Hill Fire Department EMS Capt. Greg Allen and others about the work that Deer Park Fire Company’s Rehab 13 does to keep firefighters, medics, police officers and other first responders safe amid the heat of summer.

Happening Now: Cherry Hill Fire and EMS units are working on the scene of a house fire in Cherry Hill. The fire has been placed under control and no injuries have been reported.

Happening Now: Ladder 1324, Engine 1322, and Safety 13 are operating at a house fire in Pennsauken.

Motor Vehicle Accident - Rescue Assignment

Earlier this morning, CHFD Fire and EMS units were dispatched to the Walt Whitman Service Area on the NJTP for a report of a motor vehicle accident with people trapped. Squad Co. 13, Rescue Ladder 13, Engine 1342, and Battalion 13 arrived along with Virtua ALS to find a vehicle that had struck two parked trucks in the parking lot of the rest stop, causing serious intrusion into the vehicle and trapping the two occupants inside. CHFD units worked simultaneously to stabilize the passenger vehicle, mitigate an active fuel leak, provide patient care, as well as perform extrication of both seriously injured patients . Both patients were transported by CHFD EMS and Virtua Paramedics for further treatment.

CHILD SAFETY SEAT CHECK-UP EVENT

Come out to our monthly event this Friday. Child safety seat technicians will check your child’s car seat for proper installation, factory recalls, defects and help identify the proper seat for your child’s age, weight and height.

WHEN: Friday, July 12th
TIME: 9 am to 12 pm
WHERE: Deer Park Station at 985 Cropwell Road, Cherry Hill.
NO Appointment Necessary

Happening Now: Ladder 1324, Engine 1352, and Safety 13A are operating at a house fire in Pennsauken Township.

Your C-Platoon Cherry Hill Firefighters from Squad/HAZMAT 13 responded on Friday, July 5, 2024 via mutual aid into Gloucester Township to assist on the scene of a fire involving multiple vehicles and trailers.

Happening Now: Squad / Hazmat 13 is operating in Gloucester Township at a fire involving several trailers.

While today we celebrate our Independence, for the fire service throughout Camden County it is also a day of reflecting and remembering the events that happened in Gloucester City 22 years ago on this date.

The Cherry Hill Fire Department remembers John D. West Sr., James Sylvester and Thomas Stewart III, who died in the line of duty, July 4, 2002.

The men and women of the Cherry Hill Fire Department wish everyone a safe, happy and festive July 4th weekend! 🇺🇸

Each July 4th, thousands of people, most often children and teens, are injured while using consumer fireworks.

While some are legal in New Jersey we still suggest to leave it to the professionals!

Pets are family too! Remember to think of their needs and keep them safe this 4th of July.