Voorhees Township Professional Firefighters Local 3249

03/29/2026

🚒 Right Place, Right Time: Training Turns into Action!

​While conducting a weekly pre-plan review of a local high-hazard building this afternoon, your Voorhees Township Firefighters discovered a mulch fire extending into the rear of the building.

​Great job to the crew on Squad 66 A Platoon for their situational awareness and quick transition from training to fire attack, stopping the fire spread and saving the business tens of thousands of dollars in damage.

​⚡ Quick Facts:

​The Save: Because your firefighters were already on-site for training, they were able to deploy a line and knock the fire down in seconds, preventing what could have been a major structure fire.

​The Cause: Mulch fires are often caused by discarded smoking materials or spontaneous combustion in deep piles.

​The Lesson: This is exactly why we "pre-plan." Knowing the terrain saved us—and this building—precious minutes today.

​💡 Safety Tip for Home and Business Owners:
​Keep mulch at least 18 inches away from combustible building materials (like wood siding or decks). Consider using non-combustible materials like rock or gravel in areas immediately adjacent to your foundation.

Voorhees Fire Department
Voorhees Township
Camden County IAFF Local 3249

03/07/2026

02/05/2026

Solidarity Across the County

The members of Voorhees Township Professional Firefighters Local 3249 wish to extend our deepest thoughts and prayers to our brothers and sisters of the Camden Fire Department.

The bond of the fire service knows no borders. When one department faces a challenge, we all feel it. We stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the CFD and are keeping their members and families in our hearts during this time.

02/05/2026

OFFICIAL STATEMENT REGARDING ONGOING SITUATION IN CAMDEN

🤝 The PFANJ is fully aware of the ongoing situation currently unfolding in Camden. We are working with Camden Fire Officers Local #2578, CFD Local 788, and International Association of Fire Fighters and monitoring the developments closely.

🚒 We want to extend a sincere thank you to everyone who has reached out with their concerns. Your support and vigilance are appreciated, but please allow our Camden locals the opportunity to do their jobs. At this time, we ask for your continued patience as we work to gather accurate details.

🙏 We will provide further updates as soon as more information becomes available. Keep our Camden brothers and sisters in your thoughts and prayers.

02/05/2026

The freezing temperatures across South Jersey haven't stopped the work. Over the last several days, A, B, and C Platoons of the Voorhees Professional Firefighters Local 3249 have been out on the ice conducting intensive Ice Rescue Technician training.
Our crews have been rotating through real-world scenarios, practicing "go" rescues, sled deployments, and victim stabilization in sub-freezing water. By training across all three shifts, we ensure that no matter what time an emergency call comes in, a highly-skilled team is ready to respond.

⚠️ Important Ice Safety Tips
While we train to be ready for the worst, we want you to stay safe. Please keep these tips in mind before heading near local waterways:
• No Ice is 100% Safe: Changes in temperature, underwater currents, and snow cover can create "weak spots" that aren't visible from the surface.
• The "Reach-Throw-Row-Go" Rule: If you see someone fall through, do not run out onto the ice to help them. You will likely become a second victim. Instead:
• REACH with a long object (branch, pole).
• THROW a rope or flotation device.
• ROW a boat out if available.
• GO is for the professionals—call 911 immediately.
• Keep Pets Leashed: Many ice rescues begin when a dog runs onto thin ice. If your pet falls in, stay on the bank and call us.
• Dress for the Water, Not the Air: If you are skating or fishing, remember that cold water exhaustion happens in minutes.

From the early morning chill to the evening freeze, your Voorhees Firefighters are committed to maintaining the highest level of technical rescue proficiency.
Stay safe, stay off the ice, and know that Voorhees Firefighters are always standing by.

01/31/2026

Help Us Help You, become a Hydrant Hero Today!❄️🚒 🦸‍♂️🦸‍♀️

​When seconds count, we don't want to spend them digging. If there is a fire hydrant near your home or business, please take a few minutes to clear the snow around it.

​The 3-Foot Rule:
•​Clear a 3-foot radius around the hydrant.
•​Clear a path from the hydrant to the street.
•​Make sure the caps are visible and accessible.

Look out for your neighbors:
Do you have an elderly neighbor or someone with limited mobility living near a hydrant? Please consider taking a few extra minutes to shovel their hydrant out, too. That small act of kindness keeps the whole block safe.

​Thank you for helping keep Voorhees Township safe this winter! 🌨️

01/24/2026

Congratulations Battalion Chief George Devakos on being nominated as 2025 First Responder of the Year by the Voorhees Breakfast Rotary Club.

This nomination is a testament to Chief Devakos’s dedication, leadership, and continued service to our community.

Congratulations, Chief Devakos, on this well-deserved recognition!

01/19/2026

Sunday evening at approximately 9:42pm your Voorhees Township Firefighters were dispatched to the area of Peregrine Drive for a reported dwelling fire. First arriving companies had fire coming from the garage area and quickly went to work.

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the Voorhees Fire Marshal’s Office.

We thank our mutual aid partners for their assistance.

Voorhees Fire Department
Cherry Hill Fire Department
Cherry Hill Professional Firefighters
West Berlin Fire-Rescue
Evesham Fire-Rescue
Lindenwold Fire Department
Laurel-Springs Fire-Department
Gibbsboro Fire Company #1
Voorhees Police Department

Berlin Fire Company No.1 Quint 21-1 relocated to the Cooper Rd. Station to provide fire coverage for the area while all the Voorhees units were committed to Peregrine Drive.

01/02/2026

The members of Voorhees Township Firefighters and EMTs local 3249 would like to extend our sincere congratulations to EMS Supervisor Harry Woods on his well-earned retirement, effective January 1, 2026.

Harry began his career with Voorhees Township EMS as a part-time EMT in 1995, transitioned to full-time service in 1998, and was promoted to EMS Supervisor in July of 1999. Over the course of more than three decades of dedicated service, Harry has been a steady leader, mentor, and advocate for the profession, leaving a lasting impact on the department and the community he served.

Thank you, Harry, for your commitment, leadership, and years of selfless service. We wish you nothing but the best in your retirement and future endeavors ,you have truly earned it.

01/01/2026

🎆 Happy New Year from Voorhees Township Professional Firefighters Local 3249 🎆

As we welcome the New Year, we want to thank our community for your continued support and trust. It’s an honor to serve the residents of Voorhees Township, and we remain committed to protecting our neighbors with professionalism, dedication, and pride.

Wishing you and your families a safe, healthy, and prosperous New Year. Here’s to another year of service, strength, and community.

12/25/2025

🎄🚒 Merry Christmas from Voorhees Township Professional Firefighters Local 3249 🚒🎄

Wishing our residents, families, and brothers & sisters in the fire service a safe, happy, and healthy Christmas. Thank you for your continued support throughout the year. We are proud to serve this community—today and always.