08/11/2026
One of the best in the business. Chief Price was a wealth knowledge and always took the time to talk to the membership, especially the younger members and give great advice on what it is to be a great leader in the fire service. Today we remember Chief Paul Price Sr
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.