Relief Volunteer Fire Company #3

09/27/2023

It's Duty Crew Tuesday!!

Tonight your Station 303 Volunteers participated in Driver Training on Engine 3032. We currently have two members who are working towards their training hours which are extensive and include review of the operations and equipment. Tonight's focus, in addition to driving, was practicing the serpentine movement, both forwards and backwards, while weaving through a series of cones.

Our two members did well and will continue training over the next several weeks!

Interested in joining ?? We would love to meet you! Come on down on a Tuesday night at 6p!!

Stay Safe Everyone !

09/20/2023

Duty Crew Tuesday!

Tonight's volunteers had a very busy night and did some cleaning around the station, truck checks, driver training, training for operation of the pump and hose management!

We would also like to thank Edwin from Perfetto's Pizza II Burlington for the kindness and generosity of donating dinner to the crew tonight! 😋 we really appreciate that!!

If you are interested in joining, stop on by on a Tuesday night after 6p and we would be more than happy to speak with you!! There are so many ways that you can help the department and with the time that you are able to offer. We also have a Junior Member program starting at 16 years old!

Stay safe everyone !

09/11/2023

Today, in remembrance of September 11, 2001 - The Fountain Woods Elementary School invited the First Responders and Military parents/family members of the students out to support and thank us for our dedication and service.

The children of our First Responders were recognized and able to take photos with their parents..

It was a lovely ceremony, remembering those that were lost and are still affected by the events of that tragic day. A wreath was placed at the school to honor them.

We Will Never Forget. 🇺🇸

08/30/2023

We are looking forward to this event where your Fire Department is going to battle it out with the Police Department, all in good fun and for charity. ❤️

We hope to see all of you out there, hopefully supporting us 😀 and cheering us on!! Please save the date and share with your friends!!

Stay safe everyone !

08/27/2023

Relief members are always proud and thankful for the work, time, and dedication that our company board puts in to making the station run well and be a place we all love to come and volunteer at.

Here is our Company President, putting in some additional hours this weekend (of course he is 😀) while taking a little, well deserved, time off. 🚒

08/23/2023

Last night's duty crew participated in a class on Electric Car Fires over at Independent Fire Company No. 1 . This course provided education on the types of electric cars, the batteries and location of them, the hazards associated with responding to calls involving them, and how to safely mitigate/extinguish the fires via various methods. Safety is always a concern in firefighting and it's important to wear the appropriate gear because these batteries and fuel cells burn hotter and longer and have the chance of reigniting once the fire is put out. The class was taught by Anthony Correia and was interactive and educational! There was a great turnout by the volunteers in all 3 Township Stations.

BeverlyRoad FireCompany

If you are interested in joining please stop by, we run duty crews 3 nights a week and all three stations could use your help and support.

Relief Volunteer Fire Company #3 Duty Crew : Tuesday at 6p
Independent Fire Company Duty Crew : Wednesdays 6p
Beverly Road Fire Company Duty Crew : Thursdays at 6p

Stay tuned for a series coming - introducing you to members of our department - just everyday, normal, down to earth people who wanted to help the community 😀.

Stay Safe Everyone !

08/16/2023

It's Duty Crew Tuesday !!

Tonight was a busy night with training, a couple calls and working on our two newest members 'rookie books.'

We practiced our two minute drills with our two new probationary members. What is a two minute drill? Great question! In the fire academy and fire service, we have to be able to get our gear and breathing apparatus on quickly and efficiently because seconds can make a difference. When our pagers go off for a call, we need to get to the station, get dressed and get on the truck asap so we can respond to the emergency. The team members practice different techniques for laying out their gear and practice multiple trials so the movement becomes muscle memory. We need to get them to a point that this is no longer a cognitive process in getting dressed, but instead automatic and the way to get there, like anything else, is repetitions. Our two probies (probationary members) were able to successfully complete the drills, inclusive of breathing air through their SCBA within the two minute time frame. We will continue to practice to remain sharp in our skills.

We responded to two calls tonight: one for an investigation of white smoke in a singular location (determined to not be an issue or threat) and one for a car accident.

The Crew spent some time tonight also reviewing our SOPs (standard operating procedures) as we work through our probies rookie books! These books are excellent tools and guides to follow to learn about the Township, department and Fire Service. Tonight we reviewed our social media policy and rules/expectations for Junior Members.

If you are interested in joining, we would love to speak with you!

Stay Safe Everyone 🚒 !!

08/14/2023

Station 303 cascade firetruck Responded to Mount Holly for a structure fire.

08/05/2023

The Burlington Township Fire Department would like to thank Greyson and his family for inviting us out to see them today as they celebrate his 3rd birthday!

Please also notice the super cool fireman pinata !!!

Happy 3rd Birthday Greyson!

If you are interested in joining, please come on down on a Tuesday night at 6p and we would be happy to speak with you. 🚒

Stay safe everyone!

07/19/2023

It's Duty Crew Tuesday!

Tonight the crew set up stations for two of our junior volunteers to practice their physical agility in preparation of their entry test into the fire academy this Saturday. They will be required to work through the stations in a certain amount of time and when they pass ( we like to be positive) they will have an opportunity to attend the Burlington County Fire Academy as they train to become certified firefighters.

Some of the drills they worked on include pulling a weighted hose line (50lbs) over a set distance, carrying and walking with a saw and fire extinguisher, climbing 3 flights of steps with a 50 # duffle bag, dragging a 170+ pound dummy over a set distance, and operating with a hydrant. Oh, we forgot to mention they need to do all this and more, while wearing a 40 # weighted Vest to simulate the weight of the gear. Our two junior members (both 17 years old) did well and will continue to focus on their training the next few days.

We also had a wonderful visit from a family in our community who brought their two children over to see the station, trucks and learn about our gear! We had the opportunity to show them different things on the trucks and let them see the actual weight of the gear and packs .... we might have even talked dad into trying it out 😀 - he did great and was a great sport in the process! It was great to get to meet more of our community members and we are always more than happy to show the little kids around ! They were a lot of fun to hang out with!

If you are interested in coming by for a visit or interested in becoming a member and volunteering, please come on down on a Tuesday night after 6p or send us a message 😊.

Stay safe everyone !!

07/18/2023

Your Station 303 volunteers responded to provide additional assistance in Tower Ladder 3035.

Stay safe everyone 🙏.

Earlier this evening a power outage occurred in the area. During this time a phase was dropped somewhere on Woodlane Road in the area of the Burlington County Complex.

This caused motors to over heat and cause a smoke condition in approximately 8 building in the area. Crews from Westampton, Mount Holly, Lumberton, Eastampton, Hainsport, Mount Laurel, Burlington Township, Burlington City, Delran, Beverly, and the Burlington County Fire Marshals Office worked for about 90 minutes to secure power and turn off backup generators before overheating.

While operating, a severe motor vehicle accident occurred in the area of the Library. Crews from Westampton, Mount Laurel, Lumberton, Beverly, Virtua Paramedics and Lumberton EMS worked to extricate one patient. The patient was transported to Cooper Trauma by Lumberton EMS and Virtua Paramedics.

07/17/2023

We were excited to be a part of this academy last week! We had a great time meeting and working with all the recruits and we hope to see them continue with the motivation they have in a possible career in a branch of emergency services. ( of course we might be a bit partial to the Fire Service Branch 😀).

We are always looking for members - junior members start at 16 years old! Please stop by on a Tuesday night at 6p - We would love to speak with you!!

Stay safe !

03/22/2023

Your Station 303 Volunteers were first due to the Fountain of Life Church Fire in Florence. Upon arrival crews entered the church to locate the source of the fire. The crew was inside for about 20 minutes and a short time later, evacuation tones were ordered. At this time, all crews exited the structure and began an exterior approach.

The fire was absolutely devastating to not only the physical structure, but to the parishioners and community. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those affected and know that the Church and Members will work to rebuild.

There were no reported injuries from the blaze. Crews were onsite for about 6 hours initially. An additional crew responded overnight for added manpower and they were onsite for about 3 hours.

Sharing the photos and crediting the photos to the original poster - Dave Hernandez

Your local stations, no matter where you live, are in need of volunteers. Please consider it.

Photo collection by Dave Hernandez Photo

03/19/2023

Three of your Burlington Township FireFighters participated in truck company operations training today at the Emergency Service Training Center.

Thank you to all the companies that came out to support and provide apparatus for use as well as all the instructors for their time! Thank you to Florence FD for documenting the day!

Your Township Volunteers who are currently participating in the two week course are:

Michael Blei
Leslie Blei
Hailey Dye

03/15/2023

We would like to congratulate our Burlington Township FF/EMTs Matthew Voza and Michael Nardi on their swearing in tonight as they became official employees of Willingboro FIRE & EMS !!!

Your Burlington Township Fire Department members were excited to show our support for our two colleagues and wish them a long prosperous career!

Stay safe !!!

03/12/2023

Please remember to change the batteries in your smoke detectors when you are changing your clocks today!

Hope you all are having a great weekend !!

02/28/2023

Congratulations everyone

Burlington County IAFF 3091 - Willingboro
New Jersey Firefighters PFANJ

02/27/2023

Station 303s very own Matt Voza!

We are so thankful for him and continue to be proud of him every single day !!!

02/11/2023

Tonight the Burlington Township Fire Department gathered to recognize and thank the department staff and volunteers for their service and dedication to the community!

Your Station 303 Volunteers received the following awards:

Top Responder
Bobby Thompson
Craig Leshner Sr.

Recognition for Fire Prevention and Public Education for the Community:
Captain David Counard
Lieutenant Chris Dillon

We want to thank all the staff and volunteers for their dedication to the station and residents of Burlington Township ! We want to thank all of our community members for your continued support each and every day!

Stay safe out there !!!

01/25/2023

Thank you to Perfetto's II for dropping us off two pies and thanking us for our service !!

Several of the volunteers were completing driver training this afternoon and we appreicate the thought!

Thank you!!!!

01/19/2023

We want to thank the members of Cub Scout Pack 10 Burlington, NJ Den #8 for coming by the station tonight to take a tour, meet the crew, and learn about the Fire Service and Trucks!!

Thank you to our Station 303 Volunteers for coordinating this time and event as well!

Stay safe out there !

01/09/2023

We would like to congratulate our members on their swearing in this Sunday for the following positions:

Chief Craig Leshner
Assistant Fire Official Craig Leshner Sr.
Captain David Counard
Lieutenant Chris Dillon
Lieutenant John Filippine Jr.
Fire Police Matt Voza
Fire Police Captain Mike Hulsenback
Fire Police Lieutenant Derek Peck

Thank you for your dedication to the community and stay safe out there !!!

We are always looking for new members! Stop by on a Tuesday night from 6p to 11p for more information !!

01/01/2023

Your Station 303 Volunteers would like to wish everyone a Happy, Healthy and Safe New Year !

12/25/2022

Merry Christmas

12/25/2022

Station 303 wishes you and your family a very Merry Christmas! 🎅

12/22/2022

Thank you to Den #8 Wolves Burlington Township Pack #10 for inviting us to your holiday party!

We were happy to be able to stop by and bring a special guest!!

Happy Holidays!!!

12/17/2022

12/17/2022

We would like to thank everyone for coming out and seeing us as we es**rted Santa throughout our local tonight ! We saw a lot of happy faces and smiles and hope everyone of all ages had a great time!

We would like to thank all of our volunteers (15 total volunteers and multiple other support staff back at the station) for coming together to make this a successful event and we look forward to seeing you all next year!

Stay safe out there!

Happy Holidays !!

We would love to see your photos and videos so please feel free to share !!!

12/16/2022

Hello Burlington Township Residents and Families in the 303 local!

We are carefully watching the weather and anticipate that we will be able to continue with our plans to es**rt Santa through the area this evening !

We are looking at a 6p start so please be on the lookout for our lights and listen for our sirens!!

We hope to see many of you along the way !!

Sharing the previous post so you can see the Relief Local 303 coverage area!

Unfortunately we do not have a Santa Tracker this year but we will try our best to monitor any questions /comments on the thread!

Happy Holidays!

Santa Run Update!

Your Station 303 Volunteers will be es**rting Santa through our local on Friday December 16th starting at 6pm!! The coverage area is outlined in the map below. Please be on the lookout for our lights and listen for our sirens !!

We can't wait to see everyone ! Stay safe !

12/11/2022

Thank you to our wonderful community for your participation in the blood drive earlier this week!

The Red Cross informed us that we had 40 volunteers donate which was over the target goal of 30!!!

Thank you again and we will keep you posted on when the next event will be held !

Stay safe!

12/09/2022

Santa Run Update!

Your Station 303 Volunteers will be es**rting Santa through our local on Friday December 16th starting at 6pm!! The coverage area is outlined in the map below. Please be on the lookout for our lights and listen for our sirens !!

We can't wait to see everyone ! Stay safe !

12/05/2022

Reminder !!

Blood drive this Tuesday!!! Hope to see you there !!

11/24/2022

Happy Thanksgiving from your Station 303 Volunteers!!!

11/16/2022

We are excited to share with you that we are planning to have Santa visit our local this year on the Fire Trucks!

We still have to iron out some details with the Big Guy in the North Pole, but we are looking at Friday, December 16th with a 6pm start time.

Please be on the lookout for additional updates! 🎅

Please be safe if you are traveling tonight !!

11/12/2022

11/12/2022

Thank you !!!

11/06/2022

Hope you all had a great weekend !!

Please remember to change your batteries!!!

**REMINDER**

Sheriff Basantis and Undersheriff Kostoplis will like to remind everyone that clocks “fall” back 1 hour at 2:00 a.m. early tomorrow (Sunday) morning. This is also the perfect time to test and change the batteries of your Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors!!

10/29/2022

Station 303 Volunteers are onsite at Faith Deliverance Worship Center for their Fall Fun Day event !!!

We are having a great time meeting the members and community people.

It's also great to answer any questions relating to the Department and Fire Service and show you our trucks, tools and gear!

Thanks so much for inviting us!

10/27/2022

10/16/2022

It has been a busy week for your Station 303 volunteers.

Last week was fire prevention week and Station 303 participated in an education event at Fountain Woods School on Tuesday.

Friday night was the open house at Independent Fire Company Station 301. Tower Ladder 3035 was brought over and the ladder raised as part of a community demonstration.

Saturday morning, Tower Ladder 3035 was utilized in conjunction with Florence to hang the American Flag for the funeral procession of Chief Timothy Viereck from the Burlington City Fire Department, Central Communications Dispatcher, and Endeavor Emergency Squad. ❤️

Saturday Afternoon, volunteers participated in the Township Homecoming Festivities.

If you are interested in joining, please stop by on a Tuesday night after 6pm - we would be glad to meet with you!

Stay Safe 🚒