Dennis Volunteer Fire Company

07/27/2026

Dennis Fire members responded to numerous motor vehicle accidents over the weekend, ranging from major state highways like Route 47 to local municipal roads like Lake View Drive. A few reminders from your local volunteers as the summer season progresses:

-Slow down and move over for emergency responders, including our towing services and utility services partners. Help us help you.

-Whether traffic is created by increased travelers or accidents, traffic laws still apply. Driving down the opposite lane of traffic, making illegal u-turns, driving over center medians, and cutting through private property is still prohibited, unless you're specifically directed to do so by those handling traffic direction on scene.

-Detours are put in place at accident scenes for a reason. If an emergency responder asks you to stop, or advises you that you can only turn one direction, please heed their direction. We had numerous instances this weekend where drivers ignored instructions, putting emergency responders at risk and delaying the response of other emergency units.

-Distracted driving is dangerous for yourself, others around you, and responders. Focus on the roadway when you're operating a vehicle.

Stay safe out there!

07/19/2026

Big thanks to Fat Racks BBQ for dropping off some trays of BBQ to our volunteers this afternoon. We love & appreciate all the support we receive from our local small businesses here in Dennis Township.

07/08/2026

Dennis Fire members were in attendance yesterday as Chief Mike Gihorski and Firefighter/Commissioner Bob McClure Jr. were sworn in as newly-promoted Captains at their career jobs for the Stone Harbor Fire Department.

We’re proud to have Mike and Bob as members of our team, and wish them the best of luck in their new positions.

06/27/2026

06/16/2026

At approximately 4:50AM on June 16, Dennis Fire units were dispatched to the area of 1180 Route 47 in Dennisville for a motor vehicle accident.

Chief 18 arrived on scene and reported a two-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle. AtlantiCare EMS on scene requested a medical helicopter due to the severity of injuries.

Squad 18 responded to the scene, assisting with patient care and traffic control, before responding to Union Cemetery in South Dennis to establish a landing zone. JeffSTAT Critical Care Transport 4 landed a short time later, and transported a patient to an area hospital for further treatment.

The NJSP also responded to the scene, and all further inquiries should be directed to them.

06/13/2026

Please Join Us! Stone Harbor Fire Department Swearing-In Ceremony Time: Tuesday July 7, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

Location: Borough of Stone Harbor Council Chambers

9508 Second Avenue

Stone Harbor, NJ 08247

Event: Swearing-In Ceremony for the following appointments:

Firefighter Louis Taylor III

Captain Joshua Otton

Captain Donald Fancher

Captain Michael Gihorski

Captain Robert McClure Jr.

06/05/2026

Dennis Fire members will be out tomorrow in front of the firehouse during the Dennis Township Community-Wide Yard Sale selling t-shirts. 75th anniversary t-shirts will be available for $10 each, with all other shirts available at $20 each.

Cash only, must pick up. While supplies last.

05/27/2026

Members took part in a vehicle extrication drill tonight to sharpen their skills as the busy summer traffic season gets into full swing in the district. Special thanks to our friends at Best Price Recycling for allowing us to utilize their facility for the training.

05/03/2026

As we celebrate the opening of our second shop in Bayville, we’re proud to recognize our very first customer, Dennis Volunteer Fire Company of Dennis Township Fire District #2. Service was performed on Ladder 18, a 2007 Pierce Enforcer 75’ rear-mount straight stick.

Thank you for your continued trust and support of Fire & Safety Services!

Dennis Volunteer Fire Company