Glassboro Fire Department

06/01/2026

06/01/2026

Tonight, we extend our support to Xavier Taylor and his family, joining others by placing a bat out front of our station. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Taylor Family.

05/16/2026

05/07/2026

Out of several incidents throughout yesterday’s shift, Squad and Tower 26 operated at a vehicle on fire within the Borough.

04/20/2026

On April 19th, 2026, Glassboro Fire units handled several incidents throughout the shift. Around 5pm, Chief 26 and Squad 26 responded to an MVC with entrapment on Route 55 Northbound. Units arrived to find a vehicle off the roadway into the woods, with one person entrapped.

Shortly after 9pm, Chief 26 and Squad 26 operated at a working fire in Mantua Twp. Squad 26 arrived as the third due engine, securing a secondary water source, and stretching an additional line to the rear. The fire was quickly extinguished.

04/16/2026

The Glassboro Fire Department is saddened to announce the passing of Albert Mathis Jr. Albert was a member of the department for 60 years, serving as the Fire Marshal for 20 of those years. Albert was dedicated to serving the community throughout his lifetime, being involved in several organizations. Please see attached regarding his services.

Albert Mathis, Jr. April 17, 1945 April 14, 2026 Albert Mathis, Jr., 80 years old, a lifelong resident of Glassboro, was born April 17, 1945 to Mildred nee Duffield and Albert D. Mathis, Sr. After graduating from Glassboro High School, Albert attended Elizabethtown College in Elizabethtown, PA, grad...

04/16/2026

Squad 26 and Tower 26 responded to numerous calls for service throughout the first due today. One of them being a vehicle fire. The Squad and Tower arrived to find a vehicle well involved. Tower 26 was routed to another call in the Borough while Squad 26 extinguished the fire.

03/25/2026

Last night, members of the department attended the Borough’s Council meeting, where Mayor Wallace and council recognized two men from the Glassboro Water and Sewer Department for their acts of heroism taken place on February 12th, 2026, at a house fire in the Borough.

On that day, Climonte Suggs and Zenias Argenio were conducting routine fire hydrant inspections, when they noticed smoke and flames coming from a residence on Franklin Rd. The two quickly proceeded to the residence where they witnessed one person jumping from a window, and one more person reportedly trapped inside of the residence. The two men forced entry through the front door, and successfully located and removed the trapped resident from the home, while smoke and fire conditions rapidly increased. With their swift response and acts of bravery, we are proud to report that the residents are still alive today.

Members of the department also presented Business Administrator Ed Malandro a plaque for his support to our department over the years. Mr. Malandro has supported the department by increasing staffing, apparatus replacement, capital improvement projects, and several other things for the department throughout the past years.

03/20/2026

We would like to wish Battalion Chief James Schmidt “Battalion 26” a happy and healthy retirement!

Today marks Jim’s last day as the Battalion Chief with our department after serving for the last 8 years. Jim has been a huge asset to our department, along with several other departments and organizations over the last four decades. Jim’s knowledge and presence will be greatly missed throughout the community on emergency incidents and around the firehouse.

We wish Jim all of the best in his future endeavors.

03/05/2026

🚧 SR 47 - Delsea Dr. - CLOSED (again) from High St. to Grove St. in Glassboro for emergency utility repair - 3/5/26. Road opening is unknown at this time, as one direction of travel may open sooner as repair work progresses. Currently work is anticipated to last into the evening hours.
⚠️ Please seek alternate routes of travel in this area due to heavier than normal traffic congestion.

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