Cologne Volunteer Fire Company

05/29/2026

Most Wednesday nights are drill nights for the members of the Cologne Volunteer Fire Company.

During those nights we dedicate time to conduct truck checks, evaluate the condition of equipment, clean the firehouse, and/or perform training activities that allow our members to practice fire suppression and search and rescue techniques in different scenarios.

Last night our members dedicated a substantial amount of time navigating through a SCBA confidence course where they encountered multiple obstacles to successfully reach the end of the course. This course also incorporated areas where firefighters were required to employ search techniques to identify the location of victims, and a section where the two firefighters team became trapped and had to employ the firefighter down may day protocol utilizing the LUNAR method. This method helps firefighters in distress to effectively communicate the emergency by clearly transmitting critical details such as their Location, Unit number, Name, Air remaining in the SCBA cylinder, and the Resources needed to manage the emergency and successfully bring the firefighters back to safety.

As a reminder to our community members. We are actively looking for new members. If you are interested in joining our volunteer fire company or know of anyone that may be interested, please do no hesitate to reach out or feel free to stop by any Wednesday night to get a tour of the firehouse or grab an application.

05/15/2026

Company Drill Night

We are actively looking for new members. If you are interested in joining our team, stop by any Wednesday night or send us a private message.

05/10/2026

04/26/2026

The officers and members of the Cologne Volunteer Fire Company extend our deepest condolences to the members of the Germania Volunteer Fire Company and the family of Past Galloway Fire Department Chief, and Past Germania Fire Company #2 Chief and Life Member, Ronald Garbutt Jr.

We mourn with you during this difficult time. Please know that we are standing with you in solidarity.

Our thoughts are with his family members, and with the members of the Germania Volunteer Fire Company.

It is with heavy heart and great sadness that we announce the passing of Past Galloway Township Fire Department Chief, and Past Germania Fire Company #2 Chief and Life Member, Ronald Garbutt Jr. Chief Garbutt will be greatly missed throughout the township, community, and our department.

Funeral details will be posted at a later time.

Thank you for your dedicated service to all, Chief. We will take it from here.

04/16/2026

The Cologne Volunteer Fire Company would like to take this opportunity to welcome one of our newest members. First day after officially being accepted by the Township, and already made a structure fire call. Welcome to the team Ariel!

This picture was taken while Tower 18 was returning to the station from Call # 148, third call of the day for this fire company.

The truck was staffed by Firefighter Xzvier Williams, Firefighter Taylor Moore, Probationary Firefighter Shanen Alvarez, Probationary Firefighter Ariel Fuentes and Assistant Chief Omar Merced.

02/22/2026

🚨❄️ Severe Winter Storm Alert ❄️🚨

We’re gearing up for another major snowstorm as Atlantic County is under a blizzard warning. Governor Mikie Sherrill has issued a State of Emergency effective Sunday at noon.

⚠️ Please take this storm seriously. Hazardous conditions are expected, and emergency response times may be delayed due to extreme weather, poor visibility, and dangerous road conditions.

✅ Preparedness DOs:• Stock up on essential supplies (food, water, medications, batteries)• Charge phones and devices ahead of time• Check on elderly neighbors and family members• Bring pets indoors• Keep flashlights and blankets easily accessible• Prepare for possible power outages

❌ Preparedness DON’Ts:• Do NOT travel unless absolutely necessary• Do NOT leave vehicles parked on roadways where they may block plows• Do NOT use generators or grills indoors• Do NOT assume emergency crews can reach you quickly in whiteout conditions

🚫 Stay off the roads whenever possible. Travel will be extremely dangerous, and keeping roadways clear allows plows and emergency responders to do their jobs safely and efficiently.

Please stay informed, stay prepared, and most importantly — stay safe!
Follow NorEasterNick for up to date reports about the storm.

12/19/2025

Get ready Cologne Ave., Leipzig Ave.,The Woodlands Condominiums, Hamilton Greene/The Glades, Cedar Point & Cologne Garden.

The Cologne Volunteer Fire Company will be bringing Santa Claus to your community.

Tonight: 6PM - 9PM.

12/19/2025

Last night, we celebrated the accomplishments of two outstanding community members and volunteer firefighters with the Cologne Volunteer Fire Company .

These two gentlemen graduated from the Cape May County Fire Academy, and completed the FireFighter 1 training program which consists of aprox. 200 hrs. of classroom work and hands on training to equip them with the essential skills and knowledge in the areas of hose handling, ladders, forcible entry, search & rescue, and hazardous materials.

Their commitment to the mission of this fire company and their dedication to serving our local community is something to be recognized.

Congratulations Ryan Leavens and Dave McBrearty for your achievement.

12/18/2025

Tonight, the Cologne Volunteer Fire Company members are heading down to the Cape May County Fire Academy to celebrate two of our members that will be graduating from the Cape May County Fire Academy.

This is a big achievement that took more than 180 hrs. of in-class and hands-on training. These two members commuted a total of aprox. 2,500 miles, 3 days per week, and spent countless hours studying for tests, and getting equipment such as SCBAs ready for each training night.

We are proud of their achievement, and will move the Santa detail scheduled for tonight to tomorrow night (Friday December 19).

Tomorrow Night we will be driving Santa Claus through the following communities:

Cologne Ave.
Leipzig Ave.
The Woodlands Condominiums
Hamilton Greene/The Glades
Cedar Point
Cologne Garden

**Proposed routes and schedule are subject to change.

6PM - 9PM

Good afternoon everyone. An update on our Santa route through the Cologne Fire Company area.

**Saturday night (December 13th) will be canceled and we will drive Santa through Timberglen/Evergreen and Hamilton Walk on Wednesday night (December 17th).

As of now the schedule is the following:

Monday, December 15th, 6PM - 9PM:
Leipzig Ave.
The Woodlands Condominiums
Hamilton Greene/The Glades
Cedar Point
Cologne Garden

Wednesday, December 17th, 6PM - 9PM:
Timberglen/Evergreen
Hamilton Walk

**Proposed routes and schedule are subject to change.

12/17/2025

Tonight, Santa and the Cologne Volunteer Fire Company will be heading to the Timber Glen/Evergreen and Hamilton Walk communities.

6PM - 9PM

Keep an eye out for our firetrucks, and if you see Santa Claus in your community feel free to report his location by posting on this thread.

Merry Christmas everyone!

Good afternoon everyone. An update on our Santa route through the Cologne Fire Company area.

**Saturday night (December 13th) will be canceled and we will drive Santa through Timberglen/Evergreen and Hamilton Walk on Wednesday night (December 17th).

As of now the schedule is the following:

Monday, December 15th, 6PM - 9PM:
Leipzig Ave.
The Woodlands Condominiums
Hamilton Greene/The Glades
Cedar Point
Cologne Garden

Wednesday, December 17th, 6PM - 9PM:
Timberglen/Evergreen
Hamilton Walk

**Proposed routes and schedule are subject to change.