The Paulsboro Volunteer Fire Department

04/30/2026

Our Thoughts & Prayers for our brother from The East Greenwich Fire Company. Rest easy our friend we have it from here.

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PASSING OF FIREFIGHTER/ CHAPLIN CHARLES SNYDER

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of one of our own. Firefighter Charles “Chip” Snyder went home to be with the Lord.

Chip was a proud 50-year member of our department — a true staple around the station and our go-to handyman who could fix just about anything.

His dedication, knowledge, and presence were irreplaceable, and his passing leaves a hole in our department that will be very difficult to fill.

Chip, we thank you for your decades of service to our department, our community, and the residents of East Greenwich. Rest easy, brother. We’ll take it from here. 🙏

To Susan, Caleb, and Charlie — our hearts are with you. We are forever grateful for sharing Chip with us, and for your understanding and support every time he answered the call to protect others. Your sacrifice did not go unnoticed.

Chip will never be forgotten. His legacy will live on in every call we answer and every life we protect.

04/11/2026

🔥 An extremely large brush fire is burning in West Deptford Twp. in the area of Sunoco Refinery property.

💨 Smoke plumes and fallen ash are reported as far south and east as Glassboro, Washington Twp., Franklin Twp. and beyond.

🚨 Onlookers are urged to stay out of the area! The amount of unnecessary vehicle and pedestrian traffic near the fire scene is hindering the emergency response and fire suppression efforts.

🚒 A vast number of resources throughout Gloucester County are on the scene or responding, fighting the fire and protecting structures. Multiple Fire Boats from both sides of the Delaware and teams from New Jersey Forest Fire Service are also assisting.

📣 Conditions are subject to change or worsen due to high winds or fire conditions.

⚠️ Those with health or breathing problems are urged to stay indoors or shut windows, if you are sensitive to smoke.

03/21/2026

The Paulsboro Fire Department along with The American Red Cross installed 60 Smoke Detectors and distributed over 200 Home Safety information packets to residents in the center of our town. This is Phase One of our Home Safety Campaign. Phase 2 & 3 will focus on the other parts of our town. Please follow our page for additional information on when we will be back out. The goal is to educate our residents on the importance of working smoke detectors and home safety plans. Thanks to all our volunteers who helped today to make our community safe!

03/20/2026

Tomorrow, we are partnering with the American Red Cross on the “Sound the Alarm” campaign. We will be focusing on the center of town to make sure homes have working smoke detectors. In the future we will work towards the other sections of town.

03/08/2026

02/18/2026

🚨”Bird Flu”🚨
Please read and share this important health and safety information.

02/05/2026

We are saddened to hear the news of the passing of the Camden City firefighter (Line of Duty Death). Our condolences go out to the family and to the members of the Camden City Fire Department.

01/26/2026

If you live near a fire hydrant, and you are able to help keep it clear, that would help us in the event there is a need to use it. Thank You in advance for your help.

01/18/2026

The Paulsboro Fire Department is saddened to announce the passing of Chief Archie Roemmich. Archie served the department for over 66 years. He was a dedicated firefighter and family man, his leadership will be missed. Archie’s leadership and knowledge helped shape many firefighters throughout the years.
Please keep the Roemmich family in your thoughts and prayers. Rest easy Chief we have it from here.

12/09/2025

Santa will be visiting the Borough of Paulsboro on the following dates:

Saturday 12/13 @ 4:30pm they will be visiting the area from Berkley Rd to the Railroad Ave.

Sunday 12/14 @ 4:30pm Railroad Ave to Riverview Ave(Billingsport Section)

Candy canes will be handed out, while the Fire Department escorts them around.

09/16/2025

Today at approximately 5:30am there were reports of a gas odor in the Billingsport section of town. The Department responded and investigated the odor. An odor was present, local industries were contacted to try and locate the source of the odor. Wind direction was out of the North East, which does not support the odor coming from our local industries. It is believed to have come across from across the river. We are continuing to try and locate the source of the odor.