The recent heavy snow fall has created a huge problem for the Fire Department "FINDING HYDRANTS".  This is where all residents of the township can be of assistance.  If there is a hydrant on your property or near your property, removing the plowed snow from the area of the hydrant will assist the Fire Department in locating them in case of an emergency.  Fast access to a fire hydrant could mean the difference between minor damage to a home or property and major damage.  Thank you in advance for any assistance you can give us!  

 Members of the Lumberton Fire Department.

Tuesday was the first shift for the Department's new In-Station Duty Crew Program.  The program is designed to provide additional station coverage, training and building teamwork.  A crew will be in the station each Tuesday from 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM.  They will be assigned a drill, station duties and will be responsible to respond to all fire calls.  The first shift went well and a lot was learned from the first night.

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At 1:25am New Years morning Stations 139, 131 and Rescue 139 were dispatched for an MVA Rescue Assignment on Main St. near the village green. The MVA was a pickup vs car head on with 2 injuries. Station 131 stabilized the pickup and removed the drivers door at the hinges when EMS had the patient stabilized. Both patients were transported to Cooper Trauma Center in Camden with multiple injuries. Teamwork was great through out the incident, Good Job 131 and 139.   Pictures furnished by Ken Epps Station 139.

     At approximately 9:00pm Engine 1311, Cascade 1319 and Chief 1300 responded to Eastampton Township for what turned out to be a 2 alarm Condo fire. Engine 1311's crew assisted with extinguishing the fire with a 2" hand line and also overhaul duties checking for fire extension into Exposure D-1. 1319 was busy filling SCBA bottles and supporting the firefighting effort. The fire was brought under control and all District 13 units were released 2 hours later.

RIT 1319 was dispatched to Mount Laurel for a 2nd alarm fire. Quickly enroute with 4, upon arrived was ordered to throw ground ladders and vent the second floor windows. The RIT set up on division A and assumed RIT duties. The company was on scence for about 3 hours.

At approximately 12pm Tender 1314 was dispatched to Mount Laurel Twp. for a tractor trailer fully involved on the NJTP. Quickly enroute with 5 they were told they would be first due tender and upon arrival established  water supply to E3611.  After the crew set up the water supply, they were ordered to assist with suppresion and overhaul.

Approx 6pm Station131 was dispatched to Walmart parking lot for a car fire. Upon 1300 arrival he found one car charged with smoke. Giving the orders to E1311 prepare to go inservice with 1 3/4" handline. The crews found the back seat on fire and quickly put it out. 1314 was released upon arrival. Due to the quick response the car was not a loss and only had fire damage to the back seat. 1311 was release 30 min later per 1300.

Members of station 131 during training exercise practicing Mayday procedures and how to react in a variety of scenario's. Members also practiced breathing techniques and air conservation.

The Lumberton Fire Department conducted Fire Prevention Activities on Tuesday the 6th, Wednesday the 7th and Thursday the 8th.  On Tuesday they visited Buttonwood Daycare, Kindercare and Peppermint Tree Too Daycare. All children enjoyed meeting the Firemen and seeing the Fire Engine. On Wednesday we had a group from the Lumberton Mom's tour the firehouse and visited the Burlington County Head Start Program and on Thursday we visited the F.L. Walther school and met with the morning and afternoon Kindergarten classes. Everyone enjoyed the visits and the biggest hit of the week was Abbie the Fire Dog.

The Lumberton Fire Dept. hosted its 4th Annual Golf Tournament on Monday October 5, 2009 at the Golden Pheasant Golf Course. The weather was great and all golfers enjoyed themselves. With a full field of 139 golfers it was another good year for our fund raising efforts. Thanks to all Officers and Members of the Lumberton Fire Dept. and Ladies Auxiliary for another great job!!!