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Fire Chief Palumbo Retires, Succeeded By Hutton
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Last month, Township Committee announced a change in the leadership of the Pennsauken Township Fire Department. After almost three decades of service to the Pennsauken community, including 12 as fire chief, Joseph V. Palumbo, Sr. retired from the department affective December 31, 2022. His successor is 34-year-old Jonathan B. Hutton, a lifelong resident and third-generation Township firefighter.
Fire Department Escorts Santa Through Town This Saturday
The Pennsauken Fire Department is ready to launch “Operation Santa” for the holidays. Starting at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 10, Santa Claus, escorted by the Pennsauken Township Fire Department, will visit every neighborhood in Pennsauken in a single day.
Fire Department Escorts Santa Through Town On December 4
The Pennsauken Fire Department is ready to launch “Operation Santa” for the holidays. Starting at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 4, Santa Claus, escorted by the Pennsauken Township Fire Department, will visit every neighborhood in Pennsauken in a single day. Residents are asked to listen for the sirens and air horns from the Fire Department apparatus as Santa is driven around town.
Pennsauken Fire Department To Escort Santa Through Neighborhoods
Pennsauken’s Fire Department will once again be escorting Santa Claus through certain neighborhoods during the holidays. Times are estimated depending on weather and emergency responses.
Antique Fire Apparatus Show Held On August 4 At Cooper River Park
The Cradle of Liberty Antique Fire Apparatus Association (CLAFAA) will be hosting an antique fire apparatus muster on Saturday, Aug. 4, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at Cooper River Park, 5300 N. Park Drive, Pennsauken.
Pennsauken Fire Department To Escort Santa Through Town – UPDATED
Due to the inclement weather forecast for Sunday, Dec. 18, Santa Claus had to make a few schedule changes for his visit to town.
Pennsauken Fire Department Receives Grant For New Equipment
By Chief Joseph V. Palumbo, Sr., Pennsauken Township Fire Department
I am proud to announce to our residents that the 2015 Assistance to Firefighters Grant application submitted by the Pennsauken, Collingswood and Camden Fire Departments has been awarded in the first round of 2015 presentations.
The overall award to the three municipalities totals $1,538,758.00 for the complete replacement of self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) worn by firefighters in all three departments.
Pennsauken Fire Department Announces Schedule For Annual “Operation Santa”
The Pennsauken Fire Department will once again be escorting Santa Claus throughout town for the enjoyment of children of all ages.
Burling, Pennsauken Schools Learn About Fire Prevention
October was National Fire Prevention Month, a time to help learn fire safety and prevention. The Pennsauken Fire Department visited the elementary schools taking part in National Fire Prevention Week. The firefighters dressed for the job, showing the students what equipment firefighters use to put out fires and the special clothes that they wear to keep them safe.
The students would like to say thank you to the Pennsauken Fire Department for their support and efforts.
