Cherry Hill Professional Firefighters

Cherry Hill Professional Firefighters The Professional Firefighters & Fire Officers of the CHFD - Represented by IAFF Locals 2663 & 3198.

🎉 Congratulations & Thank You, Ms. Betsy! 🎉Your Cherry Hill Professional Firefighters congratulate Elizabeth “Betsy” Roa...
05/29/2026

🎉 Congratulations & Thank You, Ms. Betsy! 🎉

Your Cherry Hill Professional Firefighters congratulate Elizabeth “Betsy” Roantree on her retirement! Since joining the Cherry Hill Fire Department as the Executive Administrative Assistant in the Office of the Fire Chief in 2011, "Ms. Betsy" has been the glue that held CHFD together — a tireless, selfless presence who supported our members, department, and community every day.

We thank her for her years of dedication and service, and we wish her nothing but the very best in retirement. Enjoy every moment, Betsy — you’ve more than earned it. ❤️🚒

🇺🇸 PFANJ Convention 🇺🇸Your Cherry Hill Professional Firefighters are honored to have representatives on hand this week i...
05/28/2026

🇺🇸 PFANJ Convention 🇺🇸

Your Cherry Hill Professional Firefighters are honored to have representatives on hand this week in Atlantic City for the 2026 New Jersey Firefighters PFANJ Convention. The Professional Firefighters Association of New Jersey (PFANJ) was established as New Jersey’s International Association of Fire Fighters state organization on October 29, 1929 and for nearly 100 years has represented the state’s IAFF firefighters, EMS, and support personnel—providing training, legislative advocacy, collective bargaining support, member benefits, and a unified voice on issues affecting fire service and public safety.

Pictured from left to right: Mark Scian, Cherry Hill Firefighters IAFF Local 2663 Treasurer; Shawn Doran Local 2663 Vice President; Rich Oberle, Cherry Hill Fire Officers Local 3198 President; and Bill Arcari, Local 3198 State Delegate.

🚒 RESPONSE TO MOUNT LAUREL MULTI-ALARM FIRE — MAY 22, 2026 🚒On the afternoon of Friday, May 22, 2026 C-Platoon members f...
05/26/2026

🚒 RESPONSE TO MOUNT LAUREL MULTI-ALARM FIRE — MAY 22, 2026 🚒

On the afternoon of Friday, May 22, 2026 C-Platoon members from Engine 1352, Car 1301, and Safety 13 responded via automatic aid into Mount Laurel, Burlington County to assist Mount Laurel Fire Department Mount Laurel Professional Fire Fighters IAFF Local 4408 members at a multi-alarm fire in the 200 block of Willow Turn.

Initial arriving units reported heavy fire involvement with visible flames through the roof. The fire was placed under control roughly one hour after dispatch.

Photos courtesy Fire Department Photography and Mount Laurel Fire Department.

🇺🇸 **HONORING MEMORIAL DAY & LT. MICHAEL MURPHY THROUGH THE MURPH CHALLENGE** 🇺🇸Several of your Cherry Hill Fire Departm...
05/25/2026

🇺🇸 **HONORING MEMORIAL DAY & LT. MICHAEL MURPHY THROUGH THE MURPH CHALLENGE** 🇺🇸

Several of your Cherry Hill Fire Department Professional Firefighters completed The Murph Challenge this Memorial Day, honoring the legacy of Navy Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy and all those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

**What is "The Murph"?**
A grueling workout performed every Memorial Day by military members, first responders, and civilians across the country. The workout consists of:
• 1-mile run
• 100 pull-ups
• 200 push-ups
• 300 squats
• 1-mile run
*All optionally completed while wearing a 20-lb vest or body armor*

**Why is it Important?**
Lt. Michael Murphy, a Navy SEAL, was killed in action in Afghanistan on June 28, 2005, and posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions. "Murph" was his favorite workout, and he named it "Body Armor" to symbolize the weight carried by those who serve.

Completing the Murph on Memorial Day has become a tradition to honor Lt. Murphy and remember all our fallen heroes who paid the ultimate price for our freedoms. It's a physical reminder of the sacrifice, dedication, and courage displayed by our military service members every day.

We are proud of our members who pushed through this challenging workout to pay tribute to those who gave everything. 🇺🇸

Participating today (pictured left to right in first photo):
Probationary Firefighter/EMT Zachariah Katz (Engine 1322), FF/EMT Joe Ioannucci (Squad 13), FF/EMT Will Varner (Engine 1352), Lt. Shaun Ferguson (Engine 1322), Probationary FF/EMT Albert Smith (Ladder 1324), FF/EMT Andrew DeFina (Ladder 1324), Fire Marshal Mark Scian (Fire Marshal's Office), and FF/EMT Jake Borrelli (Engine 1322).

**Never Forget. Always Honor.**

🇺🇸 HONORING OUR VETERANS AT LOCUSTWOOD CEMETERY 🇺🇸Your Cherry Hill Professional Firefighters would like to thank the Ame...
05/22/2026

🇺🇸 HONORING OUR VETERANS AT LOCUSTWOOD CEMETERY 🇺🇸

Your Cherry Hill Professional Firefighters would like to thank the American Legion Cherry Hill NJ for allowing our members to once again take part in the 91st Annual Flagging of Veterans Graves at Locustwood Memorial Park, held this past Sunday, May 17th, 2026.

This meaningful tradition, now in its 91st year, honors the over 2,400 veterans laid to rest at Locustwood Cemetery - from those who paid the ultimate sacrifice during WWII through the Global War on Terrorism, to those who served our nation and passed in the years after their service.

It is an honor for our members to participate in this solemn tradition alongside our community partners as we pay respect and remember those who served our great nation.

May we be eternally grateful for our servicemen and women who put their lives on the line and made the ultimate sacrifice. 🇺🇸

🚒 ENGINE 1352 A-PLATOON RESPONDS TO MERCHANTVILLE DWELLING FIRE 🚒On Tuesday, May 19, 2026, your A-Platoon Cherry Hill Pr...
05/22/2026

🚒 ENGINE 1352 A-PLATOON RESPONDS TO MERCHANTVILLE DWELLING FIRE 🚒

On Tuesday, May 19, 2026, your A-Platoon Cherry Hill Professional Firefighters from Engine 1352 and Car 1303 responded into Merchantville to assist the Merchantville Fire Department - Niagara Fire Company with an "all hands" dwelling fire on the 200 block of Woodlawn Avenue. Due to extreme temperatures, challenging fire conditions, and extensive overhaul operations, the incident was upgraded to a 2nd Alarm assignment. The fire was brought under control in approximately one hour.

☀️ Cherry Hill Fire Department's Rehab 13 - Deer Park Fire Company also responded for much needed fire ground support on a blistering hot day. ☀️

Pictures courtesy Merchantville Fire Department - Niagara Fire Company and Pennsauken Fire Department.

🚒 INVESTING IN STRONGER COMMUNICATIONS FOR OUR MEMBERS & COMMUNITY 🚒We are incredibly proud to announce that Cherry Hill...
05/09/2026

🚒 INVESTING IN STRONGER COMMUNICATIONS FOR OUR MEMBERS & COMMUNITY 🚒

We are incredibly proud to announce that Cherry Hill Fire Department Lt. Jim Aleski from Cherry Hill FIre Officers IAFF Local 3198 was honored to be selected as a participant in the International Association of Fire Fighters' first ever Advanced Communications Training Academy held this week at the AFL-CIO Headquarters in Washington, DC!

This groundbreaking academy brought together labor leaders from IAFF affiliates across the United States and Canada for an intensive training program designed to equip affiliate leaders with cutting-edge tools and strategies to strengthen their vital work in our communities. These 32 initial participants were selected from the IAFF's more than 366,000 members to join in this inaugural class.

The comprehensive curriculum reflected today's rapidly evolving media and technology landscape, covering:
✅ Communications Strategy
✅ Message Discipline
✅ Crisis Response
✅ Media Engagement
✅ Digital Tools, Social Media & AI

Lt. Aleski learned from an exceptional team of instructors including media and public relations professionals, Congressional staffers, and the IAFF's expert communications team.

As media and technology continue to evolve, strengthening our communication capabilities ensures we can better advocate for our members, engage with our community, and effectively share our message. Investing in these skills helps us serve you better! 👏

Cherry Hill Professional Firefighters
New Jersey Firefighters PFANJ

🔥🚒 **B Platoon Responds to Two Maple Shade Fires** 🚒🔥48 hours apart on May 5 and 7, 2026, your Cherry Hill Fire Departme...
05/08/2026

🔥🚒 **B Platoon Responds to Two Maple Shade Fires** 🚒🔥

48 hours apart on May 5 and 7, 2026, your Cherry Hill Fire Department Professional firefighters from Engine 1352, Battalion 13, and Safety 13/13A responded via automatic aid into Maple Shade to assist on the scene of two separate dwelling fires.

Our commitment to community safety remains strong - whether in Cherry Hill or beyond. We stand ready to protect and serve when and where called upon.

All photos via Fire Department Photography

On Thursday, April 23, 2026, your Cherry Hill Fire Department Professional Firefighters were honored to be on hand at an...
04/28/2026

On Thursday, April 23, 2026, your Cherry Hill Fire Department Professional Firefighters were honored to be on hand at an event at the Camden County Boathouse supporting Volunteer UP Legal Clinic. Volunteer UP Legal Clinic provides free, high-quality legal services to individuals facing significant barriers throughout our community.

Pictured below (left to right): Firefighter Michael Miller, Fire Prevention Specialist Mark Scian, Cherry Hill Fire Department Commissioner Rosy Arroyo, Firefighter James Lyons, Lieutenant Jake Speas, and Cherry Hill Fire Department Commissioner Ann Madden Tufano.

On April 14, 1977, 49 years ago today, the largest fire in Cherry Hill history and one of the largest structural fires e...
04/14/2026

On April 14, 1977, 49 years ago today, the largest fire in Cherry Hill history and one of the largest structural fires ever in New Jersey occurred. The fire destroyed the former Garden State Park Racetrack at the intersection of Route 70 and Haddonfield Road. While more than 11,000 people were successfully evacuated from the largely wooden grandstand structure, sadly, the fire resulted in three deaths and at least 20 injuries.

Even with the setback of the fire, the explosive building and population growth in the Township continued. Career firefighters were first hired in Cherry Hill in the 1960s to keep up with the growing volume of emergency calls. Still, by the late 1970s, a group of these career firefighters realized that to improve their working conditions and compensation, they needed to organize into a labor union. The year after the fire, on October 16, 1978, Cherry Hill Firefighters International Association of Fire Fighters Local 2663 was founded.

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