DWELLING FIRE ON CLONMELL ST. Saturday, June 28, 2008 - The Paulsboro Fire Department was dispatched to a vacant dwelling fire on Clonmell St. around 2:45 a.m. Upon arrival, Chief Mike Licciardello (1701) advised of a two-story home, heavily involved in the rear. The fire was upgraded to a second alarm. Engine 1711 was the first to arrive on location. A crew attacked the fire with a 1 3/4" line to extinguish the fire. Another crew made an interior search to look for extension of the fire. The Paulsboro firefighters, assisted by crews from Throrofare (Sta. 6-1) did some overhaul work inside the kitchen area to extinguish some hot spots. The same was done on outside overhead roof. Also responding were Engine's 1712, 1721, Fast Team 25-1, Ladder 2116 & Rescue 1828. The fire was determined to be arson by the county Fire Marshal.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT Friday, June 13, 2008 - To all members of the Paulsboro Fire Department, effective June 16, 2008 there will be a change of response for the department. All apparatus will run from one station on a three month rotation, starting with the rotation at station 2. Engine 17-21 will be the first out piece of apparatus on all Buildings and Dwellings. Engine 17-11 will be first out on MVC and Brush Fires followed by 17-17. All members will respond to station 2, during this period. Engines 17-22, 17-12 & 17-25 will be put in station 1 and they will be used as reserve pieces of apparatus. Upon completion of the three months the apparatus will be moved to station 1 and all members will respond there for all calls. These changes are being made to ensure that we put the proper amount of firefighters on the apparatus to safely respond to calls. If anyone has any questions about this please feel free to contact me or any officer. All fire department members are encouraged to attend there respective association meeting and obtain a proper key and make sure their gear has been moved to station 2 after the meeting is completed. I would like to thank everyone in advance for their cooperation during this transitional period. Respectfully yours Chief Michael A. Licciardello

FIREFIGHTER GRADUATES FROM SCHOOL! Thursday, June 12, 2008 - Paulsboro fireman Chad James recently graduated from firefighter-1 class at the Gloucester County Training facility in East Greenwich. Chad was presented with his certificate of achievment from Instructor Bob Hill. Paulsboro Fire Chief Mike Licciardello was also on hand.

HOUSE STRUCK DURING STORM! Tuesday, June 10, 2008 - A house on the 400 block of Beacon Avenue was struck by lightening during a severe storm. A corner of the home was slightly blackend where the lightening bolt hit. Power lines to the home were knocked off. A crew from Engine 1711 went inside and searched the entire house with a thermal imaging camera. Nothing was found and the electric company arrived soon after to check the house as well. A crew from Thorofare (Sta. 6-1) laddered the house and checked the roof where the lightening struckt. There was no damage there as well. Engines 1712 & 1721 also responded, and engine 612 put themselves out at Sta. 17-1. Paulsboro Fire Chief Mike Licciaredello was IC.

FD HOLDS BOAT OP'S DRILL! Monday, June 9, 2008 - The Paulsboro FD recently held their boat operations drill at Ziggy's boat yard on the Mantua Creek, where Marine 17 (riverboat) is docked. The boat had a lot of maintenance work done to it during the winter.

CYCLIST INJURED IN CRASH! Friday, June 6, 2008 - The driver of a motorcycle was severly injured in a crash at the intersection of Broad & Delaware streets. A medivac helicopter was called in to fly the victim to Cooper Hospital. The Paulsboro FD assisted the squad with the patient at the scene and also set up the landing zone for the helicopter in the rear parking lot of the Wachovia Bank on E. Broad st.

PAULSBORO FD HOSTS STATE EXEMPT ASSOC. MEMORIAL SERVICE Monday, April 21, 2008 - The Paulsboro Fire Department hosted the annual New Jersey State Exemption Firemen's Association's memorial service at the St. Paul's Church on Saturday morning, April 19th. The services which was followed by the quarterly meeting held at the Paulsboro Fire House with a luncheon for all who attended the. (See attached GC Times article.)

JUNIOR'S GRADUATE Thursday, April 17, 2008 - The Paulsboro Fire Department would like to congradulate Kyle Adams and Joseph Kell on their graduation of the Junior Fire Fighter Program held at the Gloucester County Fire Academy.

FD INSTALLATION DINNER! Sunday, April 6, 2008 - The members of the Paulsboro Fire Department held their annual Installation Dinner at the Oil Workers Hall on March 1st. Fire Chief Mike Licciardello awarded gifts to outgoing 2007 officers; Fire Chief Gary Stevenson and Fire Marshal Dan Berth. (Also recognized as outgoing officers but unable to attend, were Assistant Chief Joan Lutz and Lt. Russell Trumbull.) Firefighter Chad James was given the Chief's Award. Mayor/Assemblyman John Burzichelli spoke to the group and installed the new officers.

MAN HURT IN PED-MVC! Sunday, April 6, 2008 - A man riding a bicycle was hurt when he was struck by a car on W. Broad St. in front of the entrance to CVS. Firefighters from the Paulsboro FD assisted the EMS squad at the scene.

WORKING FIRE ON MONROE ST. Saturday, April 5, 2008 - The Paulsboro Fire Department responded to a working house fire on Monroe Street Tuesday afternoon, April 2nd. Upon arrival, Deputy Chief Glenn Roemmich (1702) reported a heavily involved fire and asked for a 2nd alarm. Engine 1711 was the first apparatus on location and a crew attempted to get to the 2nd floor apartment where the fire was raging. The crew was pushed back by the fire which by now was coming out of all windows and through the roof. Ladder 2116 (Gibbstown) was set up on Cox Ave. and began flowing water onto the fire. Engine 1721 fed them water from a hydrant on Penn Line Road. Multiple hose lines were used from Engine 1711 as an outside attack was set up. Engine 613 (West Deptford) supplied the water to 1711. A crew led by Assistant Chief Al Giampola (1703)& Lt. Dave Forand eventually made their way to the second floor and extinguished the remaining fire. The apartment on the 2nd floor was completely gutted while the 1st floor apartment suffered heavy water damage. County fire marshal's determined the fire started in the attic where a heater was. No one was in either apartment when the fire started. Fire companies from East Greenwich & Swedesboro also responded,as well an EMS unit from the county and a Canteen unit from Deptford.

DEEPEST CONDOLENCES Wednesday, April 2, 2008 - The Paulsboro Fire Department announces with great regret the passing of Deputy Chief James Lutz III. Our sympathy is extended to the family. Jim served with the department for 31 years. Jim was a life members of The Billingsport Volunteer Fire Association where he was currently serving as President. He was also a charter member of the Paulsboro Ambulance Association, a member of the Delaware Valley Chief's Association, Gloucester County Firemen's Association and the Gloucester County Chief's Association. He served as an alternate Executive Committeeman for the NJ State Firemen's Exempt Association and also as Vice President of the Paulsboro Firemen's Relief Association. Jim also served as Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator for Paulsboro and he was a member of the Paulsboro Day Committee and on the Paulsboro Environmental Committee. Jim will be greatly missed by the members of the department but will never be forgotten.

FIRE ON W. WASHINGTON ST. Monday, March 17, 2008 - A fire struck a home at 218 W. Washington St. on Monday evening, March 17th. (More story to follow).

ALL HANDS WORKING GREENWICH AVE Sunday, January 13, 2008 - At 3:25 pm District 17 & Station 21-1 was dispatched to a dwelling fire at 347 Greenwich Ave. Upon arrival 1701 found heavy fire in the rear of the dwelling. An All Hands Working was dispatched which brought in District 19 Station 6-1, FAST Team 25-1 & Station 18-2, 6-14 & 7-3 for covers in District 17 & Station 21-1, 1701 assumed command and 1703 took over operation 21-101 handled ventilation and ladder operations. 17-21 arrived on location and stretched a hand line to the rear of the dwelling, crews from district 17 & 21-1 advanced two hands line to the rear of the dwelling. 17-11 established a water supply on a hydrant at the corner of 4th & Greenwich Ave. A second line was stretched to the rear of the dwelling and crews began to advance on the fire. Crews from 21-1 ventilation on the rear of the dwelling additional crews from district 19 and station 6-1 stretched another line to the second floor to check for extension. FAST Team 25-1 set up in the front of the dwelling. The fire was brought under control at 4:15pm Photos By Billy Rieger

NEW CHIEFS SWORN IN! Wednesday, January 2, 2008 - Three new Chiefs for the Paulsboro FD were sworn in at a Council meeting by Mayor John Burzichelli. Those sworn in were Mike Licciardello as Fire Chief, Glenn Roemmich as Deputy Chief and Al Giampola as Assistant Chief. All will serve 3-year terms.