Cherry Hill Professional Firefighters

06/22/2026

The The Billy Walker Jr. Foundation's 13th Annual Softball Tournament will be held on Sunday, August 30, 2026.

For more information and to register, visit: https://www.thebillywalkerjrfoundation.org/

06/22/2026

Your C-Platoon Cherry Hill Fire Department Professional Firefighters from Ladder 1324 responded Thursday, June 18, 2026 via automatic aid into Haddon Township to assist Westmont Fire Company No. 1 on the scene of a building fire.

Personnel from five local fire companies responded to the call shortly after 6 p.m. Thursday.

06/21/2026

Your Cherry Hill Fire Department Professional Firefighters wish all the dad's out there - especially those on-duty today - a safe and happy Father's Day!

06/18/2026

🎖️ CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR PROMOTIONS! 🎖️

Your Cherry Hill Professional Firefighters proudly congratulate our members on their well-deserved promotions! A ceremony was held at Cherry Hill Fire Department Headquarters on June 17, 2026:

🚒 Battalion Chief Stephen G. Kinky - Assigned as Shift Commander of A-Platoon. BC Kinky also serves as Treasurer of Cherry Hill Fire Officers International Association of Fire Fighters Local 3198 and has served with the CHFD since 2007.

🚒 Captain Sean McGowan - Will serve as Captain of Station 4 / Engine 1342 and assigned to B-Platoon. Captain McGowan has served with the CHFD since 2009.

Both BC Kinky and Captain McGowan have demonstrated exceptional dedication, leadership, and professionalism throughout their careers. We are proud to see them advance and know they will continue to serve our members, department, and community with distinction.

Congratulations, Battalion Chief Kinky and Captain McGowan! 👏🚒

Pictured (left to right): Assistant Chief Timothy McGeady, Captain Sean McGowan, Battalion Chief Steve Kinky, Fire Chief Wade Houlihan, and Assistant Chief Brett DeLucca.

06/12/2026

🇺🇸 HONORING OUR WOMEN VETERANS 🇺🇸

On this 2026 Women Veterans Recognition Day, June 12th, your Cherry Hill Professional Firefighters proudly honor International Association of Fire Fighters Local 2663 Cherry Hill Fire Department Firefighter/EMT and U.S. Coast Guard Veteran Lacey Heist and CHFD EMT and U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Shanner Danner for their service and sacrifice to our nation.

Women Veterans Recognition Day is observed annually on June 12th to honor the service and sacrifices of female members of the U.S. military. This date marks the anniversary of the 1948 Women's Armed Services Integration Act, landmark legislation signed by President Harry S. Truman that granted women the right to serve as permanent members of the regular Armed Forces.

We are grateful for Lacey and Shannon's dedication—first to our country in uniform, and now to our community as first responders. Thank you both for your continued service! 🇺🇸🚒

06/12/2026

🚒 MAPLE SHADE DWELLING FIRE🚒

On Monday, June 8, 2026, B-Platoon members from Engine 1352, Battalion 13, and Safety 13 responded via automatic aid into Maple Shade and were first on scene at a dwelling fire on the unit block of Farnsworth Avenue.

Thanks to a rapid response and aggressive fire attack, damage was limited and no injuries were reported. The fire is currently under investigation by local authorities.

06/05/2026

🔥🎗️ June is .

The stress of the job doesn't always end when the call is over. If you or a fellow member are struggling, help is available.

Explore resources for our members and their families ➡️ https://www.cherryhillfirefighters.org/initiatives/mental-behavioral-health--support & iaff.org/behavioral-health See less

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. ❤️🚒

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.

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.