4 MAY 2008 - Trusses are covered, entrance ways are nearly complete, apparatus bays are nearly ready for pouring...

23 APRIL 2008 - Construction crews have completed the exterior walls.  Installation of the roof trusses is completed...

9 APRIL 2008 - At 13:30 hours, Stations 26-4 and 26-1 were dispatched to the 200 block of Jimmie Leeds Rd.  Upon arrival, units found a detached garage fully involved.  Firefighters encountered propane bottles burning as well as a car that was inside of the garage.   The building was heavily damaged by the fire and was knocked down for safety purposes. The fire is under investigation by the Galloway Township Fire Investigation Unit.    Jimmie Leeds Rd was closed to traffic during the fire. Firefighters were on scene for approx. 3 hours.    Pomona (Station 26-3) served as the FAST team while South Egg Harbor (Station 26-5) responded their portable cascade unit.    Station 26-2 (Germania) covered Station 26-3 and Absecon (Station 8) covered Station 26-4 during the incident.    Galloway Twp Police, EMS, and the GTFD Fire Investigation Unit also responded.    No injuries were reported.

4 APRIL 2008 - At 01:51 hours, during moderate rain, Station 26-3 was dispatched to 47 southbound on the Garden State Parkway (GSP) for an extrication assignment.  C26-300, R26-38, U26-37, E26-35 and L26-36 responded.  Upon arrival, C26-300 assumed command and due to the nature of the accident, slowed all incoming units.  R26-38 and E26-35 units searched nearby with flashlights and thermal cameras to ensure everyone was accounted for.  R26-38 and E26-35 provided post accident lighting during the investigation.  R26-38 and E26-35 personnel assisted the Medical Examiner's office.  E26-35 assisted with cleaning the debris from both lanes of the GSP.  
Station 26-2 (Germania) covered Station 26-3 until L26-36 and U26-37 returned to service.
Units were on scene for nearly 4 hours and were back in service by 06:00 hours.

16 MARCH 2008 - Stations 26-2 and 26-3 conducted live burn exercises at the Atlantic County Fire Academy.  Station 26-2 brought their new E26-26.  The training was aimed toward the newer members.  Firefighters experienced a number of evolutions. These included:  Basement fire, single room fire, mulitiple room fire, and standpipe operations.

10 MARCH 2008 - The GTFD Township Fire Chief, the GTFD Administrative Assistant, as well as senior officers from each of the five individual Fire Companies have developed and implemented a standardized department wide application process.

Persons, interested in becoming members of the GTFD, should download the appropriate application packet (via the links below).   The Active Member Packet is for persons 18 and over.  The Junior Member Packet is for persons 16 & 17.

Persons, interested in becoming members of the GTFD, should then print and complete the application and then follow the directions contained therein.