Blackwood Fire Company No. 1
N 39° 48.037 W 075° 03.989
18S E 494308 N 4405630
There are two firehouses in Blackwood. This one is also known as Central Avenue Station. The station is located in the center of town, near the historic district.
Waymark Code: WM76JX
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 09/09/2009
Views: 4
This fire company was organized in 1893. On July 13, 1977, ironically, there was a fire at the station house. Damage included the loss of 3 trucks and 3/4 of the station. In 1979 The rebuilding of the Central Avenue station occurred with it being dedicated in 1981. Twin Hahn 1500 GPM pumpers were purchased. An EMS engine program was initiated and the company purchased equipment to perform rescues from motor vehicle accidents. In 1989, the company purchased the FM 84 vehicle and the Chief's vehicle was purchased in 1990. In 1993, the company celebrated its 100 year anniversary.
Paid or Volunteer: Part Paid / Part Volunteer
EMS Involvement: yes
Has 911 Dispatch: yes
Has Emergency Call Box: yes
Has Emergency Siren: yes
Number of Firetrucks: 3
Related Website: [Web Link]
Physical Address:
Blackwood Fire Company
14 West Central Avenue
Blackwood, NJ USA
08012
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Has Fire Pole: Not Listed
Average Alarms Per Year: Not Listed
Number of Emergency Staff: Not Listed
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