Frequently Asked Questions

• Who Are We?

  Our membership consists volunteer men and women from virtually all professions, including Real Estate, Emergency Medical Services, Law Enforcement, Sales, Finance, State and Federal Agents, Education, Trades, and much more who serve and protect Haddonfield from the ravages of fire and other emergencies on a strictly volunteer basis. New members attend basic firefighter training at the Camden County Fire Academy, while all members receive regular continuing education through training exercises and drills that are conducted by company officers.

• How Busy Are We?

  Each year Haddonfield firefighters answer approximately 500-600 fire alarms, which range from dwelling, vehicle, and brush fires to malfunctioning alarm system activations. Regardless of the type of problem reported, every alarm must be answered in the same expedient manner.

• What Equipment Do We Have?

  Haddon Fire Co. No.1 operates one completely equipped Squad, an engine both of which are with CAFS and a 100 ft aerial ladder truck.  In addition, Haddon Fire Co. No1 has an incident command vehicle, a passenger carrier vehicle, and a utility vehicle.

• How Can I Volunteer?

  Volunteer applications are being accepted. Please feel free to contact Chief Pat Gorman (pgorman@haddonfirecompany.org) or stop by the firehouse at 15 Haddon Avenue, Haddonfield, NJ for details.

• How Are We Supported?

  Each spring, our members conduct a door-to-door fund drive of the entire borough. Proceeds from this drive are used to purchase equipment such as mobile radios, pagers, company vehicles, and other emergency equipment. In addition, the drive allows funding for fire prevention activities and training for our firefighters. We have been fortunate that nearly all residents enthusiastically support our fund drive.

• How Can I Learn More?

  Simply by asking. Our members would be pleased to answer any questions with regard to our operations, general fire safety, becoming a volunteer, or the history of Haddon Fire Co. No.1.