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Cherry Hill Firefighters Endorse Mulholland and Arroyo for Fire Commissioner

Your Cherry Hill Professional Firefighters endorse candidates who support us and stand for public safety, including John J. Mulholland, Jr. and Rosy Arroyo for Cherry Hill Fire Commissioner. Ms. Arroyo is running as a write-in candidate, and voters will need to enter "Rosy Arroyo" in the "WRITE-IN" column in order to record their vote. Residents who vote by mail are able to submit their ballots now. For those voting in person, be sure to go to your local polling place on Tuesday, November 7, and vote!

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Cherry Hill Firefighters Support Assemblyman Bill Moen

Your Cherry Hill Professional Firefighters were honored to have representatives on hand on Friday, September 29, 2023 at an event supporting Assemblyman Bill Moen. Pictured (left to right): Lt. Sean Carlin, Assemblyman Moen, Cherry Hill Fire Department Commissioner John J. Mulholland, Jr., Lt. Jim Aleski.

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B-Platoon Firefighters Respond to Pennsauken Dwelling Fire

In the early hours of Wednesday, September 27, 2023 your B-Platoon Cherry Hill Professional Firefighters from Engine 1352, Ladder 1324, and Safety 13 (Capt. Houck) responded via automatic aid into Pennsauken to assist on the scene of a dwelling fire on the 2200 block of 37th Street. Those same Cherry Hill Fire Department units then left that scene after the fire was knocked down to respond to another reported building fire in Pennsauken on the 4500 block of Westfield Avenue. Photo courtesy of Pennsauken Fire Department

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IAFF Locals 2663, 3198, and 3249 Support Cherry Hill Fire Department Commissioner John J. Mulholland, Jr.

Your Cherry Hill Professional Firefighters were honored to be on hand on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at an event supporting Cherry Hill Fire Department Commissioner John J. Mulholland, Jr. Pictured (left to right): Cherry Hill Fire Officers International Association of Fire Fighters Local 3198 President Rich Oberle, Commissioner Mulholland, Camden County IAFF Local 3249 President Keith Kemery, and Cherry Hill Firefighters IAFF Local 2663 President Jim Lyons.

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FF Jake Speas Promoted to Lieutenant

Your Cherry Hill Professional Firefighters congratulate Jake Speaks on his promotion on September 18, 2023 to Lieutenant. Lt. Speas will now be assigned to Squrt 1341 on the "A" Platoon.

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Annual Phillies Game Outing

A group of your Cherry Hill Fire Department Professional Firefighters active and retired got together on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, for their annual outing to Citizens Bank Park for a Philadelphia Phillies game. While unfortunately the Phils lost to the Las Angeles Angels 10-8, members spanning several generations had a great time hanging out together.

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Retirement of Captain Ed McCorkle

Your Cherry Hill Fire Department Professional Firefighters congratulate Captain Ed McCorkle on his retirement after more than 25 years of service. Your Cherry Hill Professional Firefighters thank you for your dedicated and selfless service to our department, our community, and beyond. "Gunsy" worked his last shift at Engine 1322 on North Kings Highway on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, and went off-duty for the final time at 8am on Thursday, August 31.

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RETIREMENT OF LT BILL ARCARI

Your Cherry Hill Fire Department Professional Firefighters congratulate Lt. William Arcari, III on his retirement after more than 25 years of service.

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CHFD Swears-In Newly Promoted Officers

Your Cherry Hill Fire Department Professional Firefighters congratulate the following members on their promotions which were effective July 1, 2023 and were formally recognized in a swearing-in ceremony on July 17, 2023.

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B-Platoon Members Respond to Commercial Building Fire on Brace Road

Your B-Platoon Cherry Hill Fire Department Professional Firefighters responded Friday morning, July 14, 2023, to a report of a commercial building fire on Brace Road. Thanks to a rapid and professional response, the fire was quickly contained and the business was reportedly able to reopen later the same evening.

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CHFD Members Attend Line of Duty Death Services for Fallen Newark Firefighters

Your Cherry Hill Professional Firefighters were honored to join Mount Laurel Professional Fire Fighters IAFF Local 4408 members, and firefighters from throughout the United States and beyond on July 13, 2023 in Newark, NJ to honor the memories of Newark Firefighters Augusto Acabou and Wayne Brooks Jr. who were killed in the line of duty on July 5, 2023 while battling a fire on a cargo ship in Port Newark.

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RETIREMENT OF LT BILL ARCARI

Your Cherry Hill Fire Department Professional Firefighters congratulate Lt. William Arcari, III on his retirement after more than 25 years of service. Your Cherry Hill Professional Firefighters thank you for your dedicated and selfless service to our union - as VP of Cherry Hill Firefighters IAFF Local 2663 and President of Fire Officers Local 3198 - our department, our community, and beyond. Billy worked his last shift at Engine 1322 on North Kings Highway on Thursday, June 29, 2023, and went off-duty for the final time at 8am on Friday, June 30, 2023.

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RETIREMENT OF CAPTAIN ROBERT "MAC" MAC DERMOTT

Your Cherry Hill Fire Department Professional Firefighters congratulate Captain Robert "Mac" MaDermott, Jr. on his retirement after more than 25 years of service. Your Cherry Hill Professional Firefighters thank you for your dedicated and selfless service to our union, our department, our community, and beyond. "Mac" worked his last shift at Squrt 1341 on Springdale Road on Thursday, June 29, 2023, and went off-duty for the final time at 8am on Friday, June 30, 2023.

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RETIREMENT OF LT KEN STACKHOUSE

Your Cherry Hil Fire Department Professional Firefighters congratulate Lt. Ken Stackhouse on his retirement after 25 years of service. Your Cherry Hill Professional Firefighter thank you for your dedicated and selfless service to our union, our department, and our community. Ken worked his last shift at Ladder 1324 on Route 70 on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, and went off-duty for the final time at 8am on Thursday, June 29.

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RETIREMENT OF FF DENNIS D'ALESANDRO

Your Cherry Hill Fire Department Professional Firefighters congratulate FF Dennis "Chewy" D'Alesandro on his retirement after 25 years of service. Your Cherry Hill Professional Firefighters thank you for your dedicated and selfless service to our union - including serving as President of Cherry Hill Firefighters IAFF Local Local 2663, our department, and our community. "Chewy" worked his last shift at Ladder 1324 on Route 70 on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, and went off-duty for the final time at 8am on Thursday, June 29, 2023.

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Cherry Hill Fire Officer Attends National Mental and Behavioral Health Conference

Your Cherry Hill Professional Firefighters had a representative on hand on June 26-27, 2023 in Las Vegas, NV at the NEP Services "We Need To Talk" conference on mental and behavioral health. The conference included presentations and discussions on PTSD, sleep science, mental resilience, suicide prevention, cancer, and other critical health and wellness issues affecting your Cherry Hill Fire Department Professional Firefighters and first responders every where. Pictured is Lt. Jim Aleski from Engine 1352 and Cherry Hill Fire Officers IAFF Local 3198.

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RETIREMENT OF FF BRIAN FOSTER

Your Cherry Hill Fire Department Professional Firefighters congratulate FF Brian Foster on his retirement after 28 years of service! Your Cherry Hill Professional Firefighters thank Brian for his dedicated and selfless service to our union - including serving as President of Cherry Hill Firefighters IAFF Local 2663, our department, and our community. Brian worked his last shift at Engine 1352 on Route 38 on Sunday, June 25, 2023, and went off-duty for the final time at 8am on Monday, June 26, 2023.

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