Pennsville Fire & Rescue Co. # 1

Pennsville Fire & Rescue’s service to the people of the township began April 15, 1924. Prior to the organization of the fire company, the only means of fire protection the townspeople had was a “Bucket Brigade”. The nearest organized fire company was in Salem, 6 miles away.

A concerned citizen of the community, Mr. Jere A. English, recognized the […]

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This mural adorns our meeting room wall on the second floor of the firehouse.  It was painted by past Chiefs Charles Cowperthwait and Ken Gralley.  The mural depicts firefighters at work as well as the history of Lower Penns Neck and Pennsville.

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