Cherry Hill Professional Firefighters

03/06/2026

Your A-Platoon Cherry Hill Fire Department Professional Firefighters from Rescue / USAR 13 and Squad / HAZMAT 13 responded on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 to Logan Township, Gloucester County, to assist on the scene of an explosion at a industrial facility.

03/06/2026

Your B-Platoon Cherry Hill Professional Firefighters responded on Tuesday, March 3 2026 to a dwelling fire on the 100 block of Wexford Drive. No injuries were reported and the fire remains under investigation by the Cherry Hill Fire Department Fire Marshal's Office.

Automatic aid fire ground support provided by Mount Laurel Fire Department / Mount Laurel Professional Fire Fighters IAFF Local 4408.

03/04/2026

On February 28, 2026, your C-Platoon Cherry Hill Fire Department Professional Firefighters from Rescue 13 responded to a technical rescue incident in Winslow Township and assisted the Winslow Township Fire Department with removing an employee trapped in a machine at an industrial facility.

02/28/2026

Your Cherry Hill Fire Department Professional Firefighters congratulate the International Association of Fire Fighters on its 108th anniversary!

For 108 years the IAFF has united firefighters and emergency medical workers to improve workplace safety and elevate the standards of the profession.

Cherry Hill Professional Firefighters, IAFF Local 2663, was founded October 16, 1978, with charter members Norcott W. D'Esteree, Thomas Fiorentini, Gary R. Krohn, Joseph R. Meng, Peter Nardone, Salvatore Paolini, Howard E. Scanlon, Kevin J. Scanlon, Michael A. Schaeffer, and Raymond E. Sooy. Cherry Hill Professional Fire Officers, IAFF Local 3198, was founded December 1, 1988, with charter members Hugh H. Gibson III, Kevin Kenniff, Gary J. Saraceni, Michael A. Saraceni, Francis X. Segrest, and Michael A. Schaeffer.

Members of IAFF Locals 2663 and 3198—past and present—remain committed to protecting life and property for Cherry Hill’s residents and visitors 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, responding without hesitation to an ever-growing range of emergencies across Cherry Hill, Camden County, New Jersey, and beyond—thousands of times each year.

Thank you to the IAFF for 108 years of service and solidarity; we look forward to continuing our shared mission of safety and community protection for years to come.

02/15/2026

Your Cherry Hill Professional Firefighters wish to thank several other area businesses that supported the funeral efforts for fallen Camden Fire Department Captain Howard Bennett over the past week. These include Costco Cherry Hill (managers pictured), Melitta USA, and Philly Pretzel Factory - Mount Ephraim, NJ. We are deeply grateful.

02/15/2026

Your B-Platoon Cherry Hill Fire Department Professional Firefighters responded on Friday, February 13, 2026, to a dwelling fire in the Wexford Leas neighborhood.

Photo collection by Dave Hernandez Photo

02/12/2026

On January 31, 2026, your Cherry Hill Professional Firefighters, along with our automatic and mutual aid partners, responded to a dwelling fire with a report of someone trapped on the 500 block of Main Street in the Still Park section of the Township.

Tragically, despite an aggressive firefight and search effort, one of your Cherry Hill Fire Department Firefighters sustained burn injuries, and a 69-year-old resident, Eid Abdalla, was found deceased in the home.

Thankfully, our member is on the road to recovery, but Mr. Abdalla's son, Hazem, not only lost his father but also lost his home and possessions.

Hazem’s employer, Cheessteaks , has started a Go Fund Me campaign to help him rebuild; they've led by example with an incredible initial $4,000 donation and asked the community to chip in or share the campaign.

If you can help, please donate or share via this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-for-funeral-and-rebuilding-after-tragedy

02/12/2026

Your Cherry Hill Fire Department Professional Firefighters were honored to stand shoulder to shoulder today with our brothers and sisters of the Camden Fire Department as they laid Captain Howard Bennett to rest.

From providing emergency response coverage in Camden to assisting with memorial service logistics to lining the procession route and paying our respects at the service, our members were proud to serve in every way possible on this solemn day.

We extend our deepest condolences to Captain Bennett's family, friends, and the entire Camden Fire Department. We will never forget his service, his sacrifice, and the bond of brother and sisterhood that unites us all.

Camden Fire Officers Local #2578
CFD Local 788
New Jersey Firefighters PFANJ
International Association of Fire Fighters

02/10/2026

CAMDEN FIREFIGHTER HOWARD BENNETT LINE OF DUTY DEATH FUNERAL INFORMATION

Cherry Hill Fire Department personnel attending the funeral of Camden Firefighter Howard Bennett should report to CHFD Headquarters on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 by 8:30am. CHFD pool vehicles will be available for use. For members traveling directly to the service, members are to be on site in Camden by 9:45am.

Parking for CHFD staff and personal vehicles will be available at the lot across from the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion, 199-101 Washington Court, Camden.

Uniform of the day is Class A with white gloves and mourning band. Any CHFD member without white gloves should be able to acquire them at the service. Probationary members or members without a Class A uniform shall wear their Class B uniform. Members are reminded that the majority of the service will be outdoors and should dress accordingly.

Uniformed members will be gathering after the ceremony on site, inside the Pavilion.

Service schedule:
10:30am - Muster, lineup, and arrival of uniformed personnel/participating agencies
11:00am - Family and friends viewing
12:20pm - Camden Fire Department walk-through/all other will be seated
12:30pm - Celebration of life service

International Association of Fire Fighters Local 2663/3198 active and retired members should reach out to your union representative or via your chain of command if you have any additional questions.

02/08/2026

SUPPORT THE FAMILY OF FALLEN CAMDEN FIREFIGHTER HOWARD BENNETT

On February 5, 2026, the Camden Fire Department suffered the tragic line of duty death of veteran firefighter Howard Bennett.

The Professional Firefighters of New Jersey Emergency Relief Fund has established a donation site to support Brother Bennett's family during this unimaginable time.

To donate, please visit: bit.ly/ffbennett

New Jersey Firefighters PFANJ
Camden County IAFF Local 3249
CFD Local 788

02/06/2026

In the aftermath of yesterday's tragic line-of-duty death of Firefighter Howard Bennett, your Cherry Hill Professional Firefighters reached out today to ShopRite of Garden State Pavilions to order a spread of food to deliver to our brothers and sisters at the Camden Fire Department. In response, Ravitz Family Markets donated the entire order - several trays of sandwiches - which were delivered today by your Cherry Hill Fire Department members to Camden Fire Headquarters.

Your Cherry Hill Professional Firefighters offer our sincerest thank you to Ravitz Family Markets and the Cherry Hill Shop Rites for their continued generosity to our communities.

Camden Fire Officers Local #2578
CFD Local 788
New Jersey Firefighters PFANJ

02/06/2026

Your Cherry Hill Professional Firefighters mourn the death of City of Camden Firefighter Howard Bennett, who died in the line of duty on February 5, 2026.

Cherry Hill Fire Department peer support members are available to CHFD personnel. Team members will also be available to assist wider New Jersey Firefighters PFANJ and International Association of Fire Fighters peer support efforts as needed.

Additional information, including continued operational support for the Camden Fire Department, will be provided to CHFD members as it becomes available.