Cherry Hill Professional Firefighters

03/16/2026

Your B-Platoon Cherry Hill Fire Department Professional Firefighters from Ladder 1324, Engine 1352, and Safety 13-A (Capt. Hartstein) responded on Thursday, March 12, 2026 via automatic aid into Pennsauken to assist the Pennsauken Fire Department on the scene of a dwelling fire.

Earlier in the day, Engine 1352 responded via automatic aid into Mount Laurel to assist the Mount Laurel Fire Department on the scene of an apartment fire.

Working fire in the 6500 block of Woodland Avenue in the Highland neighborhood. Engine Company 113 first due engine. No injuries reported and the fire is under investigation by the Pennsauken Fire Marshal.

Fireground support
Cherry Hill Fire Department
Collingswood Fire Department
Merchantville Fire Department

03/12/2026

Please consider supporting the great mission of the The Cherry Hill Food Pantry!

Dear Friends of the Pantry:

Thank you for supporting our previous Raffle Fundraisers. Last year we raised $50,000 due to the incredible generosity of the many people like you who participated. This year, our goal is $55,000.

We have 15 REALLY GREAT PRIZES this year. We are hoping that you will support us again and share this email with your family, friends and neighbors so they can join in as well. There is a list of the 15 prizes at the end of this email. I also attached our raffle flyer. Please feel free to forward this email and the flyer to anyone you think might want to help us have a successful raffle.

Tickets are $10.00 each. You can register and pay for the raffle online at https://cherryhillfoodpantry.org/2026-raffle-fundraiser/ and have your tickets automatically entered into the drawing. For those who want to go old school and pay by cash or check, we also have old fashioned hard copy raffle tickets. Tickets for those paying by cash or check will be available at the pantry or by calling me at 856 546-9133. The prize drawing will be on Sunday April 12 at 6:00 PM.

We will need to sell a lot of raffle tickets if we hope to meet our goal of $55,000. So, please consider buying multiple tickets. This will be our only fundraiser in 2026.

Most importantly, every ticket purchased helps provide food and essential groceries to over 900 families in our community who rely on us. Your support ensures our shelves stay stocked and our neighbors feel supported during challenging times.

We also expect to be serving many more clients as more and more people find their expenses far exceeding their income.


Rich Burke

President

856 546 9133



2026 Raffle Fundraiser



1st Prize: $3,000 Visa Gift Card

2nd Prize: $1,000 Visa Gift Card

3rd Prize: $1,000 Visa Gift Card

4th Prize: $1,000 Visa Gift Card

5th Prize: $1,000 Visa Gift Card

6th Prize: Dinner for 10 people by Chef Matt McComb

7th Prize: 55” Large Screen TV

8th Prize: $500 Restaurant Gift Cards

9th Prize: 2 Eagles Tickets

10th Prize: 2 Phillies Tickets

11th Prize: 4 Tickets for Delaware River Cruise

12th Prize: 3 Professional House Cleanings

13th Prize: Basket of Cheer

14th Prize: Beauty Package

15th Prize: Apple Air Pods + Apple Care

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