It is the mission of the Port Norris Volunteer Fire Company to  provide the highest quality of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Medical Services to our community. Our mission is accomplished through dedicated volunteers who are committed to team work, continuous improvement, and maintaining the highest level of training.

At the annual Commercial Township awards banquet Firefighters Matt Hoffman and Tim Reeves were named Firefighters of the Year for their actions during Hurricane Sandy.

Chief John Hoffman was awarded with highest percentage of fire calls.

Afterwards an evening of brotherhood was celebrated with members of Mauricetown and Laurel Lake fire companies.

E1103 and R1221 responded to North Ave in Port Norris for a MVC with possible entrapment.

Deputy Chief Bill Rhubart [1132] arrived on location to find 1 vehicle vs utility pole with 1 occupant entraped in the vehicle.

Crews from Port Norris and Mauricetown Fire Companies extricated the pt from the vehicle and turned patient care over to Millville Rescue Squad.

The Cumberland County Fire Police were called to direct traffic around the scene.

Once the patient was transported the scene was turned over to NJSP

It is with great pride that the membership of Port Norris Volunteer Fire Company names Paulie Chamberlain as our first Honorary Chief.  Rest in Peace "Paulie Boy" you will be missed by all.

Tender 1111 and Utility 1107 responded to North Ave in Mauricetown for a vehicle fire.

Tender 1202 arrived on location and reporting a pick with heavy fire showing from the engine compartment.

Crews from Mauricetown and Port Norris Fire Companies extinguished the vehicle and a small area of brush around the vehicle.

Scene was then turned over to NJSP

Tender 1111 and Brush 1206 where dispatched to Berry Ave for an unknown type of fire.

Tender 1111 arrived on location to find a 25' x 75' area of brush on fire along the river bank extending into a small boat and storage shed.

Crews from Port Norris and Mauricetown Fire Companies along with the New Jersey Forrest Fire Service brought the fire under control at 15:15

Additional units on location: Engine 1103 and Tender 1202

E2501, T2511, T2611, T1202, LT11, 22R were dispatched to Quail Street in Heislerville for a structure fire.

E2501 arrived on location and reported a camper fully involved with extension into the “C” side of the adjacent dwelling.

Upon arrival Tower 11’s crew was ordered to ladder the dwelling and vent the roof, while Tender 1111 acted as the nurse Tender for Heislerville’s Tender 25-12.

The fire was declared under control at 22:47

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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Station 25, Tender 2611, Tender 1202, Tower 11 and Squad 22 were dispatched to Middle St in Heislerville for a dwelling.

 
Initial reports from County Communications indicated an electrical fire.
 
Engine 2501 arrived on location and reported a single story dwelling with fire showing on the “D” side of the dwelling.
 
Command requested T1311 and E2701 added to the assignment to assist with water shuttle operations. 
 
Belleplain [Station 22] covered Leesburg Fire Company during the incident
 
The fire was placed under control at 1351
 
The cause of the fire is under investigation
 
Additional units assisting on scene: MRTOEM, County Fire Coordinator, Red Cross, ACE, NJSP