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Camden, New Jersey, firefighter dies after falling in icy Delaware River water, officials say

Rescue boats were on the scene at the Wiggins Park Marina on Thursday as crews tried to pull a firefighter from the water.

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Firefighter dies after falling into Delaware River in Camden, New Jersey

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Firefighter dead after falling into icy Delaware River waters

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New details about Camden firefighter who died in Delaware River during inspection

Family, colleagues, and city officials are mourning the loss of Camden firefighter Howard Bennett who died after falling into the Delaware River during a routine boat inspection.

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Firefighter dies after falling in icy water in Camden

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Camden firefighter dies after falling into icy Delaware River

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Camden firefighter who died after falling into icy Delaware River identified

Bennett was in the water for approximately 30 minutes.

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Longtime New Jersey firefighter tragically dies after falling into frozen river during ice rescue

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Camden, New Jersey, mayor and fire chief discuss death of firefighter in icy water

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NJ fire department only had 2 firefighters to respond to a fire call at a 10-story residential high-rise

Ongoing staffing issues in Collingswood’s fire department created a delayed response at a recent fire call to a high-rise residential building, according to officials. The fire company only had two firefighters to respond to a fire call at Parkview Towers,

New Jersey American Water Opens 2026 Fire and EMS Grant Program for Volunteer Departments

New Jersey American Water today announced the opening of its 2026 Volunteer Fire and EMS Grant Program, providing funding for volunteer fire departments and emergency response organizations across its service area.

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As Tensions with Township Rise, Mountain Lake, NJ, Fire Company Fails to Respond

Tensions surrounding a dispute between volunteers at a local fire department and its township are heating up. Last year, the Mountain Lake Fire Company department’s chief and volunteers accused elected officials of interfering with emergency response operations and unfairly punishing one of its members,

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Veteran firefighter who drowned at N.J. waterfront marina is identified

A Camden Fire Department firefighter who died Thursday after he got trapped beneath the icy waters at a local marina has been identified as longtime member Howard Bennett. Bennett fell through the ice into the Delaware River at the Wiggins Park Marina while working on a department boat,

With streets snowbound, here's how Paterson fire crew got through

Normally used for high-water rescues, a Paterson fire truck with high suspension and fat tires helped crews respond to calls during the snowstorm.

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Who is required to clear snow from fire hydrants? What NJ law says

Hydrants are required to be cleared within 24 hours of snowfall at least 36 inches in all directions, according to state law. The clearing must include an access path to connect hose lines from fire trucks.