As of July 18, 2008

July 17 - Five Firefighters received diplomas from SCFA this evening for Fire Fighter 1 and 2 categories. Fire Fighters Peter Mancini and David VanDoren received their certificates in Fire Fighter I, followed by Rich Robinson, Alex Young, and Josh Stoveken receiving certifications in Fire Fighter II. Click on the link for more pictures. 

Hopewell Fire Department Welcomes 3 New Fire Fighters

June 18- HFD congratulates 3 recently graduated men from Mercer County Fire School, as well as Hopewell Valley Central High School. Matthew Peck, Anthony Dylan Sturchio, and Benjamin Crane, all accepted their diplomas from HVCHS on Thursday afternoon, and Matt and Dylan accepted their FF1 certificates from Chief Springer on the night before. Matt Peck received a fire school scholarship from the Jimmy Gramigna Award. Click here for FF Graduation pictures.

New Command Vehicle on its Way!

Below are some not yet finished pictures of the new 2008 Ford Expedition just before the graphics are installed. Winner Ford of Cherry Hill, NJ won the bid.

Click below for finished photos

Command 52

Siren Demo

2nd Annual HFD Fishing Trip

Hopewell Fire Department members participated in the 2nd annual fishing trip out of Belmar, NJ on June 26th. Plenty of fish were caught including Sea Bass, Fluke, Blue Fish, and small Sharks. The large fish was a tie breaker held by Julie Paul and Matt Peck, with an honorable mention to Duchess Lake who didn't enter the pool. Fun was had by all. Click below for pictures.

Fishin' Trip 2008