DENNIS TWP. - A group of local volunteer firefighters is concerned about the strength and leadership of their former department.

During the Dennis Township's council meeting Tuesday night, several former members of the Ocean View Volunteer Fire Company voiced concerns about how well the department is serving the community. They believe lack of members has affected response time and could be jeopardizing public safety.

"Since 2010, chief and his officers have pushed out or thrown out 24 members of the fire company," said Bryan Moran, a former firefighter.

The chief, Joseph Gurdgiel Jr. told NBC 40 that the department has over 20 members serving the community, and takes in new volunteers every month. He went on to say that anyone who left the department did it on their own terms.

An investigation conducted by the New Jersey State Police and the County Prosecutor's Office, found that all allegations were unfounded.

By ANJALEE KHEMLANI Staff WriterpressofAtlanticCity.com

GALLOWAY TWP. -- A family is forced to leave their home after an explosion sets fire to their house.

It happened around 3 p.m. Saturday afternoon.

Those inside the house when the explosion happened say it felt like an earthquake.

Five family members were inside the house. None were seriously injured but one eight-week-old was taken to the hospital for evaluation.

The house sustained serious structural damage, windows on one side of the house were blown out, and the family won't be able to return until the house undergoes serious renovations.

Officials aren't certain what caused the explosion, but say that it was centered in the basement, and could possibly have come from the heater.

Training continues for Atlantic City's thirteen newest firefighters, in week four of their instruction.

It's the kind of job that never gets a day off. Rain, shine or snow, Tim Brining says these first responders are ready for the call.

"Coming out here, even though it's icy, we are still going up there."

Learning what it takes to perform in the snow and ice was part of week four of....Continue Reading

Posted: Wednesday, January 30, 2013 12:00 am

By WALLACE McKELVEY Staff Writer press of AtlanticCity.com

EGG HARBOR TWP. - Training continues for Atlantic City's thirteen newest firefighters, in week three of their instruction.

It's the job they signed up to do, but when danger is looking them straight in the face, getting the job done recruit Patrick McDevitt says can prove to be difficult task.

"The spaces were so tight, there was barely any room for breathing when you were getting through."

Three weeks into their training, Atlantic City's thirteen newest fire fighters are....Continue Reading