The Mount Laurel Professional Fire Fighters Association, IAFF Local 4408, is a professional organization that represents all of the full-time paid firefighters, fire officers, and support staff of the Mount Laurel Fire Department. Our local union was chartered in December of 2004 after nearly 19 years of affiliation with the Burlington County Professional Firefighters Association, IAFF Local 3091. As a result of the rapid growth of our fire department, a decision was made to separate from the county local to form our own local under the IAFF. As a result of this successful transition, we are now able to better serve our membership and the community we serve. Our mission is simple... to serve as the sole bargaining agent representing the career Firefighters, Fire Officers, and Support Staff of the Mount Laurel Township Fire Department. Our goal is to promote a harmonious and progressive work environment between management and the employees in order to better serve the citizens of Mount Laurel Township whom we’ve been sworn to protect. What is the IAFF? The International Association of Fire Fighters, headquartered in Washington, DC, represents more than 280,000 fire fighters and emergency medical personnel, who protect 85 percent of the nation's population. The IAFF includes more than 3,100 locals in more than 3,500 communities in the United States and Canada. In addition to city and county fire fighters and emergency medical personnel, IAFF members include state employees, federal workers and fire and emergency medical personnel employed at certain industrial facilities. The IAFF is the driving force behind nearly every advance in the fire and emergency services in the 20th century—from the introduction of shift schedules early in the last century to the enactment of SAFER in 2003. With extremely active political and legislative programs, and with recognized experts in the fields of occupational health and safety, fire-based emergency medical services and hazardous materials training, the IAFF has established professional standards for the North American fire service. Today, the IAFF is the primary advocate for providing fire fighters and paramedics with the tools they need to perform their jobs. The IAFF provides a strong voice in the development and implementation of new training and equipment, and has worked hard to ensure the proper staffing of fire and EMS departments. The IAFF is a member driven organization—for fire fighters, by fire fighters. [Information and statistics for this article were obtained from the International Association of Fire Fighters website “IAFFOnline�]

Hello, my name is John Colucci. I am the Deputy Chief for the Mount Laurel Fire Department located in Burlington County New Jersey. Being in the fire service has allowed me to help others in their time of need. Many men, women and children suffer from burn injuries daily. Please help the Burn Foundation by supporting me on my endeavor to run 26.2 miles. My goal is to raise $100.00 for each mile I run, for a total contribution of $2620.00. Your donation will be utilized to enhance the quality of life for burn survivors and their families. Remember to "Get Out and Stay Out" Be Safe, John M. Colucci Please go to the following link to make your donation: http://www.active.com/donate/IAFFBurnMCM08/JColucci44

361-A and 363-D platoon members responded to this fatal crash on the southbound lanes of Route 295 in Mount Laurel. It is believed that an elderly man entered the highway through a southbound offramp and proceeded north for approximately 2 miles before hitting a van traveling southbound head-on. Crews had to extricate the unconscious and unresponsive driver of the northbound vehicle while the occupants of the van were reletively uninjured. All occupants were transported to area hospitals for evaluation.

362B and 363D platoons were dispatched to Fellowship Road and East Gate a motor vehicle accident. Engine 3621 under the command of Firefighter Crain arrived reporting a two vehicles accident with one driver trapped. Engine 3621's crew did a door pop. Rescue 3639 along with two Mount Laurel EMS unit arrived. Three patient were transported to area hospitals.

361B BLS 369 and Medic 35 were dispatched to the New Jersey Turnpike for a motorcycle accident. Medic 35 advised the Battalion Chief that a LZ assignment was needed. 363D platoon was dispatched to the New Jersey State Police Barracks for the LZ assigment.

Members of the Mount Laurel Fire Department were recognized Saturday for their actions at two seperate incidents in 2007. Members received Commendation and Valor awards for their part in an ice water rescue incident on February 14, 2007, saving the life of an 11 yr old boy. Chief Bob Gallos, Jr. was recognized for a seperate incident where he is credited for saving the life of a woman who was trapped in a burning vehicle after a motor vehicle accident. The Professional Firefighters Association of New Jersey (PFANJ) recognized many other firefighters from across the State of New Jersey for their acts of bravery at the annual event. Congratulations to all of the award recipients.

36D platoon training with air and communicate lines inside the training room at station 363.

363D platoon respond to a smoke investigation and arrived to find a chimney fire, Engine 3631 made quick work and contain the fire to the chimney area. Evesham Rescue (local 3091) respond as the RIT company.

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MOUNT LAUREL — Several motor vehicles were involved in an accident on the southbound side of Interstate 295 this afternoon, a Burlington County Central Communications supervisor said. The accident occurred about 3:50 p.m. near the Route 73 exit, the supervisor said. No information on injuries was immediately available. Traffic was backed up on both sides of the highway due to the accident, according to the state Department of Transportation

Quint 3614 and Tower 3635 from Mount Laurel respond to Lumberton on this 2nd alarm house fire. The house was heavily damaged. The fire was reported at 6:41 a.m. and was brought under control about 90 minutes later.

Platoons 36A and 363D respond to a gas leak at the Mount Laurel Senior Center. Crew found the gas leaking from a boiler. The building was closed down for the evening.

Chief Burnett reported a 2 1/2 story S/F/D,heavy fire division A,placed all hands to work, second alarm requested to the scene,companies switched to defensive operations. Upon arrival 3614 crew was assigned to throw ground ladders to the rear and then re-assigned to roof operations. 3614 opened up the roof on the division C/D corner.

Firefighter platoons 363D and 362C prepare for Ice Water emergencies.

MOUNT LAUREL — Traffic was backed up about five miles on the southbound side of Route 73 today as a result of sulfuric acid leaking from a tanker truck, according to police the state Department of Transportation. No injuries were reported, and police described the spill as minor. A hazardous-materials team was dispatched to oversee the cleanup of the spill, which was reported by a motorist at 7:34 a.m., police said. The motorist saw the truck leaking fluid while pulling onto a southbound lane of Route 73 from Interstate 295, police said. Township officers stopped the truck a short time later near the intersection of Route 73 and Church Road and determined the leaking fluid was acid, police said. The officers contained the spill and called for the hazardous-materials team.Information about what the truck was hauling was not immediately available. The cleanup was continuing at 9:30 a.m.