The Somerdale Fire Department hosted me for a tour and an extra special ride and it could not have been more FUN!

This South Jersey fire department welcomed me with open arms on Monday, November 27, 2023. WMMR Rock Writer Gina C’s uncle Steve Daniels is the Deputy Chief of the Somerdale Fire Department. He has spent 32 years in fire service, and 27 of those years have been with Somerdale. He showed me around and told me all kinds of amazing things.

I call him UNCLE STEVE! Uncle Steve brought me around and introduced me to all the firefighters on Monday night. It was after their weekly meeting and drills.

The fire department has so many firefighters; their service is 100% volunteer! I learned so much about them and all they do for the community. Then, they took me for a ride on a 1974 FIRE TRUCK called “The Mack.” Guess where they took me? THE GALAXY! Well, now it’s a pet store, but it was The Galaxy, a club I snuck into many times as a kid. I saw all of my favorites there (Cinderella and Britny Fox).

Coming up, they have a Blood Drive on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, from 2:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. They also have a Toy and Train Collectable Show on Saturday, December 16, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Head over to the Somerdale Firehouse to support these great firefighters!

Now, enjoy the pictures from my time at Somerdale Fire Department with all of my new friends!

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  Here I am with the whole squad. Thank you thank you thank you to everyone that came out. I enjoyed every second I spent talking to each and everyone of them. Firefighters are the REAL ROCK STARS!

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  I was humbled by the turnout. I didn't expect that many people to be there! I learned so much about all of the amazing firefighters and what they do.

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  This was such a cool experience. Somerdale knows how to do it BIG!

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  Here's "The Mack," a vintage fire truck that the Somerdale Fire Department worked hard to get back. They delivered it on a flatbed truck. A truck on a truck. What?! They have it decked out for Christmas right now. So awesome!

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  Here's me on top of "The Mack," outside of what used to be called "The Galaxy." Uncle Steve and his crew were awesome enough to take me there. I used to sneak in to watch my favorite band (like Cinderella) as a kid!

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  A more zoomed-out shot of me outside the pet store that was once "THE GALAXY!" A lot of the firefighters I spoke to had spent many-a-night there, much like me.

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  Finger guns on the firetruck! It was so so cool to see THE GALAXY again. Ah, the memories!

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  Getting outfitted with a real-deal jacket. Thanks Uncle Steve!

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  Oh, and I can't forget the helmet! The gear was heavy, but not as heavy as a Mummer suit! LOL.

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  Uncle Steve put MY hat on. He agreed that it was very heavy. We both look good, huh?

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  There was this cool-looking door in the back corner of the room that is used to help firefighters learn how to break down the door of a burning building. I tried my best, but let's just leave that one to the professionals.

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  Here I am chatting with the dedicated Somerdale firefighters. They told me that hey are 100% volunteer, so most of these guys have day jobs! Yet, they still come out and run drills every Monday night, and protect and serve their community. NOBLE!!!

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  Look at this cool medallion they gave me. It's dedicated to "The Mack," the truck they drove me around on.

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  Me and Uncle Steve on top of The Mack. It was a chilly night but I didn't care. This was absolutely amazing!

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  Gather round! Tell me everything. I was all ears to hear about the awesome work these guys do for their community.

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  Learning the history. Next year is the Somerdale Fire Department's 100th Anniversary. Their 100th year serving the community. And 100% volunteer. Freaking amazing!

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  Had to pose with this firetruck too. The gang let me walk away with shirts and stickers and all kinds of stuff. Plus, amazing memories.

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  We love firefighters! Say thank you to your local Fire Departments. They are doing noble work.

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