Townbank Fire Company

05/25/2026

🚨 New Order Alert! 🚨
The Town Bank Fire Company – Station 61, Lower Township has officially placed an order for an EVI Dive Unit Truck, built on a Freightliner cab and chassis.

Thank you to the members of Town Bank Fire Company for choosing Campbell Supply and Emergency Vehicles, Inc. (EVI).
We’re proud to support your commitment to safety and service. 🚒

🔍 Be sure to check out the full apparatus drawing on our website under the New Orders tab.

05/09/2026

It’s a great day to come out and support the Town Bank Fire Co fundraiser at Harpoons on the Bay! Awesome giveaways, great food/drinks , and fun times for a great cause — stop by and join the fun!

05/08/2026

Last evening, the members of the Town Bank Volunteer Fire Company, along with mutual aid companies from Erma, Villas, and Rio Grande Fire Company as the Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC), were dispatched to the 600 block of Town Bank Road for a reported residential structure fire.
While responding, fire personnel were advised of possible entrapment within the dwelling. Assistant Chief 61 arrived first on scene and reported heavy smoke and fire showing, along with an updated report of multiple occupants still inside the residence.
Engine 61 arrived shortly after and crews immediately initiated an aggressive interior attack on the bulk of the fire while additional crews conducted primary and secondary searches along with ventilation operations. During the primary search, the structure was reported all clear and all occupants were confirmed safely out of the building.
Due to the reported entrapment and heavy fire conditions, a 2nd Alarm was struck bringing additional manpower to the scene from the Cape May City Fire Department and Green Creek Fire Company. West Cape May Fire Company provided township coverage during the incident. The Cape May County Fire Coordinator also responded to the scene.
Fire crews operated on scene for approximately 31/2 hours before clearing and returning to service.
The fire is currently under investigation by the Cape May County Fire Marshal's Office along with the Lower Township Bureau of Fire Safety.

Units responding included:

1st Alarm:
Town Bank
Erma
Villas
Rio Grande (RIC)
MYAC Rehab

2nd Alarm:

Cape May City
Green Creek
West Cape May
CMC Fire Coordinator

All companies did an outstanding job and worked together seamlessly during the incident. We would like to thank all mutual aid companies and agencies that responded to assist.

Members are always wanted. If you are interested in serving your community, stop by your local township fire company, speak with the men and women who volunteer their time, and pick up an application!

05/05/2026

We’re incredibly grateful to Harpoons on the Bay for turning a difficult moment into something positive for our community.

After last week’s fire, Jeff & Brady didn’t hesitate to give back and support our volunteer fire company — and that means a lot to all of us.

This Saturday, a portion of their food and drink sales will be donated to Town Bank Volunteer Fire Co.

If you’re able, stop by, grab a bite or a drink, and help support a local business that supports its first responders. 🚒

Community supporting community at its best.

Hello HarpoonsNation —
Over the past few days, we’ve had a lot of time to reflect on how fortunate we were when a fire broke out behind our beloved Tiki Bar last week.
When it happened, the Town Bank Volunteer Fire Company — just a few blocks from us — was on scene within minutes and contained it before it had a chance to spread.
At the same time, we had incredible support from surrounding departments — Villas, Erma, Rio Grande, and Cape May City — all there and ready in case things escalated. That kind of response reminds you what community really means.
Now it’s our turn to show up and give back to our hometown fire company.
This Saturday, May 9, we’ll be supporting the Town Bank Volunteer Fire Company. Details below.
We hope you’ll come out and be part of it.
Brady & Jeff

COMMUNITY FUNDRAISER
This Saturday, May 9, at Harpoons on the Bay
Harpoons on the Bay Supports the Town Bank Volunteer Fire Company
When we needed them, they showed up — fast, professional, and ready.
Now it’s our turn to show up and give back.
This Saturday | Open to Close
10% of ALL Food & Drink Sales Donated
Come out, grab a drink, or a bite, or both… and support the people who protect our community every day.
Community Supporting Community.
Right here in North Cape May.

04/29/2026

Early this morning at 2:56am, Townbank firefighters were dispatched for a report of smoke in the area of 91 Beach Drive in North Cape May. Upon arrival of Chief 61, a detached “out building” was found to be fully involved and rapidly spreading to the adjacent tiki bar. A working fire box was transmitted bringing in additional units from Erma, Villas, Cape May, and Rio Grande Fire companies along with the Lower Township Fire Official and the Cape May County Fire Marshall’s Office. First arriving units contained the fire to the building or origin with minor extension to the tiki bar. Crews extinguished the fire and overhauled the scene for approximately 3 hours. The fire is being investigated by the Lower Township Bureau of Fire Safety in conjunction with the Cape May County Fire Marshall’s Office and Lower Township Police Department.

03/14/2026

We’re excited to see everyone tonight at the Town Bank Volunteer Fire Co. Comedy Show! 🎤🔥

Link below if you haven’t grabbed your tickets, just a few left!

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Doors open at 7:00 PM, so come early, grab your seats, and get ready for a great night of laughs with the community.

Reminder: Beer and wine are included with your ticket, as well as light refreshments. In accordance with ABC regulations, NO OUTSIDE ALCOHOL PERMITTED🚫.

Thanks for supporting the Town Bank Volunteer Fire Company — see you tonight! 🚒🍻

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03/07/2026

🚒 Meet Your Local Volunteer Firefighters! 🚒

Today (Saturday 3/7) from 2–4 PM, members of the Town Bank Volunteer Fire Company will be at the North Cape May Wawa selling tickets for our upcoming Comedy Show Fundraiser and hanging out to meet members of the community.

Stop by to:
• Grab your comedy show tickets 🎟️
• Meet and chat with your local volunteer firefighters 👨‍🚒👩‍🚒
• Learn a little more about what we do in the community

We’d love to see you, say hello, and thank you for supporting your local volunteer fire company!

📍 North Cape May Wawa
🕑 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Your support helps keep our department running and ready to serve. ❤️🚒

02/21/2026

Please come out today from 2 PM to 9 PM to support the Lower Township Fire District #2 and the Town Bank Volunteer Fire Company at our fire hall!

Thanks to the continued hard work of our commissioners and administration, we have proudly kept the tax rate steady for well over 10 years. This would not be possible without the incredible support of our community and the dedication of our fully volunteer staff.

If you have any questions feel free to message us!

If you reside in Fire District 1 or 3, make sure you support your Fire district as well at Villas Fire hall (1) or Erma Fire Hall (3)

We are truly grateful for your ongoing support year after year. Thank you for allowing us the privilege of serving and protecting our community.

02/18/2026

The Town Bank Fire Company wishes to remember our Fallen Brother Firefighter & Lieutenant. We extend our thoughts and prayers as we remember Lower Township PD's fallen police officer, David C. Douglass Sr. May God continue to Bless David, his family and Lower Township Police Department.

Respectfully & With Love,
T.B.F.C.
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Lower Township honors fallen officer David C. Douglass, Sr.
Wednesday, February 18, 2026, will mark the 32nd anniversary of the death of Lower Township Police Officer David C. Douglass, Sr., who was killed in the line of duty, after exchanging gunfire with a suspect who had just burglarized a home and then set it on fire.

Officer Douglass was dispatched to a suspicious person call in the area of North Cape May. As he pursued a burglary suspect on foot, the suspect turned and shot him. Officer Douglass was able to return fire, striking the suspect in the hand and was able to make it back to his patrol car to call for assistance, but did not survive the attack.

Following an intensive investigation, Lower Township Police, along with several other assisting agencies, arrested the actor in New York City, in April of 1994.

"Let us not forget his efforts, let us not forget his name, and please let us not forget his family."

The Lower Township Police Department will continue to honor Officer Douglass who laid down his life in the line of duty. On this day, let us reflect on the sacrifice and contributions that David C. Douglass had on the law enforcement community, along with many other law enforcement officers, who also made the ultimate sacrifice to protect and serve the citizens of their communities.

The flags at Township Hall and the Police Department will be flown at half-staff on this day in memory of his sacrifice and service. A memorial wreath will be placed at the gravesite located at the Cold Spring Presbyterian Church, (780 Seashore Rd, Cold Spring, NJ 08204).

At approximately 7:15 p.m., dispatch will transmit Officer Douglass’s End of Watch broadcast. During this time, all fire sirens in the township will be activated, in memory of Douglass, who was also a Town Bank Firefighter.

02/14/2026

🚒🎟️ TOMORROW at ACME NORTH CAPE MAY! 🎟️🚒

The Town Back Volunteer Firefighters will be hanging out at Acme in North Cape May tomorrow 2/15 from 10AM–1PM!

Stop by, say hello, check out the fire truck, meet some of our local heroes… and while you’re there — don’t forget to grab your tickets for the best comedy show coming to town! 😂🔥

It’s going to be a great time, so come support a good cause, have some fun, and lock in your seats before they’re gone!

📍 Acme – North Cape May 3845 Bayshore Road
🗓️ Sunday 2/15
⏰ 10AM–1PM

See you there! 🙌🎭