OCT
11
Rescheduled Event
Blackwood Pumpkin Festival
Downtown Blackwood
Rescheduled from October 4 due to weather.
Event Update
Blackwood Pumpkin Festival Postponed
The Blackwood Pumpkin Festival scheduled for Sunday, October 4 has been postponed to its scheduled rain date, Sunday, October 11, 2026.
New Date
OCT 11
Gloucester Township Fire District #4
Serving Blackwood
Since 1957
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Gloucester Township's Arts District
Happening in Downtown Blackwood
Upcoming community events, seasonal activities, and local traditions happening throughout downtown Blackwood.
OCT
17
Gloucester Township Event
Food & Craft Beer Festival
Downtown Blackwood
Beer & Wine Garden at 15 S. Black Horse Pike
Rain date: Sunday, October 18
DEC
05
Blackwood Fire Company
41st Annual Charlie Miller Memorial Christmas Parade
Downtown Blackwood
Parade followed by Santa, hot chocolate, cookies, and awards
at the Gloucester Premium Outlets.
Serving Blackwood
Protecting Our Community
Gloucester Township Fire District #4 provides fire protection, prevention, and public safety services to the Blackwood community through a partnership with Blackwood Fire Company.
From emergency response and fire prevention to public education, inspections, and community outreach, our mission is centered on protecting life, property, and the community we serve.
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Service Beyond the Alarm
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Emergency Response
Fire suppression, rescue, and coordinated emergency response.
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Fire Prevention
Inspections, code enforcement, education, and risk reduction.
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Our Partnership
Blackwood Fire Company
Gloucester Township Fire District #4 and Blackwood Fire Company work together to provide fire protection and community service throughout Blackwood.
The District provides public governance, funding, fire prevention, facilities, apparatus, and other operational support, while Blackwood Fire Company carries forward a long tradition of volunteer fire service and community involvement.
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Squad 88
Squad 88 represents a cooperative fire service partnership built around shared resources, coordinated response, and service to the broader Gloucester Township community.
The partnership strengthens operational capability while preserving the identity and traditions of the participating fire districts and companies.
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Prevention Starts Before the Alarm
Fire District #4 works with residents, businesses, and community partners to reduce risk through inspections, education, code enforcement, and public safety outreach.
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