On April 26, 2020 Tower 926 responded to a reported building fire in a Laundromat on East Red Bank Avenue in Woodbury.  Chief 9201 (Thomas) arrived to find a single story commercial structure with smoke showing.  Investigation revealed that a clothes dryer was on fire inside the … [Read more...]

On April 21, 2020, a line of strong storms rolled through the area bringing winds in excess of 60 miles an hour and heavy rain.  This caused several trees to come crashing down in the Battalion Two local.  The first call was on Peach Street near Marion Avenue for a large tree … [Read more...]

For Father's Day, the Tacoma Fire Company is raffling off a Gas/Charcoal Combination grill along with a cover and grill utensils.  The chances are $1.00 each.  The drawing will be held on June 15, 2020 at the fire house.  The second place prize is a $50.00 Gift Card.  Tickets are … [Read more...]

On Friday April 17th at 2029 hours, Task Force 5 was dispatched to 154 Leona Court in Woodbury for a dwelling fire.  Engine 511 arrived to find a dwelling with smoke showing from an attic fire. Tower 926 was detailed to throw ground ladders to all second floor windows and … [Read more...]

The Officers and Members of the Tacoma Fire Company wish to express our sincerest THANK YOU to the Deptford EMS.  After 70 years of providing EMS service to the residents and visitors of Deptford Township, The EMS service is being handed over to Gloucester County EMS.  This … [Read more...]

On Wednesday April 8th, The Easter Bunny arrived at the Tacoma Boulevard Station and asked to be escorted around the neighborhoods in the north end of Deptford.  Battalion 2 along with members of Battalion 3 assisted the Easter Bunny by loading him on a decorated fire department … [Read more...]

On Monday April 6, 2020, the owner of Tony Soprano's Pizza on Delsea Drive in the Westville Grove Section of Deptford showed their support to the volunteers of the Tacoma Fire Company, during these trying times, by dropping off two pizza's and Pepsi.  The firefighters could not … [Read more...]

On March 20, 2020, the all hands box was struck for a working dwelling fire on Harrison Street in Woodbury.  Engine 511 was on location with the rear of a dwelling well involved in fire.  Tower 926 arrived and the crew was immediately detailed to the suppression group and to the … [Read more...]

The Deptford Fire Department continues to closely monitor all of the updates from the State of New Jersey Health Officials, Gloucester County Health Officials and all local officials.  The Deptford Fire Department STRONGLY URGES all residents to follow all warnings, directions, … [Read more...]

On March 14, 2020, Tower 926 and Tower 936 flew the American Flag on Good Intent Road at First Avenue in the Blackwood Terrace Section of Deptford.  The crews were participating in the funeral for Jack Bresch of the Good Intent Road Station.  The flag was flown between the two … [Read more...]

Pictures and a video of the new Tower 926 have appeared on the Facebook page for Fire Line Fire Apparatus and Service Center in East Earl Pennsylvania.   This is the location the new Tower 926 is being stored awaiting completion of delivery.    Please visit and "Like" their … [Read more...]

On March 8, 2020, Tower 926 was dispatched to provide a cover for the Gibbstown Fire Company as they were battling a dwelling fire in neighboring Paulsboro.  The crew did not handle any calls during the cover. … [Read more...]

We wish to THANK YOU for supporting the Deptford Fire District Budget and re-electing Michael White to the Board of Fire Commissioners.  The Deptford Fire Department Firefighters and the Commissioners of the Deptford Board of Fire Commission will continue to give the residents of … [Read more...]

The Deptford Fire District Election will be held on Saturday February 15, 2020 from 2pm to 9pm.  This year we ask that the residents support Michael White for re-election to the Board of Fire Commissioners and support our budget by voting YES. The polling places are at … [Read more...]

On February 11, 2020 at 0138 Tower 926 was dispatched to 75 Cooper Street Woodbury for a working dwelling fire.  Tower 92 arrived and set up on the Alpha Bravo corner and the crews were split into a suppression group  and ventilation group.  The suppression group went to division … [Read more...]