Tacoma Fire Company

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...]

On January 24, 2020 The Deptford Fire Department was dispatched to the Sims Recycling Yard on Hurffville Road for a large rubbish fire.  On the arrival of Engine 934 and Ladder 946, Captain Barnett found a large rubbish pile burning.  Crews laid a 5" supply line into the yard and … [Read more...]

Five members of the Tacoma Fire Company went with representatives from E-One (First Choice Fire Apparatus), to Ocala Florida to complete the final inspection of the New Tower 926.  Members put in 10 hours of inspections and meetings on Monday, then 8 hours on Tuesday and an … [Read more...]

On January 10th at 0023 hours Tower 926 was special called into the City of Woodbury for a Dwelling fire.  Engine 511 was on location with a attic fire in a 3 story dwelling.  Tower 926 with a crew of six arrived and the crew was split for suppression and outside ground ladder … [Read more...]

On Thursday January 9, 2020, the Gloucester County Fire Chief's Association held their 53rd Annual Awards Dinner at Masso's Ballroom in Glassboro.  This is an annual evening for members of the association and firefighters from Gloucester County get together to share a meal, drink … [Read more...]

On December 31st at 2311 hours, The Deptford Fire Department, Westville Fire Department, Woolwich  Fire Company and assisting EMS agencies were dispatched to the New Jersey Turnpike for a motor vehicle crash with entrapment.  Initial reports were a vehicle overturned and a … [Read more...]