On Thursday August 10, 2023 at 0405 hours, Squad 921 along with mutual aid partners were dispatched to the New Jersey Turnpike at the 14.3 mile marker southbound for a commercial motor vehicle crash with entrapment. Reports were a commercial vehicle off the highway and the … [Read more...]
Battalion 2 along with the Woolwich and Westville Fire Departments and EMS were dispatched to the New Jersey Turnpike at the 23.2 mile marker southbound for a motor vehicle crash with entrapment. Squad 921 arrived to find a single vehicle crash for which the vehicle struck the … [Read more...]
As the warm weather is upon us, outdoor activities will continue to grow. This includes using outdoor cooking appliances as BBQ grill (gas and charcoal), Hibachi Grills, and the new flat top grills. Below is a number of safety tips from the National Fire Protection Agency … [Read more...]
On Saturday July 8th, Station 251 (Woolwich FD) was dispatched to the New Jersey Turnpike for a commercial vehicle fire. Engine 2513 arrived along with Chief 2501 (Slusar) to find a tractor trailer on fire. The tractor portion of the combination was well involved and had … [Read more...]
On June 27, 2023 Squad 921 was dispatched to provide a cover for the National Park Fire Department as they and other resources were dealing with a working dwelling fire on Columbia Boulevard and 3rd Street. During the response to the cover, Squad 921 was detailed into the job. … [Read more...]
on June 25, 2023, Battalion 2 was dispatched for a rubbish fire in the Chestnut Lane Apartment Complex behind the 100 building. Squad 921 arrived to find a 10 yard dumpster well involved. The crew led off with an attack line and quickly knocked the fire down. Additional crews … [Read more...]
On Saturday June 24, 2023, Deptford Mayor and Council unveiled a "Memorial Circle" at the roadway within Fasola Park. This memorial is dedicated to the Police, Fire, and EMS that serves Deptford. Today, Chief Jeff Pfeiffer of the Deptford Fire Department and Officer Bobby … [Read more...]
On June 23, 2023 the membership, past and present, gathered at the Valley Brook Country Club to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Tacoma Fire Company. 100 years ago on June 23, 1923, 13 men of the Westville Grove community formed the Tacoma Fire Company. The celebration … [Read more...]
On June 22, 2022, Battalions Two and Three were dispatched to a residence on the 1100 Block of Delsea Drive for a Dwelling Fire. Squad 921 responded with a staffing of 4 and on arrival found a 2 story wood frame single family dwelling with smoke showing. The crew from 921 found … [Read more...]
On Wednesday June 21st at 7pm members of the Deptford Girl Scout Troop 66307 visited the Tacoma Fire Company and brought the firefighters boxes of girl scout cookies. The Girl Scouts were proud of the service that firefighters perform and wanted to thank the firefighters in … [Read more...]
On June 21, 2023, Battalions Two and Three were dispatched to the 700 building of Steeplechase Court for a dwelling fire. Engine 922 (duty piece) arrived and found a 2 story garden style apartment complex middle of the row with light smoke showing. The crew from Engine 922 … [Read more...]
The Tacoma Fire Company of Westville Grove was founded on June 23, 1923 by thirteen men who met at the home of George Bartell to form a volunteer fire company. After much discussion these members voted to name the organization the "Tacoma Fire Company of Westville Grove". These … [Read more...]
On Saturday Morning May 27th. Battalion Two was dispatched to the rear of the 900 building of Chestnut Lane Apartment at 1060 Delsea Drive for a Brush Fire. Engine 923 arrived to find a large brush fire between Chestnut Lane Apartments and the West Grove Industrial Park located … [Read more...]
On May 24, 2023 the Deptford Fire Department responded to a working dwelling fire on the 1100 block of Broadway. Crews arrived to find a two story wood frame single family dwelling well involved in fire. The crews put out the fire and started with the overhaul and salvage … [Read more...]
On May 24, 2023 at 1753 hours, Battalions Two and Three were dispatched to the 1100 block of Broadway between Peach and Gilbert Streets for a Dwelling. Squad 921 arrived to find a two story wood frame single family dwelling with heavy smoke showing and fire blowing out the first … [Read more...]
