On December 26, 2021, Battalions Two and Three were dispatched to a residence on Tacoma Boulevard for a Dwelling Fire. Reports were an issue with their fireplace that was causing a lot of smoke. Squad 921 arrived to find a one story single family dwelling with light smoke … [Read more...]
As the weather starts to get cold and the lakes start to freeze over, the members of the Tacoma Fire Company held their annual training exercise on the Cold Weather Ice Rescue Equipment. The crews held their briefing on the safety and duties of the shore tender rescuers and the … [Read more...]
On January 23, 2022, Ladder Tower 926 responded to a detached structure fire on Elm Avenue in Woodbury Heights. The Woodbury Heights Fire Department was on location of a well involved 12' by 20' detached shed in the rear yard. The crew from 926 were detailed to staging and … [Read more...]
On January 13, 2021 the West Deptford Fire Department was dispatched to the 1300 block of Tatum Street in the Colonial Manor section of the township for a dwelling fire with entrapment. The first due engine signed on and reported a smoke column in the air and asked for the " All … [Read more...]
Another major fire in a big city that resulted in a major loss of life including children. The Fire Department of New York (FDNY) responded to a high-rise residential building fire finding a working fire on the 3rd floor with fire and spoke extending upwards to the higher … [Read more...]
Important Message From The Tacoma Fire Company As the tragic news came out of Philadelphia today for the fatal residential fire where 12 people were killed including 8 children, The importance of having WORKING SMOKE DETECTORS in your home should be at the top of list. From a … [Read more...]
The membership of the Tacoma Fire Company wish and your family and friends a Happy New Year. May all your wishes come true and all your travels be safe. … [Read more...]
The members of the Tacoma Fire Company wish you and your family a Merry Christmas. May all of your wishes come true. … [Read more...]
On December 24th at 1046 hours, Tower 926 was dispatched for a dwelling fire on Chestnut Street in Brooklawn. Tower 926 responded with a crew of six and during the response, command reported a working fire in a 2.5 story single family dwelling and upgraded the assignment. Tower … [Read more...]
On December 18th, Squad 921 was dispatched to provide a cover for the Westville/National Park Fire Departments as they were on a Dwelling Fire on Amber Street in Westville. As Squad 921 was responding to the National Park Fire Station, Command in Westville struck the 2nd alarm … [Read more...]
On Thursday December 16, 2021 at 7pm, The Gloucester County Fire Academy held its Firefighter One 2021 Fall Semester Graduation. The event took place at the Rowan College of Gloucester County Fine Arts Center. The Firefighter One students started their quest to become … [Read more...]
On Friday December 17th at 5pm, Santa Claus arrived at the at the Tacoma Fire Company and requested the assistance of the firefighters to take the place of the elves and escort him around town to meet all the good people of Deptford. Brush Truck 925 acted as the reindeer as … [Read more...]
On December 10th at 0049 hours, Battalion Three along with Squad 921 were dispatched to the area of 1750 Clements Bridge Road for a motor vehicle crash with entrapment. Duty Engine 943 responded along with the dispatched units and arrived to find a "T-Bone" 2 vehicle crash with … [Read more...]
On December 1st at 2310 hours, Squad 921 responded to Carteret Avenue between Delsea Drive and Florence Avenue for a Motor Vehicle Crash. Reports were a vehicle went off the roadway rolling over into the woods. Squad 921 arrived and found a pick up truck on its side in the … [Read more...]
On November 30th at 0547 hours, Battalion 2 was dispatched to the intersection of Tacoma Boulevard and Deptford Avenue for a motor vehicle crash. Squad 921 arrived to find a two vehicle crash with two injuries. The EMT on Squad 921 assisted with attending to the two injured … [Read more...]
