On November 9, 2021 the Deptford Fire Department was dispatched to 1924 Rosemore Avenue for a Dwelling fire. Engine 934 arrived to find a 1 story wood frame single family dwelling well involved in fire. Captain Barnett struck the all hands box for the working fire which brought … [Read more...]
On Monday November 8, 2021 crew members from Squad 921 and Tower 926 took the opportunity to conduct training at two acquired structures that are slated to be demolished. The crews arrived and conducted a safety briefing for the property and the building. The training was … [Read more...]
on November 7, 2021, Battalion 2 was dispatched for a motor vehicle crash with entrapment in the area of 1075 Broadway. Squad 921 arrived to find a single vehicle crash into a utility pole. Investigation revealed that the driver of the vehicle has self extricated. The … [Read more...]
On Sunday November 7th a 2am, the Fall daylight savings (Standard Time) time begins with all clocks falling back one hour. This is a great time for everyone to test their Smoke and Carbon Monoxide(CO) detectors in their home. If you are still using they type of detectors that … [Read more...]
The Deptford Fire Department was dispatched to an apartment building on Shetland Way last evening for a Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detector Activation. Fire department personnel arrived to find the second floor residents outside advising that their CO Detector was sounding. FD crews … [Read more...]
On Saturday October 23, 3031, the members of the Tacoma Fire Company opened their doors and hosted an open house for the neighborhood. This was a chance for the Deptford Township residents to meet the firefighters from the Tacoma Fire Company and visit the firehouse. The … [Read more...]
On October 22, 2021, members of the Deptford Fire Department, officers from the Deptford Police Department and students from the Deptford High School assisted in the Grand Opening of the new Deptford Super Wawa located on Clements Bridge Road. The three groups participated in a … [Read more...]
On Saturday October 23, 2021 from Noon to 5pm. The membership of the Tacoma Fire Company is hosting an Open House at the fire house. Please come meet your local firefighters and see the equipment they use to help you in the time of need. Try on the fire gear. See if YOU can … [Read more...]
On October 5th at 0341 hours, Tower 926 was dispatched to provide a cover for the West Deptford Fire Department as they were working a dwelling fire on Worcester Drive in the Thorofare section. During the response, the Incident Commander struck the 2nd alarm and ordered an … [Read more...]
Tower 926 along with Engine 911 provided a cover for the West Deptford Fire Department at the Thorofare Fire House while they were battling a garage fire on Woodland Avenue in the southern end of the township. The crews stood by for 2 hours and there were no calls for service. … [Read more...]
On Friday September 24, 2021 at 2154 Battalions 2 and 3 were dispatched to 2601 Shetland Way for a report of a Dwelling Fire. Reports were that a fire was in the apartment and was reportedly out. A second call reports the roof of the building to be on fire. Prior to arrival of … [Read more...]
On Saturday September 18, 2021 at the New Jersey State Fireman's Relief Association Convention Memorial Parade in Wildwood NJ, the Deptford Fire Department's Fire Police Unit FP9 Took the award for Best Appearing Gloucester County Apparatus. Congratulations to Fire Police … [Read more...]
Members of the Tacoma Fire Company attended the New Jersey State Relief's Association Convention in Wildwood over the weekend of September 17th and 18th. Members attended several activities during the weekend including the Relief Association meetings, attending the Five Mile … [Read more...]
On the 20th anniversary of the terrible day on September 11, 2001 in the City of New York, The Pentagon, and Swanksville Pennsylvania, the Deptford Fire Department remembered those lost. The Township of Deptford held a memorial ceremony at the Deptford Municipal Building. … [Read more...]
On Saturday September 4th, a fine gentleman name "Andrew" stopped by the Tacoma Boulevard Fire Station and dropped off 2 cases of water and a case of Gatorade. He wanted to thank the firefighters for their service and to ensure that they had plenty of cold refreshments for the … [Read more...]
