On July 2, 2022, Squad 921 with a crew of five responded to Station 51, Woodbury Fire Department, to provide a cover as they were providing fire suppression coverage for the annual fireworks display. The crew remained at the cover for 3.5 hours and had no runs. … [Read more...]
On Saturday July 2, 2022, the Deptford Fire Department, Westville Fire Department and the Woolwich Fire Company were dispatched for a commercial vehicle fire on the New Jersey Turnpike at the 22.3 northbound mile marker. Reports were a 22' camper trailer was on fire. Captain … [Read more...]
Tacoma Fire Company hosted our summer fundraiser staring in April and sold raffle tickets for a Blackstone Griddle and two gift card prizes. The fundraiser was a huge success. The winners are Devon Kelly who won the Blackstone Griddle and Tyler Wright who one a $100 Gift … [Read more...]
As the July 4th holiday approaches, the shooting of fireworks to celebrate our country's independence will commence. It is the responsibility of everyone to be safe during this time. Injures and fires occur quite frequently during this time and everyone needs to be extra … [Read more...]
On Tuesday June 21st, Squad 921 with a crew of 4 responded to Woolwich Fire Company,Station 251, to provide a cover for their local so their members could attend a funeral for one of their members. The crew handled one call for service. The crew of Squad 921 wishes to express … [Read more...]
On June 20, 2022 Battalion Two was dispatched to a residence on Aerial Drive for a Bar-B Que grill on fire. The Crew from Squad 921 arrived and quickly brought the situation under control. Later that day the grateful resident placed a post on Facebook on the "Deptford Talk" … [Read more...]
With the warm weather upon us, many of you will be using your Bar-B-Que grills to prepare food and enjoy the outdoors with family and friends. With this everyone should be aware of safety when using your grill. Grills should only be used outdoors, 10 feet from the house, … [Read more...]
On Sunday May 29, 2022, the Tacoma Fire Company along with other Deptford Fire Department units arrived in the Oak Valley section of Deptford to participate in the Memorial Day Ceremonies at the Buddy Powell Veterans Memorial. The event was started with a parade from the Oak … [Read more...]
On Wednesday June 25, 2022 The Gloucester County Fire Academy held its 2022 Spring Semester Firefighter One Graduation at the Rowan College. Firefighter Damon Bain from the Tacoma Boulevard Station was one of the graduates. The training started in early January and ended the … [Read more...]
On Monday June 23, 2022 Tacoma Fire Company held its Fire Cadet Recruitment Event. The evening was a success and the fire company will continue to welcome any person ages 12 to 15 to join our cadet program, ages 16 and 17 our Junior program and ages 18 and up of senior … [Read more...]
Battalion Two and Three along with Duty Engine 943 were dispatched for a building fire at the Cornell Crane Facility on Old Broadway in the Westville Grove Section of Deptford. Captain Wilson (9202) arrived on location and reported a 100' by 200' industrial warehouse with heavy … [Read more...]
Monday May 23, 2022 from 6:30 to 8:30 at the Tacoma Fire House. All those interested in the Cadet program or just wish to stop by the fire house are invited. Stop by and meet firefighters who started as Cadets and see and touch the equipment of the fire department. There will … [Read more...]
On April 27, the Deptford Township Mayor and Council honored volunteers of Deptford with an induction ceremony into the Deptford Volunteer Hall of Fame. This year five members of the Tacoma Fire Company were inducted. Congratulations to all of the volunteer inductees for … [Read more...]
On April 25, 2022, Ladder Tower 926 with a crew of 4 responded to the Gloucester County Fire Academy to assist with the academy's firefighter one program. The training consisted of ladder operations with a tower ladder and a straight ladder. The crew assisted the instructors … [Read more...]
on April 23, 2022, the Woodbury Fire Department and its mutual aid partners were dispatched to 581 King Street for a Dwelling Fire with possible Entrapment. Crews arrived to find a 2 story wood frame single family dwelling with heavy fire showing. Ladder Tower 926 responded and … [Read more...]
