On Saturday July 17th, Task Force Five was dispatched to Green Street for a detached structure fire. Woodbury FM52 arrived on location and found a working building fire at 658 Green Street (an auto repair facility). Heavy fire was found in the roof/attic area of the building. … [Read more...]
On July 4, 2021, Battalions Three and Four were dispatched to the rear of a Washington Avenue residence in the Blackwood Terrace section of Deptford for a structure fire. GCEMS arrived on location reporting the fire to be in the rear of 516 Oak Avenue. A detached shed was well … [Read more...]
On June 26, 2021 Battalions Four and Three were dispatched to the Gloucester County Institute of Technology at 1360 Tanyard Road for an Fire Alarm Activation. During the response, the Gloucester County Sheriff's Department was reporting a smoke condition with a sprinkler … [Read more...]
Congratulations to Tacoma Fire Company member Aaron Yanginski for completing his senior year and graduating from the Gloucester County Institute of Technology in the Information Technology field of study. Good luck with your future plans. … [Read more...]
During the latter part of the month of June, residents in the Battalion Two local which covers the Westville Grove, Westville Oaks, Woodbury Gardens, Ladds landing, Blanchards Landing, Patriots Ridge, Steeple Chase, Liberty Way, Rittenhouse, Washington Crossings neighborhoods … [Read more...]
On Friday June 18, 2021 Tower 926 was dispatched to a All hands building fire at the Wendy's on Crown Point Road in the Thorofare section of West Deptford. Tower 926 was detailed to the Alpha division and to assist with the ventilation of the building with the positive pressure … [Read more...]
THE HISTORY OF FLAG DAY The first celebration of the U.S. Flag's birthday was held in 1877 on the 100th anniversary of the Flag Resolution of 1777. However, it is believed that the first annual recognition of the flag's birthday dates back to 1885 when school teacher, BJ … [Read more...]
The Deptford Fire Department is actively seeking volunteers to join the Deptford Fire Department to help the community. The Deptford Fire Department recently sent out a an information flyer to help inform the residents about the fire department and how the residents can help. … [Read more...]
On May 26, 2021 severe thunderstorms rolled through the area bringing high winds, heavy rain and lightning. At 1921 hours, Battalion Three and Two were dispatched to Weatherby Drive for a dwelling fire. Reports from the resident were that their house had been struck by … [Read more...]
On May 22, 2021 at 1454 hours, Tower 926 was dispatched into Brooklawn for a building fire. The Brooklawn Fire Co was dispatched for a brush fire along the railroad right way near the American Legion post at 11 Railroad Avenue. When Engine 3443 arrived they found a large … [Read more...]
Tacoma Fire Company mourns the passing of Chaplin Lawrence Paynter of the Helping Hand Fire Company. Chaplin Paynter, 75 years old, served 57 years with the Helping Hand Fire Company in the North Woodbury Section of Deptford Township. His friendship and spiritual guidance will … [Read more...]
On Saturday May 8, 2021 1335 hours, Battalions Two and Three were dispatched to Andalora Way for a Structure Fire. Reports were that at the Deptford Township Farm Complex a garage was on fire. Chief 9201 (Thomas) arrived to find a 1 story 30 by 100 ordinary construction garage … [Read more...]
On Sunday May 2, 2021 at 1700, members of the Gloucester County Fire Department Community gathered at the Christ Church in Woodbury to celebrate St Florian and for the blessing of the fire apparatus. This event is held each year on the first Sunday in February. With the … [Read more...]
On Wednesday April 28, 2021 firefighters from the Tacoma Boulevard and the Fisher Street Stations came to the Tacoma Boulevard Station to train on the newly purchased Holmatro battery operated rescue tools. This group was unavailable for the training on Monday and came today to … [Read more...]
On Monday April 26, 2021 The members of the Tacoma Boulevard Station conducted a training session on newly purchased battery operated hydraulic rescue tools. The Deptford Fire Department purchased Holmatro battery operated rescue tools for several pieces of apparatus within the … [Read more...]
