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...]
On Wednesday November 25th, Battalion Two was dispatched to the Deptford Park Apartments for a fire alarm activation. During the Response of Engine 923, the communications center advised that they received a 2nd telephone call advising of the odor of something burning on the #2 … [Read more...]
On Tuesday November 23rd, our mutual aid partner, Brooklawn Fire Company, invited Battalion Two to participate in a live burn training exercise at the Camden County Fire Academy. The crews arrived and were briefed as to the safety of the facility and then participated in several … [Read more...]
The membership of the Tacoma Fire Company wishes everyone a warm and wonderful Thanksgiving. We wish to remind you to watch what you cook and ensure that you have working Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors. Please enjoy your meals and time with your family! Happy … [Read more...]
On Sunday November 21st at 0833 hours, Battalions Three and Two were dispatched for a building fire at the Residence Inn Marriott on Hurffville Road. Reports were a fire in a third floor room. Crews arrived to find a smoke condition on the third floor with a extinguished fire in … [Read more...]
On Monday November 15, 2021, Battalions Three and Two were dispatched for a Dwelling Fire on Patriots Ridge Drive. Squad 921 was the duty piece for the township on this night and arrived to find a 2 1/2 story wood frame dwelling with smoke showing from the front door. The crew … [Read more...]
On Monday November 15th, Marine 92 with Brush 925 responded to the Delaware River in West Deptford to assist with the search of the two missing boaters who went missing on Saturday. The crew from the Tacoma Boulevard Station was on scene for 6 hours before the assignment was … [Read more...]
On Veterans Day, Tower 926 responded to Mission BBQ on Deptford Center Road to assist this outstanding business with honoring our veterans. Tower 926 set up the tower ladder and flew the American Flag on the outside of the bucket and the members participated in the noon time … [Read more...]
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...]
