On Christmas Eve on December 24th into Christmas Day on December 25th, the region was hit a strong storm that had above 60 degree temperatures that brought heavy rain and high winds. The resulting winds brought damage to the area resulting in responses from the Deptford Fire … [Read more...]
The membership of the Tacoma Fire Company wish you and your family a MERRY CHRISTMAS and a safe NEW YEAR … [Read more...]
On December 20, 2020 at 1846 hours, The Deptford Fire Department along with the Westville Fire Department and Woolwich Fire Company were dispatched to the New Jersey Turnpike at the 20.4 mile marker southbound for a motor vehicle crash with reported entrapment. Chief … [Read more...]
On Saturday December 19, 2020 at 2pm. Jolly 'ole Saint Nick arrived at the Tacoma Boulevard Station and asked to escorted around town so all the good little boys and girls could see him. The crew from the station provided transportation for Santa without hesitation and were … [Read more...]
The members of the Tacoma Fire Company will escorting Santa Claus around town on Saturday December 19th starting at 2pm. Santa has asked that this event be a ride by only and he will not be stopping. He also regrets that he will not be handing out candy canes this year. … [Read more...]
Tower 926 staffed with a crew of four provided a cover for the Woodbury Fire Department as they went to the Salem County Fire Academy for live fire training. The crew wishes to express their gratitude for the staff providing lunch. Thank you. … [Read more...]
The officers and members of the Tacoma Fire Company wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving. Please enjoy this time with your family and please be safe with cooking the family meal. … [Read more...]
On Thursday November 19th at 2143 hours, Battalions Two and Three were dispatched to 2401 Shetland Way for a dwelling fire. Reports from the alarm room were that there was a stove fire in one of the apartments Chief 9201 (Thomas) arrived to find a 2 story garden style apartment … [Read more...]
On November 19th at 0036 hours, the Task Force 5 box was struck for a dwelling fire at 20 S. Columbia Street in Woodbury. Engine 511 arrived to find a 2.5 story wood frame single family dwelling with fire blowing out the second floor windows, their crew started stretching hand … [Read more...]
On November 17, 2020 at 2305 hours, Battalion Two was dispatched to a residence in the 100 block of Hannold Boulevard for a rubbish fire. Upon arrival of Chief 9201 (Thomas) it was discovered that the residents were attempting to light a fire pit. The residents could not get … [Read more...]
On November 14, 2020 at 0700, a Crew from the Tacoma Boulevard Station staffing Squad 921 responded to the Elmer Fire Company in Elmer NJ to provide a cover along with a Truck from Franklinville Fire Company and a Rescue from Ferrell Fire Company . This cover was provided as the … [Read more...]
On November 6, 2020 at 2233 hours, Tower 926 responded to a working dwelling fire in Brooklawn. Engine 3443 with Chief 34401(McKinney) arrived to find a 2.5 story single family dwelling with heavy fire in the basement. Engine 3443's crew stretched a 1 3/4 hand line and started … [Read more...]
On November 3, 2020 at 1745 hours, Battalions Two and Three were dispatched for a dwelling fire at the 2200 building of Shetland Way. Reports were that a resident had lit his fireplace and the apartment was filling with smoke. Squad 921 arrived to find light smoke showing from … [Read more...]
On November 2, 2020 the members of the Tacoma Fire Company of the Deptford Fire Department placed into service the new Tower 926. A 2020 E-One 95' mid-mount with 2000gpm pump was handed the reigns from the 1999 American LaFrance/LTI 93' mid-mount. The ALF served the residents of … [Read more...]
On November 2, 2020 at 1800, the Officers and Members of the Tacoma Fire Company Placed the new Tower 926 in service. After a long and arduous ordeal of planning, specifying, the pre-construction meeting, inspections, delay conference meetings, and a delayed delivery the truck … [Read more...]
