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Deptford Fire Department Fire Police Unit Wins Award

 Rich Thomas    September 19, 2021    No Comments

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...]

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Tacoma Fire Company At The Fireman’s Convention In Wildwood

 Rich Thomas    September 19, 2021    No Comments

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...]

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Deptford Fire Department Remembers September 11, 2001

 Rich Thomas    September 11, 2021    No Comments

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...]

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Thoughtful Citizen Brings Water and Gatorade To Firehouse

 Rich Thomas    September 4, 2021    No Comments

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...]

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Tacoma Fire Company Mourns The Passing of Bill Graham

 Rich Thomas    September 3, 2021    No Comments

The membership of the Tacoma Fire Company mourns the passing of Bill Graham.  Bill Served with the Tacoma Fire Company for 33 years. Bill held the rank of Chief Engineer during his tenure with the company.  On Friday September 3, the members of the Tacoma Fire Company prepared … [Read more...]

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Tornado, High Winds, and Heavy Rain Results In Major Damage to Region

 Rich Thomas    September 1, 2021    No Comments

On Wednesday September 1st, the region was being hit with a major rain storm and Battalion 2 was dispatched to the Chestnut Lane Apartments for a fire alarm activation.  While investigating the fire alarm, the county communications center contacted Battalion Chief Thomas, who was … [Read more...]

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Walmart Cooper Street Brings Refreshments to Firefighters At Tacoma

 Rich Thomas    September 1, 2021    No Comments

On Wednesday September 1st a massive storm with tornadoes struck the Gloucester County region.  The resulting winds and rain brought many calls for service for the volunteer firefighters of the Tacoma Boulevard Station and other stations within Deptford.  Management from the … [Read more...]

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Crews Handle Four Vehicle Crash On New Jersey Turnpike

 Rich Thomas    August 28, 2021    No Comments

On Saturday August 27th, the Deptford Fire Department, Battalion 2, along with the Woolwich Fire Company and the Westville Fire Department were dispatched to the New Jersey Turnpike at the 17.8 mile marker southbound for a motor vehicle crash.  On arrival of Squad 921, a four … [Read more...]

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Tower 92 Responds To Building Fire In Woodbury

 Rich Thomas    August 19, 2021    No Comments

On August 19th at 1634 hours, Tower 92 was dispatched as part of Task Force 5 for a building fire.  The original alarm was dispatched as a fire alarm activation, Woodbury Police were reporting smoke from the second floor and the box was upgraded to a building.  Tower 92 was … [Read more...]

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Squad 921 and Brush 925 Respond to Solar Panel Farm Fire Off of Delsea Drive

 Rich Thomas    August 16, 2021    No Comments

On Monday August 16th at 2130 hours Battalion 4 was dispatched to the rear of 1680 Delsea Drive (old Cattell Pit) for a rubbish fire.  Squad 921, the duty piece for the township, responded and was advised by the communications center that the Deptford Police were reporting solar … [Read more...]

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Tower 926 Responds To Building Fire In Woodbury

 Rich Thomas    July 17, 2021    No Comments

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...]

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Squad 921 Responds To Structure Fire On Oak Avenue

 Rich Thomas    July 4, 2021    No Comments

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...]

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Tower 92 Responds to Building Fire at GCIT

 Rich Thomas    June 26, 2021    No Comments

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...]

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Congratulations to the Class of 2021

 Rich Thomas    June 21, 2021    No Comments

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...]

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Please Support The Tacoma Fire Company Fund Drive

 Rich Thomas    June 20, 2021    No Comments

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...]

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