On October 5th at 0341 hours, Tower 926 was dispatched to provide a cover for the West Deptford Fire Department as they were working a dwelling fire on Worcester Drive in the Thorofare section. During the response, the Incident Commander struck the 2nd alarm and ordered an … [Read more...]
Tower 926 along with Engine 911 provided a cover for the West Deptford Fire Department at the Thorofare Fire House while they were battling a garage fire on Woodland Avenue in the southern end of the township. The crews stood by for 2 hours and there were no calls for service. … [Read more...]
On Friday September 24, 2021 at 2154 Battalions 2 and 3 were dispatched to 2601 Shetland Way for a report of a Dwelling Fire. Reports were that a fire was in the apartment and was reportedly out. A second call reports the roof of the building to be on fire. Prior to arrival of … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
