On Sunday May 21, 2023 Battalion 94 and 92 were dispatched to the 700 building of Stoneybrook Drive for a dwelling fire. Initial reports were a kitchen fire. Engine 943 arrived to find a smoke showing from apartment 703 and led off with a 1 3/4 handline to find a kitchen fire. … [Read more...]
On May 18th at the Rowan University in Glassboro NJ, the Funeral for the Line of Duty Death for Deptford Police Department Officer Robert Shisler was held. The Deptford Fire Department's two Ladder Towers 926 and 936 crossed their ladders and flew the large American Flag. The … [Read more...]
On May 12, 2023 Battalion 2 along with stations 251 and 73 were dispatched to the New Jersey Turnpike at the 15.2 mile marker southbound for a vehicle fire. Engine 923 arrived to find a passenger vehicle well involved in fire. The crew led off with the 1 3/4 bumper line to … [Read more...]
The Deptford Fire Department participated in the Welcoming Home of Deptford Police Officer Robert Shisler. Deptford's two Ladder Towers flew the large American Flag at Delsea Drive and Cooper Street as the remainder of the Deptford Fire Department mustered along Delsea Drive to … [Read more...]
Station 92 was dispatched to the rear of the 900 Building of Chestnut Lane Apartments for a Brush Fire. Reports were a power line fell and started the fire. Crews arrived to the rear of the location and found a large brush fire impinging on a building. Ladder 946 started … [Read more...]
On Thursday April 13, 2023, on a beautiful sun filled day, the Deptford Fire Department came together along with other firefighters from across the region to bid our sincere farewell to Chief Jeff Pfeiffer, who tragically lost his life in the line of duty. All firefighters … [Read more...]
On Friday April 7th, at 2308 hours, the Deptford Police Department special called Brush Truck 925 to the Cattell Pits off of Delsea Drive for a large brush/rubbish fire. The DPD was investigating a large gathering of people that had a large bon fire going that contained trees … [Read more...]
Battalion 3 was dispatched for a brush fire in the area of 1437 Hurffville Road. Engine 923, Duty Piece for the township responded. Chief 9301 (Kell) arrived and found a large brush fire to the rear of the Timber Creek Park and special called Brush Truck 925. The fire was … [Read more...]
The family of Chief Jeff Pfeiffer have announced the details for the funeral. Below are the released details: … [Read more...]
On Sunday March 26th, Battalion 3 was dispatched to an address on Good Intent Road to investigate interior fumes. It was reported that the resident of a 2nd floor apartment was reporting a strong odor of natural gas. Squad 921 (duty piece) responded and arrived to find a 2 … [Read more...]
On Saturday March 25th, Battalion 3 was dispatched for a vehicle fire at the Walmart parking lot at 2000 Clements Bridge Road. Squad 921 (duty piece) for the township responded with 4. The Squad arrived along with Engine 934 to find a well involved motor vehicle with extension … [Read more...]
The Almonesson Lake Fire Company along with the Deptford Fire Department lost a treasured member of the fire community. Chief Jeff Pfeiffer served with distinguished honor at both the company and department levels. Jeff served as Fire Chief of the Almonesson Lake Fire Company … [Read more...]
On March 20th, Brush Truck 925 was special called to the Dredge in National Park to assist with a large brush fire. On arrival the crew was detailed to start on one side of the road break and then start to the other side. The crew used 200' of the forestry line and the 300 … [Read more...]
The Tacoma Fire Company sends its thoughts and prayers to Officer Bobby Shisler of the Deptford Police Department for his speedy recovery from the shooting incident on Friday March 10th. There are activities that are on going to provide support for him and his family. Below … [Read more...]
On March 12, 2023 at 0200, Daylight Savings Time begins. The clocks get moved forward by one hour and this is a good time to check your smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors in your house or business. … [Read more...]
