pIt is with deep and sadden heart that the Tacoma Fire Company announce the untimely passing of Carl Thomas.nbsp Carl was a Past Secretary for the fire company.nbsp Carl Started his public service with the Independent Fire Company of Westville from 1977 to 1988 then served with the newly formed Westville Fire Department.nbsp He became a member of the Brooklawn Fire Company and served as its Fire Chief for Two years.nbsp Carl was instrumental in starting and running a BLS ambulance for the Borough of Brooklawn and served as its Captain.nbsp Carl Joined the Deptford Fire Department and was highly visible with the Fire Explorer Program for many years.nbsp His son Michael and daughter Melissa currently serve with the Deptford Fire Department. His daughter Kristen serves as a firefighter with Brooklawn Fire Co and as an EMT with the Brooklawn EMS.nbsp Carl was a dispatcher with the Camden County Alarm Room.brppServices for Carl are as followsbrppViewing on Thursday May 23 2013 from 1900 to 2100 hours at the Ellis Stiefle Funeral Home 300 Highland Avenue in Westville NJbrppViewing and Services on Friday May 24 2013.nbsp Viewing from 0930 to 1100 with a Firefighters service at 1100 hours at the funeral home. Internment will be at Eglington Funeral Home in Clarksboro NJ following the service.brppbrp
