A busy night at duty crew as we had two (2) station calls, one (1) duty run with Engine 931 to Inverness Apartments and one (1) EMS assignment for an MVC at Route 41 & Good Intent Road. There were two (2) full crews in station tonight and all three apparatus had full crews … [Read more...]
Rescue 938 responds to City of Woodbury for building collapse
GC ALERT (#GZ9H) FD 9-3: {06/24/2015 17:47:13} COLL - Building Collapse{3} 1 GCTR St;PX STOP Rescue 938 and Utility (Wood Truck) 937 responded as part of the Gloucester County Technical Rescue Task Force to 60 Dickerson Street in Woodbury for a structural collapse from a tree … [Read more...]
Storm related message to Deptford residents from Mayor Paul Medany
STORM INFORMATION FROM MAYOR PAUL MEDANY On Tuesday evening June 23, 2015 our township and surrounding area was hit by an extremely strong storm. So far there are no serious injuries to report which we are very fortunate and thankful. There has been tremendous property damage … [Read more...]
Tuesday Evening's Storms
Deptford Fire Department Battalion 9-3 had all six (6) apparatus staffed with full crews out the Almonesson and Blackwood Terrace fire stations for last nights storms. Crews were busy till 3:00am this morning with many service calls for wires, trees down and alarm systems. Just … [Read more...]
Crash on Route 41 in front of Deptford Public Works
GC ALERT (#GVUJ) FD 9-3: {06/18/2015 03:05:26} MVCC - Commercial MVC{2} 1702 Hurffville RD;B STOP Crews are on the scene of a one (1) vehicle crash on Route 41 in front of the Deptford Public Works Building. No reported injuries at this time as it appears the driver left the … [Read more...]
Welcome New Senior Firefighters !
Congratulations to Thomas Gardner and Jason Ponto for attaining their New Jersey State Department of Community Affairs Firefighter 1 Certification. Thomas and Jason graduated from the Gloucester County Institute of Technology where they both took the High School Senior year … [Read more...]
Rescue 938 Responds to "All Hands" Working Fire in the Oak Valley section of Deptford
GC ALERT (#GUN7) FD 9-3: {06/14/2015 10:45:05} DWEL - Dwelling Fire{2} Haggas AVE/Ogden RD;B STOP Rescue 938 responded to an "All Hands" working fire on Haggas Avenue in the Oak Valley section of Deptford today. The Rescue was dispatched for a RIC assignment, but upon … [Read more...]
What a Day !
What an epic day in the history of Union Fire Company and Blackwood Terrace !! The children's parade to start it off and over 50 pieces of apparatus in the parade that lasted for over 45 minutes. Deptford Police estimate over 1,000 people on the grounds at the conclusion of the … [Read more...]
Today is the Day !
June 6th has arrived and we will celebrate our 100th Anniversary today rain or shine ! Come out and join us and have some fun. You must show proof of ID that you are 21 to drink in the beer garden today and you will be issued a wrist band. Come out and have some fun ! … [Read more...]
100th Anniversary Parade Route
Below is the parade route for our 100th Anniversary parade today. The parade starts on Pennsylvania Avenue. The children's parade starts at the Bethany Baptist Church, 2701 Good Intent Road, Deptford N.J. Line up for the children's parade is 11:30am and the parade kicks off at … [Read more...]
100th Anniversary Mugs are in !
Mugs are in for the 100th Anniversary Event on Saturday June 6, 2015. Get yours the day of the event or stop by the Station Thursday 6-4-15 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm or Friday 6-5-15 from 6:00pm to 10:00pm. You will need to purchase a mug for $10.00 and show valid ID that your are 21 … [Read more...]
Fire / EMS Parade Trophies
The trophies are in and ready to be awarded at our 100th Anniversary Parade next Saturday June 6, 2015. Apparatus registration starts at 8:30am and the Parade starts at noon. Have you registered yet? Click on the "Parade Registration" tab and check out the categories and register … [Read more...]
100th Anniversary Children's Bicycle, Wagon & Stroller Parade
Help us celebrate and ride in our Children's Bicycle, Wagon & Stroller Parade Saturday June 6, 2015. Line up for the Children's parade is in the parking lot of the Bethany Baptist Church, 2702 Good Intent Road, Deptford N.J. Line up starts at 11:30am and the parade will kick … [Read more...]
A Busy Memorial Day Week-end for Responses
GC ALERT (#GOB1) FD 9-3: {05/25/2015 17:02:09} BRSH - Brush Fire{3} 5720 Rt 55 HWY;B STOP A busy weekend for Station 9-3 was capped off by this brush fire in the median on Route 55 at the 57.2 mile marker. Engine 933 was first to arrive Southbound and pulled the front bumper … [Read more...]
Deptford Township's Veteran's Memorial Day Parade.
Members of Union Fire Company participated with the Deptford Fire Department today in Deptford Township's Veteran's Memorial Day Parade and BBQ in Oak Valley. Engine 931 and Rescue 938 were in the parade along with 14 members marching and a crews on each of the apparatus. The … [Read more...]