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| February 2nd - Early Saturday morning, Battalion 2 along with Rescue 938 were dispatched to Almonesson Rd., in the area of Lakeview Ave. for a report of a motor vehicle crash w/ entrapment. It was reported that one vehicle has crashed into the tree. Upon the arrival of B/C Rich Thomas, he found a single vehicle off of the road that had struck the tree with the passenger side subsequently wrapping the car around the tree. B/C Thomas foudn two victims, the passenger which had partially ejected, and the driver still trapped within the vehicle. BLS and ALS arrived and began to treat the victims.
Engine 921 arrived and the crew was ordered to stabilize the vehicle with "Crutch" jacks, and began the extrication process with the spreaders. Engine 922 arrived, and the crew was ordered to provide fire suppression and add a chain saw to the extrication process. The extrication was completed and the two victims were transported to Cooper Hospital. The investigation of the crash is being completed by Deptford Police Department.
Story by B/C Rich Thomas
Click here to view more photos of this call.
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| January 19th - On Saturday, Engine 921 re-located to the quarters of Station 22-1 to cover Mantua Twp., as their members attended their banquet. The crew of Engine 921, B/C Rich Thomas, Cpt. Anthony Steigerwald, Engineer Jeff Christina, and FF. Mike Laverty, arrived at 1700 hours. The crew handled 2 jobs, both of which were early, for a brush fire and a motor vehicle crash. The remainder of the night was uneventful. The crew of Engine 921 wishes to thank the Mantua Township Fire District for their hospitality during their stay.
Pics by FF J. Christina
Story by B/C Rich Thomas
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| December 29th - The Tacoma Fire Company would like to give our deepest condolences to the family of Firefighter Walter Fagan. Walter Fagan was a volunteer firefighter for the Mount Royal Fire Department (Station 19-2), part of East Greenwich, for 10 years. He served as the Chief Engineer. He passed away early Saturday morning while enroute to a reported dwelling fire, which turned out to be a false alarm. Fellow Firefighters attempted to perform defibrillation and CPR prior to the Medic's arrival, however were unsuccessful. He is survived by his Wife, Donna, and his 6 Children, 3 Grandchildren, His father and siblings. The obiturary can be found here.
The funeral service will be held at 10:30am on Friday, January 4th in the McBride - Foley Funeral Home (228 West Broad St., Paulsboro, NJ). Internment will be at Eglington Cemetary, Clarksboro, NJ. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Walt's memory to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312. Memories can be shared at http://www.mcbridefoleyfh.com.
R.I.P. Walter Fagan, Sta. 19-2
Feb. 11, 1959 - Dec. 29, 2007
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| December 26th - One day after Christmas, around 23:40 hours, Battalion 2 along with Rescue 938 was dispatched to Delsea Dr. in the area of Brunswick Bowling Alley, for the report of a serious MVC w/ heavy entrapment. Upon arrival of B/C Rich Thomas, he found that a Deptford Police Department cruiser had been struck almost head on, which sent it into a tree. The police officer within was heavily entrapped. Engine 923, returning from a previous call, came upon the crash and started stabilization and began to prepare for suppression. The crew of Engine 921 started extrication of the driver side door, and upon the arrival of Rescue 938, was detailed to the passenger side to begin roof removal.
At the 25 minute mark, the officer was extricated from the vehicle and transported to Cooper Hospital. Batt. 2 remained on location to assist police with lighting as they conducted their investigation.
To check on the status of Officer Gary W. Wurst, #5193, please visit http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/garywwurst for daily updates provided by his mother.
Story by B/C Rich Thomas
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| December 23rd - Sunday evening, Battalion 2 along with a host of other departments were dispatched to the Oak Valley Fire House, on Princeton Blvd, for the report of the building fire. During the response, B/C Ron Newman arrived and reported a working fire in the rec room of the firehouse. The box was filled and Ladder 926 was detailed to the delta side of the building, and ordered to go into service and begin ventilating the roof. The crew of Engine 923 was detailed to assist with fire suppression. The fire was borught under control by the 30 minute mark. The cause of the fire is being investigated by the Deptford Township Fire Marshal's Office.
Story by B/C Rich Thomas
Photos can be found here and here.
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| December 22nd - On Saturday, the members of Battalion 2 welcomed Santa to the north end of Deptford Township. Being pulled by Rudolph-920, and escorted by a series of firefighters turned elves, Santa brought smiles and cheers to all of the children, and adults too! Batt. 2 wishes all a Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year!
Story by B/C Rich Thomas
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| November 30th - During a banquet for District 9, various members were issued with unit ciatations, congratulating them for a job well done at different calls throughout the year. For Battalion 9-2, two citations were issued to two different crews. The following citations were issued to Battalion 9-2 for their efforts:
Unit Citation
Date: December 4th, 2006
Members: B/C R. Thomas | Cpt A. Steigerwald | FF D. McIntyre | FF D. Daneker | FF S. Tucker | FF J. Christina
Background: "For actions taken to evacuate the Deptford Park Apartments and initiate fire suppression operations during a two alarm fire in a 4th floor apartment on 4 December 2006. The fire was contained to the apartment of origin with only one minor injury being reported to the occupant of the apartment.
Unit Citation
Date: January 13th, 2007
Members: B/C R. Thomas | FF J. Christina | FF B. Fiddler | FF S. Tucker | FF S. Daneker
Background: "For actions taken to assist a 33 year old male who was experiencing severe respiratory distress at the Chestnut Lane Apartments on 13 January 2007. The crew's interventions helped prevent the patient from suffering respiratory arrest prior to the arrival of EMS and ALS Units.
Also for the evening, members Fred Corsey and Jules Hnatyshyn celebrated 50 years of service within the Deptford Fire Department. Our congrautlations go out to those members for such a long time of dedication and service.
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| November 8th - Around 22:18hrs, Battalion 2 was dispatched to the intersection of Delsea Drive, and Tacoma Blvd., for a motor vehicle crash w/ entrapment. An off duty Deptford Firefighter was on location confirming the entrapment. Upon arrival of Battalion Chief Rich Thomas, he confimed to county that two vehicles have crashed with each other head on, and requested two additional BLS units and one additional ALS unit. BC Thomas (9201) also advised county that there was 1 confirmed entrapped patient, which 921 was detailed to extricate.
The crew of Engine 923 was detailed to secure the second vehicle, and prepare for that extrication. Rescue 938 was also assigned to this detail. The patients of the 2nd vehicle were extricated, and 921's crew extricated their patient at the 15 minute mark. Three people were transported to a local hospital, while crews stood by on location to assist Police with lighting during their investigation.
Story by B/C Rich Thomas
Photos by Bill Rieger III
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| October 22nd - A few months ago, on August 16th, there was a working structure fire on Betsy Ross Way. Deptford Fire Department responded quickly and prevented the Hanifin Family from losing the rest of their home. One notable thing that can be seen when driving passed their home is not the damage, or the boards for repair, but the wonderful painting that the family painted to show their appreciation towards the Deptford Fire Department.
"The best defense is not in the NFL... it's in the Deptford Fire Department!" is the caption that is painted with the painting. I would like to thank the Hanifin family for their appreciation of the firefighters who assisted in their time of need.
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October 5th -
On Friday October 5, 2007 Tower Ladder 926 along with Engine 621 from the Verga Fire Company of West Deptford relocated to Newtown Square Fire Company, Delaware County, Pennsylvania for a cover assignment. The firefighters of Newtown Square traveled to Sharon Hill to support the Sharon Hill Fire Company with the funeral of Firefighter Michael Reagan. Michael died in the line of duty during a recent structure fire. Tower Ladder 926 was staffed by Battalion Chief Rich Thomas, Captain Anthony Steigerwald, and Firefighers Bryant Fiddler, Dave McIntyre and Dan Daneker. The day was un-eventful, however the members of the Tacoma Fire Company wish to thank the Newtown Square Fire Company for their hospitality during our stay.
Our heartfelt condolenses go out to the Family of Firefighter Michael Reagan and the Sharon Hill Fire Company.
Story and Photos by 9201 - Chief Thomas
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