Deptford Firefighters Battle Another Fire in Sub Freezing Temperatures
Photo by Frank SaiaFirefighters battle another Deptford fire in sub freezing temperatures.
Photo by Frank SaiaWestville Fire Chief, Eric Farley, Deptford Fire Chief, Rick Thomas, Woodbury Heights Deputy Fire Chief, Anton Horwitz, and National Park Fire Chief, Mark Gismondi at the Command Post at the working fire at 436 College Blvd, Deptford, NJ on February 8, 2026.
Photo by Frank SaiaDeptford FD Battalion Chief Andre Wilson at the working fire at 436 College Blvd, Deptford, NJ on February 8, 2026.
Photo by Frank SaiaDeptford FD Lt. Ken Worrell assists with fireground management at another Deptford working fire in sub freezing temperatures on February 8, 2026.
Photo by Frank SaiaA Wenonah firefighter prepares to overhaul a second floor room after fire burned through the roof at this working dwelling fire at 436 College Blvd Deptford, NJ on February 8, 2026.
On Sunday evening, February 8, 2026, at approximately 2035 hours, the Gloucester County Fire Alarm Room dispatched the Deptford Fire Department and automatic aid companies to 436 College Blvd for the report of a dwelling fire. First reports were that a propane fire pit exploded. Additional reports were that the back of the house was on fire. Deptford Fire Chief 901, Rick Thomas, arrived and reported heavy fire showing from the second floor of a 2 story, wood frame, single family dwelling. He ordered a 2 1/2 hose line through the front door to attack the fire. The water supply was temporarily lost and the companies were evacuated from the dwelling until the water supply was re-established. Additional hose lines were stretched and operated until the fire was brought under control in about an hour. This was the 5th working fire in Deptford this year.
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