Multi-Agency Crews Respond to Vessel Fire at Paulsboro Marine Terminal

— October 18 — Fire crews from all of Gloucester County and regional emergency units responded to a boat fire at the Paulsboro Marine Terminal on Universal Drive shortly after noon. Sunday. 

The incident gathered fire suppression companies, rapid intervention resources, hazardous materials personnel, foam task force units, and marine firefighting resources to tackle a vessel fire at the port. 

Paulsboro, Gibbstown, East Greenwich and West Deptford fire departments responded to the incident alongside other agencies. Companies from districts 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 17, 18, 19, 21, and 22 were also selected. The task called for quick-response assets from districts eight and twenty-two, together with Gloucester County’s Tender, Foam, and Hazmat supplies. 

The Gloucester County Hazardous Materials team, the countywide Foam Task Force, the Philadelphia Fire Department's fireboat resources, and the U.S. Coast Guard were specialized agencies involved. The Paulsboro Refinery Fire Department offered assistance, incident reports confirm. 

The vessel's onboard fire suppression system activated during the incident, and responding crews continued operations at the scene. The size and nature of the response required coordination among land-based fire companies, marine resources, and specialized teams.