The Community Volunteer Fire Company #1 proudly protects Fire
District #3 of Franklin Township, in Somerset County, New
Jersey. CVFC has two engines, Engine 251 and Engine 253, the
only aerial ladder in District 3, Ladder 25 which was the first
of three that covers the entire 47 square mile township of
Franklin. Our Special Operations Unit responds to confined space
& trench rescue emergencies. Additionally we perform all rescue operations in
District 3 with Rescue 25.
Community Volunteer Fire Company is a 100%
volunteer department, and new members are always welcome. If you
are interested in joining, or would like some information about
our department, email
Join@station25.com,
give us a call at 732-246-4822 or stop by the station any
evening during the week and ask to speak to the duty officer.
The primary mission of the Community Vol. Fire Co. No. 1 is
to provide fire and rescue services designed to protect the
lives and property of the community that we serve. This is
fulfilled by the efforts of dedicated personnel, who are
committed to teamwork and providing superior customer service to
those in need.
Santa will be stopping by Station 25 for pictures on the December 16th through December 18th. All are encouraged to come get into the holiday spirit! Pictures available for either a canned food item or $5 donation. Tis the season!
With our year running from December 1st until November 31st, Station 25 is officially finished with the 2011 firefighting year.
We ended the year with 500 calls total, and 33 active firefighters. All calls have been completed without
significant injury to firefighters or citizens, and for that we are all extremely grateful. We have welcomed
many new members who have started as probationary members, finished their training at the academy, and have
transitioned into state certified firefighters.
We would like to thank the Township of Franlkin and its
citizens for all their support over the years and look forward to serving the community for many years to come.
The top 5 responding officers and top 10 responding firefighters for 2011 are as follows:
Officers
1) K. Burton - 376
2) K. McCall - 297
3) R. Ries - 288
4) H. Calvo - 246
5) A. Pinnella - 231
Firefighters
1) J. McCall - 420
2) L. Pinnella - 328
3) R. Pinnella - 308
4) J. Grubb - 295
5) M. Pham - 249
6) E. Diaz - 245
7) G. Nazario - 226
8) R. Rodriguiz - 183
9) G. Baker - 156
10) S. Merhi - 154
Across the country, Thanksgiving is the leading day of the year for home fires caused by cooking. As family and friends come together to celebrate Thanksgiving this year, we at Station 25 would like to remind everyone
in our community to make safety one of your top priorities.
Please remember to:
• Never leave the stovetop unattended while cooking.
• Please check on your turkey frequently while it is cooking. Never leave the house unattended while cooking.
• Please keep all knives and other dangerous objects out of reach of children.
• Make sure your smoke detectors are working properly.
Please be aware that most kitchen fires involve food left unattended on the stovetop.
Have a happy and safe Thanksgiving holiday from all of us at Station 25 and the members of District 3, Franklin Township NJ.
On Friday November 18th at approximately 11:00PM EST District 3 was dispatched to the corner of Somerset Street and Franklin Boulevard for a reported structure fire. Car 25 and Car 27 arrived on scene and reported a small kitchen fire. The fire was quickly knocked down and the scene was handed over to Franklin Township Fire Prevention.
Responding units included Car 25A, 25B, 25C, Engine 253 and 251, Car 27A, 27B, 27C, Squad 27, Engine 272 and Air 27.
On Monday October 24th members from Station 25 participated in a live fire drill at the Piscataway Towers training facility. Members went through 3 evolutions which were designed to simulate townhouse fire situations on multiple story townhomes. All members got hands on training with Station 25 policies, fire ground operations, hose deployment, search, end and middle townhouse unit and exposure control. All evolutions were conducted safely and successfully. Station 25 would like to thank the instructors at the training facility as well as all members who participated in the drill.
On Saturday October 22nd at around 11:15AM, District 3 firefighers were dispatched to Main Street for a rollover MVA. Rescue 25
responded and upon arrival found a two vehicle MVA with one minivan on its side. The crew from Rescue 25 stabilized
the vehicle and extricated two victoms from the vehicle. Squad 27 provided fire suppression while the extrication
was executed.
On October 9th 2011, Station 25 Firefighers participated in a demonstration of the firefighting equipment we use. The
event was part of fire safety month and the demo was coodinated by the K-Mart on Easton Ave. Visitors got a
up close and personal view of the equipment we use, and were able to ask questions and get a tour of the fire apparatus.
We thank K-Mart for organizing this years event and all those that stopped by to talk to us.
On Sunday July 24th around 9:30AM District 3 firefighters were dispatched to a residence on
Hamilton Street for a smoke condition originating from the upstairs bathroom. Engine 253 arrived
first due and investigated the attic. The attic was completely filled with smoke and other signs
of fire and firefighters went to work to find the seat of the fire and extinguish it. Ladder 25
responded and ventilated the attic from the roof. The fire was knocked down and all fire department
personal cleared the scene several hours later after overhaul was complete.
On Saturday July 23rd at aproximately 7:45PM, Station 25 was dispatched to Summerfield Drive in district 2 on
mutual aid for a structure fire. Upon arrival, the crew from Ladder 25 was instructed to
do a primary search in the basement to find the seat of the fire. Several minutes later
the first floor collapsed into the basement prompting the incident commander to sound the
evacuation tones. All personel exited the building and battled the fire from the exterior.
The fire originated in the basement of the 3 floor house. Due to the extreme heat, the fire
went to a 4th alarm for manpower. Firefighters from every district in Franklin Township as well
as North Brunswick, and Milltown assisted in bringing the fire under control. Crews remained on scene
for several hours after the fire was extinguished to assist in overhauling operations.
As always our deepest sympathies are with the residents.
On Saturday July 9th at 1:15PM District 3 firefighters were dispatched to a camper on Highland Avenue.
First arriving crews reported heavy fire coming from a camper parked in a driveway. Members of Station 25
extended hose lines off of Engine 272 and extinguished the fire. Good job by all members from both
Station 25 and Station 27 for a job well done.
On Tuesday July 5th 2011 at aproximately 10:30AM, Station 25 was dispatched for an MVA with entrapment into
Fire District 2. Upon arrival at the scene, the crew from Rescue 25 extricated one individual from a vehicle
on its side. All operations were conducted safely, and the victim was handed off to EMs crews for treatment.
On Saturday June 25th at approximately 2:00AM District 3 firefighters were dispatched to the corner of Hamilton Street and Kee Ave for a motor vehicle collision with possible entrapment. 25B arrived and reported a MVA with one victim needing extrication. The crew of Rescue 25 provided stabilization of the vehicle, performed a door pop and assisted EMS personnel in extricating the victim from the car. Engine 253 responded and provided fire suppression and assisted Rescue 25 in the rescue operation. Rescue 25 stayed on scene and assisted Franklin PD in the investigation of the accident. Great job by everyone who responded and our sympathies are with the victims of this accident.
Units on scene: Car 25B, Rescue 25, Engine 253, Car 27A, Squad 27, Utility 27, Station 44 Fire Police.
On Tuesday, May 31st, at approximately 1:05AM, Fire District 3 was dispatched to Millstone Road for a motor vehicle fire. Engine 253 arrive and found a vehicle on fire next to a commercial structure on Victor Street. Crews from Engine 253 and Engine 251 stretched a hand line and extinguished the fire while Rescue 25 provided scene lights. The fire is under investigation by Franklin Township Fire Prevention.
Units on scene: Car 25, Engine 253, Engine 251, Rescue 25, Engine 278. Good job by all who responded.
When I'm called to duty God
wherever flames may rage
give me strength to save a life
whatever be its age
Help me to embrace a little child
before it is too late
or save an older person from
the horror of that fate
Enable me to be alert
to hear the weakest shout
and quickly and efficiently
to put the fire out
I want to fill my calling and
to give the best in me
to guard my neighbor and
protect his property
And if according to your will
I have to lose my life
bless with your protecting hand
my children and my wife.
On Monday, May 16th at 7:33PM District 3 firefighters were dispatched to 12 Newkirk road for a structure fire. Car 25 arrived and reported a working fire on the first floor and requested a RIT team from Station 56. Engine 253 arrived on scene and crew stretched a hand line to attack the fire. Engine 251 arrived next, laid a supply line to engine 253, and crews assisted the first attack line. Squad 27 arrived and pulled a second line off of Engine 253. The fire was quickly brought under control which was for the most part contained to a first floor room. Crews from Rescue 25, Engine 272 and Engine 278 performed ventilation of the second floor and performed overhaul. We at Station 25 offer our sympathies to the homeowners, and are thankful that all firefighting operations were conducted safely with no injuries to civilians or firefighters.
Station 25 will be holding its annual flower sale this weekend on Friday April 22nd from 12PM until 7PM, Saturday the 23rd from 10AM to 5PM, and Sunday the 24th from 9AM to 12PM. Come down and celebrate the arrival of spring and supporting the community by picking up some flowers! Sunday flower sales are dependent on quantities remaining, so get here early!
On Wednesday March 30th 2011 just before 9:00AM, firefighters from District 3 responded to Matilda Ave for a structure fire. Franklin Police arrive on scene first and reported heavy smoke coming from the kitchen of the first floor unit of the apartment building. Engine 251 arrive on scene and stretched a hose line into the unit. The fire was quickly extinguished and crews from engine 251, Ladder 25 and Squad 27 ventilated, searched for extension and overhauled. The fire was contained to the kitchen and did not extend into surrounding rooms and other units. All operations were conducted safely without injury to firefighters or civilians. Fire apparatus on scene were Engine 251, Ladder 25, Squad 27, Engine 272, Air 27, Utility 27, Car 27, New Brunswick Engine 5, Rescue 56 and Ladder 36.
On Monday, March 21st 2011, members of Community Volunteer Fire Company participated in a live burn exercise at the Somerset County Emergency Services Training Academy (SCESTA). Station 25 firefighters completed three evolutions, including simulated first floor and basement fires. All objectives were completed without incident or injury, and new members got hands on practice in station 25 procedures alongside the company's veterans as they performed searches, ventilation and hose team operations under live hostile conditions. More live burns will be planned for the future so as to maintain our current skills as well as to develop and test new ideas in order to be better able to protect the citizens of our district. We would like to thank all members who attended and the instructors for providing the necessary support and facilities.
On Friday February 11th, District 3 Firefighters were dispatched to 980 Easton Ave, the Stop n' Shop supermarket
for a reported car into the building with injuries. First arriving units found one person still inside the car
and an employee trapped behind a safe in the building. Firefighters successfully extricated the person trapped by
the safe and removed the driver from the vehicle. Both were transported to Robert Wood Johnson hospital to be
treated for their injuries.
BRAVEST!
