Another First Place Trophy to Add to Our Collection

Aug 27th - Members of Community Fire & Rescue attended Somerville’s 125^th Anniversary and Truck Dedication today.  We decided to take Ladder 25, Rescue 25, Engine 251 and Car 25 to the event to enter them into the competition.  Again, we spent a lot of time preparing and cleaning up the apparatus for today.  After arriving and having our trucks judged in the event, we decided to stop and have a quick breakfast before making the trip over to the grounds at Somerville High School.  Since we were one of the early arriving companies, we decided to wait in the parking lot and talk with our fellow brothers from other stations.  A lot of us spent time meeting some of our brothers from companies such as Green Knoll.  After waiting a few hours until the announcement of who was bringing home trophies today, for the third time in as many competitions, once again Car 25 won 1^st Place for Best Appearing Chief Vehicle.  For more pictures, click here

The Crew	Another one to add to the collection.  It doesn't get any better then this.

Unit 25 Is History

Aug 24th - After 22 years of service, our Lite Truck Unit 25 has officially been retired from active service. Unit 25 had been equipped with some of our Confine Space Rescue Equipment and provided additional lighting at emergency scenes.  This was the first piece of apparatus in our department to have strobe lights installed.  It has been sold to a private owner.  Unit 25, may you rest in peace.

Two Additions to The Station 25 Family

Aug 20th - It is with great joy that we can announce that Truck Company Firefighter Victor Asturius is now the proud father of two baby girls. On August 20th, Victor's wife Melissa gave birth to twin girls, Leyla and Lujan, in St. Peter's University hospital. Both mother and babies are doing well, and we offer congratulations and good luck to the entire Asturius family.

Another new member joins our ranks

Aug 16th - Community welcomes its newest member, Lisa Raisch. FF Raisch joins us from North Idaho, where she was an active EMT with the Kootenai County Fire Department. She is a nationally certified EMT, and will be attending Firefighter I this fall. We at CVFC look forward to sharing her enthusiasm for the fire service with her new family.

Small Electrical Fire on Lewis St.

Aug 15th - This morning at 08:40, District 3 Fire was alerted to respond to Lewis St. for a reported electrical fire.  Engine 251 responded with a crew of 4 to the scene.  Upon arrival, Franklin PD had extiquished the fire.  Engine 1's crew was then sent in to investigate and found an air condition unit on the Bravo side of the house where the fire occurred.  The power was then cut to the structure and Engine 1's crew removed the air condition unit from the window, then opened up the wall on the Bravo side to check for hidden fire.  A portable fan was then setup in front of the structure.  All units cleared up in about 45 minutes. 

1st place Best Appearing Engine
1st Place Best Appearing Chief Vehicle

Aug 13th - In support of our sister station, Community VFC firefighters attended the wetdown for the new Squad 27. We also decided to enter our new chief's car and Engine 251 in their competition. And for the second time in two weeks, brought home two trophies, our second for the new chief's car and a new one for Engine 251. We wish the East Franklin Fire Department good luck with their new squad unit.  

Engine 251 with it's new first place trophy for best appearing engine	In less than 1 month, we received two first place trophies.  Got to love those rims

1st Place Best Appearing Chief Vehicle 3rd place Best Appearing Rescue Vehicle

Aug 6th - Members of Station 25 attended Peapack - Gladstone Fire Department's 100th Anniversary today, bringing along with them, Engine 251, Ladder 25, Rescue 25 and our new Chief's Vehicle Car 25.  All apparatus was entered into the competition before the parade.  Car 25 won 1st place for Best Appearing Chief Vehicle along with Rescue  25 winning 3rd Place for Best Appearing Rescue.  We would like to thank Peapack - Gladstone for letting us be a part of their 100th Anniversary as well as for nourishing all of us with food and drinks.  For more pictures, click here

The parade crew after their hours and hours of hard work	Car 25, E-253, L-25 and R-25 on the parade route
Got Rims?	"Old Reliable" Rescue 25 with it's  3rd place trophy

3rd Structure Fire in District 2

Aug 4th - At 05:37 Station 25 was requested to respond into District 2 for a working structure fire at 1505 Rt. 27.  Ladder 25 responded with 5 firefighters followed by Engine 253 carrying 4 firefighters .  Upon arrival, Ladder 25’s crew setup ground ladders to the 2^nd floor windows of the structure, and a ladder to the roof.  Engine 253 and Ladder 25’s crew then assisted Truck 31's crew with ventilation of the structure.  Engine 253 was then directed to standby at Station 31, while Ladder 25 was released from the scene.  Both units were released and available within an hour.  To read a news article about this fire in The Home News Tribune, click here