Station 25 Community Volunteer Fire Company, Franklin Township, NJ

October 2006

MVA-EXTRICATION ON SOMERSET ST.

Oct 29th - District 3 was alerted for a motor vehicle accident on South Dover Ave & Somerset St requiring extrication. Car-25 arrived on scene and established command, while Rescue 25 & Van 257 called in service. Arriving on scene, firefighters pulled the chalks and hurst tools off Rescue 25 and began securing the vehicle and working on the driver side front and back doors to gain access to the patient. Within a few minutes, firefighter's we able to gain access so that the patient could be removed and transported by EMS. All District 3 units cleared the scene within 30 minutes.

RESCUE/EXTRICATION DRILL

Oct 22nd - This morning we held a extrication class at Somerset Recycling Center, utilizing tools off of Rescue 25. We primarily focused on stabilizing vehicles using different techniques when a vehicle is upright, on it's side or even over-turned by using airbags, air shores and many other tools that we carry on Rescue 25. We also worked on performing dash rolls and taking apart a roof when and if needed. After successfully completing several evolutions, some of our new probationary firefighter have been certified to work on rescue/extrication calls that we get in the district.

VOTED BEST FIRE DEPARTMENT IN CENTRAL JERSEY!

Oct 19th - This year's Best of Central Jersey, Reader's Choice Award for Best Fire Department goes to Community Volunteer Fire Company. The Best of Central Jersey are selected by the readers of the Home News Tribune through ballots published in the paper every day from July 19 to July 26 by readers like you. From the members of Station 25, we would like to say thank you for acknowledging our department for this achievement.

DISTRICT 2 STRUCTURE FIRE

Oct 16th - At 4:18PM, Station 25 was toned out for mutual aid response into Franklin Park, District 2 for a working structure fire. Engine 253 responded with a crew of 4 and arrived on scene as the 2nd due engine only to find heavy smoke and fire on this million dollar home on Unami Ct. Engine 253's crew was immediately put to work as crews from neighboring fire departments were also arriving. Engine 253's crew remained on scene for several hours, when Chief Ries put tones over for a relief crew to respond. Engine 251 immediately responded with a crew of 5. All Station 25 members cleared the scene around 9PM.

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Pictured are Station 25 FF's B. Sudo, T. Cicerale & E. Diaz on the knob

Photo Courtesy of The Home News Tribune

HOW SWEET IT IS!

Oct 14th - Today members of CVFC attended Perth Amboy Fire Department's 125th Anniversary Celebration. Car-25, Engine-251, Ladder-25 & VAN-257 / Trailor-25 was driven and entered into competition which followed by a parade around the city. Our fire company spent a lot of time during the past week on getting the rigs ready for the parade. This year all four vehicles won trophies for best overall in their categories. Car-25 driven by our Chief, Richard Ries, won Best Overall Chief's Vehicle, Engine-251 won Best Overall Engine 5 to 15 yrs, Ladder-25 won Best Overall Platform Ladder/Snorkel, while surprisingly Van-257/Trailor-25 won for Best Overall Brush/Specialty Unit. At this time we would like to thank all members who dedicated their time and effort in getting all units ready for this competition. Your efforts and hard work definitely paid off. We also would like to congratulate P.A. Fire Department on their 125th Anniversary and for allowing us to be apart of the festivities. Please click here for more details.

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