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June 2007

Rescue Dedication

Saturday June 30th - Today we held our dedication ceremony and motorcade for our new Rescue Truck.  Various departments from Central Jersey were in attendance.  The festivities started out with a few speeches including one from the Mayor of Franklin Township, following by commissioning Rescue-25 into service.  Afterwards, it was off to the motorcade route.  Once the conclusion of these events, everyone returned to the station for the festivities held at the station.  Would would like to thank everyone for coming out and showing their support for this event as well as all of our sponsors and members who dedicated their time and effort.

 

 

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Hillsborough # 3 Wet-Down

Saturday June 23rd - Today we attended the wet-down for Hillsborough # 3 Woods Road Fire Company.  While Engine-253 was out for pump ops training for most of the day, a few members showed up with SOV-257 and teamed up with members from East Franklin with Squad-27.  Eventually Engine-253 showed up with it's crew for round 3, just in time to soak up the crew from 38-104, 38-151 & Car-38 who was returning from a call in the area. At that point, all war broke loose with the water attack. Word got out that they were planning an all out attack on us initially before getting toned out for their call.  Everyone in attendance thoroughly enjoyed themselves.  One thing to mention and that is, no matter who may not like it, the fact is brothers from both companies worked alongside each other today and each carried out their load.  Together both companies seemed to be unstoppable on the attack lines for the most part of day.  The biggest thing out of all of this was the teamwork between each other.  A big thank you goes out to the Woods Road Fire Company for the festivities and good luck on the new truck. 

 

 

Courtesy of Loretta Koleser

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6 More Probationary Firefighters Earn Black Shields

Saturday June 23rd - Congrats to FF Lewis Rivas, FF Jorge Martinez, FF Ceaser Ovando, FF Brian Darling, FF Dan Zwillinger & last but not least, FF Bart Fraley on successfully passing the Firefighter 1 course at Somerset County Emergency Services Academy.  These 6 firefighters will now be assigned to Engine Company and will begin to train for other various courses as they prepare themselves for the future that is ahead of them.  Congratulations and good luck as new firefighters.

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Pump Ops Training Pt. 2

Friday June 22nd - Again we took Engine-253 out to Roosevelt Ave for pump ops training and flowed even more water.  A few members got a chance to go over some practical skills before their practical test on Saturday.

 

 

Captain Morgan

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Experienced Firefighter Joins The Ranks

Friday June 22nd - We would like to welcome our newest member Brett DeMarco to the company.  Brett who has been with us now for the past few weeks, joins the ranks of this fire department with years of previous experience.  Brett who currently also works with Middlesex County Haz-Mat has certifications out the wazoo, will eventually move to Ladder Company.  Brett, we welcome you to Station 25.

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Pump Ops Training Pt. 1

Wednesday June 20th - Tonight we took Engine-253 out for pump ops training for a few members of this department who are currently enrolled in pump ops training held at Somerset County Emergency Services Academy. 

 

 

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LODD in Charleston, SC

Tuesday June 19th - We the members of Community Vol. Fire Company would like to express our condolences to the members and family of the 9 firefighters that were tragically killed in the line of duty today.  A fund has been established for the fallen firefighters. Donations can be sent to: The City of Charleston Firemen's Fund, P.O. Box 304, Charleston, SC, 29402.

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MVA w/ Entrapment on Easton Ave

Saturday June 9th - At 11:58 PM, District 3 Fire was toned out for a MVA with entrapment on Easton Ave. just before Foxwood Drive.  Car-25 Chief Ries arrived on-scene at 12:03 AM and established command followed by Car-27 Chief Krushinski.  Chief Krushinski took Command as Chief Ries would take on the Extrication Assignment with the crew of Rescue-25 upon their arrival.  Squad-27 arrived and pulled a hand line for protection of the rescue crew and disconnected the batteries of the vehicles.  Rescue-25 arrived moments later and under the direction of Chief Ries, immediately went to work to free the driver of the Lincoln Town Car that was T-boned.  The driver was unconscious and quickly removed from the vehicle and transported to RWJUH in serious condition.  Easton Ave. remained closed until 4 AM while Somerset County Accident Investigation Unit and Franklin Township Police reconstructed the accident scene and had the vehicles removed from the roadway.  Units on location were Car-25A, Car-27A, Car-27B, Rescue-25, Squad-27, Engine 25-1 & Air-27. 

 

Courtesy of Station 27

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District 2 Structure Fire

Friday June 8th - District 2 Fire operated on a structure fire at the Society Hill clubhouse on 2 Bethany Ct. in Franklin Park.  At 7:24 AM, Ladder-25 was toned out for an additional truck to respond to the scene.  Moments on arrival, the crew was directed to setup the truck and work along with the crew of Truck-31.  Ladder-25 arrived on-scene which at the time the bulk of the fire appeared to be knocked down.  The crew of Ladder-25 was then directed to begin overhaul and also wet down hotspots from the interior while Truck-31 crew continued with exterior roof operations.  Ladder-25 was cleared from the scene at 9:07 AM.  Units on-scene were from Franklin Park Station 31, Griggstown Station 35, Middlebush Station 44, Little Rocky Hill Station 41, Somerset Station 56 & Franklin Township Fire Inspectors as well as Kendall Park First Aid Squad.

 

Courtesy of Jacqueline Morrison