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New Member Joins The Ranks
Wednesday July 23rd - The members
of the board would like to welcome our newer member to the
department. Edward Stickles who is already a certified
state firefighter comes to us from Sussex County. Edward
who is also a student and ESO with Rutgers University brings to
us his previous experience as a Firefighter/EMT. Edward is
currently assigned to engine company.
Res-Q-Jack Demo
Monday July 21st - After tonight's
meeting Rick from Mid-Atlantic Rescue Systems
www.midatlanticrescue.com
showed up to demo the Res-Q-Jack product line which is due to be
purchased for our rescue truck. Rick took the time to show
us the different sizes of struts and accessories and explained
to us when and how to setup the tools properly for stabilization
and lifting.
Bike Race Practice for St. Barnabas Hospital
Tuesday July 15th - In the past few
weeks, many of you in the community may have seen a group of
firefighters bike riding in the area and may have wondered
what's the occasion? 14 firefighter's from our station
have formed 3 teams which have been taking a 9 plus mile
round-trip around the township to practice for the upcoming N.J.
Firefighters Bicycle Race which all firefighter's riding will be
required to wear full turn out gear. The race will be
sponsored by the Stirling Volunteer Fire Company located in
Sterling, NJ. This race will be held on Sunday, July 27,
2008 at 11:30AM and will Benefit the St. Barnabas Hospital Burn
Center Foundation. So come out and support and cheer on
your local firefighters. The address to the event is as
follows: Stirling Volunteer Fire Company 321 Somerset St.
Stirling, New Jersey 07980.
From Left to Right: AJ. Natal, L. Pinnella, V.
Asturias, A. Natal, S. Middleton, JC. Leonardi, R. Rodriguez, C.
Ovando, B. DeMarco, M. Reed, A. Jaquez. Not pictured are:
L. Rivas, E. Diaz & D. Pritchard
8 Graduate, 7 Earns their Black Shields
Monday July 14th - We would like to
acknowledge that 8 of our members have successfully passed
Firefighter 1 training which was held at The Somerset County
Emergency Services Academy in Hillsborough. Alex Jaquez,
JC Leonardi, Osman Escobar, Doug Pritchard, Eric Knief, Ken
Escobar & Alex Gilbert earned their black shields today with
Junior Firefighter Rafael Rodriguez also successfully passing
the grade in which he will be eligible to wear his black shield
in the near future. Congratulations and keep up the good
work.
Franklin Park Truck Company Drill
Saturday July 12th - Members were
invited to attend to a truck company drill held by Station 31
along with instruction from Somerset County Emergency Services
Academy.
All in attendance toured the different residential and
commercial buildings in the area of district 2 to become more
familiar with apparatus placement as well as overall truck
company operations of the scene.
 
Rescue 25 Demonstration at Franklin-Somerset
Squad
Thursday July 10th - Tonight, Rescue Lt.
Bob Amos and Firefighter Keith Burton took the time to drive
over to Station 71 - Franklin-Somerset First Aid Squad to
showcase the rescue truck. The members of the squad had a
chance to see all the tools of the trade that we carry on the
truck in addition to all the life saving equipment.
 
Kendall Park Wetdown
Saturday June 28th - Today we headed over
to Kendall Park (South Brunswick) for their Double Wetdown for
their 2007 E-One Ladder and 2006 E-One Pumper. Car-25,
Rescue-25, Engine-251 & Ladder-25 was entered into competition
as well with Car-27 and Squad-27 combined as a district. After
the registration, the apparatus lined up for the parade route
which ended at Woodlot Park where the festivities were held.
Upon arrival members headed over to the wet zone where
Engine-251 & Squad-27 secured their positions with Squad-27
holding down a water supply. Members from Station-27, 31 and
ourselves teamed up and went to work on the handlines. It was a
good chance to meet and work with firefighters from other
companies such as Doylestown, PA, Jamesburg and Browns Mills.
After a thorough soaking for over an hour, we broke down the
lines, enjoyed the food and awaited the trophy announcements.
District #3 fire combined won a total of 4 trophies. Car-27 won
1st place for "Best Appearing Command Vehicle" with Car-25
winning second place. Engine-251 won 2nd place for "Best
Appearing Engine (6-10 years) and Rescue-25 taking 3rd place for
"Best appearing Rescue Truck. Everyone from both companies
enjoyed the fun, food and the teamwork.
 
New Member Joins Community
Monday June 16th - We would like to
welcome a new member who joined our fire company tonight.
Ross Gordon has been sworn in by the board tonight as a
probationary firefighter. Ross who is from New Brunswick
will be entering the next firefighter 1 class held at Somerset
County.
Martin St. Structure Fire
Sunday June 15th - Tonight at 1020 hours
Fire District #3 was dispatched to the 100 block of Martin
Street for a report of smoke coming from the attic of a
dwelling. Car-25 (Ries) was 1st to arrive and confirmed smoke
showing and a working fire. The request for a second alarm was
made and mutual aid companies were being dispatched as units
arrived on scene. Engine-251 was first due and stretched a line
to the front door. Car-27 (Krushinski) arrived on scene with
Engine-272 close behind him establishing a water supply. The
crew from E-251, E-272, and 27-A made their way into the front
door and down the hallway discovering Colliers Mansion
conditions. With heavy fire blowing out the windows, conditions
deteriorating, and the crew not being able to reach the seat of
the fire in the rear of the house, the order was made to pull
out. The evacuation tones were put out and the crews reassembled
on the front lawn where the operation was switched to defensive.
As other incoming units arrived they were put to work on hand
lines to knock down the fire and manning the blitz fires as well
as cover the exposures. Truck-31 was set up in the front of the
building and they made some openings and knocked down the heavy
fire in the attic area. Ladder-25's crew operated on the B-Side
of the building with ground ladders to the roof for a vent job
under the direction of Ladder Captain 25-L (Whittaker).
After the bulk of the fire was knocked down crews took turns
pulling out debris that was in the fire rooms that was
smoldering. Crew’s started to break down at 0130 hours and all
units were back in service at 0230 hours. An excellent job by
all companies on scene and also a special thanks to the Mutual
Aid units that were on scene helping fight the fire and helping
with overhaul as well as the companies who stood by to cover the
district. Somerset Fire & Rescue, Franklin Park Fire Company,
Middlebush Fire, Highland Park, Elizabeth Ave, Bound Brook Fire.
Fire District 3 units on scene were: Car-25, Car-25B, E-251,
L-25, SOV-25, Car-27, Car-27B, Car-27C, E-272, SQ-27, Air-27,
SOV-27.
 
Debris/Trash Fire
Tuesday June 10th - With one of the
hottest days of season since Saturday, with back to back
temperatures above 95 degrees, District 3 Fire responded to
Franklin Greens South for a trash fire in the dumpster area.
Units arrived on scene and quickly extinguished the fire and
returned to quarters shortly thereafter.
Washington Boro Fire Department 125th
Anniversary
Saturday June 7th - Today, members were
in attendance at Washington Boro. Fire Department for their
125th Anniversary Celebration. Car-25, Engine-251, Rescue-25 &
Ladder-25 were entered into the competition to compete for the
best appearing fire apparatus. The festivities started out with
a parade around town, then it was off to the picnic grounds for
food, drinks and music. After everyone was settled, it was time
for the trophies to be handed out. Our department ended up
taking home 2 trophies. Car-25, again took 1st Place for "Best
Appearing Overall Command Vehicle. It must be the wheels. In
addition, Rescue-25 won 2nd place for "Best Appearing Rescue
Truck" in a category that featured over 15 rescue trucks that
were present. Even though it turned out to be one of the hottest
days so far, it turned out to be a fun event. We would like to
thank Washington Fire Department for the invite and also
congratulations on making 125 years of service to the community.
2 New Members Join The Department
Wednesday June 4th - We would like to
welcome 2 new members into our organization today. First, Tim
Walczak comes from East Franklin - Station 27, our Sister
Company here in District 3 and has decided to join our
department. He is also a firefighter with South Amboy Engine
Company 6. Tim is employed with Rutgers University
Emergency Services, and is a state certified firefighter. He has
been assigned to Engine Company. We also would like to welcome
Andrew Garnier to the department. Andrew has previous
firefighting experiences and comes to us from Moorestown -
Station 311. Andrew is also a state certified firefighter and is
employed with Rutgers University Emergency Services as well.
Andrew has also been assigned to engine company.
New Lettering Design On The Rigs
Tuesday June 3rd - New lettering has been
completed on Ladder-25 and Engine-251 & Engine-253 which closely
matches our specs on Rescue-25. Thank You to Pinnella
Signs for the development and implementation of the new look.
Early Morning Structure Fire
Monday June 2nd - At 0320 hours Fire
District #3 was dispatched for a working structure fire with
entrapment on Irvington Avenue. Car-25, Chief Ries arrived and
reported a working fire and quickly upgraded to a 2nd alarm
assignment. Communications also confirmed that all occupants
were out of the house. Car-27, Chief Krushinski arrived on
scene as did Squad-27 who was the initial arriving engine. The
crew from Squad-27 stretched the first line through the front
door to the 2nd floor to attack the fire. Ladder-25 then arrived
on scene and pulled in directly in front corner of the
structure. The crew was directed by command to vent the roof.
Ladders were setup on the A/D corner and the bucket was setup to
the A/B corner. Car 27-B, D/C Wade took over interior and used
manpower from the next arriving companies (Engine-251 &
Engine-272) to stretch a second line and pull the ceilings on
the 2nd floor. Engine-253’s crew put salvage covers on the 1st
floor in the living area and the crew from Air-27 and SOV-27
were used to pull a 3rd line and open up the outside siding on
the B-side exposure. The Crew from Squad-31 was then directed to
overhaul the 2nd floor, continue to open up the roof, and check
for extension on the fire floor. Somerset Fire & Rescue
(Station-56) stood by as the FASTeam and Somerset County Mutual
Aid coordinators were also on scene to assist with the
coordination of units. The initial arriving crews held the fire
to the upstairs bedroom and attic space. The fire is under
investigation by Franklin Twp Fire Prevention and Command was
officially terminated at 0615 hours.
Units On Scene from Station 25: Car-25, Car-25B, Engine-251,
Engine-253, Ladder-25.
Units on Scene from Station 27: Car-27, Car-27B, Car-27C,
Squad-27, Engine-272, Air-27, SOV-27. Units called on scene for
mutual aid were, Station-56 and Station-31.
additional Standby companies were Stations 26, 44, with
additional manpower from Station-56. Radio transmission of this
fire can be heard, courtesy of Station 27.
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