The Millstone Township Fire Department participated in a multi-county Tanker Task Force Drill. The purpose of the drill, which lasted until 12:30 p.m., was to practice providing a large amount of water at a sustained flow of more than 1,000 gallons per minute. These drills are necessary and are a critical part of our operation as we do not have hydrants in town.

The Millstone Township Fire Department was dispatched to the intersection of Stagecoach Road and Schoolhouse Lane for a motor vehicle accident with an overturned vehicle and entrapment.  Engine 3275 arrived to find a two vehicle accident with one car on its roof with no entrapment.  The crew began securing scene and assisting EMS with patient care and packaging.  Rescue 3285 arrived on scene to assist.  The station operated for approximately 40 minutes.

With today's busy schedules our firefighters need to continue fine tuning our firefighting skills.  For Millstone Township firefighters we routinely hold drills twice per month in addition to special drills called through out any given month. This may include specialty training for our drivers or when the rare opportunity is given to us when a home is scheduled to be demolished and the company can practice real life scenarios in an unoccupied structure.  This past week we conducted our annual SCBA drill which focuses on the use of air cylinders our firefighters wear when operating in a dangerous area.  We also have one probationary firefighter, Mike Dotson, attending Firefighter 1 at Monmouth County Fire Academy where he along with 30 others will receive in excess of 140 hours of training. 

The Millstone Township Fire District budget was approved by the voters, 114-20.  Addtionally Dave Markunas and Russ Taylor were re-elected to their respective terms.  The support of the residences is greatly appreaciated.

The Millstone Township Fire Department was dispatched to the intersection of Trenton Lakewood and Monmouth Road for a motor vehicle accident with 3 injuries.  Engine 3275 (Maloney) arrived to find the same and intiated patient care.  Rescue 3285 (Carbin) arrived to assist with patient care.  EMS personnel were un-able to safely remove the driver from the vehicle, so the vehicle was stabilized and the crews placed hydraulic rescue tools into service to remove the drivers side rear door and the drivers side B post.  All patients were transported by Quality EMS and Millstone EMS. 

In the early morning hours Millstone Township Fire Company was dispatched to Upper Freehold for a reported structure fire.  Also responding were New Egypt and Allentown Fire Companies.  New Egypt Chief Steve Morgan (3900) arrived on scene first reporting a fully involved single family home with unknown occupants.  Shortly after Chief George Stillwell (8266) of Allentown arrived requesting a 3rd alarm be sounded.  Millstone Chief John Fiore (3266) arrived along with tanker 3296 driven by FF Jim Carbin and Engine (3290) led by Deputy Chief Ron Gesualdo.  Due to the extent of the fire an exterior operation was put in place.  Once the fire was placed under control and crews were able to knock down many of the hot spots an interior search was performed where a woman's body was located in the bathroom of the residence.  Crews remained on scene for several hours while the investigation was completed with station 82-1 (Allentown) finally clearing the scene approximately 8:30 AM. 

The Millstone Township Fire Department was invited by the Hope Fire Company to participate in ice rescue training at Assunpink Lake.  Millstone Firefighters were able to operate in various roles including tenders and rescuers.  A number of evolutions were utilized.  Thanks to Hope Fire Company for the invite. 

After 4 long months and an extended class due to Superstorm Sandy Probationary Firefighter Trisha Timany graduates.  At last nights ceremony held at Monmouth County Fire Academy along with 38 other graduates, Millstone Townships own Trisha Timany graduated.  FF1 consists of over 140 hours of hands on and lecture material spanning 4 months.  This only lies the foundation as continued training is paramount to the successful firefighter.  On behalf of the department I congratulate Trisha for her dedication and wish her success in the future.

Chief John Fiore

The Millstone Township Fire Department was requested to assist Jackson Mills and Cassville Fire Departments with a overturned pick-up truck with entrapment at Interstate 195 and Route 537.  Chief 5410 arrived to find a pick-up truck overturned onto it's passenger side after traveling up and embankment and impacting a tree.  Engine 3275 (South) arrived and went into service with the Junkyard Dogs to stabilize the vehicle.  Rescue 3285 arrived and placed the tools into service to complete a roof removal.  Jackson units assisted with completing the extrication.  Crews also had to clear brush and set-up a lowering system so the patient could be lowered down the embankment in a stokes basket.  The patient was transported by medevac to Jersey Shore Medical Center.

The Millstone Township Fire Department was dispatched along withe balance of the full box assignment for a chimney fire at 26 Deer Trail Drive.  Due on the assignment included Engine and Tanker 16-1 (Freehold Independent) Engine and Tanker 54 (Jackson Mills) and Truck 39 (Plumsted).  Telesqurt 3290 (Maloney) arrived to find smoke showing from the chimney.  The homeowner advised that the wood stove had not been used for 3 days.  The crew split laddering the roof and going interior to investigate.  The assignment was scaled back to Millstone units and Truck 39.  After investigating a fire was found behind the wood stove in a void space.  With the wood stove removed, crews were able to remove built up cresote and extinguish the fire.  Units operated for approximately 40 minutes. 

You guessed it, Santa will be making his way through Millstone Township on Sunday, December 9th.  Keep an eye out for our Fire Engines as Santa has chosen this mode of travel for the day. 

And don't forget to come join us at the Firehouse from 1:00 - 3:00 PM as well to get your picture picture taken with Santa.

See you there!!!

Seasons Greetings from all of us

Millstone Township Fire Company

On Thursday, November 29th at approximately 9:00 PM Millstone Township Fire Company was dispatched to Upper Freehold for a reported structure fire.  Chief George Stillwell (8266) arrived on scene confirming a fully involved fire that supposedly was abandoned.  A defensive attack was ordered and while operating a victim was found just inside the rear entrance.  Responding units included Hope Fire, Millstone Twp, Manalapan, Morganville, Robbinsville and Groeville fire. 

Millstone firefighters were kept busy responding to over 130 from Monday to Wednesday as a result of the destruction left by Hurricane Sandy.  Calls ranged from a second alarm house fire at 93 Woodville Road, a van fire at 18 Nurko Road, gas leaks, tree's onto dwellings, motor vehicle accidents, numerous wires and trees down, fire alarms, co alarms, and odor investigations.  More information to follow.

With Hurricane Sandy making it's way towards the Jersey Coast, we are reminded of some helpful safety tips.  You can help save lives and property by sharing the following safety tips with your neighbor:

 

• Prepare an emergency kit.  Items should include water, food, flashlight, extra batteries, first aid kit, 7 day supply of medications and medical items, personal hygiene items, copies of personal documents, cell phone with chargers, family and emergency contact information and extra cash.
• Develop family emergency, evacuation and communication plans.
• Stay informed:  Keep a solar, battery or hand powered radio handy and tuned to your local radio station, and always follow the direction of local officials.
• Check the FEMA Region II Twitter account:  www.twitter.com/femaregion2.
• Check the FEMA Facebook page:  www.facebook.com/FEMA
• Utilize the FEMA Mobile site at m.fema.gov
   

Detailed information on how to prepare for emergencies and the 2012 hurricane season can be found at www.ready.gov and www.fema.gov

State of New Jersey Office of Emergency Management information resources include:

 

• www.state.nj.us/njoem  (or call 211 for assistance)
• www.njalert.gov (for emergency text messages and email alerts)
• Follow the New  Jersey Office of Emergency Management on Twitter @ njoem2009 and Facebook (www.facebook.com/njoem)

Addtionally the Millstone Township Fire Department will be staffed with multiple crews throughout the storm.

 

The Millstone Township Fire Department was dispatched to Route 537 and Pine Drive for a motor vehicle accident with injuries.  Engine 3275 (R. Gesualdo) arrived to find an accident involving a pick-up truck and a sport utility vehicle.  Due to the sport utility vehicle being against the median the rear drivers door and drivers side B post were removed with hydraulic extricaiton tools to provide access.  Cassville Fire Department was requested to set-up a landing zone at Great Adventure for a medevac, however the medevac was canceled.  Rescue 3285 remained on scene to provide lighting for the New Jersey State Police.