On June 9th at 1003 the station was alerted to 13 Alpine Dr for a structure fire.  As Telesquirt 3290 (South) was enroute the county gave addtional information of smoke coming from a detached garage and Station 82-1 (Hope Fire Company) was added on the run.  Telesquirt 3290 arrived within 4 minutes of dispatch to find the homeowner flagging the crew down to find heavy smoke showing from the garage.  Lt South established command, requested a RIT team, and had covers dispatched.  3290 dropped a 5" line and laid up the driveway 300ft.  A 1.75" line was pulled and crews went interior finding fire in the rear of the garage.  As this was being done the chaffeur laddered the building and began opening up on the exterior.  Crews got a fast knock and opened up both sides of the wall as well as pulled ceilings.  Tanker 3296 arrived and picked up the supply line.  Engine 82 arrived and the crew assisted with overhaul and clean-up.  Engine 41 handled the RIT.  The station was covered by Engine 26-2-78 (Millhurst Fire Company) and Tanker 82-96 which was divereted from staging once the fire was placed under control.  The fire was investigated by the Township Fire Bureau and the Monmouth County Fire Marshalls Office.

At 18:24 Millstone Township Fire Company was dispatched for mutual Aid to Upper Freehold for a multiple vehicle car fire with burn victims.  Chief Ed Reed (3266) signed in service moments later with 3275 following.  While enroute Station 82 (Hope Fire Company) confirmed multiple vehicles fully involved with burn victims.  MONOC Medivac was activated while 3275 took up LZ operations and provided EMS support.  Due to the extent of injuries, one victim was flown to Jersey Shore Trauma Center.  The scene remained closed for several hours while an accident investigation was completed. 

During the month of May the Millstone Fire Department conducted a MAYDAY drill.  The drill was completed over 2 nights comprised of lecture and finishing with hands on evolutions.  A maze was created testing the firefighters skills recognizing a MAYDAY situation without waiting too long and compromising their safety.  After all firefighters and officers went through the maze a critque session was held. 

At 20:50 hours station 32-1 responded to 2 Center Hill for a report of a possible structure fire, house filling up with smoke.  Moments later 3266 Chief Reed signed in service and arrived approximately 1 mintue later.  Command was met by homeowner stating there was a fire in the second floor master bedroom closet.  Responding was Squirt 3290, Tanker 3296 and Rescue 3285.  Also dispatched was 82-1 for mutual aid.  After assessing the outside of the structure command entered the structure where a fire was located in the bedroom closet.  The fire was contained to the room and placed under control within minutes.  A heavy smoke condition was found on the division and crews were sent to check for extension and set up for ventilation. 

Busy Day Brings 7 Runs

0133 - 3 Roberts Ct Upper Freehold Activated Fire Alarm
0319 - 158 Millstone Rd Activated Fire Alarm
0553 - 11 Pheasant Run Activated Fire Alarm
0952 - 149 Freehold Rd M/A Manalapan Mutual Aid Structure Fire
1700 - Sweetmans Lane & Woodville Rd Millstone/Manalapan Border Motor Vehicle Accident/Entrapment
1803 - 16 East Pine Branch Activated Fire Alarm
2022 - 6 Stoney Brook Carbon Monoxide Alarm (CO Alarm)

Tuesday was a busy day for the Millstone Fire Department with firefighters answering 7 calls including a Structure Fire and a Motor Vehicle Accident with Extrication.  At 0952 the station was alerted for TS 3290 to respond into Manalapan for a structure fire at Olde Silver Tavern on Freehold Rd.  3290 (South) arrived and crew  was directed to the roof to ventilate.  After reaching the roof in the platform of 26-2-90 command directed the crew to hold off on ventilation and directed the crew to the interior.  Lt South worked with crew on Division 2 while the balance of the crew operated on Division 1 opening up the walls and ceiling around hood system to assist with extinguishing the fire that was running the walls.  The crew operated for approximately one hour before being released by command.
At 1700 the station was alerted to Woodville Rd and Sweetmans Lane for a motor vehicle accident with entrapment.  While en route Chief 26-2-66 (Perrone) arrived and confirmed the call was in Manalapan and requested his station be dispatched.  Chiefs 3266 and 3267 as well as Engine 3275 arrived to find a two vehicle accident with one driver heavily entrapped in SUV.  Engine 3275 stretched a hand line for protection, stabilized the vehicle, and placed the cutters into service to start removing the roof.  Rescue 3285 and Rescue 26-2-80 arrived shortly after and additional tools were placed into service to complete the roof removal as well as remove the drivers side and passenger side doors.  Due to the heavy intrusion on the drivers side a large ram was utilized to push the drivers side B post off of the entrapped driver.  After this was completed the crews assisted EMS from Englishtown-Manalapan with removing the patient from the vehicle.  The patient was transported to a landing zone set-up by Freehold Independent (16-1) at their sub station on Siloam Rd.  The Medevac transported the pt to an area trauma center.  One Millstone firefighter received a laceration to his hand and was transported to Centrastate Medical Center for treatment. 

 

On Friday April 17th at 16:26 the Millstone Fire Department and Millstone First Aid Squad were dispatched to the intersection of Millstone Road and Stagecoach Road for a Motor Vehicle Accident. Arriving with in one minute of dispatch Engine 3275 (South) found a two vehicle accident involving a school bus and a Winnebago. Firefighters assessed the occupants involved, finding a female with minor injuries in the Winnebago. This occupant was turned over to the Millstone First Aid Squad for further treatment; however the occupant declined transport to a hospital. Firefighters provided traffic control and removed debris from the roadway. 

On Thursday April 16th at 13:04 p.m. the Millstone Twp Fire Department and the Millstone First Aid Squad were dispatched to the intersection of Baird Road and Perrineville Road for a motor vehicle accident with a reported vehicle overturned. Lieutenant Chris Weltner (32-1-70) arrived within 1 minute of dispatch to find a 2 vehicle accident with a pick-up truck overturned onto its roof. Both drivers had removed themselves from their vehicles and complained of minor injuries. Engine 3275 & Rescue 3285 arrived with in 6 minutes and provided care for the injured victim’s until the arrival of the ambulances, as well as containing a small oil spill. Firefighter Glover staffed one of the BLS units for transport to Centrastate Medical Center
 

As part of the Millstone Township Fire Company drill schedule, vehicle extrication is a critical task the department provides to the township.  Whether the department is working under the "golden hour" in order to remove a patient(s) and/or assist in providing medical attention the need to continuously train on equipment is critical.  On Thursday, April 13th members of the company completed an extrication drill. 

On Wednesday, February 25th at 00:18 hours Millstone Fire and First Aid was dispatched to 457 Stagecoach Road for a reported MVA car vs. pole.  Chief Ed Reed (3266) was in service and arrived on scene a few minutes later confirming a single vehcile into pole.  The impact caused the pole to snap and was suspended by the phone line and also cut power.  Both front air bags deployed and the single occupant was able to get out of the vehicle.  Engines 3275, 3274 and Utility 87 secured the area and blocked traffic.  GPU was notified and the area of the incident was closed down for several hours while a new pole was installed. 

Shortly afer at 04:31 hours Millstone Fire and First Aid was dispatched to 153 Stagecoach Road for a reported structure fire.  Chief Ed Reed (3266) arrived on scene minutes later confirming a working fire with one of the greenhouses in the rear of the property.  The homeowners were able to knock down the bulk of the fire leaving a heavy smoke condition.  Engines 3290, 3274, Rescue 3285 and Tanker 3296 responded.  The crew from 3290 led with an 1 3/4 hand line to hit hot spots and completed overhaul.  Crews remained on scene for while the fire investigation was conducted and cleared approximately 06:10.

On Tuesday, January 27th at 8:32 AM Millstone Fire and Firs Aid was dispatched to 1 Roberts Road for a possible structure.  Within minutes 3266 (Chief Reed) signed in service asking for additional information when dispatch stated possible entrapment.  The alarm brough 3290 and Tanker 3296 in addition 26-2 Manalapan.  Upon arrival 3266 radioed a smoke condition with fire extinguished upon arrival.  One patient was in the process of being removed from the structure.  Crews began overhaul with the fire marshal conducting an investigation.  

On Sunday, January 25th multiple agencies from Monmouth County including Millstone Fire Department, Hope Fire Department, Allentown First Aid, Keyport First Aid, Atlantic Highlands First Aid and New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife Conservation officers participated in training disasters on the iced over Lake Assupink.

Just last year a father and son died on Lake Assupink when they fell through the ice while fishing. 

“We’re taking the pro-active approach, rather than reacting,” said drill leader Shannon Martiak, a member of the AHFAS and a Conservation Officer with the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife.
 

After a classroom session on the effects of cold exposure on victims, discussing rescue techniques and equipment, the group moved out onto the frozen lake.  Rescuers wore ice rescue suits and were attached to a safety rope before climbing onto the ice. With a rescue tool in hand, they walked carefully to the victim. Then, while lying on their stomachs, the rescuers attached rescue rings to the victims pulled them to safety.

“The drill provided each of us with a chance to use the invaluable skills we learned in the classroom on the ice, in a controlled setting,” said Richard Huff, chief of the AHFAS. "Interacting with other agencies helps all of us, and ultimately, helps the public we serve."

Ice on the lake was more then seven inches thick.

The drill came just a day after firefighters in East Brunswick, using similar techniques, rescued a dog on ice atop the Raritan River at Donaldson Park.

“The goal was to get together agencies that most likely respond to an emergency in that area,” said Martiak. “Now we know each other, what equipment each agency has and what skills are necessary to operate together.”
 

At 22:03 Millstone Fire and First Aid was dispatched to 67 Stagecoach Road for a reported structure fire.  Chief Ed Reed (3266) went in service immediately asking for additional information.  Monmouth Fire Alarm reported multiple calls coming in stating flames showing.  With the frigid temperatures and confirmed fire Chief Reed upgraded the box to a 2nd alarm.  Upon arrival heavy fire was showing on all sides prompting 3266 for a third alarm.  3290 arrived on scene with orders to stretch a 2 1/2 to side C and set up for exterior operations.  A second 1 3/4 line was stretched to the C side for additional suppression.  Arriving Mutual Aid included 16-1 Freehold Independent, 15-1 Freehold Boro (RIT), 26-2 Manalapan, 54 Jackson Mills, 57 Applegarth and 82-1 Allentown.  The fire was brought under control with in 45 minutes with units on scene for 2 hours due to extensive overhaul and very cold conditions.  A total of 22,000 gallons of water was used to extinguish the fire.  Thank you to our Mutual Aid companies for their response in what was a very cold evening.

At 18:26 hours Millstone Township Fire Company and First Aid was dispatched to 395 Millstone Road for a reported car into house.  Chief Carbin (3266) signed in service moments later and upon arrival confirmed vehicle into home and began checking for injuries.  3275 arrived on scene and took over patient care until arrival of the First Aid squad at which time care was turned over to EMS.  The home was checked for any structural damage secured and turned over to State Police.  

Millstone Township Fire Company and First Aid were dispatched to the area of Stagecoach Road and Eli Harmony for a reported vehicle into the woods with possible entrapment.  3266 arrived on scene confirming vehicle off the road and a door pop needed.  Just prior to 3274 arriving on location 3266 reported the occupant was able to remove himself from the vehicle.  The scene was secured and turned over to the State Police.

At 9:25 hours Millstone Township Fire Company and First Aid was dispatched to 106 Agress Road for a reported garage fire.  3290 and Tanker 3296 went in service moments later.  Upon arrival 32-1-70 reported smoke coming from the A/C side of a detached garage with a vehicle inside.  Command ordered an 1 3/4 hand line be deployed to the Alpha side where the fire was concentrated and quickly knocked down.  The crew overhauled the structure and secured the scene.