DISTRICT 3 COMMERCIAL STRUCTURE FIRE

This evening at 21:43 hours our RIT was requested into District 3 for a commercial structure fire. Rescue 56 responded with a crew of 6 along with Car 562. Once on scene the crew set up on the A side of the structure and conducted 360’s to identify potential hazards to crews working on the fire ground. The crew stood by without incident for approximately 40 minutes before being cleared. 

DIVE / BOAT DRILL

On July 20th we held our annual dive/boat drill at Donaldson Park. Our divers and tenders practiced suiting up , dive tending and search patterns. Members also practiced boat handling , docking , and how to right and overturned boat. Great day of training and hard work by all. Thank you to Millstone Valley (Station 28) for providing rehab and a cooling tent, and to East Millstone First Aid for providing ems coverage. 

SOUTH BOUND BROOK 2ND ALARM STRUCTURE FIRE

On July 19th at 19:23 hours our engine was requested into South Bound Brook for a 2nd alarm structure fire. Engine 562 responded with a 4 man crew and arrived as the 2nd due engine. The fire was quickly extinguished by first arriving companies , the crew assisted with checking for extension, ventilation and overhaul. Van 56 and Car 56 also responded with additional manpower. All 56 units were clear after approximately 1 1/2 hours. 

MONTGOMERY RIT ASSIGNMENT

This afternoon at 11:09 hours our RIT was requested into Montgomery for a structure fire. Car 562 , Rescue 56, and Van 56 responded to supplement the RIT along with members from Station 26 (Elizabeth Ave) and Station 28 (Millstone Valley). The combined crew stood by without incident for approximately 1 1/2 hours before being cleared .

HILLSBOROUGH RIT ASSIGNMENT

This morning at 04:52 hours our RIT was requested into Hillsborough to standby at Station 38 for a fire inside a commercial building. Moments later Deputy 28 requested Rescue 56 to the scene to supplement the RIT team already on location. Van 56 responded with an additional crew, all 56 units stoodby for approximately 1 1/2 hour without incident before being cleared by chief 28.

DISTRICT 3 STRUCTURE FIRE

This evening at 23:04 hours our RIC was requested into District 3 for the working structure fire. Rescue 56 responded with a full crew of 8. Upon their arrival the crew conducted 360’s and monitored operations due to live power lines being involved in the fire. The crew stood by without incident for approximately 1 1/2 hours before being cleared.