Finally, the final phase of our long term property upgrade project is in fill swing. This will conclude the new building project started 2 years ago. The final phase will include:
More picture to come.
The Commissioners of Fire District No. 1 conducted the annual inspection of the four fire stations. Inspection day kicked off at Somerset Fire & Rescue Co. 1. The Commissioners checked various items for compliance such as, apparatus cleanliness, NFPA compliance, record keeping, facility conditions and personel inspection. Somerset Fire & Rescue members in attendance were proud to display our facilities and apparatus in spotless condition. All the hard work showed and was noted by the Commissioners. Great work by all the Somerset members who worked all week and stood for inspection, great work!
On Monday, September 18, 2017 Somerset Fire & Rescue and Elizabeth Avenue Fire were dispatched to a 2nd alarm structure fire in the Finderne section of Bridgewater Township. Rescue 56 and Ladder 26 responded as a Rapid Intervention Company. The crews remained on scene for approximately 90 minutes.
June 3, 2017 North Brunswick, NJ
Somerset Fire & Rescue Co. No. 1 takes home Best appearing Rescue and Special Service apparatus trophies. Great work by all the members who helped get the rigs ready for the parade!
It is with profound sadness Somerset Fire & Rescue Co. No. 1 announces the passing of President Louis Hajdu-Nemeth on Sunday, April 30, 2017. Lou leaves a distinguished fire service legacy as the President of Somerset Fire and Rescue Co. No. 1. Lou was a Past Chief of the Middlebush Fire Department. Lou also served as a Commissioner of Fire District No. 1. Lou leaves behind a wife, two sons, a daughter and a new grandchild.
Arraignments for Lou are:
Visitation – Gleason’s Funeral Home, 1360 Hamilton St. Somerset, NJ 08873
Wednesday, May 3 2017 13:00-15:30 and 18:30-21:00
Mass – St. Mathias Church, 170 JFK Blvd. Somerset, NJ 08873
Thursday, May 4, 2017 09:00
Internment Service – Franklin Memorial Park, 1800 Rt. 27, North Brunswick NJ
Rest Easy Brother.
Congratulations to Somerset’s newest firefighters – Charlie Watts and Garrett Leung. Charlie and Garrett passed their final firefighter exam and are ready for action. Great work boys!!
Engine 561 was on stand-by for the Bound Brook Fire Department during their annual carnival. While standing by, the crew just happened to catch a rainbow that formed after a brief rain shower.
