On Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at approximately 16:21 hours a structure fire at 1815 Amwell Road was reported by a passerby. Fire District No.1 companies, Franklin Township Fire Prevention and mutual aid from Fire District No. 3 responded. The fire was paced under control in about 90 minutes. No one was hurt during the fire however, a family pet perished. The fire is under investigation by the Franklin Township Fire Prevention Department.
NO REST FOR THE WEARY
Just as the new Rescue 56 project wraps up, the new Engine 561 committee is in full swing. Stay tuned for updates.
Mutual Aid Structure Fire Piscataway
At 09:53 hours our engine was requested into Piscataway to standby at River Road’s firehouse while they operated on a structure fire. Engine 561 responded with a 3 man crew and shortly after arriving at the firehouse was redirected to the scene. Upon their arrival the crew from the engine went to the man power pool and was tasked with primary search. The crew conducted primary searches on the second floor , basement , and assisted interior crews extinguishing hot spots. Engine 561 was cleared and back in town in approximately 3 1/2 hours.
Piscataway 2nd Alarm Structure Fire
This evening at 20:50 hours our engine was requested into Piscataway for a 2nd alarm structure fire. Engine 561 responded with a 4 man crew and upon arrival assisted with hitting hot spots and overhaul on the 2nd floor. Once cleared from the scene , the crew stood by River Road’s firehouse on a cover assignment. Engine 561 was clear of Piscataway in approximately 2 hours.
A House Full of Seagraves
For a short time Somerset Fire & Rescue Co. No. 1 will proudly feature all Seagrave Fire Apparatus.
South Bound Brook Shed Fire
This morning at 08:01 hours our engine was requested into South Bound Brook for a shed fire. Engine 562 arrived first due with a crew of 4 and dropped a supply line. They then stretched an attack line to extinguish the fire. The crew then remained on scene for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to assist with overhaul.
NEW RESCUE 56 PROGRESS
After dealing with many months of painstaking details the new Rescue 56 is in full service. Within a few hours the new rig responded to numerous calls and has been busy ever since. We are expecting many years of problem free service. We are sad to see the old R56 leave us after many years of faithful service. However, we are equally excited to run the new and improved Rescue 56 for many years into the future.
FINALLY!!!! July 20, 2018 – The new Rescue 56 is scheduled for delivery tonight at 1700 hours. A few last minute tweeks and the relocation of the equipment from the old Rescue 56 it should be in service in less than a week.
Update- May 17, 2018 Rescue 56 received a lot of traffic at the EVI/ Seagrave booth. Many nice comments on the new rig. Here she is…
Update – May 13, 2018.
Rescue 56 is at Campbell Supply getting dressed up for its debut at the Harrisburg, PA Fire Expo. Check it out at the EVI booth. Check out some more completed pictures from EVI’s website.
https://www.evi-fl.com/heavyrescues-franklin
Update – April 13-15, 2018 – Final Inspection
A few loose ends and small additions are being worked on. We are expecting a May 2nd departure from EVI and arrival in New Jersey at Campbell Supply May 4th.
Update- March 18, 2018 – Final Inspection set for April 13-15, 2018!
Update – February 28, 2018 – It looks bigger with the doors on! Getting close now.
Update – February 22, 2018 – Things are moving along now. Tentative final inspection date is looking like mid April. More to come.
Update – November 14, 2017 – Body set on the frame, mid-construction trip set for next week. She will be home soon!
Update – September 11, 2017 – The chassis and body survived hurricane Irma. Thanks to the staff at EVI for keeping her safe!! Mid construction trip is scheduled for early November.
Update – August 24, 2017 – Cab andChassis arrived safely in Florida.
Update August 6-8, 2017 – Final inspection at Seagrave. A few punch list items to be rectified, shipping to EVI in Florida next week.
Update July 26, 2017 – Cab and chassis mating to the frame rails is partially completed, should be complete this week.
Update July 18, 2017 Cab and Chassis final inspection scheduled for August 7,8. Body framing is complete see updated pictures.
Update – July 10, 217
June 29, 2017
The first construction pictures of the new Rescue 56 are coming in. Stay tuned for more developments as they happen.
BELOW GRADE EMS ASSIST
On Monday, August 27, 2018 at approximately 12:06 hours, Fire District No. 1 was dispatched to an EMS assist with a worker who had fallen approximately 12 feet into the basement of a commercial building under construction. Engine 561 and the FM-8 units arrived and conferred with RWJ EMS and devised a plan. The basement was only accessible via a steep dirt slope at one end of the basement. A 24′ extension ladder was laid on the slope to allow the patient on a backboard to be hauled up the slope to the awaiting ambulance. Chief 56, Chief 26, Van 26 and FM8 units successfully retrieved the patient from the basement. The patient was received by EMS and transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
