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Archives STORM KEEPS MVFD BUSY Wednesday, August 8, 2007 – On Wednesday, a major storm in the area resulted in eleven separate calls for the MVFD. Engines 43-101, 43-102, Special Services 43-151, Brush Truck 43-141 and Chiefs 43-10 and 43-11 were kept busy and handled the calls responding to seven reports of electrical wires down or arcing, three fire alarm activations within the District and a mutual aid smoke condition in District 3.REPORTED EXPLOSION AND SMOKE CONDITION IN DWELLING Tuesday, August 7, 2007 – At approximately 1459 hours and the second time on Tuesday, the MVFD was dispatched for a reported explosion in the District. This explosion was reportedly felt in the basement of a residence on Abbott Hollow Court resulting in a smoke condition and the interior walls of the dwelling feeling hot. Chief 43-11 and Engines 43-101 and 43-102 responded to the scene. MVFD units investigated finding no smoke, fire, or evidence of explosion in the structure. Further investigation located blasting being performed in the vicinity on a neighboring property. All MVFD units were clear within 30 minutes.EXPLOSION Tuesday, August 7, 2007 – At approximately 0237 hours on Tuesday the MVFD was dispatched for multiple reports of an explosion in a wooded area off of Chimney Rock Road. Incoming MVFD units were advised of at least one burn victim located in the area of a water treatment plant on Thomson Avenue. Chief 43-10 arrived and established command at the perimeter of the scene in the area of the intersection of Chimney Rock Road and Thompson Avenue. Engine 43-101 arrived and investigated. MVFD units were advised of an electrical explosion within the pumping station. Units responding included Engines 43-101, 43-102, and 43-145, PSE&G, the Finderne Rescue Squad, and the Bridgewater Police Department. Engine 43-101 remained on scene until 0416 hours. As a result of the incident a boil-water advisory was placed in effect for a large surrounding area.MULCH FIRE REPORTED AS STRUCTURE Monday, August 6, 2007 – On Wednesday at 2246 hours, the MVFD responded to a residence on Todd Court for a reported structure fire. First arriving units reported an approximately 4 x 2 foot section of mulch to the A - side of the dwelling on fire. MVFD units on scene included Chief 43-10 and Engines 43-101, 43-102, 43-103, and 43-145. Multiple water-can fire extinguishers were used to extinguish the fire. Units completed an overhaul of the area with negative extension of fire found in the structure. Other units on scene included the Green Knoll Rescue Squad and the Bridgewater Police Department. All units were clear from the scene by 2340 hours.MEDIVAC LANDING IN DISTRICT 3 Sunday, August 5, 2007 – At 1612 hours on Sunday, the MVFD was dispatched mutual aid for Station 34 fire for a landing zone for the New Jersey State Police NorthStar medivac helicopter in the parking lot of a commercial building on Route 22. The medivac landing was at the request of the Green Knoll - Martinsville Rescue Squad treating a patient for a possible back injury. Engines 43-101, 43-102, and Special Services 43-151 all responded with Assistant Chief 43-11. The NothStar helicopter landed and removed the patient without incident and all MVFD units were clear within 45 minutes.GOOD STOP ON FIRE IN THE WALL Saturday, August 4, 2007 – On Saturday the MVFD was dispatched to a residence on Sherwood Road for a smoke condition in the structure. First arriving units confirmed a smoke condition in the dwelling with smoke issuing from a wall behind a shelving unit toward the rear of the building. Engines 43-101, 43-102 and Chief 43-10 all responded to the scene. Further investigation confirmed a working fire in the wall. 43-101 stretched two 1 3/4 inch lines and extinguished the fire, preventing its spread up the wall. Checks for extension proved negative. Crews then completed ventilation of the home to eject any residual smoke. All MVFD units were clear from the scene in under one hour. Additional units on scene included the Martinsville-Green Knoll Rescue Squad, the Bridgewater Police Department and PSE&G.
HANDS-ON-TRAINING IN BALTIMORE Friday, July 27, 2007 – Last week several members of the MVFD traveled to the Annual Firehouse Expo in Baltimore, Maryland. While there, the members attended the Hands-on-training class Search Rope and Rescue Techniques. This class was taught by several nationally-known instructors and gave hands-on practice using ropes while doing interior searches of large area structures. The class also included portions on usage of the thermal imaging camera (TIC) and properly maintaining an air-management command board. The class also focused on the use of the rapid intervention team (RIT) to search for downed firefighters within structure fires. Additionally, members attended classroom classes about firefighter safety and safe apparatus usage. The members also spent many hours walking the exhibit hall and browsing all the newest fire service technology. Every member in attendance agreed the trip has been extremely educational and a huge success.
REDUCED-PROFILE SEARCH AND RESCUE DRILL Monday, July 9, 2007 – On Monday, members of the MVFD participated in a low/reduced-profile search and rescue drill at Station 1. The drill featured several situations in which firefighters simulated becoming entangled in debris or were required to breach a simulated stud wall. Members practiced methods of displacing their air packs to reduce or lower their profile. All participants in the drill came away with a great refresher!
ROPE RESCUE TRAINING Monday, June 11, 2007 – On Monday, the MVFD members participated in a drill on rope rescue. The drill combined a review of knots and a hands-on rappelling portion. All members in attendance agreed the drill was very educational and a good review of various rope rescue techniques.
CRANE ACCIDENT MAKES HEADLINES Friday, June 8, 2007 – On Friday at 0810 hours the MVFD was dispatched to a residence on Washington Avenue for a reported crane which rolled into a structure. MVFD units respnding included Engines 43-101, 43-102, Rescue 43-155, and Chiefs 43-10 and 43-11. First arriving units found a large crane which appeared to have rolled down an embankment into a structure with structural collapse. MVFD units secured the building's utilities and assisted in evacuating the occupant. Additional resources on-scene included the Green Knoll Rescue Squad, Bridgewater Township Office of Emergency Management, Department of Public Works, Police Department, and Code Enforcement. MVFD units cleared the scene by 1000 hours.
MVA WITH ENTRAPMENT AND MEDIVAC LANDING Friday, May 25, 2007 – At approximately 0945 hours on Friday, the MVFD was dispatched into district 3 for the reported MVA with overturn and entrapment. Engines 43-101, 43-102, and 43-145 all responded to the scene. While district 3 units worked to free the vehicle's occupant, MVFD units were diverted to establish the landing zone for the New Jersey State Police Medivac Helicopter NorthStar. The MVFD engines responded to the Landing Zone at Sanofi Aventis and prepared for NorthStar's arrival. MVFD units assisted with loading the patient into the helicopter and remained on scene until NorthStar was clear. Additional units on scene included the Green Knoll Rescue Squad, MICU 681, Green Knoll Fire Department, and the North Branch Fire Department. All MVFD units were clear by 1120 hours.MUTUAL AID TO DISTRICT 3 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 – On Wednesday afternoon the MVFD was dispatched mutual aid to district 3 for a reported working structure fire on Framer Avenue. Engines 43-101 and 43-102 responded. Units on scene updated the assignment as a deck fire. 43-102 remained on scene assisting district 3 units with clean-up. All MVFD units were clear within 2 hours.DECK FIRE Tuesday, May 15, 2007 – At approximately 1730 hours on Tuesday, the MVFD was dispatched to a residence on Weemac Road for a reported brush fire to the rear of the structure. Engines 43-101, 43-102, 43-145, brush truck 43-141, and special services 43-151 all responded to the scene with Chief 43-10 in command. First arriving units reported a working fire to the rear of the residence with the deck involved. 43-145 went to work stretching a 1 3/4 inch hose line to the rear side extinguishing the fire. Additional units assisted in overhauling the area. Also on scene were the Bridgewater Police Department and the Martinsville Rescue Squad.MVA WITH OVERTURN Saturday, May 12, 2007 – On Saturday at approximately 2352 hours, the MVFD was alerted to a reported motor vehicle accident with overturn on Chimney Rock Road in the area of the reservoir. Engines 43-101, 43-102, and rescue 43-155 responded with Chief 43-10. Upon arrival crew went to work disconnecting the battery cables and spreading speedy dry to eliminate any threats on-scene. All MVFD units were clear from the scene by 0130 hours Sunday morning.MVA WITH OVERTURN Tuesday, May 1, 2007 – At approximately 0708 hours on Tuesday, the MVFD was dispatched to Brown Road for a reported motor vehicle accident with overturn. Engines 43-102, 43-101, Rescue 43-155, and Chief 43-10 responded. Martinsville Rescue Squad units aided any patients and transported the injured. MVFD units remained on scene until a wrecker removed the vehicle and debris. All MVFD units were clear within 2 hours.3 RESCUED ON ROUTE 22 Friday, April 27, 2007 – On Friday morning at approximately 0327 hours the MVFD was requested mutual aid by Bound Brook to the intersection of Route 22 and Mountain Avenue for the water rescue. Engine 43-145 responded for its high-water capabilities. While en route Bridgewater dispatch advised vehicles possibly submerged in flood waters with occupants. 43-145 arrived locating 3 victims from a vehicle submerged in approximately 3 feet of water on the Westbound side of Route 22. Engine 43-145's crew grabbed one occupant from the roof of the vehicle and assisted two more holding on to lawn furniture on the side of the highway in the waist-high water on-board and transferred to safety and higher ground. Additional units arrived and assisted with closures of the Eastbound lanes due to the flood condition. All MVFD units were clear by 0440 hours.BRUSH FIRE Saturday, April 21, 2007 – At approximately 1935 hours on Saturday the MVFD was dispatched to White Rock Park off of Miller Lane for a reported brush fire. First arriving units confirmed a large working brush fire approximately 48x28 feet in size about 1/2 mile off of the footpath. Engines 43-101, 43-145, 43-102, brush truck 43-141, and special services truck 43-151 were all on the scene. Additional units on scene included the Martinsville Rescue Squad and Bridgewater Police Department. The fire was extinguished and all units were clear from the scene by 2100 hours.PUMPING OUT BOUND BROOK Wednesday, April 18, 2007 – On Wednesday at 0800 hours, the MVFD sent brush truck 43-141 and special services truck 43-151 back to Bound Brook to assist with pumping out basements at the request of Somerset County. The two units were equipped with numerous pumps and supplies to pump out various basements. The two apparatus went to work pumping out businesses on Main Street. Crews remained in Bound Brook until after 2100 hours.
NOR'EASTER KEEPS CREWS BUSY Sunday, April 15, 2007 – On Sunday, as the April Nor'easter rolled into central jersey MVFD crews began rolling to calls around District 1. Before sunset, the MVFD had already responded to several cellar pump-outs. At 0319 hours on Monday morning, engine 43-145 was requested mutual aid into Bound Brook for its high-water capabilities to assist with evacuations and to answer alarms in areas of the Borough which were already under several feet of water. 43-145 immediately went to work answering several calls in submerged areas. Just after sunrise on Monday, 43-145 was dispatched with additional mutual aid units to a smoke condition coming from a residence in a heavily flooded area of the Borough. Due to the flooding condition, access was unable to be obtained to the residence and shortly thereafter fire was showing through the roof. Fire spread rapidly to two neighboring structures as well. 43-145 was requested to enter the water of approximately 3 1/2 feet to assist in saving additional exposures. Engine 43-145 made an attempt to wet-down exposures but due to the rising waters of the incoming high tide, 43-145 was forced to make a retreat. Brush truck 43-141 was requested to the scene to assist with pumping. MVFD units remained in Bound Brook answering various alarms until approximately 0700 on Tuesday morning.
MVFD GROUP PHOTO Saturday, April 14, 2007 – On Saturday morning, members of the MVFD gathered to participate in a fleet and fire department group photo. Many photographs were taken and lunch was enjoyed afterwards by all. The shoot was very successful. Thank you to all members who participated.
BRUSH FIRE Tuesday, April 10, 2007 – At approximately 1718 hours on Tuesday, the MVFD responded to a residence on McKay Drive for a reported structure fire. First arriving units reported heavy smoke from the rear of the dwelling and investigated finding a large working brush fire to the rear "C" side of the house. Engine 43-101 supplied engine 43-145 with water as a line was pulled off to attack the fire. Brush truck 43-141 arrived, driving to the rear of the residence deploying an additional line. The fire was extinguished and all MVFD units cleared by 1810 hours.MVA AND WIRES DOWN Monday, April 9, 2007 – On Monday, at approximately 1442 hours the MVFD was dispatched for an MVA with wires down at the intersection of Washington Valley Road and Laurel Trail. Arriving units found a dump truck that had run off the roadway and struck a pole. The lower portion of the pole had been destroyed and the upper half was hanging by the wires with the transformer leaking fluid. MVFD assisted the Bridgewater Police Department block the road while waiting for the arrival of PSE&G. 43-141 remained on scene with the Police Department and Martinsville Rescue Squad until cleared by PSE&G crews. PSE&G arrived and requested their hazmat team for the transformer leak and requested extra speedy-dry absorbent material from the MVFD units on scene. Washington Valley Road remained closed until the following morning while repairs were made. MVFD units cleared by 1645 hours.WORKING FIRE IN BEDMINSTER Sunday, April 8, 2007 – At approximately 2231 hours on Sunday, the MVFD was dispatched mutual aid into Bedminster for a working structure fire. The MVFD responded with engines 43-101 and 43-102. Far Hills-Bedminster fire command requested MVFD crews to the command post to front of the structure with extra air bottles and tools. The MVFD assisted with providing lighting on the scene as well as completing an exterior check of the structure with a thermal imaging camera and checking exposure "B" for fire extension with nothing found. All MVFD units were cleared from the scene by 0015 hours on Monday morning. A total of approximately 80 firefighters were on the scene from the Far Hills-Bedminster, Liberty Corner, Peapack-Gladstone, Green Knoll, Pottersville, and Martinsville Fire Departments.MULCH FIRE Thursday, April 5, 2007 – On Sunday, at approximately 1154 hours the MVFD was dispatched to a residence on Totten Drive for a report of wires smoking. First arriving engine 43-101 found a mild smoke condition from the front "A" side of the structure. Upon investigation, crews found a minor mulch fire caused by malfunctioning low voltage lighting wires. 43-102 arrived and stretched a booster reel line to the front of the structure and extinguished the fire. MVFD units secured the wires and found negative extension into the structure. All MVFD units were clear by 1310 hours.SECOND ALARM STANDBY ASSIGNMENT FOR DISTRICT 4 Tuesday, April 3, 2007 – At 1639 hours, the MVFD was dispatched on the second alarm for a standby assignment while the Finderne Fire Department operated at a working structure fire. The MVFD was requested to maintain staffed engines in quarters on standby. Additional units on the assignment included the Bound Brook, Somerville, Elizabeth Avenue, Somerset, and Green Knoll fire departments as well as the Somerset County Hazmat Team and Finderne Rescue Squad. MVFD units were released from the standby by 1730 hours.FIRST DUE STRUCTURE FIRE Friday, March 30, 2007 – On Friday, at approximately 2344 hours, the MVFD responded to a restaurant on Route 22 for a reported smoke condition in the structure. Within moments, a member on scene updated the alarm to a confirmed working structure fire with fire showing from the "B" side in the area of the front door, possibly venting from the basement. First arriving engine 43-101 connected lines to the fire department connection to supply the activated sprinkler head in the vestibule of the structure and began stretching lines to the basement and front vestibule area. Chiefs 43-11 and 43-10 arrived with 43-10 assuming command. 43-10 requested the Finderne Fire Department for a FASTeam. Engine 43-102 arrived laying in a 5-inch supply line to 43-101 from a nearby hydrant. 43-145 and 43-151 also responded to the scene. Crews conducted a thorough search of the basement under the fire area with nothing found. The fire in the vestibule was extinguished and crews conducted a through overhaul with negative extension found. All units cleared by 0230 hours Saturday morning.THREE ALARMS IN DISTRICT 3 Saturday, March 3, 2007 – At approximately 1507 hours on Saturday, the MVFD responded mutual aid into Fire District 3 for a working structure fire on Tunison Lane. Engines 43-101, 43-102, and 43-145 responded along with units from the Green Knoll, Country Hills, North Branch, Finderne, and Bradley Gardens fire departments. Additional units on the scene included the Bradley Gardens Rescue Squad and the Bridgewater Police Department. First arriving companies found heavy fire to the rear of the structure. MVFD units stood by on the scene and assisted with cleanup prior to release. All MVFD units were clear by 1605 hours. Click HERE to view photos courtesy of the Finderne Fire Department.MVA AND HAZMAT Wednesday, February 21, 2007 – At approximately 0800 hours on Wednesday, the MVFD responded to the intersection of Carteret and Brown Roads for the motor vehicle accident with fluids leaking. Engine 43-102 arrived and established command reporting an MVA with a fuel spill. Command requested the Somerset County Hazmat Team to respond to the scene for approximately 12 to 15 gallons of fuel on the roadway seeping into a nearby stream. The MVFD assisted in clearing the spilled fuel using speedy dry. While operating at the scene of the MVA, the MVFD was requested mutual aid into District 3 for a fire alarm activation. Engine 43-101, which was standing-by at headquarters, responded with apparatus from the Green Knoll Fire Department. All MVFD units were clear by 0930 hours.CHIMNEY FIRE Monday, February 19, 2007 – At approximately 1924 hours on Monday, the MVFD responded to a residence on Argonne Farm Road for a reported chimney fire with possible extension to the roof. First to arrive, Chiefs Bradley and Rose, 43-10 and 43-11, established command and reported a confirmed working chimney fire to the rear, "C" side of the structure with heavy smoke showing. Engine 43-101 responded within three minutes of initial dispatch and arrived first due. 43-101 staged in front of the residence and went to work raising ground ladders and pulling a 1 3/4" hose line. Second to arrive, engine 43-102 established a water supply for 43-101, dropping 5" supply line to a near-by hydrant. Engine 43-145 arrived providing manpower. A chimney flare was used to extinguish fire in the chimney. Further investigation revealed negative extension of fire. All MVFD units were clear from the scene by 2010 hours. Additional units on the scene included the Bridgewater Police Department and the Green Knoll Rescue Squad.SEARCH AND RESCUE DRILL Monday, February 12, 2007 – On Monday, the MVFD conducted a drill pertaining to several aspects of fire fighting at station 1. The basis of the drill was to practice search and rescue techniques, mayday procedures, and the rules of air management. Firefighters were required to navigate an obstacle course with simulations of collapses, “firefighter down” situations, and search for victims, while maintaining a working knowledge of air consumption in a pitch black environment. All members in attendance came away with a good refresher on all of these topics.
CHIMNEY FIRE Monday, February 12, 2007 – On Monday, at approximately 1741 hours the MVFD responded to a home on Hillcrest Road for a reported chimney fire. First arriving units found sparks visible from the chimney. The MVFD extinguished the fire, cleared the fireplace, and deployed one chimney flare from the base of the chimney. The flare deprived any oxygen and extinguished any remaining fire in the chimney. Further investigation found negative extension of fire. All MVFD units were clear within 40 minutes. MUTUAL AID TO DISTRICT 3 Sunday, February 11, 2007 – On Sunday, at approximately 1230 hours the MVFD was dispatched to a mutual aid working brush fire in District 3. Engine 43-101 which was already on assignment for the fire alarm activation in District 3, cleared within a minute and responded to the fire at the Darby Tract. Engine 43-145 was in service immediately with a crew that had been standing-by at headquarters, along with brush truck 43-141. Upon arrival, 43-101 was assigned to assist Bradley Gardens Chief, 21-10. 43-141 made an attack at the head of the fire assisted by the New Jersey State Forestry Service. 43-141 knocked down a large volume of fast-moving fire with flames several feet high in tall grass. 43-141 also assisted in extinguishing a remaining crown fire along the tree tops in the area. Afterwards it was determined approximately 15 acres had been scorched. Additional units at the scene included North Branch, Green Knoll, Country Hills, Far Hills - Bedminster, Bradley Gardens, Hillsborough, Neshanic, Readington, and Somerville Fire Departments. All Martinsville Fire units were clear by 1400 hours. MVFD Installation Video 2007: 2006 Year-In-Review Thursday, February 1, 2007 – The long-anticipated MVFD installation movie 2007, is now online. The movie reviews some pictues and video from 2006 and our past. The movie was premiered at the 2007 installation dinner. To view the movie, click HERE. MVFD Member Hired by FDNY Wednesday, January 24, 2007 – Congratulations to MVFD member Jim Murray Jr. on his recent graduation of FDNY “probie school”. After an agonizing wait and excelling through a difficult selection process, Jim was hired by the Fire Department of the City of New York last year. Recently, Jim did extremely well in his class of FDNY recruits. Jim is now stationed on an engine company in the Borough of Manhattan. Apparently firefighting in New York runs in the family for Jim as his father, also an MVFD member, is a retired member of the FDNY. Jim joins many once-members of the MVFD who have gone on to careers on fire departments all around the country. All of us on the MVFD wish Jim the best of luck with his new career!
43-155 Ready For Service Tuesday, January 16, 2007 – On Tuesday, a newly refurbished Rescue 43-155 returned to station 1 for duty. The rescue underwent many changes including a new paint job courtesy of Maaco of Middlesex and new striping. The rescue was purchased from the Martinsville Rescue Squad several months ago after an agreement was reached to transfer the responsibility of motor vehicle extrication to the MVFD. 
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