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This week’s extrication drills were a success… well depending on who you ask. Our members got hands‑on practice with vehicle stabilization and patient removal. Our training dummy, however, had a much rougher week. Between being trapped, pinned, flipped, and “rescued” repeatedly, we’re pretty sure they’re filing for a transfer to a quieter station. But in … Read more
Early this morning ladder 58 responded to Allamuchy as a truck company upon arriving the crew was asked to vent the house and preform secondary searches on the 2nd floor. The crew was returned after an hour.
Friday late morning calls came in for a car crash on Interstate 80 West at exit 25. Car 50 and Rescue 55 responded and found a car that had veered off the road and left the roadway and landed 75 feet into a ravine. Sadly, the driver did not survive the crash. The New Jersey … Read more
Recently the rescue responded to Rt. 46 and Naughright Rd. for a pole down. A tractor Trailer making a right hand turn onto Sandshore Rd. Took down the entire traffic light blocking the road rescue 55 used their winch and secured the light and moved it off the roadway until the NJ DOT could repair … Read more
Tonight’s drill was a perfect reminder that being a volunteer firefighter isn’t just about putting out flames, responding to car accidents, or—yes—occasionally rescuing a very confused goose. There’s a whole world of behind‑the‑scenes skills we train on to keep our community safe. Tonight’s mission? Winches. Grip hoists. And the art of retrieving our UTV from … Read more
Recently the department was dispatched to a small farm on Drakestown Rd. to assist with a horse that was stuck in a muddy field. Upon arrival of Car 50, 51 and 52 along with Rescue 55 the crews stood by as a veterinarian gave an assessment of the horse and sadly the animal did not … Read more
The rescue responded to several crashes so far this month all crashes resulted in minor injuries. Members work in warm sunshine and miserable rain to keep all safe.
Thank You for Making Our First Tricky Tray a Success! Thank you to everyone who joined us last night and for your patience and understanding as we hosted our first ever Tricky Tray. The support from our community was overwhelming, and we’re already taking notes to make next year even smoother. To our sponsors and … Read more
Firefighters recently conducted a drill for a high-energy training exercise that builds: Cardiovascular endurance Agility & reaction time Air management Team communication Situational awareness under stress The Firefighter Dodgeball Drill helps Control breathing under exertion. Maintain awareness of air supply. Communicate while masked. Move efficiently in gear. Crews had a great time playing and learning … Read more
The Allamuchy Township Fire Department was dispatched Sunday at 2:56 p.m. to Meadowlark Lane for a reported smoke condition. The call was quickly upgraded to a structure fire, and a first-alarm assignment was requested. Upon arrival, the incident commander confirmed a working garage fire. Engine 91-61, Ladder 91-69, and Tender 91-71 responded within minutes of … Read more