Friday mid-morning calls came in for a report of a car on fire in the driveway of # 53 Flanders Rd. Car 50 and FM-3 arrived and reported a well involved car half in the driveway and half on the road. Engine 59 arrived and stretched their bumper line and quickly put down the flames. … Read more
Just as the snowstorm got into full gear a car driving down Flanders Drakestown Rd. lost control and hit the snow and flipped over into the river alongside the bridge. The driver got out on his own and was taken to a nearby hospital with minor injuries. Rescue 55 with 2 firefighters in ice suites … Read more
During the last round of snow this past weekend several new members were taking an Ice Rescue training class on Budd Lake. The crews took turns doing self-rescue, rescuing people from the ice and practicing using through bags to reach people trapped on the ice. Please stay safe out there and remember no ice is … Read more
Early Monday morning a dump truck traveling on Continental dr. hit a bridge that is over the wills brook. The driver was not injured but the truck was heavy damaged. The trucks fuel tank was ruptured and spilled diesel fuel on the road and in the brook. The Morris County Hazmat, DEP and Flanders Rescue … Read more
Recently we were dispatched to back to back fires, the first one was on Clinton Ave a small fire under a porch Engine 53 and Flanders Eng. 95 stretched a hand line out and quickly extinguished the fire and checked for extension. Netcong fire was dispatched as a rapid intervention crew, just as we were … Read more
Well Santa made it to Budd Lake on December 13th what a ride around town Santa Mrs. Clause and all the helpers made 13 stops around the area giving out candy canes and candy to all the kids and some grownups. We had a great time, and Santa has booked us for next year.
Thursday late morning crews responded to Rt. 80 at MM 26 for a car fire. Engine 53 responded and stretched an inch and three-quarter line on the fire and quickly extinguished the fire. There were no injuries and crew picked up within and hour.
Saturday early evening 3 cars were involved a crash on Rt. 46 by Forest Rd. brining Car 50, 51 and Rescue 55. Once on scene the jaws were used to free one person from a car. 2 people were transported with minor injuries the rescue secured the cars and cleaned up the highway.
Late afternoon on Saturday Car 50, 51, 52 and Ladder 58 responded to a home on Drakstown Rd. for a worker stuck in a lift. Upon arrival the worker was stuck in a lift abought 25 feet in the air the unit was not working, and the boom was stuck. The Ladder was raised up … Read more
