The members at Millstone Valley give there heart felt condolences to our brothers and sisters at Somerset Fire and Rescue for the tragic loss of Active Deputy Chief Dave Summers. Rest in peace Chief, you will be deeply missed by all. Somerset Fire and Rescue Please keep Chief Summers Family, Friends and Members of Station 56 in your thoughts and prayers as they navigate this terrible loss.
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Always thinking of you and remembering your smile, Teresa. Rest assured we are taking care of your boys Pat and Owen. We will never forget you and what you have done for us and your community.Thinking of you today on your 1-month anniversary of your passing.
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Last night at 5:40 pm Squad 28 responded to this incident as RIT. We stood by for half an hour while crews wrapped up overhaul and wetting the area down. We were back in our district by 7:00 pm. Great work by Hillsborough Companies for a quick knock on this fire.Late yesterday afternoon, our station was dispatched with Station 37 for a report of a fence on fire on New Centre Rd. Shortly after the initial call, it was upgraded to a house fire which triggers a full fire district response. Police and neighbors worked to slow the fire as fire companies arrived and began the firefighting operation. Initial arriving Chiefs had fire showing from the house and transmitted a first alarm to bring additional manpower and tankers to the scene. E485 was first to arrive followed quickly by Ladder 36, both having been on the road from a previous call. Tanker 37 provided an immediate water supply to E485.
The fire was knocked down by the 15 minute mark and extinguished completely by the 30 minute mark. It caused damage to the exterior of the home, but was stopped quickly, preventing further extension to the interior. The families pets were also rescued from the home.
Hillsborough Fire Co. 1, 2, 3, Neshanic, Millstone Valley RIC and RWJ EMS operated on the scene.
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Our sincere condolences to our brothers and sisters from Finderne Fire Department on the loss of Ex Chief Michael Montone. We are truly sorry for your loss, and may he rest in peace.The department regrets to announce the passing of Ex-Chief Michael Montone. Please keep the family of Chief Montone in your thoughts during this difficult time.
Rest in peace Chief.
More to follow.
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Rip brother
We hope you can make it!
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Join us for the annual Memorial Day Parade Monday, May 26th at 11:00am from New Brunswick Road to the Municipal Complex. A ceremony will follow at the Municipal Building at approximately 12:00pm.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Last evening just before midnight, our Drone Response Team was requested into Warren Township to assist with locating a missing person. Chief, Deputy Chief, Air and Utility with the drones responded. Once arriving members put 2 Drones up and worked in conjunction with Warren PD and Fire Mt Bethel Fire Company #1 searching a few wooded areas and fields nearby. As a third Drone was about to begin assisting in the search, it was confirmed the missing person had been located safe and sound. At 1:00 am our station was clear and on the way back to District 1. A special thanks to the members dedicated to respond and assist surrounding departments as we hit 9 Drone requests on the year so far. #millstonevalley #DRT
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Last night at 7:30pm our Drone Response Team was requested into South Brunswick to assist in searching for a missing person. Utility 28 with 4 members were on the road quickly due to being at station for duty crew. Deputy 28 and Air 28 with 4 were in service a few minutes later while Chief 28 and 4 members stayed back to stay in town and staff the Squad. Utility 28 arrived first and members put 2 drones into the air to begin searching, Air 28 arrived and began putting a third drone up. Shortly after units arrived Firefighter Freddy Ramirez located the missing person and helped guide officers to the area. We remained on scene to assist PD until our services were no longer needed. Great job Freddy!
There are many hours of training and preparing that goes into doing what we do. Our members work hard to keep up on this training and find new ways to continue to be quicker and more effective. As new technology becomes available we plan to adapt and only make this program stronger. We’re happy to assist surrounding towns any way that we can. #Millstonevalley
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Excellent job fellow Firefighters !
Way to go fireman Fred and team!! You guys rock!
Thank you! You are all amazing and we appreciate you!
On Friday 4/25/25 just after 5:00pm we were requested for an Engine into South Bound Brook for a 3rd alarm Structure Fire. Deputy 28 and Squad 28 made the response. When we arrived the crew was staged in manpower as the fire became an exterior operation only. The crew stood by as the fire was knocked down and later assisted with overhaul and hitting hot spots in the rear of the houses. Air 28 was later called to assist filling air bottles. Before clearing we assisted South Bound Brook and Bound Brook with rolling up hose that was no longer needed. At 8:30pm we were clear and heading back to District one.
The last photo is from South Bound Brook Fire Dept page. Please consider donating anything you can, as the families of both houses have lost everything from the fire. Another place to donate is at the Millstone service center/ gas station in Millstone Boro, located at 1008 Amwell Road at the Hillsborough Border. They have a list put together of what is needed right now, if you visit the Operation Code Red page on Facebook there is more info on what is needed in detail. Any donations big or small will go a long way to help these families. All donations can be dropped off during normal business hours.
Just some of the items needed are-
Pet supplies for 2 small dogs
Girl clothes youth Small
Boys clothes youth large
Toiletries
Toys for 6 to 9 yr olds
Non perishable food and water
Any more info needed on what supplies please visit the Facebook Page mentioned above. Thank you all. #millstonevalley
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Thank you! Samantha Hanlon (my daughter) of Operation Code Red is collecting donations at Millstone Service Center located at 1008 Amwell Road in Hillsborough (the corner of Amwell Rd and Millstone River Rd). There is a collection bin set up in the office. Thank you for sharing and supporting our community and neighbors that lost everything. A big shout out to all the Volunteer Firefighters for answering the call to help another town in need of assistance, our community, and the home of a stranger in need. Remember to support your Volunteers!!!
