The members from Millstone Valley want to take a moment to thank the dedicated people who answer your call for emergencies not just today , but everyday! Let’s show appreciation to those who always get emergency services to your location promptly! We couldn’t do it without you! #weappreciateyou #thankyou Somerset County Dispatchers
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Confirmed earthquake, Please remember to only call 911 when there is a true emergency!10:23am: Preliminary data from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) shows that a 4.7 magnitude earthquake was recorded near Whitehouse Station, NJ. We have received several reports of shaking which was also felt here at the office.
Please refer to the USGS for further information: earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/map/?currentFeatureId=us7000ma74&extent=38.07404,-78.27759&extent...
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Yesterday was a busy day for the Volunteers at Millstone Valley, in the morning around 10:20 am our drones were requested into Franklin District 2 for a missing child. Deputy 28 and Utility 28 made the response while other members stayed back to staff the Squad. The members put 2 drones in the air and assisted Franklin Twp Police Dept , @njsomersetcountysheriffs and their K9 on searching. At 12:00 pm the child was located and Station 28 was clear.
During the drone call the Ladies Auxiliary and members at the station assisted getting things ready for the Egg Hunt. A few members took part in escorting the Easter Bunny to the Ann Street Park in Millstone Borough for their egg hunt! This was done using Rangers 1 and 2. Afterwords we held our annual egg hunt at the firehouse! Thank you to everyone who came out for a beautiful day! Also a Shout out to our Ladies Auxiliary for always being the best!
As the day continued, around 1:40 pm District 1 was dispatched to the area of Berger St and Lilac Ln for a truck vs pole with wires down. First arriving chiefs found a truck that had struck a pole and took down a transformer along with primary and cable wires. Deputy 28, Squad 28 and Utility 28 responded and assisted with closing the roadway. We were cleared a short time later.
Around 9:10 pm Stations 26 Elizabeth Avenue VFC , 28 and 56 Somerset Fire and Rescue were dispatched to Highway 287S near exit 10 for a reported overturned MV with entrapment. Deputy 28 and Squad 28 responded and while en route command updated there was heavy entrapment. When Squad 28 arrived the crew was split to assist Station 26 with stretching the bumper line and standby for fire suppression, while the other half assisted Station 56 with getting tools that were needed to them. The vehicle was off the roadway in thick brush which took chainsaws to clear a path. After a very careful and precise operation members from 56 removed the victim from the vehicle. Together the victim was brought to the roadway and transferred over to EMS. Solid work from everyone on scene. At 10:15 pm we were clear and off the highway.
Just another day of serving the Residents of Franklin Township with our fellow D1 companies! #millstonevalley
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Training‼️ This week on 3/26 and 3/28 Members from Millstone Valley and Station 44 @middlebushfire received training on elevators. Classroom presentation was the first night and informed us on the different elevators that are commonly used in places such as hotels and office buildings. Members were taught how to identify different problems and tactics we could use that would be effective to remove trapped occupants. Members also learned the proper way to tag out an elevator that’s had any kind of malfunction or mechanical failure.
The second class took part in the field as members were able to practice opening the elevator doors using elevator keys. It’s important to understand the technique and how elevator doors work. It’s also important to know which key you will need as different elevators require a specific key. Understanding this is imperative as you can remove occupants faster incase of a medical emergency. Members were also shown what the top and bottom of the elevator and elevator shaft look like and how everything operates.
Thank you to the members who could make it out to train and learn more about elevators. Training like this only ensures a better understanding so victims can be removed quickly and safely. We would also like to thank Instructors Pete and Chuck from the Somerset County Training Academy for this very informative Class! #MillstoneValley #Elevatorclass
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Millstone Valley Fire Department Squad 28 operating at a fire.
Squad 28 is a 2021 Pierce Arrow XT (2000/1000/30F) (SN#35264)
Millstone Valley Fire Department
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The members of Millstone Valley Fire dept. give their deepest condolences to the family, friends and fellow firefighters of our neighboring town South Bound Brook on this devastating loss. Please keep the family in your prayers.
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