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!!!
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the sudden passing of Ladies Auxiliary member Teresa Tighe. While Teresa only joined our Ladies Auxiliary a year and a half ago, her presence around the firehouse was very much felt. Whether it was her infectious smile, her soft voice saying hello or just always trying to help with whatever project was going on around the firehouse, she was someone we were lucky to have in our lives. We ask that you keep her family and friends in your thoughts as they try to navigate this tragic loss. Rest in peace Teresa, you will never be forgotten.
The first link provided is the information regarding the Funeral arrangements, the other is a gofundme that has been set up to help the family, any donation is extremely helpful. If anyone has trouble please message us directly or go to our profile section above and you will find both links there. Thank you.
www.hillsboroughfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Teresa-Maria-Tighe?obId=42170150
www.gofundme.com/f/support-the-tighe-family-in-memory-of-teresa?attribution_id=sl%3A236aebc6-5398...
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Yesterday at 6:39pm while our weekand duty crew began washing the Apparatus for today’s egg hunt event, District 1 was dispatched to an address in Millstone Borough for a reported Structure Fire. Squad 28 was on the road shortly after and arrived with no smoke or fire visible from the driveway, Lieutenant Danberry established command.
Squad 28 crew investigated and located a small fire in the cabinets under the electric stove and extinguished it quickly using a water can. The bumper line was stretched dry as a precaution but wasn’t needed. Extensive overhaul in the area of the fire was needed to make sure the fire didn’t travel anywhere else. Crews from @eavfc26 @svfrc1 and @middlebushfire assisted with checking for extension, overhaul and ventilation. Ladder 25 @cvfc_1 was also requested to assist.
D1 units were cleared after an hour with the exception of Chief 28, Deputy 28 and Squad 28 who remained on scene to assist with Fire Preventions investigation. There were no injuries and the fire was contained to a small area in the kitchen. Great work to all responding companies. #MillstoneValley #teameffort
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Lt. Danberry has my heart ❤️
Reminder, This Saturday is the Egg Hunt! Come hangout with the Easter Bunny!Another Favorite Event of ours is coming next month! Join us and the Easter Bunny April 19th at 12:00pm for the Egg Hunt! You get to meet the Firefighters from Millstone Valley and check out the Fire Trucks too! Everyone is welcome, we hope to see you then! #MillstoneValley #annualEggHunt #Spreadtheword
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Do we need to register anywhere ?
On Sunday 3/30/25 just before 12:00pm Station 28 was dispatched to the area of Hilltop Lane and South middlebush to assist Franklin Township PD with locating a missing plane. Chief 28, Air 28, Utility 28 with the drones, Brush 28 with rangers #1 and #2 and fire police 28 responded with a total of 9 members. Chief 28 arrived, established command, and directed the Drone Team to come down Hilltop Lane to April Lane and set up at the end of the road. Station 44 Middlebush Volunteer Fire Dept was also requested for their Argo to assist.
Two drones were in the air soon after arrival and began a grid search of the surrounding area to try and locate the Plane. As time passed more information from the FAA was given to Franklin PD which was relayed to us and narrowed the area to search until finally at 1:22 pm the crash site was located. Sadly the Pilot of the Aircraft did not survive. The members of Station 28 give their sincere Condolences to the Family and Friends on this tragic loss.
Stations 28 and 44 remained on scene to assist PD until 2:20 pm when we were released. #millstonevalley
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