We give our sincere condolences to our brothers and sisters at North Brunswick Company #1 with the loss of one of their firefighters. Please keep the family, friends and members of North Brunswick Fire companies in your thoughts. Rest in Peace Steven.It is with deep sadness that North Brunswick Volunteer Fire Company #1 announce the passing of Firefighter Steven E. Smith, a dedicated and courageous member of our fire company and community.
During his time with North Brunswick Volunteer Fire Company #1, Steven honorably served as 1st Lieutenant and Vice President. He also served the broader department as President of the North Brunswick Fire Exempt Association.
Steven served with honor, integrity, and unwavering commitment. He was not only a valued firefighter, but also a cherished part of our fire family. His legacy of service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.
Our thoughts are with his loving wife Julie and sons Shawn and Justin during this difficult time. We are forever grateful for the years Steven gave to protecting others. ... See MoreSee Less
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. ... See MoreSee Less
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. ... See MoreSee Less
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. ... See MoreSee Less
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.
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.
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... See MoreSee Less
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... See MoreSee Less
With October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the members of Station 28 continue to try and increase awareness for this important cause. Breast Cancer holds a special place in several of our members hearts as we have several survivors in our “family”.
During the month of October, our members will be wearing Pink firefighting hoods to show our support. This will be our 2nd year wearing the hoods, hopefully our visual appearance will raise the awareness for those that we encounter.
This year Fire Prevention Week is October 6 – 12 and the theme is Prevent Kitchen Fires. Station 28 will be holding our annual Open House on Saturday October 19th from 11am – 4pm. This event will focus on how to Prevent Kitchen Fires, but we will also have games and gifts for kids, food, and our members will be available to answer any other questions you may have.
Bring the entire family down for some fun and education, and don’t forget to visit our neighbors at the Canal Fest taking place on Market St.
Join us this Saturday at the Somerset County Fire Academy in Hillsborough, on Roycefield Rd, for a live demonstration of Residential Fire Sprinklers. The Somerset County Fire Marshals Association is presenting this live demonstration in an effort to bring awareness to everyone about the major impact that Residential Fire Sprinklers can have on a home fire. With today’s materials burning hotter and faster, you need early water application to prevent complete devastation from a fire, Residential Fire Sprinklers do just that.
Air 28 was placed in service in June 2013 as a Special Services unit to provide Air, Light, and Rehab services along with being Station 28’s primary RIC vehicle. The photograph below shows the inventory stored in the HDR box area and roof top. Additional items requiring a controlled climate or easy access to the crew cab area are stored inside of the cab and walk-in area of the box. The members of the truck committee spent many hours designing a truck that stores a vast inventory of equipment in an effective way that makes it easy for members to retrieve. Photos of the compartments and inventory list will be posted shortly.
Shortly after 3pm on Saturday 9/14, Ranger 28 was requested to assist Station 36 with multiple brush fires in a difficult to access area of Dukes Farm. Ranger 28 and Ranger 36 were able to access the fires and utilized their on board foam tanks to extinguish them without incident.
12 years ago the most unimaginable terroristic acts occurred on our country. With the cause yet not fully known, hundreds of emergency workers responded to the Twin Towers to begin to mitigate the problem. Why? Because that is what we do. We go where there is a need, without question, without prejudice, without hesitation.
Never Forget is not just another slogan that the fire service created, it’s a mindset. It goes far beyond the fire service. We as Americans, regardless of race, creed, religion, must never forget that those who perished that day were not victims of some accident, they were MURDERED. We must remember them and honor their legacies.
For the emergency service personnel that gave their lives, we will never forget the 343 that died that day. But Never Forget can’t stop at those 343; since the attacks over 1,000 people have developed a WTC cancer. We must not forget that these men and woman gave selfishly of themselves to help those in need, who now have health issues.
Please take today to remember that firefighters give whatever is needed, to whoever is needing, whenever they can. We don’t do it for the glory, we don’t do it for the money, we do it for the community’s we serve.
NEVER FORGET 343 and ALL Emergency Service Personnel
On Sunday September 8th, Millstone Valley continued with its commitment to maintain a skilled RIC team. An early departure traveling to the Morris County Fire Academy for a bit of a change in training venues. Members reviewed advanced search techniques and executed several exercises to locate and remove lost or trapped firefighters.
Crews completed Denver and Pittsburgh evolutions along with an advanced search using the mask confidence course on the training grounds. Thanks to the instructors at Morris for providing a challenging training regimen today.
On Sunday morning, September 8th, Station 28 was requested to standby at Station 27, East Franklin, while they operated at a 2nd alarm structure fire. Squad 28 responded on the assignment and remained at Station 27 while crews operated for about an hour and a half.
On Labor Day, Station 28 assisted South Plainfield Emergency Services during their annual Labor Day Fireworks. Air 28 was requested as in years past and this year Ranger 28 was added to the request.
Ranger 28 was staffed with 2 personnel including an EMT, providing rapid response services to the area surrounding Spring Lake Park. Air 28 staffed with 4 personnel and provided lighting for public safety.
This past week, Station 28 sent several members to 4 days of training at Fire Rescue International. 6 of our junior officers and senior firefighters completed the Company Officer Leadership 1 education track, while both Chiefs completed the Chief Officer Leadership 1 track.
Our dedicated members attended more than 20 hours of training to further their education and continuously improve on the level of service we provide to our community.
As Chief of the Department, I would like to thank these individuals for their dedication.