Our thoughts are with everyone involved with the horrific bus accident this morning on Route 80 in Mount Olive Township.
Happy Mother's Day to all of the Moms out there! If you want to see courage & perseverance, go find a Mom. We appreciate all that you do!!!
Ever wonder how the engine drives down the road & then can pump large amounts of water? Check out how we go from driving to pump in this video from @Waterous
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Waterous Features: How to Properly Shift Your Pump Transmission.
Two years ago while the New Jersey State Police & East Brunswick Police Department were conducting an accident investigation our blocking apparatus was struck by a vehicle that went through the road closure. The goal of the Chief or Commanding Officer is to ensure their men & women return home the same way they left. Our apparatus can be replaced, our members cannot. We remind everyone to slow down when you see emergency lights. #Everyonegoeshome
Members trained on search & rescue techniques in zero visibility. SCBA masks were covered and members followed a charged hoseline through various obsctales as they searched for victims.
Happy International Firefighters Day to all our brothers & sisters supporting the thin red line!
Please avoid the area of Route 18 & the New Jersey Turpike as we are operating at the scene of an overturned tanker.
ROUTE 18 SOUTHBOUND IS NOW CLOSED AT ROUTE 1 AND ROUTE 18 NORTHBOUND IS CLOSED AT TICES LANE FOR AN ACCIDENT INVOLVING AN OVERTURNED TRACTOR TRAILER ON THE NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE ENTRANCE RAMP CONTAINING HAZARDOUS MATERIAL.
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UPDATE: ROUTE 18 SOUTHBOUND IS NOW CLOSED AT ROUTE 1 AND ROUTE 18 NORTHBOUND IS CLOSED AT TICES LANE FOR AN ACCIDENT INVOLVING AN OVERTURNED TRACTOR TRAILER ON THE NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE ENTRANCE RAMP .....This week members practiced throwing ground ladders to ensure we are quick & proficient. In times of rescue, a ladder may be the only means of egress for a civilian or a firefighter.
Today we remember Foreman Kevin Apuzzio of the East Franklin Fire Department who gave his life at the young age of 21 in the Line of Duty while attempting to rescue a trapped civilian at a structure fire. We will never forget his ultimate sacrifice. You can read more about his sacrifice here: www.firefighterclosecalls.com/go-in-get-her-remembering-firefighter-kevin-apuzzio-rip/
God bless his brave soul & his family.
Thank you Brothers
May he continue to Rest In Peace 🙏🏼🙏🏼 God bless his family for their sacrifices 💔
