Montgomery Township Volunteer Fire Company #1

WETDOWN August, 14th

On Saturday August 14th from 1-5pm, We will be hosting a Wetdown to honor the arrival of our new 2010 Pierce Pumper. A "Wetdown" is a traditional Fire Department event that takes place when a Department receives a new piece of fire apparatus. Firefighters from surrounding departments will converge on Station 45 to honor the arrival of the new truck by "wetting" it down. It is sort of like a christening for the truck and it is viewed by firefighters as a sign of good luck. The event will feature music, food, drinks, kids activities, awards for fire apparatus, and plenty of free family fun. The general public is more the welcome to attend, so please come out and meet your local firefighters, check out the new truck, and get wet! The event will be held at Montgomery Fire Company #1 located at 35 Griggstown Rd in Belle Mead. Parking can be accessed from Covert Drive off Rt 206 next to police headquarters.

For attending Fire Departments: Access for fire apparatus will be from the Griggstown Rd entrance of the firehouse. Judging will take place from 1 -3 pm. We ask that you do not flow water until after the awards ceremony which will take place promptly at 3:30pm. Please register apparatus and the number of personnel attending at b-rkennedy@comcast.net

Trophies will be awarded for: Best Appearing Pumper 1st and 2nd place
Best Appearing Ladder 1st and 2nd place
Best Appearing Rescue 1st and 2nd place
Best Appearing Tanker 1st and 2nd place
Best Appearing Ambulance 1st and 2nd place
Best Appearing Antique 1st Place
Best Appearing Fire Department Overall 1st place

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Station 45 is a 100% volunteer station staffed by dedicated men and women who respond to emergencies 24 hours a day 365 days a year. We are always in need of hardworking individuals who would like to make a difference in their community. All members are provided the equipment and training to safely and effectively perform the duties of a firefighter. The basic 140 hour firefighter training course is given twice a year at the Somerset County Emergency Services Training Academy located in Hillsborough Township and must be completed within one year of becoming a member. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age, If you are interested in becoming a part of a great community organization and helping your neighbors please stop by the firehouse on any monday night at 7:30pm to learn more about becoming a firefighter.

Weekend Call Review

On Friday July 23, 2010 at 09:24 hrs Stations 45, 46, & 53 were dispatched to the Village School for a fire alarm. 45-C1 held all units in quarters after county dispatch advised him they were conducting a fire drill and forgot to contact

the alarm company. At 10:50 hrs Stations 45, 46 & 53 were dispatched to 12 Innis Brook Rd for a Carbon Monoxide alarm. The Activation was due to a bad battery and all 45 units were cleared by 46-C4 at 11:04 hrs. At 14:23 hrs Tanker 45-135 was requested to respond to Hopewell Twp (Mercer County) for a structure fire. Upon arrival they were secured.

At 16:53 hrs Stations 45, 46 & 53 were dispatched to a brush fire on Great Rd between Country Club Dr and County Rt 601. 45-C2 arrived confirming a grass fire 100 x 200 and growing. 45-C1 took command and Brush 46-141, Engine 53-1, Brush 45-141 and Tanker 45-135 extinguished the fire. All units were cleared at 17:26 hrs. At 17:56 hrs stations 45, 46, & 53 responded to 5 Crescent Ave (Rocky Hill) for a fire alarm. Engine 53-1 established command and began to investigate the building. Ladder 45-116 arrived and 45-C2 took command and sent 116’s crew inside. The alarm was reset and nothing was found. All units were cleared at 18:18hrs.

At 20:03 hrs Station 45, 46, & 53 were dispatc

hed for a Carbon Monoxide alarm at 16 Blackstone Dr. 46-C4 arrived and established command. Shortly after 45-C2- & C3 arrived and began to investigate. 45-102’s crew metered the residents and 45-116 stood by curb side. All other units were requested by 46-C4 to stand by at there stations. No readings were found and the activation was due to a faulty detector. 46-C4 secured all units at 20:28 hrs. On Sunday July 25, 2010 at 04:23 hrs Stations 45, 46, & 53 were dispatched to 20 Truman Ave for a fire alarm. Engine 45-102 arrived and investigated the cause. Nothing was found and all units cleared by 05:07 hrs. At 10:58 hrs stations 45 & 46 were dispatched to a overturn vehicle at the intersection of County Rt 601 & Skillman Rd.45-C1 arrived confirming all occupants were out of the vehicle. 45-C1 secured station 45 and turn the scene over to Rescue 46-156.

At 11:45 hrs stations 45, 46 & 53 responded to 123 Zion Wertsville Rd for a Carbon Monoxide Alarm. 45-C1 & C2 arrived and metered the structure. No readings were found and the cause was determined to be from a faulty detector. All units were secured by 11:53 hrs. At 15:18 hrs stations 45, 46 & 53 were dispatched to Rt 206 & County Rt 518 for a vehicle smoking from a MVA. 53-C4 establishing command and held with Engine 53- 1, Rescue 46-156 and secured Engine 45-102 before its arrival. At 19:55 hrs stations 45 was dispatched to 29 Berkley Ave for a fire alarm. 45-C1 arrived and confirmed careless cooking and no assists needed. Engine 45-102 responded and was secured at 20:10 hrs before its arrival.

MVC with Entrapment and Medvac

On Sunday July 18th at 16:08 hrs station 45 & 46 were dispatched to 110 County Rt 601 for a 1 vehicle mva with intrapment.45-C2 established command and assigned 46-C1 & 45-103 to land north star helicopter at lubas field. Rescue 45-151 & 46-156 worked together to extricate one victim from the vehicle. All 45 units were cleared by 16:51 hrs.

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On July 4^th at

16:20 hours Station 45 was alerted to a brush fire next to a structure at 150 Updikes Mill Road. Brush 45-141 responded and was meet by residence with garden hoses dosing a 200 x 25 area of their front lawn that had caught fire do to the extremely dry conditions. Brush 45-141’s crew deployed their booster reel and halted the remaining progress of the fire. Tanker 45-135 arrived and helped with the remaining hot spots and wetting down the area. All crews were clear by 16:50 hours.

At 02:24 hours on July 4^th Station 45 was dispatched mutual aid for an Engine to respond to the scene of a working structure fire at 44 Wesley Rd in Hillsborough Twp. Engine 45-102 responded and once on scene was assigned to the exterior Charlie Delta corner to relieve crews working a hand line. A short time later the Engine 102 and the chauffer were put the work establishing a second water source when the initial hydrant failed. Station 45 units were clear of the scene by 05:05 hours.

On July 3^rd at 12:30 hour Stations 45 and 46 were dispatched to 1125 Cain Court in the Pike Run Complex for a report of an oven on fire. 45-C3 arrived and reported that the fire was out but there was a heavy smoke condition. Engine 45-102 arrived and was assigned to check for possible extension and to start ventilation. Crews from Ladder 46-126 and Rescue 46-156 arrived and assisted with ventilation and securing the stove. All units were clear by 13:15 hours.

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At 15:24 hours on June 30^th Station 45 and 46 were alerted to a truck fire in the field behind Carrier Clinic. 45-C1 arrived and reported a truck loaded with hay fully involved by the solar panel field. Engine 45-102 pulled first due and proceeded to deploy their bumper line to extinguish the fire. Tanker 45-135 arrived and supplied 45-102 with additional water. Crews from 45 and 46 overhauled the hay on the truck to make sure the fire was totally out. All crews were cleared by 16:27 hours

The weekend of June 26^th proved to be a busy one. At 09:54 hours crews were alerted to a brush fire behind 28 Carousel Chase. Brush 45-141, Tanker 45-135, as well as 45-C2 and C3 responded and extinguish the small fire caused by embers from an outdoor fire place being used the night before.

Later that night at 21:20 hours the tones went out Stations 45 and 46 to responds for a motor vehicle accident with possible entrapment. 45-C2 was first on scene and reported that there was no entrapment and secured station 46. C2 was notified shortly after that one patient from the accident was going to be medivaced, and assigned 45-C3 and Engine 45-102 to land the State Police helicopter North Star at Lubas field. Rescue 45-151 proceeded to the scene to secure the battery s to the vehicles involved and brush 45-141 assisted with traffic. All units cleared the scene by 22:26 hours

The next day at 21:25 hours station 45 and 46 were called to the scene of another motor vehicle accident with entrapment on Cherry Hill Rd (Station 46 primary). 46 C-1 assigned 45-C1 and Engine 46-108 to set up a landing zone for North Star at the Waldorf School. Rescue 45-151 and Engine 45-102 proceeded to scene to assist Rescue 46-156. All 45 units were cleared by 21:51 hours

Friday June 11^th was a special day for the volunteers of Montgomery Fire District #1. At 1700 hours the new engine 45-103 arrived at the station for the first time. After seeing only picture the members finally got to see the truck in person, and see the results of the year of hard work put in by the truck committee.

On April 10^th 2009 in Miami, Ohio Ex-Chief Richard Karsay turned in an impressive time of 2:22.51 on The Scott Firefighter Challenge course. That time was the best time for any one from New Jersey for the 2009 season of the event earning Rich the State Championship! Congratulations Rich! We are proud of you!


	Click here to become a member.	Welcome to the Montgomery Township Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 web site. Our mission is to save lives and protect our residents, property and the environment as well as educate our community. Known as Station 45, we are proud to serve Montgomery Township, Somerset County and Mercer County, New Jersey. Some of our services include Residential & Commercial Firefighting, Brush Firefighting, General Rescue, Jaws-of-Life, Motor Vehicle Entrapment, Water Rescue, Fire Prevention Awareness & Safety, along with many other services. All members of our fire department are volunteers. We receive no payment as individuals for any type of service we provide to the community. The average member donates about 350 hours of his/her time per year. We are a fully staffed professional fire department running twenty four hours a day, 365 days a year. In addition to our Fire Fighting staff, we also work closely with the Police Department, Emergency Medical Service and sister station to serve the 17,481 residents (Census 2000) of Montgomery Township covering 32.25 square miles. Feel free to browse our site or email the Webmaster if you have any additional questions. Watch our video to learn more about 45
	WETDOWN August, 14th On Saturday August 14th from 1-5pm, We will be hosting a Wetdown to honor the arrival of our new 2010 Pierce Pumper. A "Wetdown" is a traditional Fire Department event that takes place when a Department receives a new piece of fire apparatus. Firefighters from surrounding departments will converge on Station 45 to honor the arrival of the new truck by "wetting" it down. It is sort of like a christening for the truck and it is viewed by firefighters as a sign of good luck. The event will feature music, food, drinks, kids activities, awards for fire apparatus, and plenty of free family fun. The general public is more the welcome to attend, so please come out and meet your local firefighters, check out the new truck, and get wet! The event will be held at Montgomery Fire Company #1 located at 35 Griggstown Rd in Belle Mead. Parking can be accessed from Covert Drive off Rt 206 next to police headquarters. For attending Fire Departments: Access for fire apparatus will be from the Griggstown Rd entrance of the firehouse. Judging will take place from 1 -3 pm. We ask that you do not flow water until after the awards ceremony which will take place promptly at 3:30pm. Please register apparatus and the number of personnel attending at b-rkennedy@comcast.net Trophies will be awarded for: Best Appearing Pumper 1st and 2nd place Best Appearing Ladder 1st and 2nd place Best Appearing Rescue 1st and 2nd place Best Appearing Tanker 1st and 2nd place Best Appearing Ambulance 1st and 2nd place Best Appearing Antique 1st Place Best Appearing Fire Department Overall 1st place Click here for more details VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Station 45 is a 100% volunteer station staffed by dedicated men and women who respond to emergencies 24 hours a day 365 days a year. We are always in need of hardworking individuals who would like to make a difference in their community. All members are provided the equipment and training to safely and effectively perform the duties of a firefighter. The basic 140 hour firefighter training course is given twice a year at the Somerset County Emergency Services Training Academy located in Hillsborough Township and must be completed within one year of becoming a member. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age, If you are interested in becoming a part of a great community organization and helping your neighbors please stop by the firehouse on any monday night at 7:30pm to learn more about becoming a firefighter. Weekend Call Review On Friday July 23, 2010 at 09:24 hrs Stations 45, 46, & 53 were dispatched to the Village School for a fire alarm. 45-C1 held all units in quarters after county dispatch advised him they were conducting a fire drill and forgot to contact the alarm company. At 10:50 hrs Stations 45, 46 & 53 were dispatched to 12 Innis Brook Rd for a Carbon Monoxide alarm. The Activation was due to a bad battery and all 45 units were cleared by 46-C4 at 11:04 hrs. At 14:23 hrs Tanker 45-135 was requested to respond to Hopewell Twp (Mercer County) for a structure fire. Upon arrival they were secured. At 16:53 hrs Stations 45, 46 & 53 were dispatched to a brush fire on Great Rd between Country Club Dr and County Rt 601. 45-C2 arrived confirming a grass fire 100 x 200 and growing. 45-C1 took command and Brush 46-141, Engine 53-1, Brush 45-141 and Tanker 45-135 extinguished the fire. All units were cleared at 17:26 hrs. At 17:56 hrs stations 45, 46, & 53 responded to 5 Crescent Ave (Rocky Hill) for a fire alarm. Engine 53-1 established command and began to investigate the building. Ladder 45-116 arrived and 45-C2 took command and sent 116’s crew inside. The alarm was reset and nothing was found. All units were cleared at 18:18hrs. At 20:03 hrs Station 45, 46, & 53 were dispatched for a Carbon Monoxide alarm at 16 Blackstone Dr. 46-C4 arrived and established command. Shortly after 45-C2- & C3 arrived and began to investigate. 45-102’s crew metered the residents and 45-116 stood by curb side. All other units were requested by 46-C4 to stand by at there stations. No readings were found and the activation was due to a faulty detector. 46-C4 secured all units at 20:28 hrs. On Sunday July 25, 2010 at 04:23 hrs Stations 45, 46, & 53 were dispatched to 20 Truman Ave for a fire alarm. Engine 45-102 arrived and investigated the cause. Nothing was found and all units cleared by 05:07 hrs. At 10:58 hrs stations 45 & 46 were dispatched to a overturn vehicle at the intersection of County Rt 601 & Skillman Rd.45-C1 arrived confirming all occupants were out of the vehicle. 45-C1 secured station 45 and turn the scene over to Rescue 46-156. At 11:45 hrs stations 45, 46 & 53 responded to 123 Zion Wertsville Rd for a Carbon Monoxide Alarm. 45-C1 & C2 arrived and metered the structure. No readings were found and the cause was determined to be from a faulty detector. All units were secured by 11:53 hrs. At 15:18 hrs stations 45, 46 & 53 were dispatched to Rt 206 & County Rt 518 for a vehicle smoking from a MVA. 53-C4 establishing command and held with Engine 53- 1, Rescue 46-156 and secured Engine 45-102 before its arrival. At 19:55 hrs stations 45 was dispatched to 29 Berkley Ave for a fire alarm. 45-C1 arrived and confirmed careless cooking and no assists needed. Engine 45-102 responded and was secured at 20:10 hrs before its arrival. MVC with Entrapment and Medvac On Sunday July 18th at 16:08 hrs station 45 & 46 were dispatched to 110 County Rt 601 for a 1 vehicle mva with intrapment.45-C2 established command and assigned 46-C1 & 45-103 to land north star helicopter at lubas field. Rescue 45-151 & 46-156 worked together to extricate one victim from the vehicle. All 45 units were cleared by 16:51 hrs. Click here for more photos Brush Fire Next to Structure On July 4^th at 16:20 hours Station 45 was alerted to a brush fire next to a structure at 150 Updikes Mill Road. Brush 45-141 responded and was meet by residence with garden hoses dosing a 200 x 25 area of their front lawn that had caught fire do to the extremely dry conditions. Brush 45-141’s crew deployed their booster reel and halted the remaining progress of the fire. Tanker 45-135 arrived and helped with the remaining hot spots and wetting down the area. All crews were clear by 16:50 hours. Click here for more photos Mutual Aid to Hillsborough At 02:24 hours on July 4^th Station 45 was dispatched mutual aid for an Engine to respond to the scene of a working structure fire at 44 Wesley Rd in Hillsborough Twp. Engine 45-102 responded and once on scene was assigned to the exterior Charlie Delta corner to relieve crews working a hand line. A short time later the Engine 102 and the chauffer were put the work establishing a second water source when the initial hydrant failed. Station 45 units were clear of the scene by 05:05 hours. Click here for more photos Station 38's Website Cooking Fire at Pike Run On July 3^rd at 12:30 hour Stations 45 and 46 were dispatched to 1125 Cain Court in the Pike Run Complex for a report of an oven on fire. 45-C3 arrived and reported that the fire was out but there was a heavy smoke condition. Engine 45-102 arrived and was assigned to check for possible extension and to start ventilation. Crews from Ladder 46-126 and Rescue 46-156 arrived and assisted with ventilation and securing the stove. All units were clear by 13:15 hours. Click here for more photos Truck Fire at Carrier Clinic At 15:24 hours on June 30^th Station 45 and 46 were alerted to a truck fire in the field behind Carrier Clinic. 45-C1 arrived and reported a truck loaded with hay fully involved by the solar panel field. Engine 45-102 pulled first due and proceeded to deploy their bumper line to extinguish the fire. Tanker 45-135 arrived and supplied 45-102 with additional water. Crews from 45 and 46 overhauled the hay on the truck to make sure the fire was totally out. All crews were cleared by 16:27 hours Click here for more photos Busy Weekend for Volunteers The weekend of June 26^th proved to be a busy one. At 09:54 hours crews were alerted to a brush fire behind 28 Carousel Chase. Brush 45-141, Tanker 45-135, as well as 45-C2 and C3 responded and extinguish the small fire caused by embers from an outdoor fire place being used the night before. Later that night at 21:20 hours the tones went out Stations 45 and 46 to responds for a motor vehicle accident with possible entrapment. 45-C2 was first on scene and reported that there was no entrapment and secured station 46. C2 was notified shortly after that one patient from the accident was going to be medivaced, and assigned 45-C3 and Engine 45-102 to land the State Police helicopter North Star at Lubas field. Rescue 45-151 proceeded to the scene to secure the battery s to the vehicles involved and brush 45-141 assisted with traffic. All units cleared the scene by 22:26 hours The next day at 21:25 hours station 45 and 46 were called to the scene of another motor vehicle accident with entrapment on Cherry Hill Rd (Station 46 primary). 46 C-1 assigned 45-C1 and Engine 46-108 to set up a landing zone for North Star at the Waldorf School. Rescue 45-151 and Engine 45-102 proceeded to scene to assist Rescue 46-156. All 45 units were cleared by 21:51 hours New engine Arrives Friday June 11^th was a special day for the volunteers of Montgomery Fire District #1. At 1700 hours the new engine 45-103 arrived at the station for the first time. After seeing only picture the members finally got to see the truck in person, and see the results of the year of hard work put in by the truck committee. Click here for more photos Rich Karsay State Champion On April 10^th 2009 in Miami, Ohio Ex-Chief Richard Karsay turned in an impressive time of 2:22.51 on The Scott Firefighter Challenge course. That time was the best time for any one from New Jersey for the 2009 season of the event earning Rich the State Championship! Congratulations Rich! We are proud of you! Rich Karsay and son Weber Link to 2009 Articles