The Finderne Fire Department has teamed up the American Red Cross to host a Blood Drive, in honor of Ex Chief Bill Ally and Captain James Schupper who are both battling illnesses. The drive will be held on Saturday, February 18, from 9:00AM – 3:00PM at the Finderne Fire House, located at 672 East Main Street, 2nd Floor, Bridgewater, NJ 08807. Appointments are preferred, and can be made by contacting Thomas Marshall at 908-672-2568 or 1-800-RED-CROSS. Donors may also sign up online at redcrossblood.org. Be sure to Enter Sponsor Code 022215470. The Finderne Fire Department and the American Red Cross would like to thank you for your time and efforts for this cause.
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Thursday, January 19, 2012 At 0145 hrs, Rescue 1 was requested into Bridgewater Dist. 3, Sta. 34's first due, for the working structure fire. 30-A1, Chief Armstrong, and Rescue 1 responded to 926 USHY 202/206 while 30-A2, Asst. Chief Binkley, and Engine 102 took in a fire alarm on Stanford Dr. The crew from the Rescue stood by for approx. 2 hours and filled air bottles until being released. Pictures courtesy of North Branch Fire Department.
2011 Year in Review
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Thursday, January 5, 2012 Just past 5am, Finderne was requested into Somerville for the working fire. Rescue 1 responded along with A1, Chief Armstrong, and A2, Asst. Chief Binkley. The crew from the Rescue originally stood by as a FAST Team but was quickly upgraded to hand lines and overhaul operations. The crew worked for approx. 2 hours before returning back the Bridgewater.
Wednesday, January 4, 2012 Click the below link to read an article in 1st Responder Newspaper regarding Ex- Chief D. Mangino.www.1strespondernews.com/webpages/news/DisplayNews.aspx
Wednesday, January 4, 2012 At 1138 hrs, Chief Sheats from the Somerville Fire Department requested Finderne Fire for an Engine and Rescue to the scene of a kitchen fire on South Bridge St. 30-A1, Chief Armstrong, responded to the scene and advised Finderne to have Engine 102 standby in HQ as Rescue 1 continues in. The crew from the Rescue assisted for approx. 45 minutes before returning back to service.
Saturday, December 24, 2011 From our family to yours, Happy Holidays!
Tuesday, December 20, 2011 Finderne Fire and Somerset BLS 801 responded to I 287 South just off USHY 22 East for the report of a Tractor Trailer on fire. Engine 102 responded and located a Tractor with fire coming from the wheel well. The crew from the Engine extinguished the fire without incident and returned to service in 20 minutes.
Wednesday, December 14, 2011 At 2243 hours on Dec. 14th, Finderne Fire and Bound Brook Rescue were dispatched to USHY 22 West at the intersection of Vosseller Ave for the overturned motor vehicle with unknown entrapment. Car 30 arrived on scene and advised negative entrapment and held the assignment to Engine 102 with Rescue 1 standing by in HQ. The crew from the Engine secured the batteries and a minor fuel leak. All units cleared the scene within 25 minutes.At 1630 hours on Dec. 15th, Finderne and Bound Brook were dispatched again to the same location for another overturn with entrapment. Car 30 arrived and confirmed one pin with patient in and out of conciousness. Engine 102 was in service followed by Rescue 1 and Engine 101. Engine 102 stood by with a hose line for fire suppression as the Rescue crew went to work on the extensive extrication. The crew from Engine 101 was diverted to Thomea Park to stand by for Northstar. The patient was extricated within 15 minutes and turned over to Bound Brook Squad and Somerset MICU. The crew from Engine 102 and Rescue 1 stood by at the accident scene for lighting while Bridgewater Pd conducted their investigation. All units cleared the scene within 2 hours.
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