Welcome to EAST BRUNSWICK FIRE DISTRICT # 1

Contact Info:

East Brunswick Fire
District #1 Old Bridge
Volunteer Fire
Company

5 Pine St
East Brunswick NJ 08816
Station Phone
(732)257-8324

East Brunswick Fire District # 1 is one of three fire districts that protect the Township of East Brunswick, New Jersey. Our response area is a total of ten square miles. The Department is currently made up of sixty volunteer members that respond out of three stations. We respond to all types of emergencies including but not limited to Structural Fires, Brush Fires, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Extrications, Carbon Monoxide Alarms, Fire Alarms, Haz- Mats, and Water Rescues.

EAST BRUNSWICK FIRE DISTRICT # 1 Photo of The Day
for

Hercules Fire, Sayreville

Sunday, January 24, 2010 18:30

Engine 706 responded to the Hercules Chemical Plant in Sayreville on a mutual aid assignment as part of the Middlesex County Tanker Task Force. Due to the heavy fire volume and the lack of available hydrants the counties tanker task force was activated to supply numerous ladder trucks. Engine 706 pumped a majority of the estimated 150,000 gallons of water utilized to extinguish the fire.

BOAT CALL!

Monday, January 18, 2010

Members of the departments Water Rescue Team were called upon to assist the Middlesex County Haz-Mat team with securing a boom to prevent a fuel leak from spreading after a house boat broke away from a local dock and ran ashore in a backyard on River Road.

Ice Rescue Training

Sunday, January 17, 2010 09:00

Members of the Department's Water Rescue Team conducted Ice Rescue Training on January 17, 2010. The Members practice pulling victims from the ice utilizing newly purchased equipment.

Structure Fire

Sunday, January 17, 2010 01:00

Around 01:00 East Brunswick Fire District 1 was dispatched to 5 Pamela Court for a structure fire. Chief Kotora arrived advised that he had a working fire. All three districts from the town responded to the scene. The Fire was brought under control in 15 minutes.

5 Pamela Court 01-17-10

Forcible Entry Drill

Saturday, January 16, 2010 09:00

This months drill consisted of forcible entry. Instructors Roberts and Prinzo prepared props and gave valuavble instruction on different types of doors, hardware found on them, and the best practices to defeat the doors.

Instructor Roberts demonstrates proper
technique

Car vs House

Friday, August 21, 2009

East Brunswick Fire District #1 was dispatched for a car into a house on Race Track Rd. Upon arrival Chief Kotora advised that it was in District 2's area. The members stretched a precautionary line and secured the utilities to the house.

08/21/2009 Car vs Houe on Race Track
Road

08/21/2009 Car vs House Race Track Road

Trailer Fire at Schweitzer-Mauduit International

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Wednesday night EBFD1 was dispatched to Schweitzer-Mauduit International on Main Street in Spotswood for a trailer fire. The contents of the trailer were on fire which was still attached to the building. Engine 707 placed 2 lines into service including a foam line. The fire was contained to just the trailer.

7-8-09 Trailer Fire at
Schweitzer-Mauduit International

Storm Brings Down Primary Wire

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

On July 7th a quick storm came through town causing a primary power line to come down on Rues Lane by Hammerskjold School. While waiting for the utility company to respond, Engine 707 along with Deputy Chief Booke and Saftey Officer Hoover respond to the Waterford on Cranbury Road for an elevator rescue. The crew gained and access to the elevator and the patients were freed uninjured.

7-7-09 Rues Lane

Tree vs House

Sunday, July 5, 2009

On Sunday night EBFD1 was dispatched to Cleveland Ave for the tree into the house. The tree fell on the house causing it to go through the roof. Utilities were secured to the affected area and the scene was turned over to the building inspector. None of the residents were injured.

7-5-09 Cleveland Ave

3rd Alarm In South Old Bridge

Saturday, June 20, 2009 03:13

At 03:13 EBFD 1 was dispatched to 430 Marlboro Road in the Township of Old Bridge for a working fire. Engine 702 responded with a crew of 6. 702 arrived to find heavy fire on the bravo side of the single story dwelling. Upon arrival the crew assisted with the primary search and backing up the primary line.. After the fire was knocked down the crew assisted with overhaul and then took up.

430 Marlboro road 6-20-09

Members Enjoy Some Cake After Clean Up

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

The members from civic center would like to thank Tricia Lukowski for baking a cake. The members enjoyed the cake after their weekly clean up at the station.

Car vs Building

6-10-09 Denny's

Wednesday, June 10, 2009 11:34

At 11:34 on Wednesday June 10, 2009 East Brunswick Fire Dist 1 was dispatched for the Car into the Denny’s Restaurant at 752 Hwy 18. Deputy Chief Booke arrived to find 1 van into the window of the store. Engine 702 and Rescue 704 responded to the scene. Structural damage was minor and EMS evaluated the driver of the van.

MVA WITH ENTRAPMENT

Saturday, May 23, 2009 13:15

East Brunswick Fire District #1 was dispatched for a motor vehicle accident with entrapment in the area of Old Bridge Turnpike and Pine st near the firehouse. Deputy Chief Booke arrived to find 1 car off the road between pine st and chestnut, with 1 patient trapped. The crew from Engine 706 performed a door pop to free the patient. The patient was turned over to EMS and the units took up.

5-23-09 OBT MVA

Rollover Summerhill Road and Mason

Thursday, May 7, 2009 09:12

At 09:12 EBFD1 was dispatched for the rollover with wires down at Summerhill and Mason. Deputy Chief Booke arrived to find 1 car overturned after striking and splitting a utility pole in half. The single occupant was transported by EMS with ALS on board. Engine 706 stood by until the wrecker removed the car from the roadway.

5-7-09 Summerhill Rd and Mason

2nd HazMat Of The Day

Saturday, April 25, 2009 21:29

At 21:29 EBFD1 was dispatched for the chemical spill on landsdown road. Chief 700 arrived and determined that the homeowner was doing some spring cleaning , while throwing out some household insecticides / chemicals. The chemicals mixed together creating a hazard. Chief Kotora requested haz mat to the scene to identify the chemicals. County HazMat arrived, suited up and determined that there was no imminent danger in the area. The homeowner was required to have a private contractor come in and remove the chemicals.

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