Annandale Hose Company No.1

MVA R78W at MM22

Sun, 1 May 2011 18:46:37 -0400

At 0901 the Annandale Hose Company No.1 was alerted with Clinton First Aid & Rescue Squad and Hunterdon Medical Center Paramedics for a one vehicle MVA, car vs tree, initially reported as Route 78 West at mile marker 20.2.
Upon arrival of CFA&RS, Chief Setnicky assumed command and reported the location was mm22 in the median. Chief Peverley and Deputy Chief arrived soon after and started controlling traffic, NJSP established a flare line.
The initial CFA&RS unit began stabilising the vehicle and patient care. Command advised the helicopter was flying, Round Valley Middle School was the landing zone. Lebanon Fire Company was alerted for the LZ and Engine 46-2 was diverted also.
Engine 46-1 arrived and stretched a line to cover extrication. Personnel also disconnected the battery. Heavy Rescue 45 arrived, further stabilised the vehicle and began extrication.
Personnel from AHCo assisted with extrication and also with removal of tree limbs to better access the vehicle.
Once the roof was removed the patient was easily boarded and taken to the LZ and then transported to Morristown Memorial by Northstar.
All units were released by NJSP and returned to service in about an hour.

One step closer to in service

Wed, 6 Apr 2011 18:25:19 -0400

The 2010 Seagrave Pumper Tender is one step closer to being in service.
Don Draper of Fire Design Goldleaf & Graphics completed the installation of the lettering on the truck at Station 1 this week.

Check the pictures under the Apparatus section, and stay tuned over the summer for updated fleet photos.

Hay fire, Center Street

Sat, 25 Sep 2010 11:36:54 -0400

The Annandale Hose Company Number 1 was alerted with Clinton First Aid & Rescue Squad for burning hay bales in the area of Center Street and Gray Rock Road. Additional reports included a possible burning trailer.
Upon arrival Chief 46 found a trailer with hay and machinery burning in the parking lot of a bank under construction. There were also burning hay bales across one of the entrances and in the rear of the parking lot.
Clinton Fire Department was requested for one engine to respond and laid in 800’ of large diameter hose from a hydrant on Center Street.
Due to the hot weather conditions rehab was provided by CFARS.
The fire was placed under control in about 30 minutes although overhaul and loading hose took an additional hour. All AHCo units were back in service in about 2 hours.
Thanks to the Lebanon Fire Company for handling the helicopter landing shortly after this call was dispatched.

Model T found and in great shape

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 18:06:28 -0400

After years of searching the Model T, AHCo’s first motorized apparatus, has been located thanks to past Chief Gordon Olsen.
The last anyone in NJ knew, the Model T was in Florida in the hands of a collector but despite efforts by several members we could not track it down. Chief Olsen was able to not only locate it but also confirm by serial number that this was our Model T.
As you can see it looks great, although it no longer has our name on it. Boiling Springs is apparently the name of the current owners street. We are currently in the process of trying to confirm it’s location, there may be a road trip in the works.

MVA R31 at Stanton Station Rd

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 17:54:01 -0400

The Annandale Hose Company was requested for one engine with additional speedy dry for a multi-vehicle accident with diesel spill.
Engine 46-2 responded from Station 2 to assist with the call in Readington Township.

MVA R22W at R78

Thu, 8 Jul 2010 01:13:49 -0400

At 0113 Annandale Hose Company No.1 was alerted with Clinton First Aid & Rescue Squad, Hunterdon Medical Center Paramedics and NJSP Northstar for a truck into the bridge abutment, on Route 22 West at Route 78.
Upon our arrival traffic was being controlled by Clinton Township PD, along with Town of Clinton PD and NJSP.
CFA&RS arrived along with Deputy 46 and Chief 46 and began patient care. Heavy Rescue 46 arrived, stabilised the vehicle and began extrication. A handline was stretched from Engine 46-1 to cover extrication; personnel also assisted with extrication.
Engine 46-2 established a landing zone at Spruce Run School and landed Northstar. The flight medics were transported to the scene by CFA&RS.
High Bridge Fire Department and High Bridge Rescue Squad were requested by command for additional manpower and equipment due to the duration and environmental conditions.
The patient was removed and transported to Morristown Memorial by Northstar.
Units remained on scene for some time as the investigation was conducted by the Hunterdon County Prosecutors Office, eventually being released around 0330.
Engine 46-1 and Chief 46 were called back to the scene from quarters to stand by while the wrecker removed the vehicle. All units were clear around 0600.

MVA R78W at Exit 17

Fri, 21 May 2010 00:11:45 -0400

At 2252 Annandale Hose Company No.1 was alerted with Clinton First Aid & Rescue Squad for an MVA, one patient entrapped, on Route 78 West at Route 31 North.
Clinton Township Police Department arrived and confirmed correct location. Deputy & Chief 46 arrived and began to control traffic; they found one vehicle into the guard rail at the off-ramp to Route 31 North.
CFA&RS was already on location and began patient care, stabilised the vehicle and began extrication. A handline was stretched from Engine 46-1 to cover extrication; the car battery was also disconnected.
The patient was removed and transported to Hunterdon Medical Center by CFA&RS.
All AHCo units were back in service in under one hour.

2nd Lt. Ben Royal, USMC

Fri, 7 May 2010 09:00:42 -0400

Chief Martin Peverley and Lieutenant David Lunger travelled to the University of South Carolina to witness Firefighter Ben Royal receive his commission as a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps.

At a reception in the afternoon, Ben was presented with a commendation from the members of the Annandale Hose Company No. 1 for his dedicated service to the Company.

See the Events page for more photos.