allhands_wpmuLast month, Long Valley firefighters trained at the Schooleys Mtn Firehouse. Schooleys Mtn Fire owns a forcible entry door prop and allowed us to train with it. Members simulated the forcing of a locked door to gain entry. Tools used were the halligan bar and the flat head ax. Click the images below … Read more
Over the weekend, Washington Twp Fire Companies were dispatched for a Chimney Fire on Flocktown Road. The first arriving officers reported an active chimney fire with a smoke condition. Long Valley Engines 1-1 and 1-2 crews operated on the first floor and around the firebox as Schooleys Quint 3-9 and Engine 3-1 crews operated on … Read more
Last night, Fire Companies and the First Aid Squad were dispatched for a Chimney fire in Sherwood Park. Long Valley Chief 1 was the first to arrive followed by Fairmount Chief 1 and found there to be extension showing through the exterior vinyl siding. Long Valley Engine 1-1 and Engine 1-2 were the first arriving … Read more
Last week, Washington Township Fire Companies were dispatched to East Valley Brook Road for the report of a brush fire. Fairmount Engine 2-1 was first to arrive and advised Long Valley Engine 1-2 to expedite to the seen. Due to the wind, the fire jumped to different locations in the woods and spread quickly. Both engines … Read more
Long Valley Fire Company will be hosting a Comedy Night on April 16th and a Tricky Tray on May 13th to benefit the Long Valley Townwide Fireworks Festival on September 10th 2016. See "Events and Happenings" page for more details.
This past week, preschoolers from the Zion Lutheran Church came by the firehouse to learn what to do in the event of a fire, stop drop and roll techniques, and everyone's favorite, seeing the tools and equipment on a fire truck!
A heavy, unusual February thunderstorm rolled through the area last night. Among the many bolts of lightning, one struck the home of a Long Valley resident on Thomas Farm Lane. Click the image for the story…
On June 11, 2016 from 3pm – 10pm 5 Fairview Ave, Long Valley, NJ 07853 Come celebrate our 95 years of serving Washington Township. The celebration will include: Pig Roast, Live Music, Corn Hole Tournament, Dunk Tank and much more. Don't miss the band, CB Radio. They will be providing an amazing performance to help … Read more
At 8:01pm, Long Valley Fire was dispatched for a vehicle fire next to a building on East Mill Road. A nearby Patrol car was the first to arrive and confirmed a working vehicle fire with extension to the building. Long Valley Chief 1 soon followed and requested for a 1st alarm bringing Fairmount and Schooleys … Read more
Winter storm Jonas pounded Long Valley and brought over 30 inches of snow to the area on January 23rd. Firefighters from all the stations in Washington Township stood by at the stations 24/7. Throughout the storm, firefighters made sure snow blowers, shovels, and all power tools (including saws and generators) were fully operational and on … Read more