allhands_wpmuThis past weekend, Long Valley and Schooleys Mtn fire companies participated and showed our support for Roxbury Fire department's 100 year anniversary. Engine 1-1, our 1860 Antique Chemical Wagon, and several firefighters participated in the parade and Schooleys brought their Command Vehicle and Quint 3-9. Long Valley took home three 1st Place Trophies for Best … Read more
Last month, a barrel drill was held behind the Fairmount firehouse. Long Valley, Califon, Oldwick, and Chester Fire companies all participated. A barrel fight provides excellent training which consists of nozzle skills, back-up skills, and hose advancement skills.
Last month, the fire company loaded new hose and employed a different style hose lay on Engine 1-1. Firefighters trained in deploying this lay and found the different style is faster and simpler to deploy.
Last weekend, we participated in Schooleys Mtn Fire Company's wetdown to celebrate the return of their newly refurbished Quint 3-9 along with their 65th year anniversary! A great time was had by all!
Recently, Long Valley has had several car crashes in town including a vehicle that crashed on Zellers Road. The driver of the vehicle was under the influence of alcohol and after driving across several properties, the driver crashed into a tree. The driver sustained minor injuries but was arrested at the scene. https://patch.com/new-jersey/longvalley/woman-who-drove-across-long-valley-front-lawns-was-intoxicated-police
The Long Valley Fire Company sponsored a pizza party with the Kids4Kindness group at our firehouse tonight. We wanted to thank the group for all that they do for the Washington Township community.
Earlier this month, the Fire Company was dispatched to "Big Turn" on Schooley's Mountain Road at 09:07 in the morning for an overturned dump truck full of hot asphalt. The driver of the vehicle refused medical attention from the Long Valley First Aid. The truck was uprighted and the scene was cleared at 12:30pm. The … Read more
Firefighters from Long Valley and Fairmount Fire Companies attended the Memorial Day Parade in Clinton last month. More than 100 fire departments attended the parade from around the state. Firefighters showed their marching skills, antique firetrucks, and their newest and best fire trucks. http://www.nj.com/hunterdon/index.ssf/2017/05/parade_held_in_honor_of_this_nj_fire_department_re.html
Painting Party Fundrasier! Paint the classic Long Valley landscape step-by-step with Sharon Calle of ARTSi Studio. Take home a finished artwork that captures the spirit of our community! See our "Events and Happenings" page for more info.
Yesterday, during the afternoon hours, Schooleys Mtn Fire was dispatched to a motor vehicle accident on Naughright Road. Upon arrival, Patrol advised Schooleys Chief 1 that the vehicle and surrounding brush had caught fire. Chief 1 requested for all Washington Twp Fire Companies to respond to the scene. The driver's car hit a tree, and … Read more