Passing of a Chief

All Washington Township Fire Companies showed their support last month for a neighboring town's chief. The three fire companies staged at the Long Valley First Aid Squad as the funeral procession passed by. It was a great showing of brotherhood

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Car Crash Knocks Out Power

Last week, Schooleys Mtn and Long Valley Fire Companies responded with the EMS to Route 46 in front of Target. Schooleys Chief 2 was first to arrive and found a car vs pole off in a ditch. Crews worked to get the driver safely out of the vehicle and then helped clean up the area while EMS evaluated … Read more

Firefighters Help Raise Money For Special Olympics

This past weekend, several Long Valley firefighters and their families helped raise money for Special Olympics New Jersey at Wildwood's Polar Bear Plunge. In this year's event, more than a thousand men, women, and children charged into the frigid Atlantic Ocean amidst the chilly 40 degree weather. This year's plunge raised approximately $390,000, topping last year's total … Read more

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Car vs Pole with Entrapment

Yesterday afternoon, Washington Twp PD was notified of a car crash on West Mill Road past Beacon Hill Road. Long Valley Fire, EMS, and Rescue Team were dispatched, shortly after, to the scene for reported entrapment with the car on fire and live wires down. Long Valley Chief 2 and Captain were the first to arrive and updated … Read more

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Garbage Truck Fire leads to 3rd Alarm

During the early morning hours, Mendham Fire Departments were dispatched to 84 E Main Street in the Borough for a propane fed fire from a garbage truck. The fire quickly spread to an adjacent strip mall where 4 stores were heavily damaged from fire and water. Fire Departments from all over the county responded to … Read more

2nd Alarm Fire Guts House After Christmas

At 04:55 this morning, Washington Twp Fire Companies, Ems and Rescue Team, and Hackettstown Fire were dispatched for the structure fire on Ruth Lane in the Schooleys Mtn section of town. First arriving officers from Schooleys confirmed heavy smoke showing and a working fire in the attic and rear of the home. Schooleys Engine 3-1 … Read more

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Early Thanksgiving Brush Fire

Very early this morning, Long Valley fire was dispatched to the area of Fairview Ave and Scenic Falls Rd for the brush fire. Long Valley Chief 1 first arrived on scene and confirmed an active area of fire approx 50ft by 30ft at the County Park Commission parking lot. Engine 1-1 arrived shortly and crews … Read more

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Motorcycle vs. Deer on West Mill

Last Sunday, Long Valley Fire, EMS, and Rescue Team were dispatched to West Mill for a motor vehicle accident. First arriving officers and Ems personnel reported a motorcyclist vs deer and requested a medevac. Engine 1-1 arrived at the scene of the accident as Engine 1-2 was diverted to the landing zone. Crews assisted and … Read more

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Why We Do It?

Firefighters put their lives on the line to protect other people’s property and lives. One might ask, “Why do we do it? Why do we choose to take such dangerous work? Why do we expose ourselves to daily risk of injury or possible death?” When there are fires, explosions and disasters, most people will flee … Read more

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