Structure fire - Alexandria Twp (Foxwood Lane)

On the 17th of May, Clinton Fire Department's Tower (45-69) responded to a structure fire in Alexandria Township.  The full story is available on the NJ.com site.  

Below are some images of our Tower at work.  Good job to all our firefighters for assisting our mutual aid departments.

More images are available on our Clinton Fire Department Facebook page.

CFD Biography - Chief Steve Higgins

Name: Steve Higgins (Fire Chief)
Age: 37

Family: Wife - Sharon

Children: Kearsten & Tom

About Steve:

Steve was born and raised in Clinton and attended Clinton Public School. Steve is a 1990 graduate of North Hunterdon where he played baseball. After High School Steve worked several jobs until he began working for Maintenance Solutions 14 years ago. Steve does many jobs for Maintenance Solutions but specializes in drywall and painting.

Steve's Fire Service Career:

Steve is a third generation Clinton Firefighter. His Father and Grandfather served CFD for many years. Steve spent many days helping out at pancake breakfasts and other fund raising events way before he was old enough to be a member. In 1991 Steve officially joined the CFD family. Steve has been a Lieutenant, Captain, and Deputy Chief until being elected Chief of Department on April 5, 2010. Steve's son Tom recently became a 4th generation member of the department when he joined as a Junior Firefighter.

Photo of the week

Firefighter Henry Freyer operates the pump on former Engine 45-61 in downtown Clinton after a flood.