CFD Activity 9/21 - 9/29

CFD members have been busy since our last update. Our members responded to 8 calls, stood by at fireworks at the town picnic, and began construction on the haunted mill. Following is a list of our call activity during this period.

9-24-09 at 6:59 am - Fire Box 2549 level 1, reported brake fire on a tractor trailer interstate 78 14.4 mile marker in Union Township. CFD as well as Pattenburg Fire Company were dispatched to this call. Chief 45 arrived at 7:45 am and cancelled all other units due to the fire being extinguished by the truck driver prior to arrival. All units were back in quarters at 7:20 am

9-24-09 at 6:25 pm - Fire Box 4504 level 1, West Main St in the Town of Clinton for an outdoor ashtray fire. Chief 45 and Captain 45-1 arrived on scene at 6:28 pm and moved the ashtray away from the building and used a hose from the building next door to extinguish the fire. All other units were cancelled and returned to service at 6:33 pm.

9-25-09 at 5:14 pm - Fire Box 9106 level 1, Hampton Inn in Franklin Township for a fire alarm. CFD responded mutual aid with Quakertown Fire on this box. Units arrived within 6 minutes and quickly determined the alarm was set off by paint fumes. All Units were back in service at 7:29 pm.

9-26-09 at 7:48 am - Fire Box 4502 level 1, Center St in the Town of Clinton for a residential fire alarm. Chief 45 and Deputy 45 arrived in 2 minutes and quickly determined the homeowner had burnt food while cooking and there was no problem. all units were cancelled and returned to service at 7:54 am.

9-26-09 at 5:35 am - Fire Box 2549 level 1, 78 east bound near exit 15 in Union Township for a Motor Vehicle Accident. CFD units arrived on scene and found a car had driven off 78 and rolled over landing near Freedom Rd. CFD members checked the vehicle for hazards and the Clinton Rescue Squad treated and transported the victims. All CFD units were back in Service at 6:37 am.

9-28-09 at 6:50 pm - Fire Box 4607 level 2, Maple Ave in Annandale for a possible structure fire, smoke in the basement. CFD responded mutual aid on this call with Annandale Hose Company(46). Chief 45 arrived at 6:53 pm and established command. Engine 46-1 and Tower 46 arrived shortly after and began investigating the cause of the smoke. Chief 46 arrived and assumed command from Chief 45. High Bridge Fire was requested for ladder 14 due to CFD ladder being out of service. Engine 45-1 arrived at 6:55 pm. Crews thoroughly checked the basement and determined the cause of the smoke was a defective washing machine. The unit was disconnected and removed from the dwelling. All units returned to service at 6:33 pm.

9-29-09 at 9:49 am - Fire Box 2548 level 1, Hunterdon Developmental Center cottage 18 for a fire alarm. Chief 45 arrived at 9:52 am and investigated the source of the alarm. The alarm was quickly determined to be false and all units were cancelled. QFC(91) and PFC(25) are also assigned to this box. All units were ready for service at 9:55 am.

9-29-09 at 3:50 pm - Fire Box 1401 level 2, Church St in High Bridge Boro for a possible structure fire. CFD responds as mutual aid with High Bridge Fire Department(14) on this box. Deputy 14 arrived and determined the fire was out and cancelled mutual aid companies at 3:53 pm.