On March 9, 2020 members of the Oldwick Fire Company responded and set up a water fill pumping station to feed a structure fire in Peapack NJ
March 9, 2020 Structure Fire Tanker Task Force
February 17, 2020 CPR Drill at Oldwick Fire Company
Oldwick Bonfire February 1, 2020
February 23, 2020 Pancake Breakfast
Oldwick Fire Company hosts School Bus Rescue Drill on December 15, 2019
Fire Safety Week 2019 at Tewksbury Elementary School
Silo Fire
Members of the Oldwick Fire Company extinguish fire in corn silo north of Oldwick.
Oldwick Fire Company – Drone Program
Oldwick fire and other countywide officials are researching what the benefits, use cases, and other operational needs / requirements of starting a drone program. In April, our membership approved and created a drone exploratory committee. We are currently applying for grants/funding and putting together, SOG (standard operating guidelines) use cases based on NFPA 2400 and FAA Part 107 regulations. We welcome interested individuals to help build this program.
Recently, drone lead coordinator Steve Timko attend a UAS skill training class at the Millstone Valley Fire Department. We learned how drones can help find missing victims, preplanning, enhance safety, among delivery supplies to folks in distress. Our team is planning to attend additional sessions to be hosted by Homeland Security in utilizing drones for disaster management and more.
We are sad to announce the passing of James W Conner, past Chief of the Oldwick Fire Company
James W Conner, a long term member of the Oldwick Fire Company and past chief passed away last Saturday. Services will be held on Saturday, July 27, 2019 in the Coughlin Funeral Home, 15 Academy Street, Califon, NJ 07830. Calling hours will be from 1-3 PM with a service immediately following.
Water Operations Drill at the Oldwick Fire Company
On June 17, 2019, members of Lebanon Boro Fire Company, Pottersville Fire Company, Whitehouse Rescue and the Oldwick Fire Company held a friendly competition via the newly erected barrel. Teams practice hose handling and water operations by aiming the hose stream at the red suspended barrel. The team that pushes the barrel to the opposing side wins. All firefighters received a good workout and a cool down on a hot day. The barrel is located just south of the fire house on Route 523.