Members of the Oldwick Fire Company drill with Pottersville and East Whitehouse departments. Drills were conducted on May 16 and May 23 at the Oldwick Fire House. Four vehicles were staged and the mutual aid companies practiced extrication techniques which included: initial size up, PPE, vehicle recognition, vehicle accident protection systems, vehicle stabilization and tool application.
OFC Members meet with FDNY
On April 10, 2016, members of the Oldwick Fire Company aboard the FDNY fireboat 343. While the Oldwick Fire Company does not have a need for a fireboat, it was interesting comparing equipment and techniques. Many thanks to the FDNY to afford us this opportunity.
Joint Boy Scout Troop 199- Oldwick Fire Company Pancake Breakfast
A good time was had by all at the February 22, 2016 pancake breakfast hosted jointly by the Oldwick Fire Company and Oldwick Boy Scout Troop 199. Good weather prevailed that day and turnout was the largest in recent memory.
Warehouse Fire – Hillsborough February 13, 2016
As part of the Hunterdon County Tanker Task Force, on February 13, 2016, Oldwick was called to assist in water supply operations at the Veterans Industrial Park, in Hillsborough N.J. The complex was built in 1940 as part of the Defense Logistics Agency Depot system. The fire was contained to two warehouses despite high wind conditions. High winds caused multiple brush fires in the area. Oldwick members operated the Oldwick, 2500 gallon capacity pumper-tender for a fourteen hour shift supplying several master streams, operating on the buildings perimeter. In addition to high wind conditions, operations were hampered by 14 degree temperatures which caused equipment strains due to ice in operating valving and other pump components.
Snow blocks furnace vent
High snow accumulation and drifting was found to block furnace vents on Farley Road. On January 24, 2016, the Oldwick Fire Company responded to a high Carbon Monoxide alarm. Elevated levels were found within the home.
The cause was found to be blockage of the home high efficiency furnace. The vent exited the home on the exterior side wall rather than historically through a roof chimney. As a general rule, these vents should be cleared of snow within a three foot radius.
Bonfire at the Oldwick Fire House held on January 30 2016
Thanks to all who placed last years Christmas trees on the pile in the field next to the firehouse. A good time was had by the many who attended to share in the nights activities On January 30. The bon fire was postponed one week due to the 30 inches of snow enjoyed by Oldwick on the original date of January 23rd.
Winter Chili Supper January 29, 2016
Oldwick Volunteer Fire Company Hosted a Winter Chili Supper on Friday evening, January 29, 2016. The Oldwick Fire Company chefs cooked three delectable varieties of chili, served with salad, sides and desserts. The mid winter break was enjoyed by many and the resulting funds assist in the running of the fire company.
Christmas Eve Brush Fire 2015
Members of Oldwick Fire Company and mutual aid Fairmont Fire Company respond to a brush fire on Hell Mountain Christmas Eve 2015
Household Smoke Detectors
Smoke alarms that are properly installed and maintained play a vital role in reducing fire deaths and injuries.
Smoke alarms save lives. If there is a fire in your home, smoke spreads fast and you need smoke alarms to give you time to get out. Having a working smoke alarm cuts the chances of dying in a reported fire in half. Almost two-thirds of home fire deaths resulted from fires in homes with no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms.
- Install smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside each sleeping area and on every level of your home.
- Test your smoke alarms every month.
- When a smoke alarm sounds, get outside and stay outside.
- Replace all smoke alarms in your home every 10 years
Joint Live Burn Drill at the Hunterdon County Training Center
Members of the Oldwick Fire Company along with members of East Whitehouse Fire Company, drilled at the Hunterdon County Training Center in Annandale. The live burn exercise simulated a basement fire with fire extensions to the second floor.
The drill reinforces fire fighting skills including: Command, Communications, Size Up, Pump Evolutions, Hose Handling, SCBA use…..
East Whitehouse is one of many mutual aid companies that Oldwick works with. Joint drills such as these improve teamwork on the fire ground.