FIRE UNITS RESPONDED LATE LAST NIGHT TO A REPORTED SHED FIRE IN THE 2100 BLOCK OF MURRAY AVENUE.  CHIEF DELNEGRO ARRIVED ON SCENE AND TRANSMITTED THE WORKING FIRE SIGNAL FOR A 10x25 WOOD SHED ON FIRE AT THE REAR OF THE STRUCTURE WITH EXPOSURE PROBLEMS.  ENGINE 6 ARRIVED AND STRETCHED IN WITH AN 1 3/4 ATTACK LINE AND BEGAN TO DARKEN DOWN THE FIRE.  NO EXTENSION TO THE MAIN STRUCTURE WAS REPORTED.  INSPECTORS ON SCENE DETERMINED THAT A WOOD BURNING STOVE ON THE EXTERIOR WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FIRE. 

South Plainfield Fire conducted ice rescue operations this weekend consisting of a full day in class and then out onto the ice. Members were provided with a refresher on the techniques associated with ice and water rescue on Saturday. On Sunday, the training moved to the lake located in Watchung, NJ adjacent to the firehouse. Teams from East Brunswick, Plainfield, South Plainfield Rescue Squad and South Plainfield Fire donned rescue suits and took to the ice. Important lessons were put into practice and the day was deemed a success.

Special thanks to the Senior and Junior members who braved the cold to create the training ice at the rear of Borough Hall today for the weekend ice rescue training class.  Circumstances beyond our control forced the department to cancel the use of Spring Lake and look for a secondary location.  In anticipation of not being able to locate and obtain the requred permission in a expeditious time frame, a temporary ice area was created to allow the training to continue.  Nice job! 

Fire units responded to an automatic fire alarm today at the 600 Corporate Court complex.  Arriving units were advised that the alarm was due to a power failure.  Upon further investigation, it was determined that an electrical failure of a lab exhaust system resulted in chemical fumes being distributed into two labs.  Fire units evacuated the building and special called County Hazmat.  Occupants provided MSDS sheets consistent with the materials they were using at the time of the power failure.  Hazmat arrived and determined that a level "A" entry was needed.  This was accomplished and the materials involved were neutralized and secured.  Occupants were allowed back into the building around 15:45 hours.   

FIRE UNITS RESPONDED TO A REPORT OF SMOKE IN THE AREA TODAY AND UPON ARRIVAL LOCATED A GARAGE ON FIRE AT THE REAR OF PAULOS RESTAURANT.  THE WORKING FIRE SIGNAL WAS TRANSMITTED AND ENGINE 6 WAS ORDERED INTO THE SCENE.  A SUPPLY LINE WAS HAND STRETCHED TO THE HYDRANT ON PLAINFIELD AVENUE.  TRUCK 7 SETUP ON SIDE A AND TOOK THE ROOF.  HEAVY FIRE WAS SHOWING ON THE EXTERIOR OF SIDE D AND HAD EXTENDED INTO THE STRUCTURE.  TWO HANDLINES WERE STRETCHED AND ONE WAS ADVANCED INTO THE STRUCTURE AND TO THE COCKLOFT SPACE.  ALL VISIBLE FIRE WAS KNOCKED DOWN AND SEARCHES WERE NEGATIVE.  THE FIRE WAS PLACED UNDER CONTROL BY COMMAND AND TURNED OVER TO THE BUREAU FOR ORIGIN AND CAUSE INVESTIGATION.  MUTUAL AID COMPANIES FROM PLAINFIELD AND NEW MARKET WERE RELEASED.  

FIRE UNITS RESPONDED INTO THE TARGET PARKING LOT TODAY FOR A REPORTED CAR FIRE.  ENGINE 6 ARRIVED TO FIND A FULLY INVOLVED ENGINE COMPARTMENT WITH EXTENSION INTO THE PASSENGERS COMPARTMENT.  THERE WERE NO EXPOSURES.  ENGINE 6 STRETCHED IN WITH AN 1 3/4 LINE AND THE FIRE WAS QUICKLY PUT UNDER CONTROL.  NO FURTHER ACTIONS WERE REQUIRED.

At approximately 15:45 hours on Tuesday afternoon the Central Dispatch center received a call for a fire at a residence on Clark Lane. As fire personnel and apparatus were responding, reports from the scene were confirming a working fire. First arriving Firefighters confirmed that all occupants were out of the structure and an immediate second alarm was transmitted. High wind conditions caused the fire conditions to increase and immediate concerns for the exposures became an issue requiring the exposure buildings to be evacuated as a precaution. Engine 6 arrived and as the initial lines were being stretched to protect the exposure and to attack the heavy fire conditions the deck gun was put into operation for a short time. Truck 7 set up and performed roof ventilation and overhaul. Plainfield Fire Engine 4 responded to the scene and was immediately put to work to assist in fire suppression on the second floor. A total of four lines were stretched to extinguish the fire conditions throughout the structure. Mutual aid companies from Colonia Fire, Metuchen Fire and North Stelton Fire responded to fire headquarters to cover any additional calls throughout the town. The heavy fire condition was knocked out within minutes but extensive overhaul continued afterwards and the fire was placed under control within 1 hour. The occupants of the structure escaped unharmed and one Firefighter was treated at the scene for a minor injury. The South Plainfield Bureau of Fire Prevention will be conducting the investigation into the cause and origin of the fire.  

Engine 6 relocated into the quarters of North Stelton Fire early today due to a four alarm structure fire off of Stelton Road.  Numerous Piscataway fire departments operated during the incident. 

 

Fire units responded into a fully involved trailer fire in the storage yard located at Carnegie and Parker Avenues early this morning. The vehicle was parked along with several other trailers packed with garbage. Due to the size of the trailer and the weather conditions, (11 degrees with a severe wind chill factor) Command setup the truck and used the elevated master stream to suppress the fire. No extension to the other trailers was noted.

IT DIDN'T TAKE LONG FOR THE FIRST JOB OF THE YEAR TO BE RECORDED AS TRUCK 7 RESPONDED INTO A 2ND ALARM IN THE CITY OF PLAINFIELD AT THE SITE OF A PREVIOUS 2ND ALARM AT 503 MADISON AVENUE ON DECEMBER 5TH. TRUCK 7 ARRIVED AND SETUP ON SIDE B OF THE FIRE BUILDING ON WEST 5TH STREET. TRUCK MEMBERS OPENED THE ROOF WITH A SAW AND THEN PULLED OPEN WINDOWS AND SIDING EXPOSING HIDDEN FIRE EXTENDING UP THROUGH BALLOON FRAMING. PLAINFIELD FIRE UNITS WERE HEAVILY ENGAGED WITH FIRE ON TWO OF THREE FLOORS TAKING POSSESSION OF NUMEROUS ROOMS WITHIN. THREE LINES WERE STRETCHED AND OPERATING. UNION COUNTY MUTUAL AID RESPONDED AND BACKFILLED THE CITY AS NEEDED.

Effective January 1, 2010 the South Plainfield Volunteer Fire Company welcomes two new Lieutenants to the officer ranks.  Firefighters Shane Lugo and Jason Campbell will both officially be promoted to the rank of Lieutenant.  Lt Lugo joined the Fire Company in June of 1998 and also holds EMT certification from the State of New Jersey.  Lt Campbell joined in March of 1995 and is certified as a First Responder as well as being employed full time by the Monroe Township Fire Department.  Both men bring a substantial amount of knowledge to the ranks of the officers and we congratulate them on obtaining this promotion. 

The Department also wishes to express our sincerest appreciation to outgoing Lieutenants Michael Gallagher and Luke Melick.  Lt Gallagher joined the department in 1994 and Lt Melick in August of 1997.  Both men have contributed in a vast way to the present success that the department enjoys.  Lt Gallagher continues to be the Middlesex County Fire Marshal and mutual aid coordinator and Lt Melick is certified as a first responder and is employed with the Monroe Township Fire Department.  We appreciate your dedication and service to both the department and the community of South Plainfield. 

Fire and EMS units responded to a reported rollover in front of 501 Coolidge Street late last night. Arriving units located a upright pickup truck down in a culvert on arrival. The driver self extricated and was slightly injured. Fire units rendered first aid and packaged the patient for EMS. The patient was transported to a local hospital for treatment.

Bureau of Fire Prevention

 
 

 
                       Subject: Kidde Smoke Detector Recall                       09-08
 
                     Approved: J.A. Abbruzzese                                         

 
 
Kidde Recalls Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms; Can Fail to Warn of a Fire
Please click on the attached PDF link for this important message concerning a recall on Kidde dual Sensor Smoke Detectors.  The link has pictures and an outline to assist you in identifying if you have a detector involved in the recall. 

Engine 6 relocated into the quarters of Hopelawn Fire in Woodbridge early this morning for cover duties as members of the department were involved with a building fire on Florida Grove Road.  Please use the link provided for more information from the Courier News. 

 

http://www.mycentraljersey.com/article/20091211/NEWS/91211017/Fire-fueled-by-wind-destroys-building-in-Woodbridge-spreads-to-homes-in-Perth-Amboy

Fire units responded to a reported car fire in the area of the Best Western Inn late today. Arriving units located the vehicle in the driveway of the Best Western just off of New World Way. A fully involved engine compartment was present as Engine 4 arrived on scene. There were no exposures. A pre-connect was stretched and the fire was suppressed without incident.