This morning Rescue BLS 22-55, Heavy Rescue 22-5 and BLS 22-54 responded to a tree fallen on multiple vehicles on Route 202. Units arrived to find 2 patients and a large debris field across Route 202 South. The Heavy Rescue assisted Readington Police with clearing the roadway while BLS assessed and treated patients. Injuries were fortunately minor in nature.
WHRS responded with our Heavy Rescue, Rehab unit, and 3 BLS units to this incident. 9 Firefighters from WHRS provided manpower during fire suppression and overhaul.This morning 4/7/24 at approximately 10:12 AM, the Whitehouse Fire, Whitehouse Rescue, Readington Fire, Engine 18 from Lebanon Borough and Rapid Intervention Teams from North Branch Fire Company and High Bridge Fire Company were all dispatched in the area of Latourette RD for the reported room and contents fire. The Chief from Readington arrived and advised of smoke coming from the 1st floor Alpha, Bravo corner. While crews were trying to make entry, an attack line was put in service to the window of the bedroom that was confirmed to be on fire from the exterior. All occupants were reported to be out of the structure but crews still performed a primary search of the 1st and 2nd floors to confirm the report. Due to no hydrants in the area, the Hunterdon County North Tender taskforce was requested for water supply but then canceled shortly after. The fire was contained to the initial fire room with no extension to the upstairs or surrounding rooms and was placed under control within 30 minutes of the initial dispatch. There were no reported injuries. The fire is under investigation by the Fire Official at this time. ![]()
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Companies involved were:![]()
Whitehouse Fire Company![]()
Whitehouse Rescue Squad, Readington, NJ![]()
Readington Volunteer Fire Company![]()
High Bridge Fire Department![]()
North Branch Volunteer Fire Company![]()
Three Bridges Volunteer Fire Company
On Wednesday, our rescue services conducted training on forcible entry techniques and rope systems. Forcible entry is something we run into fairly often if someone is incapacitated by a medical emergency and the doors of the residence are locked. Members utilized a door prop which helps practice techniques without having to wait for an acquired structure to train. ![]()
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Different rope systems were practiced by members to conclude the nights training. ![]()
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Our EMS Capt. Avery Schaefer, Fire Chief Tim Apgar and Mayor Adam Mueller in the news today….
4.8 magnitude earthquake hits NJ, shaking felt in Philadelphia area
6abc.com
It happened around 10:23 a.m., startling millions of people in a region of the country unaccustomed to such tremors.
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck our area at approximately 10:20 am ![]()
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Our 911 center is being overwhelmed by calls. ![]()
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