We’d like to thank Hionis Greenhouses & Garden Center for donating a very generous amount of planters to spruce up the front of our building! Our crews have taken advantage of the beautiful weather this week.
Last night members were invited to drill with Oldwick Fire Company and Pottersville Volunteer Fire Company, Pottersville, NJ on vehicle extrication. All departments familiarized each other with their respective apparatus to enhance our interoperability on scene.
After, members broke up into mixed groups to practice different skills such as tie backs on a side resting vehicle, basic extrication and stabilization techniques.
At 1803 Hours Whitehouse Rescue and Whitehouse Fire Company were dispatched for a large animal rescue. BLS 22-53, Rescue BLS 22-55, Utility 22-5, Heavy Rescue 22-5, and Engine 22-1 responded to the assignment.
Upon arrival, responders were introduced to our 1500 pound patient, Maggio. Maggio was unable to reach a standing position. Due to his size, a grip hoist and slings were utilized through an opening in the attic. The grip hoist was secured to structural members of the barn.
Utilizing slings and the grip hoist, Maggio was slowly lifted from the rear. Upon being raised, Maggio was able to get his front legs underneath with some assistance and support himself in the standing position. Maggio was left in the care of veterinarians and his owners! All units cleared after approximately an hour
Congrats to Readington Township Police Department Chief Rindock!
This morning, the squad responded to this fully involved house fire with BLS 22-51, Rescue BLS 22-55 and Rehab 22-5 to provide, ems and rehab services for the duration of the incident.