Whitehouse Rescue was dispatched around 9am for a trailer into a barn. Heavy Rescue 22-5 and Rescue BLS 22-55 responded. Unified command was established by OEM with representative’s from Whitehouse Rescue, Readington Police, Superior Towing, Township OEM, County OEM and representatives from the Hunterdon County Technical Rescue Task Force. The trailer of an 18 wheeler broke free from the tractor, overturning and striking the barn. Numerous animals were inside and crews worked to remove chickens, goats, and other birds from the structure to a safe location and outside of a potential collapse zone.
Unified command allowed all supervisors to communicate with their members how to safely operate to prevent any potential injuries to those operating on scene. Rescue Units cleared after removal of the animals.
Stanton Road will be closed to thru traffic between Route 523 and Stanton Mountain Road for the next few hours during removal of the trailer/barn.
Superior Towing & Transport LLC
Readington Township Police Department
Readington Township, NJ
Hunterdon County Technical Rescue Task Force
Special shout out to the two men who donated the crews lunch today from Patriot Hard Seltzer!! The crews were very appreciative and well fed!
Earlier today the WHRS hosted the Hunterdon County Technical Rescue Task Force (HCTRTF) for our quarterly drill. The HCTRTF is composed of several agencies, including Whitehouse Rescue City of Lambertville Fire District #1, Flemington-Raritan First Aid and Rescue Squad, South Branch Emergency Services, Inc. and Hunterdon County Emergency Management.
The drill was lead by Rescue Captain C. Steitz who is also an instructor at Hunterdon County Emergency Services Training Center. Participants practiced their rope skills by demonstrating various methods of lowering patients and rescuers from heights. Continuing to work together with other agencies helps ensure interoperability on incidents where the task force is requested.
In addition, the duty crews have remained busy throughout the week with numerous calls for service including many motor vehicle accidents.
Today Rescue Company members practiced water rescue techniques down in Three Bridges area of town with members of Readington Volunteer Fire Company. The drill was lead by Captain C. Steitz who is also an instructor at Hunterdon County Emergency Services Training Center. Participants practiced skills such as shallow water crossings, throw bags, and tethered/untethered rescues. Due to numerous areas of the town that flood with inclement weather, these skills are important to keep practicing. Working with other agencies also allows us to familiarize ourselves with new equipment and new faces before an emergency happens.
Happy 4th!
Crews participated in the Lebanon Boro 4th of July Parade this morning, while one of the duty crews enjoyed some lemonade courtesy of some local entrepreneurs!