The Brownies Pay a Visit

"On behalf of Brownie troop 988, we wish to thank you and your staff for helping us earn our Safe and Sound patch. The girls thoroughly enjoyed the tour of the fire truck by Captain John as well as a tour of the ambulance by EMT Jon, EMT Allison, and EMT in training, Kevin.

We are truly blessed to live in such a great community where volunteers can reach out and help our little ones learn safety as well as gaining a better understanding of what goes on behind the scenes of providing services to our community."

Janine Fiore, BrownieTroop 988

Basking Ridge Fire Company No. 1 and Emergency Medical Services Welcomes New Officers for 2008.

Basking Ridge’s all-volunteer fire and emergency medical services introduced their 2008 field officers at a banquet held at the Olde Mill Inn on January 25, 2008. Chief Brendan Watt welcomed his new Deputy Chief, Jack McGrath and his Assistant Chief, Duncan Watt. Also serving the Company in 2008 are the department's Captains: Nick Ierubino, John Sabel, Matthew McMahon and Brad Hayworth.

The Company also welcomed back it's 2007 EMS officers, Captain, Peter von der Linde, First Lieutenant, Louise Fordham-Hale, and Second Lieutenant, Jody Jacobus.

Guests of the Company in attendance included Bernards Township Mayor John Carpenter, Chief of Police Dennis Mott, Fire Official Janet Lake, and the Chiefs of the Liberty Corner Fire Co. No. 1, Bernardsville Fire Co. No. 1, Lyons VA Fire Department, Far Hills-Bedminster Fire Department. Also attending were the Captains of the Liberty Corner, Bernardsville, Long Hill and New Vernon First Aid Squads.

This Issue:

Three Injured Arms

The squad is dispatched to respond to an address to treat "A male with an injured arm". Click [here] to read three tales of how that story might proceed, involving a burn, a dislocation, and a fracture.

911 Is a Team Sport

911 calls are a symphony of teamwork. [Click here] to see how Police, fire fighters, EMTs and others work together to respond to crises in Basking Ridge.

Profile: Ernie Hicks, 59 Years of Service

Ernie C. Hicks was 25 years old when he joined the Basking Ridge Fire Company in 1949. It was only a few years since he had finished a five-year hitch as a radioman with the United States Navy, and he was studying to become a CPA, the career he would enjoy until retirement... [Click here] to read Ernie's story.

Bob Fullagar, BRFCO's Newest Fire Fighter

Basking Ridge firefighter Robert Fullagar formally received his Firefighter I certification at a graduation ceremony held at the Somerset County Emergency Services Training Academy on January 24, 2008...[Click here] for article.

All of Basking Ridge's firefighters and EMTs are part-time volunteers from our community. If you are interested in joining them, visit the firehouse at 30 Washington Street (off of West Oak) any Monday evening from 7:00 pm until 9:00 pm. Click here for driving directions.