BASKING RIDGE FIRE COMPANY # 1
& FIRST AID SQUAD
AT 2007 CHARTER DAY EVENT
Bernards Township's 13th Annual Charter Day was celebrated
in downtown Basking Ridge on Saturday, May 19, 2007. It was
the gala day that residents have come to expect, complete
with vendors, displays, a fife and drum corps and the town
crier. Morning clouds and a little afternoon drizzle did
little to diminish the excitement.
The Basking Ridge Fire Company Number 1 was proud to be part
of the celebration, showing off a fire engine, a rescue
truck and two ambulances. At our booth, we painted
children's faces and took free blood pressure readings for
adults. More importantly, we passed out brochures about fire
and health safety, answered questions about those topics,
and spoke to several residents who were interested in
volunteering either as firefighters or as EMTs. Several
other residents dropped by the booth to thank the company
for helping them during their hour of need.
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.
This Month
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Wednesday, April 18, 2007, was a quiet day in
Basking Ridge until a local woman started feeling
chest pains in the mid-morning. At that point, the
flood gates opened, and fire and EMS crews were
hectic for the next twelve hours. Click here to
read about how your volunteers responded to a house
fire, a brush fire, several EMS calls, and a tragic
automobile accident.
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In the public image, a fire company pours water on
fires and a first aid squad helps sick people.
Click here to learn about what goes on behind the
scenes, such as keeping people and equipment in
tip-top shape, serving the community, and keeping
the organization running.
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With grilling season upon us, its time to dig into
the cookbook and find out how Texas Firefighters
heat up their BBQ Sauce.
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Check It Out
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Your introduction to the vehicles that keep Bernards
Township safe and secure. Next time you see us on
the road, you'll know what that vehicle is used for!
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Visit our on-line photo gallery. Pictures of
rescues, fire fighting and training.
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Who We Are
The
Basking Ridge Fire Company and First Aid Squad is a 100%
Volunteer organization. The majority of our funding comes
from donations made by the residents and businesses of Bernards Township. These dollars are used for purchasing new
equipment, equipment maintenance and the upkeep of our
building and physical plant. All donations are welcome and
tax deductible to the full extent of the law (please consult
your tax advisor regarding your individual deductibility
status).
Come by
and meet us. We’re at the firehouse on Washington Avenue
EVERY Monday night from 7:00-9:00. This is designated as our
“work night”. Its an opportunity for all members to help out
in the weekly maintenance of equipment and our building. Its
also a great way to meet the members and see what Fire
Fighting and First Aid are all about. Need more information
about joining our team? Write us at
membership@brfco.com.
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