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Several Fires Keep Hopewell Valley Fire Companies Busy Over Weekend
Early Friday morning the members of the Valley fire companies were stirred from their beds as sirens rang out throughout the midnight air. It was 00:05 and there was a reported dwelling fire with entrapment on Seminary Ave. Turns out both apartments were unoccupied but there were flames showing when patrol arrived. Chief Bill Springer of the Hopewell Fire Dept, called for the first alarm as he arrived and was updated by police. The bathroom fan had malfunctioned and caught fire as the cleaning personnel were on scene. The fire was contained to the fixture with some minor damage while checking for extension. Friday evening around 20:00 the sirens roared to life again, as a heavy thunderstorm had passed thru the Valley and lightning reportedly struck a detached garage on Fabrow Dr. As crews from Station 51 and 33 arrived there was moderate smoke showing from the small garage, after being knocked down and held at bay with a garden hose by arriving patrol. The fire was extingushed, as the Tanker and the RIT arrived on scene. Overhaul was completed and the Station was recalled by the incident commander. Sunday afternoon brought a swift response from not only the Valley fire companies but also stations from Mercer, Somerset, Hunterdon and Bucks Counties. A residential house fire was reported by the homeowner who had thought his house was damaged from Friday night's storm. As patrol arrived the fire was thru the roof, as seen in the picture above. Also posted on Youtube Crews worked for hours while not only battling the house fire but also the summer heat. Over 200,000 gallons of water was used to quell the raging flames as the fire was brought under control about 1630 hours by incident commander Pennington Fire Chief Dave Pinelli. All occupants of the house and pets were safe, and the investigation is ongoing by the Hopewell Twp Police, Fire Safety, Mercer County Prosecutors Office and the County Fire Marshall. CAFS Drill
2009 Memorial Day Parade
HFD marches at Pennington's Memorial Day Parade, click here for more pictures. 3 Generations of the Toth Family Back row: Joe Toth II, Joe Toth Sr, Mike Toth Front row: Catlyn, Joseph III, Joshua, Mary Eileen Toth
HFD Battles Structure and Ambulance Fire April 27 - The call came into the HTPD radio room at 18:55 hours reporting a tree branch had fallen on top of a wire. No smoke or fire was reported at the time. HTPD Officer Grey was dispatched, and then updated as the second call from the residence reported smoke coming from the rear apartment. Upon arrival Officer Grey found heavy fire conditions. Mercer County Central Communications had already struck a full first alarm under the direction of responding HFD Chief Bill Springer. Chief Springer established command and immediately summoned a 2nd alarm for tanker box 50. As Quint 52 arrived with Deputy Chief Joe Novak, they pulled a 2 1/2" CAFS line and stretched it to the side D of the structure and were presented with heavy fire. A quick knock down ensued, as the other crew from the Quint pulled the 1 3/4" CAFS line and took position on side B, to protect the exposure of the three 100 gallon propane tanks. Engine and Tanker 52 arrived and helped with interior suppression, as the other units began to arrive from Station 51, 53, 23, 26 (HC), 32, 45 (SC), 35 (SC) and many others involved with mutual aid tankers. More Structure pictures. More Ambulance pictures.
RIT Drill at SCFA Sunday members participated in a RIT Operation practical at the Somerset County Fire Academy. Click Here for more pictures.
2009 Dinner Dance Matthew Peck Chosen as FF of Year Shown standing with Hopewell Fire Dept Chief Bill Springer is Matt Peck, nominated Fire Fighter of the Year for 2008. Matt comes from several generations involved with the Department, including his father who is currently our President. More Pictures Wires and Poles Fall From Straight Line Winds February 12 - Heavy winds were to blame for 8 poles to fall on Carter Road, bringing down high tension electric transmission wires and communication lines. PSE&G was on location working through the night since 1300 hours Thursday. Carter Road was reopened by 1600 hours on Saturday. HFD Helps With 2 Fires Over Weekend Feb 9 - RIT 52 and the Tanker were detailed to Titusville early Monday morning for a residential structure fire. The call came into Hopewell Communications as a fire alarm at 0232 hours and was quickly upgraded when the homeowner dialed 9-1-1 reporting a smoke condition in the garage. All Hopewell Twp Fire Companies were alerted as well as West Trenton and Lambertville. Crews arrived to find fire in the attic, cut a vent hole and knocked the fire down.
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