Eagle Fire Company Reports

December 2009
Submitted by Richard Mangan

Dec. 3, 09, 4:54 A.M., Chief 46, Deputy 46, Tanker 46 were dispatched to Pennington, Mercer County, N.J., to assist were a major fire, 11 personnel were on duty for 4 hours, consuming 44 hours of volunteers time.

Dec. 3, 09, 5:39 A.M., Engine 46 was Dispatched to cover a Station, in Mercer County, N.J., but was recalled before arriving, 11 personnel were on duty for 1 hour, consuming 11 hours of volunteers time.

Dec. 3, 09, 6:24 A.M., Fire Police were dispatched to Bridge Street, New Hope Boro, to help detour traffic, because of a large tree coming down over the roadway and phone cables, 6 Fire Police were on duty for 9.5 hours, consuming 57 hours of volunteers fire police, directing traffic.

Dec. 4, 09, 11:36 A.M., Tanker 46 was dispatched to assist Upper Makefield Fire Company, with a dwelling fire, but was recalled before arriving, 9 personnel were on duty for 30 minutes, consuming 8.5 hours of volunteers time.

Dec. 8, 09, 7:21 A.M., Reported smell of gas, Bridge and Main Street, New Hope Boro, Chief 46, Deputy 46, Engine 46 was held at the station, area was checked and nothing was found, 17 personnel were on duty for 30 minutes, consuming 8.5 hours of volunteers time.

Dec. 8, 09, 7:45 A.M., Reported gas leak on New Street, New Hope Boro, Chief 46, Deputy 46, Engine 46 and Tower 46 responded, a confirmed gas leak was found, company stood by till P.E.C.O. could shut down the gas line, 19 personnel were on duty for 1 hour, consuming 19 hours of volunteers time.

Dec. 8, 009, 10:13 A.M., Tanker 46 was dispatched to Raritan Township, New Jersey as part of the Hunterdon County Tanker Task Force, to a reported dwelling fire on Hawk Drive. Tanker 46 was in service for 3 hours consuming 6 hours of volunteers time.

Dec. 8, 09, 10:35 A.M., Engine 46 was dispatched to cover West Amwell Fire Company while they were out on a dwelling fire in Raritan Township N.J., 17 personnel were on duty for 5 hours, consuming 85 hours of volunteers time. While on stand by Engine 46 was dispatched to a second dwelling fire in Raritan Township, near the scene of the first fire, but this fire was quickly put under control.

Dec. 9, 09, 5:50 P.M., Alarm System, Greenwich Court, Solebury Township, Battalion 46 responded, Engine 46 stood by at the station while the alarm was checked, no fire service were needed, 10 personnel were on duty for 30 minutes, consuming 5 hours of volunteers time.

Dec. 9, 09, 10:43 P.M., Alarm System, Greenwich Court, Solebury Township, Chief 46, Engine 46 stood by, alarm was checked and found no fire services were needed, 11 personnel were on duty for 30 minutes, consuming 5.5 hours of volunteers time.

Dec. 11, 09, 5:52 P.M., Engine 46 was dispatched to cover Titusville Fire Company, Mercer County, 5 personnel were on duty for 6 hours, consuming 30 hours of volunteers time.

Dec. 11, 09, 6:11 P.M., Alarm System, Windy Bush Road, Solebury Township, Deputy 46 and Tac 46 responded, alarm was set off by contractors working in the dwelling, 10 personnel were on duty for 30 minutes, consuming 5 hours of volunteers time.

Dec. 12, 09, 3:12 P.M., Chief 46, Tower 46, was dispatched to Lincoln Ave, Lambertville, N.J. to assisted Lambertville Fire Dept. with a dwelling fire, Tower was recalled before arriving on location, 16 personnel were on duty for 30 minutes, consuming 8 hours of volunteers time.

Dec. 13, 09, 7:07 A.M., Assist to the Squad, Chief 46, Deputy 46, and Tower 46, responded and helped getting a victim out of the dwelling, Arden Court, New Hope Boro, 18 personnel were on duty for 1 hour, consuming 18 hours of volunteers time.

THE MEMBERS OF THE EAGLE FIRE COMPANY WOULD LIKE TO WISH EVERYONE IN THE COMMUNITY A SAFE AND HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON.

ADDITIONAL HOLIDAY SAFETY TIPS

1. Beware of Glass Candle Holders. The wick may get too close to the glass and shatter it.

2. Do not burn trash, gift wrap or greens in the fireplace. They can create creosote build-up in the chimney, which can lead to a chimney or roof fire.

3. Unattended cooking is the leading cause of home fires. When cooking for the holiday visitors or family, remember to keep an eye on the range.

4. Unplug Christmas Tree Lights before leaving home or going to bed.

5. NEVER USE LIT CANDLES TO DECORATE A TREE.\

6. Keep all holiday decorations 3 feet from any heat source.

7. Check all your holiday decorations for bad wiring.

8. Do not overload extension cords or outlets with holiday lights.

9. Most important of all, check your smoke detectors to be sure they are working, if not give your family a safe holiday season and replace them, it may save lives.

10. Plan a fire drill now for your home, plan an escape route, and where you will all meet on the outside of the home.