This year when the Freehold Independent Fire Company participated in the 136th Memorial Day Parade in Freehold Boro, it was done with the addition of two new trucks. The first new truck was 16-1-85, the Special Services Unit. The Second new vehicle was 16-1-95, the 3000 gallon tanker.
Each year before the parade, the fire company meets at the Smithburg Fire Station, located on Siloam Road, for a memorial service honoring their fallen brothers. 

Freehold, NJ – On May 20, 2010 the Freehold Township Independent Fire Company added a new tanker, 16-1-95, to the fleet.  This new truck will be stationed at the Georgia Road fire station and will also be part of the Monmouth County Tanker Task Force.
 
K.M.E. built the 3000 gallon elliptical tanker on an International 7600 SBA 6x4 chassis with a Cummins ISM 400 diesel engine.  Power is supplied to an Allison 4000EVS_P transmission. The tank has 2 side and 1 rear 10” Newton dumps.   The truck is also equipped with a Hale QMax-100 100 GPM single stage pump. 

At approximately 10:15AM Station 16-1, Freehold First Aid Squad and Township Police responded to a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Route 537 and Gravel Hill Road. A SUV and pick up truck with trailer collided at the intersection ejecting the driver of the pick up truck from his vehicle and sending the SUV careening into the back yard of a corner home. The driver of the pick up truck sustained major injuries and was taken away from the scene by helicopter. Police S.C.A.R.T. Team investigated the scene and Monmouth County Haz-Mat Team responded for fuel spill essentially closing Route 537 for nearly 4 1/2 hours.

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Police believe speed may have played a part in the death of Jeremy T. Lupo, a 20-year-old who was thrown from his motorcycle Wednesday.

Monmouth County police dispatch was notified around 4:50 p.m. of a collision on Ely Harmony Road between Routes 537 and 527, according to township police.

When police arrived on the scene, they determined that Lupo — headed west toward Route 537 — lost control of his motorcycle as he negotiated a curve. Lupo entered the opposite lane of travel and struck the front end of a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck driven by David S. Winkowski, 52, of Howell. (Courtesy: APP.COM)

Firefighters worked for well over 90 minutes to extricate the victim from under the pick-up truck. Our firefighters used, (quite literally), every tool they could find to help at this scene. The extreme nature of this particular extrication demanded firefighters to call upon every bit of their training, skill sets and ability to adapt and improvise. Despite their most valiant efforts the victim was pronounced dead later that evening. 

Our deepest sympathies go out to the Lupo family.

Some pictures of one of the Township's houses hit hardest by last weekend's storm. Volunteers at Station 16-1 responded to over 107 calls over the weekend ranging from arching electrical wires to flooded basements. Fire fighters ran tirelessly round the clock to support residents homes with power from their engines and pumped out basement after basement; fighting an ever incessant torrent of rain. Members responded in grand numbers to support their community and control the damage Mother Nature was dealing out.

On the evening of January 29, 2010 Station 16-1 was dispatched to the scene of a single vehicle motor vehicle accident when an SUV was driven into a home. The driver of the vehicle was transported to Centra State Medical Center.  The occupants of the home were not home at the time of the accident.

On January 28, 2010 Station 16-1 was dispatched to the scene of a motor vehicle accident involving 2 car and a telephone pole. Upon his arrival, the Chief announced a working brush fire, approximately 100’ x 100’. Both the Chief and the 2nd Asst. Chief tried to slow the advance of the fire with water cans until the first due engine was able to stretch a line.
It appeared that the pole supporting power lines may have snapped due to heavy winds and a live wire may have come in contact with dry grass and brush causing the fire.

The members of the Freehold Twp. Independent Fire Company escorted Santa throughout the fire district as he delivered candy canes to the anxious boys and girls.  A great time was had by all!

Congratulations to the Story family as they welcome Peyton Alexandra to the world! The baby was born Monday, December 8th. Weight: 6 lbs 15 oz, Length: 19.5". Dad happily reports that mom and baby are doing well. Station 16-1 wishes AJ and family all the very best!!!!

Freehold Township, NJ - Members of the Freehold Township Independent Fire Company, Station 16-1, train to attack propane fires. H&H Gas Co. first demonstrated how to approach a truck carrying propane that may have been involved in a motor vehicle accident and/or may be on fire. Next the firefighters were shown the different hardware they may encounter at a residence that uses propane fuel. The night concluded with firefighters fighting live burns similar to those that they may experience in there community.

Members of Station 16-1 march in the annual Monmouth County Memorial Day Parade.

Station 16-1 is dispatched to the scene of a working car fire in the Stonehurst Apartment Complex. The first due engine, 16-1-77, quickly gets a line stretched and is flowing water to knock down the fire. The Halmatro tool is used to “POP” the hood to expose the fire in the engine compartment.

Members of the Freehold Township Independent Fire Company receive training on new rescue/stabilization equipment from Res-Q-Jack. This equipment helps stabilize vehicles when people are trapped or pinned needing to be extricated from the vehicle. In addition to fire fighting responsibilities, the firefighters from Station 16-1 are also responsible for performing extrication at motor vehicle accidents within their fire district. 
 
The rescue equipment is stored and transported in the departments heavy rescue truck, 16-1-87.

 On November 9, 2008, the Freehold Township Independent Fire Company, Station 16-1, was dispatched to Centre State Medical Center for a reported fire alarm. When Chief Riefer called in service, he was advised that the hospital security office was reporting a smoke condition in the basement of the hospital. 

While en route to the scene, the Chief requested a three alarm assignment for the East Freehold Fire Company and Freehold Boro fire companies to respond to the scene.  Freehold Boro was also requested to provide an engine company for a cover assignment for Station 16-1.