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.

Auld Lang Syne (English Translation) Should old acquaintance be forgot, and never brought to mind ? Should old acquaintance be forgot, and old lang syne ? For auld lang syne, my dear, for auld lang syne, we'll take a cup of kindness yet, for auld lang syne. And surely you’ll buy your pint cup ! and surely I’ll buy mine ! And we'll take a cup o’ kindness yet, for auld lang syne. We two have run about the slopes, and picked the daisies fine ; But we’ve wandered many a weary foot, since auld lang syne. We two have paddled in the stream, from morning sun till dine† ; But seas between us broad have roared since auld lang syne. And there’s a hand my trusty friend ! And give us a hand o’ thine ! And we’ll take a right good-will draught, for auld lang syne.

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!

Station 16-1 welcomes Dan Caporellie, Matt Heck and Tom Wojciechowski to the ranks of active fire fighters as they graduate from Monmouth County Fire Academy classes 83 and 84. The ceremony was held at the newly renovated Fire Academy on December 16. Congratulations and stay safe!

On Thursday, December 10th 2009 members of Station 16-1 voted in their new Officers for 2010. The results are as follows:

LINE OFFICERS

Chief:  Tom Luongo

1st Assistant Chief:  Wayne Prochnow

2nd Assistant Chief:  Dan Spicuzza

Captain:  Bryan Zuccarelli

1st Lieutenant:  Ken Lucas

2nd Lieutenant:  Craig Haas

 

 

EXECUTIVE BOARD OFFICERS

President:  A.J. Story

Vice President:  Joe Fontana

Secretary:  Jensen Chundamala

Treasurer:   John Marcondes

Assistant Treasurer:  Robert Gazic

Trustees:   Andrew Goonetileke (1st Term)

                   William Buscaglia (2nd Term)

                Willie Mersereau (3rd Term)

Congratulations to all and best wishes for a happy, safe and productive 2010!

Best wishes to our outgoing officers: Chief Ralph Reifer, President Michael Fogarty and Vice President Kevin Lagravenis. Thank you for your dedication and service to Station 16-1 and our community at large.

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!!!!

Station 16-1 mourns the loss of our fire company's first President and founding member John Applegate who passed away at the age off 77 on Friday, November 20th, 2009. Our sincere condolences to his wife Sylvia and family.

(From:  FDNYFIREZONE.ORG)

The Winter season brings about many changes to your home. The heating system kicks on and you prepare for the holidays by decorating and cooking holiday feasts. The Winter and holiday season is also the fire season. More than 1/3 of home fires happen between the months of December, January and February. Most fires and injuries are preventable by taking precautions that can make the difference between a happy and safe holiday or a holiday tragedy.

Please click on the links for important fire prevention tips for the holidays.

National Night Out is held throughout the United States on the same night.  It is an opportunity for the community to meet and interact with respective groups providing emergency services for the community.  In Freehold Township the following groups were in attendance: Freehold Township Independent Fire Company, East Freehold Fire Company, Freehold First Aid and the Freehold Township Police.  There were other groups also there such as the Freehold Raceway Mall and the Central Jersey Blood Bank along with rides and attractions for kids.  Check out our community calendar frequently for upcoming events and hope to see you there next year!

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.

Station 16-1 proudly welcomes the following fire fighters to the ranks: FF Zach Caruso, FF Michael Fogarty Jr., FF Andrew Goonetileke, FF Steve Lengyl and FF Kyle Reese. Congratulations on your successful completion of the Fire Fighter 1 certification at Monmouth County Fire Academy.

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.