*DATE HAS CHANGED* Join us on Sunday August 9th for an "All You Can Eat" breakfast and help support Station 16-1! A hearty breakfast of Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs and Sausage, and of course plenty of coffee, juice and milk to start your day off right. WHEN: Sunday, August 9th 2009 8AM-12 Noon WHERE: Smithburg Firehouse. 30 Siloam Road, Freehold, NJ 07728 HOW MUCH: Adults and Kids: $5.00 Children under 5: $3.00 Donations always welcome as all proceeds go to support your local volunteers. We look forward to seeing you there!!!!

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

Station 16-1 along with East Freehold Fire Dept. (Sta.16-2) and Manalapan Fire Co. (Sta. 26-2) responded to a garage fire at 501 Turtle Hollow Drive at approximately 6:22PM. Firefighters responded quickly and were able to contain the fire to the garage area before it spread to the rest of the home. Upon arrival firefighters encountered fire in the rear of the garage and fire impinging on the ceiling leading to the bedrooms above. A single hose line was stretched and the the flames were quickly knocked down. Inside, firefighters checked for extension and vented the structure for a light smoke condition throughout. The fire is currently under investigation by the Monmouth County Fire Marshall. (on an "inside note"...You'll notice Fontana is NOT in any picture, however AJ can been seen in several!!!!)

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.

Thank you for supporting Baskin Robbins 31 Cent Scoop Night. Proceeds went to help fund the National Volunteer Firefighters Association which in turn helps directly support local volunteer firefighters like us. Tee Shirt sales directly support Station 16-1. If you didn't get your Tee Shirt, don't worry! See us at our Station's next Open House Event or at Freehold's National Night Out...we're sure to have more! You can also request yours by dropping us note with a check or money order made out to: Freehold Township Independent Fire Co. #1 3587 US Highway 9, Suite 302 Freehold NJ 07728 Adult Tee's are $15, Children's $12. Click on pictures to see entire album of event.

Within minutes of being dispatched to a working car fire, Chief Reifer arrived on location confirming a working car fire.  The first due engine, 16-1-77, arrived on location moments after the chief and was able to quickly get water on the fire.  As the fire was being knocked down, the heavy rescue arrived on location and members used extrication equipment to "pop" the hood and expose the fire in the engine compartment so it could be extinguished.   

Congratulations to FF/EMT Ken Lucas' appointment as Station 16-1's first ever 2nd Lieutenant! Your brothers wish you much success in your new leadership role. Congrats!!!!!!

Units 16-1-79 and 16-1-87 responded to this MVA. Just by looking at the car its a wonder no one was seriously injured.

Structure Fire at Evergreen Court in the Raintree Development.

On Monday night January 19th at approximately 10 PM, Station 16-1 was toned out for a mutual aid request to Millstone Township. The request was for an engine and tender to 67 Stagecoach Road in Millstone for a working structure fire. 16-1-96, 16-1-79 responded to the scene while 16-1-77 staged for tender relay. Upon arrival the house was fully involved with fire showing from all sides. After an initial size-up it was reported that no one was in the home and operations went immediately to "surround and drown". It was later determined that a space heater placed near flammable objects was the cause for this blaze. Companies that responded to the call included Millstone, Jackson, Applegarth, Freehold Boro, Freehold Township, Manalapan and Hope.

At approximately 5:30pm on Sunday, December 13 Station 16-1 responded to a room and contents fire in a home located on Stonehurst Blvd. Upon arrival, firefighters encountered a light smoke condition in a room literally filled from floor to bed level with "stuff". Luckily, for the homeowners and for the safety of the firefighters who responded, the situation was quickly brought under control. Obviously, a room like this can be a major hazard not only to occupants, but also to firefighters if a search had been required.

 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.

If you see a car or truck with flashing blue lights approaching, that's YOUR VOLUNTEERS at work. We're responding to an emergency, perhaps someone in need. Please do your part and YIELD. What if we were coming to help you? NEW JERSEY STATE BLUE/RED LIGHT LAW N.J.S.A. 39:3-54.12 Under NEW JERSEY STATE LAW, drivers of non-emergency vehicles shall yield the right of way to the vehicle of any member of a volunteer fire company or a volunteer first aid squad or rescue squad displaying emergency warning lights as in the same manner as authorized emergency vehicles (N.J.S.A. 39:4-92). WHAT THIS MEANS: When approached by a vehicle with BLUE or RED lights........ - You MUST pull over to the side of the road close to the right hand curb. - Don't block any intersections. - Don't follow emergency vehicles closer than 300 feet. - Don't park closer than 200 feet. - Failure to yield is punishable under New Jersey State Law as a Moving Violation. - Points and fines are possible if convicted.