Station 16-1 welcomes three new members to the ranks, Probationary Firefighter Mike Suhocki, Probationary Firefighter Andrew Goonetilleke and Probationary Firefighter Anthony Coppa. Welcome to the family! Pics and Bios to follow...

While Santa’s sleigh is getting tuned up for his flight on Christmas Eve, he was recently seen making a test drive through the streets of Freehold Township Fire District #1.  He had the opportunity to be driven around the neighborhood on Engine 16-1-77.

 

As an annual fund raiser, the Freehold Township Independent Fire Company delivers toys to your address for your special child or children.

 

We would like to thank those residents that took the opportunity to have toys delivered this year. 

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.

The elections are over and all the votes have been counted for Station 16-1 2009 Fire Line Officers and Executive Board Members and the results are as follows: Line Officers Chief: Ralph Reifer; 1st Assistant Chief: Tom Luongo; 2nd Assistant Chief: Wayne Prochnow; Captain: Dan Spicuzza; Lieutenant: Bryan Zuccarelli. Executive Board President: Mike Fogarty; Vice President: Kevin Lagravenis; Secretary: A.J. Story; Treasurer: Joe Fontana; Assistant Treasurer: John Marcondes. We look forward to a safe and productive new year. Congratulations to all!

Station 16-1 congratulates Robert Gazic and Robert Douglas, our latest graduates from Monmouth County Fire Academy. Congratulations on your achievements and welcome to the ranks as active firefighters. Your Brothers at Station 16-1

Annual Christmas Party held at the Smithburg Fire Station for the children of the active members.

 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.

Station 16-1 responded to a motor vehicle accident on Georgia Road late Thursday Evening, November 6th. Two teens were heading Westbound on Georgia Road when the driver lost control of the vehicle, struck and downed a utility pole and flipped the car onto it's roof. Downed live electrical wires posed a major risk to firefighters and first responders who had to work in close proximity to this threat in order to extricate both teenagers. Freehold Township Police, MONOC Paramedics and the Monmouth County Serious Crash Analysis Response Team (S.C.A.R.T.) also responded. For the full article: http://www.app.com/article/20081108/NEWS/811080333/1285/LOCAL09

Station 16-1 is 100% volunteer and proud of it! Think you've got what it takes to be part of our team? Then come out and Join us! You can find us at our district headquarters at: 1 Municipal Plaza (Stillwells Corner Road) the first Wednesday of each month between 7 and 9 PM or drop us a line at (732) 431-3662.

Station 16-1 welcomes two new members to the ranks, Firefighter Michael Vota, Probationary Firefighter David Aparicio and Probationary Firefighter Chris Aparicio. Welcome to the family! Pics and Bios to follow...

Fire breaks out at Freehold Township fireman\'s home BY KIM PREDHAM FREEHOLD BUREAU Asbury Park Press http://www.app.com A local fireman and his family were forced to evacuate their home when a fire erupted in the basement, fire officials said today. A structure fire was reported around 10:20 a.m. at 19 Euretta Avenue, home of East Freehold Fire Company member Michael Petrula, said East Freehold\'s former chief, Evan Berman. Nobody was injured in the fire, which was under control within 45 minutes, said East Freehold Fire Capt. Lee Beaton. Firefighters from several units responded, including members of the East Freehold Fire Company, Freehold Fire Department, Freehold Township Independent Fire Company #1, Adelphia Fire Company and Millstone Township\'s Rapid Intervention Team.

After many years of inactivity, (no one is really sure why), Station 16-1 was finally represented in the 2008 Monmouth County Firefighter's Competition. Held at Colt's Neck FD, this annual event draws firefighters and their friends and families from all over the county for a day of fun, food and games. Firefighters compete in 4 timed events to show off their skills and compete for trophies and well deserved bragging rights. These events, while fun, are designed with a strong emphasis on teamwork in a "fire-matic" setting. The four events are: 1. Hose and Ladder, 2. Hose Lay, 3. Busted Hose and 4. (the crowd favorite) Water Polo. It was clear from the very beginning that this competition was no joke! Teams put out some pretty impressive times at these events and competition was stiff. With that said, Station 16-1 proudly held their own!... (with only three hours practice, and literally the night before the competition!!!). Thanks to Colt's Neck for hosting this fun event and all the fellow brothers and individuals that made us feel right at home. Thanks to our sister companies, East Freehold and Freehold Borough for their hospitality. Special thanks to Lieutenant Bryan Zuccarelli for orchestrating our involvement back into the competition and Mike Fogarty for coaching our team. Hope to do this again next year! TO VIEW ALL PICTURES OF THIS EVENT GO TO GALLERY, CLICK ON ALBUM: STATION 16-1 TODAY, THEN CLICK ON SUB FOLDER: "OFF DUTY", THEN CHOOSE ALBUM: FIREFIGHTER'S COMPETITION 2008.

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.