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Iselin Fire Department, District #11

District 11 Mourns the Loss of President Thompson MARCH 15 - The Iselin Chemical Hook and Ladder Fire Company is sad to announce the passing of President Emeritus Robert Thompson. Bobby, 81, died Sunday March 15th at JFK Medical Center in Edison, NJ. Bobby was born in Carbondale, Pennsylvania in the heart of the hard coal region. In his teens he volunteered for duty in the Navy and served for 7 ½ years on board The Portsmouth, a cruiser and on board the ... (Full Story & Photos)

BT in Wildwood

District 11 Responds to Wire Down/Structure Fire FEBRUARY 12 - Districts 11 and 9 responded to 14 alarms today including wires down, fire alarms, motor vehicle accidents and a structure fire. At 08:44 hrs. Districts 11 and 9 were dispatched to a reported downed power line. Upon arrival Chief Wertz established command and confirmed a power line down and arcing. Chief Wertz directed the incoming units to shut down the roadways and create a safe perimeter around ... (Full Story & Photos)

Multiple Alarms for Iselin 11 JANUARY 30 - District 11 responded to multiple alarms for mutual aid this afternoon. At 11:49 hours Rescue 11 was dispatched into District 9 for a motor vehicle accident with entrapment. Assistant Chief Mullen Sr. (Dist. 9) established command and reported one male victim trapped in the vehicle. The firefighters extricated the victim and EMS transported him with minor injuries. At 13:15 hours an engine ... (Full Story & Photos)

Chief Wertz operating at the scene of a structure fire

District 11 Welcomes a New Chief JANUARY 01 - District 11 Would like to Welcome our New Chief and Line Officers for 2009. Chief Christopher Wertz 1st Assistant Chief Michael Einhorn 2nd Assistant Chief Jerry Comi 1st Captain Andrew Phillips 2nd Captain John Brady 1st Lieutenant David Mellett Congratulations to Chief Wertz on his second term as Chief, his first being in 2006. Best wishes and good fortune to all. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Santa Claus visits District #11 DECEMBER 13 - Santa Claus visited the District 11 Firefighters for his annual tour of the district. Santa came to the firehouse around 9am and the Firefighters gave him an escort through the town. All of the good boys and girls that came out to see Santa received candy and a holiday greeting. Santa was assisted this year by two elves, FF Francisquini and FF Snihur. After we finished showing Santa around the ... (Full Story & Photos)

The FF's prepare to attack the fire

Structure Fire on Correja Avenue NOVEMBER 13 - At 01:09 am, Districts 11 and 9 were dispatched to a reported structure fire on Correja Avenue. Station 7 Dispatch updated the responding units that Woodbridge Police was on scene reporting flames showing. Truck 9-2-4 was the first arriving unit and immediately requested the first alarm assignment to the scene. Chief Mellett established command and Assistant Chief Wertz established operations. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Iselin District # 11 Will Be Hosting It's Annual Fire Prevention OCTOBER 01 - Iselin District #11 Fire Company will be hosting it's annual Fire Prevention Open House. The date of this years event will be Saturday October 11, 2008 at Fire Headquarters from 11am to 4pm, the address of Fire Headquarters is 20 Auth Ave. This years theme is "Prevent Home Fires." This years educational station's will include, The Fire Safety Trailer, Practice Your Bedroom Escape, Firefighters ... (Full Story & Photos)

Air Bag Operations for Motor Vehicle Accidents AUGUST 26 - Our regular drill this month was Air Bag Operations. The drill was taught by Roadway Rescue ( www.roadwayrescue.com ) and was held in the parking lot of the Firehouse. The instructors first went over the air bags, their uses in lifting, and the components used to inflate. They demonstrated how to properly connect the hoses and gauges. The FF's were then shown the proper way to build cribbing and ... (Full Story & Photos)

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