Bloomsbury Rescue Squad
Volunteers serving since 1953 - Site updated Mar. 4, 2010
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MAJOR DONATIONS
Rescue Squad receives grant from Wal-Mart
June 13, 2009
2nd Recent Equipment Donation!
Boat and Trailer Donated
April 1, 2009
Recent Equipment Donations
TWO ATVs Donated
March 17, 2009
Rescue Squad receives grant from Wal-Mart
June 13, 2009
The Officers of the Bloomsbury Rescue Squad quite graciously accepted a grant from the Manager of the Pohatcong Wal-Mart that will be used to assist the Squad in outfitting the Search and Rescue Team and Water Rescue Team in getting needed supplies and equipment for the ATVs, Boat, JetSki and trailers.
Relying solely on the generous donations of private individuals, municipalities and corporations in these troublesome economic times is very trying, so when companies step up to the plate off offer us something as generous as Wal-Mart has, it's extremely rare, extremely kind, and extremely appreciated.
Relying solely on the generous donations of private individuals, municipalities and corporations in these troublesome economic times is very trying, so when companies step up to the plate off offer us something as generous as Wal-Mart has, it's extremely rare, extremely kind, and extremely appreciated.
2nd Recent Equipment Donation!
Boat and Trailer Donated
April 1, 2009
The Bloomsbury Rescue Squad was again fortunate today when the family of a Squad Member, also a Hunterdon County resident, donated a gently used 16' boat and boat trailer to the Rescue Squad for us to add to our fleet of Response Vehicles enabling us to respond to both the Musconetcong and Delaware Rivers when we get the unfortunate calls of boaters in distress.
Stay tuned for additional information about our pending Water Rescue Team...
Stay tuned for additional information about our pending Water Rescue Team...
TWO ATVs Donated
March 17, 2009
The Bloomsbury Rescue Squad was extremely fortunate today when a Hunterdon County resident graciously donated two ATVs to the Rescue Squad for us to add to our cache of Emergency Response Vehicles for use both at the scenes of emergency incidents as well as at stand-by events.
Our response area is packed with rural wooded areas, river beds and active railroad tracks, which have become a haven for off-road motorcycles, ATVs, mountain biking and hikers, unfortunately leading to an increase in injuries. Having these ATVs in the fleet will significantly improve our response times to these types of calls, as well as missing person searches, the ability to access injured firefighters at off-trail brush fires, or any other incident in which they are requested to respond.
While our Line Officers are preparing rules and regulations to manage and govern the safe use of the ATVs and arrange for an ATV Driver Safety Course, we are actively seeking the donation of a 16 foot enclosed trailer with a ramp for the secure storage of the ATV units when they are not in use, and the safe transport of them when they are needed.
Our response area is packed with rural wooded areas, river beds and active railroad tracks, which have become a haven for off-road motorcycles, ATVs, mountain biking and hikers, unfortunately leading to an increase in injuries. Having these ATVs in the fleet will significantly improve our response times to these types of calls, as well as missing person searches, the ability to access injured firefighters at off-trail brush fires, or any other incident in which they are requested to respond.
While our Line Officers are preparing rules and regulations to manage and govern the safe use of the ATVs and arrange for an ATV Driver Safety Course, we are actively seeking the donation of a 16 foot enclosed trailer with a ramp for the secure storage of the ATV units when they are not in use, and the safe transport of them when they are needed.
Check out a few pictures in our Photo Gallery of ATV 435-1 and ATV 435-2.
Our squad receives new jersey state first aid council recognition
January 15, 2009
OUR SQUAD IN THE News
Hunterdon County's Response to US Air 1549
January 15, 2009
County of Hunterdon
Department of Public Safety
Office of Emergency Management
For Further Information:
Deputy Frank Veneziale
908-285-0549
908-788-1196
[PRESS RELEASE]
At 3:50 pm on January 15, 2009 pagers alerted Hunterdon County Department of Public Safety staff of a reported plane crash in the Hudson River in the area of New York City. Hunterdon County’s EMS Coordinator Bucky Buchanan and Deputy Brayden Fahey, who are also members of the New Jersey EMS Task Force, were dispatched along with other EMS Task Force members from around the state to assist with the response. They responded to the New Jersey Command Post in Weehawken to assist with the deployment of New Jersey’s assets.
The Emergency Medical Service agencies throughout the County of Hunterdon, in addition to providing coverage to their own service areas, have always volunteered ambulances as well as EMTs to outside areas during times of crisis. A strike team of five ambulances were quickly assembled to provide ambulance support if called upon. Coordination was accomplished through the combined efforts of the County Office of Emergency Management’s EMS Coordinator and Deputies and the staff at the Hunterdon County Communications/9-1-1 Center.
The initial strike team consisted of ambulances and EMTs from:
* Bloomsbury Rescue Squad
* Clinton First Aid and Rescue Squad
* Flemington-Raritan First Aid & Rescue Squad
* Lambertville-New Hope Ambulance & Rescue Squad
* Whitehouse First Aid & Rescue Squad
Thankfully, these ambulances were not needed and were canceled prior to departing as ambulances closer to the incident were utilized. County Coordinator William Powell said, “Although these units were not deployed, we commend the rescue squads of Hunterdon County for again answering the call. We are fortunate to have such dedicated emergency services always ready to respond.”
“Hunterdon’s response to the incident reflects an all hazards approach” said George Wagner, County Director of Public Safety, “what happens in New York City can affect New Jersey and as such assets began to migrate towards the incident from throughout the state, thankfully they were not needed.”
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Bloomsbury Squad honors WTC Memorial
August 23, 2008
Members and equipment of the Bloomsbury Rescue Squad were among the hundreds of emergency service personnel lining bridges, entrance ramps and shoulders along Routes 287, 78 and 173 as the "Iron and Steel, NYC to Shanksville" World Trade Center memorial was transported.
The Motorcade, which left from Brooklyn, NY, entered Hunterdon County with a 2-mile long motorcycle escort. Led by the NJ Division of Fire Safety and the NJ State Police, the procession included several hundred motorcycles, a refurbished antique fire engine, FDNY Engine 343, followed by a dump-truck towing the twisted cross of steel mounted to a pentagon shaped base and finally by several support vehicles.
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Bloomsbury Squad honors WTC Memorial
August 23, 2008
Members and equipment of the Bloomsbury Rescue Squad were among the hundreds of emergency service personnel lining bridges, entrance ramps and shoulders along Routes 287, 78 and 173 as the "Iron and Steel, NYC to Shanksville" World Trade Center memorial was transported.
The Motorcade, which left from Brooklyn, NY, entered Hunterdon County with a 2-mile long motorcycle escort. Led by the NJ Division of Fire Safety and the NJ State Police, the procession included several hundred motorcycles, a refurbished antique fire engine, FDNY Engine 343, followed by a dump-truck towing the twisted cross of steel mounted to a pentagon shaped base and finally by several support vehicles.
Along the route, fire trucks and ladders lined all of the bridges, each deploying American Flags. The caravan was met at the first stop along the route by the Bloomsbury Rescue Squad & Fire Company on Rt 173, across from the Truck Stops in Bloomsbury, where all the motorcycles were refueled and the public got its first look at the memorial.
After a short stop over at the westbound weigh station , the procession moved on to its final destination of Shanksville, PA, where the memorial was erected with a public ceremony and presentation.
Recent responses
Bloomsbury Rescue Stands By during Snow Storm
February 5 & 6, 2010
The Bloomsbury Rescue Squad, thankfully not needed, were nonetheless prepared as usual for the inclement weather by staging 2 EMS crews and a Rescue crew at the Station throughout the duration of the snowstorm, assuring that our coverage area was prepared for any incident that should arise, whether an ambulance, the rescue truck or our ATV be needed to respond.
_______________________________________Busy night in Bethlehem Twp starts with 1st MVA:
Overturned Motor home on Route 78
December 7, 2009
At approximately 6:00pm the Bloomsbury Rescue Squad and Fire Department were called Route 78 East at mile marker 7.6 in Bethlehem Twp for an overturned Class C Motor home in the right lane of travel.
The NJ State Police, upon their arrival, advised of patient entrapment, with probable minor injuries.
The Rescue Squad arrived shortly thereafter finding that the driver had safely self-extricated herself. The driver then advised us that she had no complaints of injuries but asked that we conduct a trauma assessment.
After we assessed her condition, the driver (the sole occupant of the recreational vehicle) signed an RMA (Refusal of Medical Attention) and the Rescue Squad cleared from the highway and returned to our Station.
________________________________________The NJ State Police, upon their arrival, advised of patient entrapment, with probable minor injuries.
The Rescue Squad arrived shortly thereafter finding that the driver had safely self-extricated herself. The driver then advised us that she had no complaints of injuries but asked that we conduct a trauma assessment.
After we assessed her condition, the driver (the sole occupant of the recreational vehicle) signed an RMA (Refusal of Medical Attention) and the Rescue Squad cleared from the highway and returned to our Station.
Busy night in Bethlehem Twp ends with 2nd MVA:
Fatal MVA on Route 78
December 7, 2009
Minutes after returning to the Station from the first MVA of the evening, the Bloomsbury Rescue Squad and Fire Department were requested to return to the highway to respond to Route 78 East, mile marker 6.8, about a mile from the last accident, for the reported serious MVA (Motor Vehicle Accident) involving a pickup truck into the back of a tractor trailer.
Upon our arrival at the scene, it became apparent that the driver of the pickup had fatal injuries. After the Paramedics from the Hunterdon Medical Center pronounced that the driver of the pickup truck had succumbed to his injuries, representatives from the Hunterdon County Prosecutors Office and Medical Examiners Office and the NJ State Police Major Crimes Unit and Fatal Accident Investigations Unit conducted their field investigations.
Once their field investigations were complete, our Extrication Team began the recovery process and, while maintaining the highest respect and regard for the driver's body, we carefully removed him from the wreckage.
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Mercedes SUV hits tree in the snow in Bethlehem Upon our arrival at the scene, it became apparent that the driver of the pickup had fatal injuries. After the Paramedics from the Hunterdon Medical Center pronounced that the driver of the pickup truck had succumbed to his injuries, representatives from the Hunterdon County Prosecutors Office and Medical Examiners Office and the NJ State Police Major Crimes Unit and Fatal Accident Investigations Unit conducted their field investigations.
Once their field investigations were complete, our Extrication Team began the recovery process and, while maintaining the highest respect and regard for the driver's body, we carefully removed him from the wreckage.
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The Bloomsbury Rescue Squad, Fire Department and NJ State Police were called to Tunnel Road to assist a female driver after losing control of her 4WD SUV during the first snow fall of the season.
She self-extricated herself from her vehicle prior to our arrival and was seated in her husband's SUV when the Fire Department arrived. The Fire Department initial patient care, which was then assumed by the Squad upon our arrival.
The patient, fortunately having suffered minor injuries, was transported to Warren Hospital, in full spinal immobilization precautions, for further evaluation and treatment.
________________________________________She self-extricated herself from her vehicle prior to our arrival and was seated in her husband's SUV when the Fire Department arrived. The Fire Department initial patient care, which was then assumed by the Squad upon our arrival.
The patient, fortunately having suffered minor injuries, was transported to Warren Hospital, in full spinal immobilization precautions, for further evaluation and treatment.
Bloomsbury Rescue and Alpha Fire Dept. hold joint drill
November 12, 2009
At approximately 7:00 pm, the Bloomsbury Rescue Squad and Alpha Fire Department shared their equipment and expertise in vehicle extrication by drilling together, sharing experience, training, equipment and leadership techniques in a very effective demonstration of mutual aid agencies crossing not only County Borders but crossing Fire and Rescue Services Borders as well.
Both Extrication Teams worked very well together, as we have on prior drills, public relations demonstrations and emergency calls.
The Officers and Members of the Bloomsbury Rescue Squad extend our thanks to the entire Alpha Fire Department for the opportunity to work with them.
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Motorcycle Down in BloomsburyBoth Extrication Teams worked very well together, as we have on prior drills, public relations demonstrations and emergency calls.
The Officers and Members of the Bloomsbury Rescue Squad extend our thanks to the entire Alpha Fire Department for the opportunity to work with them.
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July 7, 2009
At approximately 2:00 pm, the Bloomsbury Rescue Squad and Fire Department were dispatched to Rt 579 in Bloomsbury, on the "Hairpin Turn" (a usual spot for motorcycle accidents) for a reported motorcycle down.
Upon the arrival of the 1st unit, it was immediately determined that the operator of the motorcycle, while obviously injured, was not suffering life-threatening injuries.
The Fire Department and our Rescue Truck, in the absence of the State Police, shut down Rt 579, while our Ambulance crew assessed and treated the riders injuries and transported the driver to the Hunterdon Medical Center.
Both the Fire Department and Rescue Squad remained on scene until H&K Towing arrived on scene and removed the Honda Goldwing from the roadway.
Upon the arrival of the 1st unit, it was immediately determined that the operator of the motorcycle, while obviously injured, was not suffering life-threatening injuries.
The Fire Department and our Rescue Truck, in the absence of the State Police, shut down Rt 579, while our Ambulance crew assessed and treated the riders injuries and transported the driver to the Hunterdon Medical Center.
Both the Fire Department and Rescue Squad remained on scene until H&K Towing arrived on scene and removed the Honda Goldwing from the roadway.
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Overturned Van loaded with explosives on Rt 78
June 12, 2009
At approximately 2:00 pm, the Bloomsbury Rescue Squad EMS Lieutenant, while traveling westbound on Rt 78 at mm 11, came upon an overturned van in the eastbound lanes. After pulling safely to the shoulder, and attempting to climb over the guardrail and assist the driver of the van the entire scenario changed!
The driver of the van self-extricated himself from the van by climbing out of the window and shouted "the van is loaded with live mortars! She's gonna blow!" Being the 1st person on the scene, Lt 435 immediately notified Hunterdon County over the radio of the situation and requested the assistance of the NJ State Police, and the Pattenburg Fire Department and Rescue Squad. All eastbound traffic was immediately stopped to prevent any further hazards. Upon further evaluation, Lt 435 determined that, approximately 2" away from the mortar explosives lied a large high capacity battery that had been tipped over, pierced and actively leaking acid.
As per the Driver, the van, which had just been purchased one week prior, had lost a retread after a blow out on the driver's side rear tire. While attempting to regain control, the Driver hit the guardrail and subsequently rolled the van.
A Unified Command was then established with the NJSP, Fire Chief 25 and Lt 435. Clinton Fire was requested to respond with 1 engine to assist with foam and, after a consultation with the Hunterdon County Haz-Mat Team and the NJ State Police Bomb Squad Expert, a safe plan of attack was established and executed.
Shortly after filling the van and the immediately adjacent area with firematic foam, the situation was deemed safe by Command and the van was uprighted by two wreckers from H&K Towing. Shortly after the van was uprighted, Bill Powell, the Hunterdon County OEM Coordinator arrived on the scene.
The van was subsequently towed by H&K as evidence to an impound yard as per the NJSP. The Driver of the vehicle was taken into Police Custody after being evaluated and released by EMS. One firefighter was also treated and released by EMS for a minor eye injury from the foam application.
The driver of the van self-extricated himself from the van by climbing out of the window and shouted "the van is loaded with live mortars! She's gonna blow!" Being the 1st person on the scene, Lt 435 immediately notified Hunterdon County over the radio of the situation and requested the assistance of the NJ State Police, and the Pattenburg Fire Department and Rescue Squad. All eastbound traffic was immediately stopped to prevent any further hazards. Upon further evaluation, Lt 435 determined that, approximately 2" away from the mortar explosives lied a large high capacity battery that had been tipped over, pierced and actively leaking acid.
As per the Driver, the van, which had just been purchased one week prior, had lost a retread after a blow out on the driver's side rear tire. While attempting to regain control, the Driver hit the guardrail and subsequently rolled the van.
A Unified Command was then established with the NJSP, Fire Chief 25 and Lt 435. Clinton Fire was requested to respond with 1 engine to assist with foam and, after a consultation with the Hunterdon County Haz-Mat Team and the NJ State Police Bomb Squad Expert, a safe plan of attack was established and executed.
Shortly after filling the van and the immediately adjacent area with firematic foam, the situation was deemed safe by Command and the van was uprighted by two wreckers from H&K Towing. Shortly after the van was uprighted, Bill Powell, the Hunterdon County OEM Coordinator arrived on the scene.
The van was subsequently towed by H&K as evidence to an impound yard as per the NJSP. The Driver of the vehicle was taken into Police Custody after being evaluated and released by EMS. One firefighter was also treated and released by EMS for a minor eye injury from the foam application.
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Pohatcong Creek finds another victim!
June 10, 2009
At approximately 6:00 pm, the Bloomsbury Rescue Squad, as well as the Huntingdon and Alpha Fire Departments were called to the Creek along Ravine Road for a car that had gone off the road and landed in the Creek.
Upon our arrived we found that both the Driver and Passenger had self-extricated themselves from the vehicle and were safely on the shore, both, luckily, with non-life threatening injuries.
After administering emergency care at the scene, both victims were transported to Warren Hospital for further evaluation and treatment.
All emergency units remained on scene until a recovery unit from H&K Towing arrived on scene and removed the vehicle from the Creek and prepared it for towing.
Upon our arrived we found that both the Driver and Passenger had self-extricated themselves from the vehicle and were safely on the shore, both, luckily, with non-life threatening injuries.
After administering emergency care at the scene, both victims were transported to Warren Hospital for further evaluation and treatment.
All emergency units remained on scene until a recovery unit from H&K Towing arrived on scene and removed the vehicle from the Creek and prepared it for towing.
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Tractor Trailer leaking fuel in Greenwich Twp
May 31, 2009
At approximately 3:00pm the Bloomsbury Rescue Squad and Fire Department was requested to respond to Rt 78 and locate a tractor trailer with a ruptured saddle fuel tank leaking diesel fuel on the Interstate.
After searching the area, Lt 435 and Chief 43 found the truck situated along the shoulder, adjacent to the eastbound exit ramp for exit 6, in Greenwich Twp, actively leaking diesel fuel. The Fire Chief notified the Stewartsville Fire Department and the Warren County Haz-Mat Team and Lt 435 notified the Captain of the Greenwich Twp Emergency Squad of the situation.
Once the Bloomsbury Fire and EMS apparatus arrived on location, the Fire Department immediately went into action mitigating the leak and attempted secure the bulk fuel that was on the pavement.
Once the Stewartsville Fire Chief and a representative from the Warren County Haz-Mat Team arrived, the Bloomsbury Crews were released to return to our respective stations.
After searching the area, Lt 435 and Chief 43 found the truck situated along the shoulder, adjacent to the eastbound exit ramp for exit 6, in Greenwich Twp, actively leaking diesel fuel. The Fire Chief notified the Stewartsville Fire Department and the Warren County Haz-Mat Team and Lt 435 notified the Captain of the Greenwich Twp Emergency Squad of the situation.
Once the Bloomsbury Fire and EMS apparatus arrived on location, the Fire Department immediately went into action mitigating the leak and attempted secure the bulk fuel that was on the pavement.
Once the Stewartsville Fire Chief and a representative from the Warren County Haz-Mat Team arrived, the Bloomsbury Crews were released to return to our respective stations.
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Beer Truck catches fire on Rt 78 in Bethlehem Twp
May 29, 2009
At 8:30am the Bloomsbury Rescue Squad and Fire Department was requested to respond to Rt 78 e/b in the area of mile marker 9 for a truck fire.
First to arrive on the scene was First Responder Unit 43-58, commanded by Lt 435 and assumed Rt 78 EMS Branch; Lt 435 immediately relayed to responding units that the cab was fully involved and that the trailer being hauled was loaded with cases of Coors Beer. BLS 43-53 and Rescue 43-56 responded to the scene as well for Fire Rehab and Incident Support.
The Bloomsbury Fire Department arrived shortly thereafter and requested the assistance of the Pattenburg and Stewartsville Fire Departments. The situation was placed under control and units were released from the scene approximately 2 hours later.
First to arrive on the scene was First Responder Unit 43-58, commanded by Lt 435 and assumed Rt 78 EMS Branch; Lt 435 immediately relayed to responding units that the cab was fully involved and that the trailer being hauled was loaded with cases of Coors Beer. BLS 43-53 and Rescue 43-56 responded to the scene as well for Fire Rehab and Incident Support.
The Bloomsbury Fire Department arrived shortly thereafter and requested the assistance of the Pattenburg and Stewartsville Fire Departments. The situation was placed under control and units were released from the scene approximately 2 hours later.
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Car into the Creek in Pohatcong Twp
April 29, 2009
At 6:30pm the Bloomsbury Rescue Squad was requested to respond to Ravine Road, in between Municipal Drive and Route 173, for a car into the Creek.
Fortunately for the Driver, and his passenger, neither of them were injured in what could have have had a tragically different ending. After our evaluation, and upon completion of our required paperwork, the two minors were turned over to their parents with instructions for further monitoring.
While our EMS Crew was evaluating the patients, the crew from Stew's Garage in Washington was removing the car from the Creek and preparing it to be towed.
Fortunately for the Driver, and his passenger, neither of them were injured in what could have have had a tragically different ending. After our evaluation, and upon completion of our required paperwork, the two minors were turned over to their parents with instructions for further monitoring.
While our EMS Crew was evaluating the patients, the crew from Stew's Garage in Washington was removing the car from the Creek and preparing it to be towed.
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Double Overturned Auto with Entrapment in Holland
April 14, 2009
At approximately 7:15 this morning the Bloomsbury Rescue Squad was requested to respond to Rt 519 in the area of Dennis Rd in Holland Twp for a motor vehicle accident involving 2 overturned pick up trucks.
In addition to our Rescue Truck and Ambulance, Milford-Holland Rescue Squad was on scene with a Rescue Truck and Ambulance, and the Rescue Task Force was notified to respond, resulting in the additional response and assistance from Greenwich Rescue and Lopatcong Rescue.
On the fire side, Holland Fire Dept., Alpha Fire Dept. and Huntington Fire Dept. were also on scene assisting with extrication and traffic control. Northstar Medevac was placed on standby, but later canceled by Hunterdon Medical Center's on scene Paramedic Unit, EMS-2.
Upon arrival we quickly determined that only vehicle had a victim entrapped, with the driver of the 2nd vehicle safely out of his vehicle, uninjured.
After the driver of vehicle #1 was extricated, he was turned over to the Milford-Holland Rescue Squad for transport to Warren Hospital for treatment and evaluation.
With the exception of Bloomsbury Rescue and Huntington Fire, all other units on scene were released to return to their Stations, while we stayed on scene during the Police investigation.
In addition to our Rescue Truck and Ambulance, Milford-Holland Rescue Squad was on scene with a Rescue Truck and Ambulance, and the Rescue Task Force was notified to respond, resulting in the additional response and assistance from Greenwich Rescue and Lopatcong Rescue.
On the fire side, Holland Fire Dept., Alpha Fire Dept. and Huntington Fire Dept. were also on scene assisting with extrication and traffic control. Northstar Medevac was placed on standby, but later canceled by Hunterdon Medical Center's on scene Paramedic Unit, EMS-2.
Upon arrival we quickly determined that only vehicle had a victim entrapped, with the driver of the 2nd vehicle safely out of his vehicle, uninjured.
After the driver of vehicle #1 was extricated, he was turned over to the Milford-Holland Rescue Squad for transport to Warren Hospital for treatment and evaluation.
With the exception of Bloomsbury Rescue and Huntington Fire, all other units on scene were released to return to their Stations, while we stayed on scene during the Police investigation.
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Rescue Squad Responds to Overturn on Route 78
April 9, 2009
At approximately 11:00 am the Bloomsbury Rescue Squad and Fire Department were called upon to respond to Route 78 West, Mile marker 7.8 in Bethlehem Twp., for a 2-car MVA involving an overturned minivan.
Upon the arrival of our 1st apparatus, Rescue 43-56, it was apparent to our Rescue Team that the minivan, although it had rolled over, it was found to be back on "all fours" and safely situated, with all occupants out of the vehicle.
After being assessed by one of our EMS Officers, it was determined that, fortunately, none of the 6 victims involved in the MVA required treatment or transport to a medical center.
After completing the required documentation the scene was turned over to the NJ State Police and all Bloomsbury Units returned to our Stations, ready for the next emergency.
________________________________________Upon the arrival of our 1st apparatus, Rescue 43-56, it was apparent to our Rescue Team that the minivan, although it had rolled over, it was found to be back on "all fours" and safely situated, with all occupants out of the vehicle.
After being assessed by one of our EMS Officers, it was determined that, fortunately, none of the 6 victims involved in the MVA required treatment or transport to a medical center.
After completing the required documentation the scene was turned over to the NJ State Police and all Bloomsbury Units returned to our Stations, ready for the next emergency.
Another Fuel Spill in Bloomsbury, a few days later...
April 8, 2009
At approximately 5:30 am, the Bloomsbury Rescue Squad and Fire Departments were again called to respond to a diesel fuel at one of the truck stops, during a surprising April snow squall.
A saddle tank had been ruptured on a tractor trailer while in the parking area of a truck stop. After noticing the active leak, the driver maneuvered his truck into a parking stall and notified the truck stop staff, which then notified 911.
The Fire Department made quick work of securing the tank, mitigating any further spread of fuel and initiating the cleanup, preventing any notable environmental impact.
________________________________________A saddle tank had been ruptured on a tractor trailer while in the parking area of a truck stop. After noticing the active leak, the driver maneuvered his truck into a parking stall and notified the truck stop staff, which then notified 911.
The Fire Department made quick work of securing the tank, mitigating any further spread of fuel and initiating the cleanup, preventing any notable environmental impact.
Major Fuel Spill into the Musconetcong River
April 4, 2009
At approximately 11:30 am, the Bloomsbury Rescue Squad was requested to respond, along with the Bloomsbury Fire Department, to the Musconetcong River, in the area of Rt 173 at Bethlehem Ave, for a Diesel Fuel spill into the River.
After a quick assessment by the Fire Department, they requested the additional assistance of the Stewartsville and Pattenburg Fire Departments as well as the Hunterdon (Level 2 Response) and Warren County (Level 3 Response) Haz-Mat Teams, due to the extensive amounts of fuel that was actively leaking into the River.
After sensing the scale of the situation, Bloomsbury Rescue's Officer-In-Charge, Lieutenant 43-5, requested the assistance of an ambulance from Greenwich Twp (due to multiple concurrent calls in our response area) and the rehab unit from Lopatcong.
Haz-Mat Team Officials determined that the source of the leak was from a Truck Stop on 173 and while a team worked to mitigate the the situation there and prevent further contamination, teams in both Hunterdon and Warren Counties boomed and diked the Musconetcong and Delaware Rivers along the estimated 2 miles of affected areas.
Once the situation was declared under control, units were released. NJ DEP remained on scene until Northstar Environmental, a private environmental cleanup contractor, arrived on scene and began the actual cleanup operation.
Fortunately, despite the slippery slope, oily/rough terrain, cold weather and intense winds that we were all subjected to, no Fire, Haz-Mat, OEM, Police or EMS responders were injured during the response.
http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/warren-county/index.ssf/2009/04/environmental_officials_invest.html
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________________________________________After a quick assessment by the Fire Department, they requested the additional assistance of the Stewartsville and Pattenburg Fire Departments as well as the Hunterdon (Level 2 Response) and Warren County (Level 3 Response) Haz-Mat Teams, due to the extensive amounts of fuel that was actively leaking into the River.
After sensing the scale of the situation, Bloomsbury Rescue's Officer-In-Charge, Lieutenant 43-5, requested the assistance of an ambulance from Greenwich Twp (due to multiple concurrent calls in our response area) and the rehab unit from Lopatcong.
Haz-Mat Team Officials determined that the source of the leak was from a Truck Stop on 173 and while a team worked to mitigate the the situation there and prevent further contamination, teams in both Hunterdon and Warren Counties boomed and diked the Musconetcong and Delaware Rivers along the estimated 2 miles of affected areas.
Once the situation was declared under control, units were released. NJ DEP remained on scene until Northstar Environmental, a private environmental cleanup contractor, arrived on scene and began the actual cleanup operation.
Fortunately, despite the slippery slope, oily/rough terrain, cold weather and intense winds that we were all subjected to, no Fire, Haz-Mat, OEM, Police or EMS responders were injured during the response.
http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/warren-county/index.ssf/2009/04/environmental_officials_invest.html
http://wfmz.com/view/?id=728771
Overturned Dump Truck closes ramp on Rt 78
March 6, 2009
At approximately 11:35 am, the Bloomsbury Rescue Squad was requested to respond, along with the Bloomsbury Fire Department, Hunterdon Medical Center Paramedics and the NJ State Police, to the Exit 7 entrance ramp to Route 78 West in Bloomsbury, for the reported overturned dump truck with entrapment and injuries. The Rescue Task Force was alerted immediately thereafter.
BLS 43-52 responded less than a minute after dispatched, arriving at the scene of the accident minutes later, finding the tractor-dump trailer overturned on its driver side, on the grassy median between the entrance and exit ramps, having spilled its load of dirt, gravel and rocks on the entrance ramp, as well as an oil spill on the exit ramp.
After the patient was assessed by EMTs and, with the assistance of personnel from our Rescue 43-56 and the Fire Department, the patient was quickly, but safely, removed from the truck cab and prepared for transport to the Medical Center for evaluation, with all other responding units canceled.
BLS 43-52 responded less than a minute after dispatched, arriving at the scene of the accident minutes later, finding the tractor-dump trailer overturned on its driver side, on the grassy median between the entrance and exit ramps, having spilled its load of dirt, gravel and rocks on the entrance ramp, as well as an oil spill on the exit ramp.
After the patient was assessed by EMTs and, with the assistance of personnel from our Rescue 43-56 and the Fire Department, the patient was quickly, but safely, removed from the truck cab and prepared for transport to the Medical Center for evaluation, with all other responding units canceled.
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Rescue Task Force Responds to Fatal Overturn
February 27, 2009
At approximately 3:30 pm the Bloomsbury Rescue Squad was requested to respond, as part of the South Region Rescue Task Force, along with Greenwich Rescue, Franklin Twp Rescue, Lopatcong Rescue and Phillipsburg Rescue, to Asbury Anderson Rd in Franklin Twp for an Overturned Auto with entrapment. In addition to the Task Force, the NJ State Police, Paramedics and Asbury Fire Department responded. NorthSTAR Medevac was placed on stand-by.
As the first arriving EMS Officer, Bloomsbury's EMS Lieutenant assessed the driver, the sole patient, and determined the patient to be in pulseless. Unfortunately, due to the unstable positioning of the vehicle, and the heavy entrapment, patient care was not readily possible. Arriving shortly thereafter, Paramedics from Hunterdon Medical Center pronounced the driver DOA and the Medevac was canceled. The NJ State Police then began their fatal accident investigation.
Franklin Twp Rescue Squad's Captain canceled Lopatcong Rescue and Phillipsburg Rescue. Franklin Rescue provided BLS services and Greenwich and Bloomsbury together provided Rescue Services. Once the investigation was complete, under the direction of the Franklin Twp Rescue Captain, extrication was completed and the victim was quickly removed to the waiting Franklin Twp ambulance.
Bottom picture posted courtesy The Express-Times.
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Bethlehem Twp Fall Victim with Medevac
February 20, 2009
Bloomsbury Rescue Squad was requested to respond to Route 78 East, mile marker 9.2, for a pediatric fall victim. The 7 month old boy had apparently fallen at a his house. The baby's mother, while driving him to the Hospital, noticed the baby had become lethargic, then became unconscious. She promptly pulled over to the shoulder and called 9-1-1.
After our initial assessment, and with the assistance of Hunterdon Medical Center's Mobile Intensive Care Unit, EMS-2, the NorthSTAR Medevac helicopter was requested to respond.
With the assistance of the NJ State Police and the Bloomsbury Fire Department, all traffic was temporarily stopped on Rt 78 and the helicopter was landed close to our ambulance.
The baby, with his mother at his side, was flown to Morristown Memorial Hospital for evaluation and treatment.
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Warren Hospital Evacuation/Mobilization
February 12, 2009
Rescue Task Force Responds to Fatal Overturn
February 27, 2009
At approximately 3:30 pm the Bloomsbury Rescue Squad was requested to respond, as part of the South Region Rescue Task Force, along with Greenwich Rescue, Franklin Twp Rescue, Lopatcong Rescue and Phillipsburg Rescue, to Asbury Anderson Rd in Franklin Twp for an Overturned Auto with entrapment. In addition to the Task Force, the NJ State Police, Paramedics and Asbury Fire Department responded. NorthSTAR Medevac was placed on stand-by.
As the first arriving EMS Officer, Bloomsbury's EMS Lieutenant assessed the driver, the sole patient, and determined the patient to be in pulseless. Unfortunately, due to the unstable positioning of the vehicle, and the heavy entrapment, patient care was not readily possible. Arriving shortly thereafter, Paramedics from Hunterdon Medical Center pronounced the driver DOA and the Medevac was canceled. The NJ State Police then began their fatal accident investigation.
Franklin Twp Rescue Squad's Captain canceled Lopatcong Rescue and Phillipsburg Rescue. Franklin Rescue provided BLS services and Greenwich and Bloomsbury together provided Rescue Services. Once the investigation was complete, under the direction of the Franklin Twp Rescue Captain, extrication was completed and the victim was quickly removed to the waiting Franklin Twp ambulance.
Bottom picture posted courtesy The Express-Times.
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Bethlehem Twp Fall Victim with Medevac
February 20, 2009
Bloomsbury Rescue Squad was requested to respond to Route 78 East, mile marker 9.2, for a pediatric fall victim. The 7 month old boy had apparently fallen at a his house. The baby's mother, while driving him to the Hospital, noticed the baby had become lethargic, then became unconscious. She promptly pulled over to the shoulder and called 9-1-1.
After our initial assessment, and with the assistance of Hunterdon Medical Center's Mobile Intensive Care Unit, EMS-2, the NorthSTAR Medevac helicopter was requested to respond.
With the assistance of the NJ State Police and the Bloomsbury Fire Department, all traffic was temporarily stopped on Rt 78 and the helicopter was landed close to our ambulance.
The baby, with his mother at his side, was flown to Morristown Memorial Hospital for evaluation and treatment.
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Warren Hospital Evacuation/Mobilization
February 12, 2009
At approximately 11:30 am, the Warren Hospital lost power following a terrible wind storm, coincidentally it was minutes after we brought them a patient that was having an active Heart Attack.
The Warren County EMS Coordinator requested that Hunterdon County mobilize a Strike Team of BLS Units to be placed on stand-by while he assessed the situation.
Our County's Strike Team ultimately was not needed, but 43 answered the call, not only offering our Station as a staging point for Hunterdon County's response, but we had both BLS Crews and a Rescue Crew ready to respond if needed, while assuring coverage for our home area.
