Vehicle Stabilization & Extrication Drill

December 2, 2014 By Leave a Comment

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Members of the Highland Park Volunteer Fire Department participated in a training drill in November, 2014 to work on vehicle stabilization & extrication techniques and to get some hands-on experience with many of the tools utilized during those incidents.

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Firefighters stabilized the vehicle with both cribbing & struts and discussed the importance for vehicle stabilization.

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Glass was removed with a variety of tools & techniques & the engine was accessed by cutting the hood with a K12 Saw (picture at top).

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Firefighters had a chance to access doors & cut pillars with our combination Holmatro Hydraulic Rescue Tool.

Video of HPVFD Firefighter Billy Bright & Ex-Chief Tony Szemereta using the K12 Saw during the extrication drill:

Video of Ex-Chief Doug Watt using a Sawzall Tool to cut & remove the front windshield. Firefighters Billy Bright and Mordy Gershen are assisting:

HPVFD Firefighter David Seiden using the Holmatro Hydraulic Rescue Tool to open a door with Ex-Chief Doug Watt during the drill:

For more photos from the drill please visit our Facebook Page at:

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.372652076231364.1073741858.162883673874873&type=1

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South 1st Avenue Fire

November 13, 2014 By Leave a Comment

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At 5:45 PM on Wednesday, November 12, 2014, members of the Highland Park Volunteer Fire Department were called out to a working house fire on South 1st Avenue.

The fire was extinguished and, thankfully, no injuries were sustained. Thank you to the Highland Park First Aid Squad, Highland Park Police Department, our Mutual Aid Response from neighboring towns and other emergency divisions who responded and assisted.

For more photos from the fire please see Mason Resnick’s Photography Journal online at: http://resnickstreetphotos.blogspot.com/2014/11/photojournalism-house-fire-in-highland.html

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Open House Today

October 12, 2014 By Leave a Comment

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Today!

Sunday, October 12, 2014

Noon until 3 PM

Highland Park Fire Department Open House

At the Firehouse on South 5th.

Come meet Sparky, see our Apparatus & Equipment, see Demonstrations & Learn About Fire Safety – lots of fun for kids & families – FREE!

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Visiting School During Fire Prevention Week 2014

October 9, 2014 By Leave a Comment

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Sparky was the big hit again as Highland Park Volunteer Fire Department visiting schools for Fire Prevention Week 2014. The theme of Fire Prevention week is “Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives” and that message was delivered to students & staff.  HPVFD Firefighters discussed smoke alarms, testing the alarms, what to do if an emergency occurs, displayed firefighter gear and how we put on our gear, displayed engines & equipment and brought Sparky along for hugs & high-fives.

Thank you to all the school, the teachers and staff who helped and put on gear and all the students for their enthusiasm & response.

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Reminder – Come Meet Sparky at our Open House!

SUNDAY—OCTOBER 12th

12-3PM

220 South 5th Ave-The Fire House

Fire Safety & Fun…meet your town’s Firefighters and Sparky the Fire Dog!!!

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For more photos please visit our Facebook Page at:

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.351526785010560.1073741856.162883673874873&type=1

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Meet Sparky at Our Open House

October 6, 2014 By Leave a Comment

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PLEASE JOIN THE

HIGHLAND PARK VOLUNTEER

FIRE DEPARTMENT

AT OUR ANNUAL

FIRE PREVENTION OPEN HOUSE

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SUNDAY—OCTOBER 12th

12-3PM

220 South 5th Ave-The Fire House

Fire Safety & Fun…meet your town’s Firefighters and Sparky the Fire Dog!!!

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Fire Prevention Week 2014 Events & Activities

October 4, 2014 By Leave a Comment

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The Highland Park Volunteer Fire Department is proud to announce events, activities & resources for Fire Prevention Week 2014! We are holding our own Fire Prevention Week activities & events a week late this year due to Yom Kippur & holiday conflicts during the actual week.

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) started Fire Prevention Week in 1927 to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire, the tragic 1871 conflagration that killed more than 250 people, left 100,000 homeless, destroyed more than 17,400 structures and burned more than 2,000 acres. The theme for 2014 is “Smoke Alarms Save Lives: Test Yours Every Month“.

Highland Park Volunteer Fire Department will be visiting schools within the Borough during the week of October 6th and will host an Open House at the Fire Department on Sunday, October 12, 2014 from 12 Noon until 3 PM. We hope you can join us during one of the events this week!

Fire Prevention Week Open House
Sunday, October 12, 201412:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Highland Park Fire Department
220 South 5th Avenue
Highland Park, NJ 08904

Come see live demonstrations, meet Sparky and view apparatus and fire service equipment. Lots for families & kids to do! Fun! FREE!!!

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Looking for a Generous Sponsor

September 3, 2014 By 1 Comment

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The names listed on the plaque above have passed away but their contribution is left to be remembered. If it were not for those listed, the Highland Park Volunteer Fire Department would not be the department it is today. Through their determination and dedication, this department faithfully served the community since 1899.

We remember those who came before us through several plaques like the one above at Station 37, our Firehouse for the Highland Park Volunteer Fire Department. They are thoughtfully maintained by our volunteer members.

We are looking to purchase a new plaque to match the existing ones and seeking out a generous sponsor to assist the purchase of the plaque.

The plaque above was purchased for HPVFD by the Ladies Auxiliary in the early 1980’s. We will recognize sponsor(s) for the new plaque the same way by including them on display at Station 37.

If you can assist us in this great cause please contact us at:

Highland Park Volunteer Fire Department
220 South 5th Avenue
Highland Park, NJ 08904
732-572-4323

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Support HPVFD With Your Amazon Purchases!

September 3, 2014 By Leave a Comment

The Highland Park Volunteer Fire Department is now on Amazon Smile! Help support us by using the link below to make purchases on Amazon: http://smile.amazon.com/ch/20-5292562

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Middlesex Dual Wetdown

August 20, 2014 By Leave a Comment

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Highland Park Volunteer Fire Department added to its trophy case at the Dual Wetdown in Middlesex for being the first to flow water & pull lines – an HP Tradition!

Here is a video of the wetdown:

Below Ex-Chief Hector Malave, Aimee Malave & Assistant Chief Marc Robinson with the trophy:

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August Dates & Reminders for Members

August 15, 2014 By Leave a Comment

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Upcoming Dates & Reminders for HPVFD Members:

Saturday, August 16th – Dual Wetdown in Middlesex – Be at the Firehouse at 9 AM, Wetdown is 12-5 at Mt. View Park (more info)

Sunday, August 17th – Truck 3 Going to the Knights of Fire “Daniels Ride” Benefit – Be at the Firehouse at 9:30 AM, need one additional Firefighter to assist 300.

Sunday, August 17th – Driver & Pump Operator Training – Time TBA

Tuesday, August 19th – Open Gym – We are re-starting open gym & group workouts at the Firehouse, 6 PM.

Tuesday, August 19th – Probationary Member Drill – 7 PM at the Firehouse, Mandatory for all Probationary Members

Wednesday, August 20th – Open Gym – We are re-starting open gym & group workouts at the Firehouse, 6 PM.

Thursday, August 21st – Open Gym – We are re-starting open gym & group workouts at the Firehouse, 5 PM.

Thursday, August 21st – Apparatus Safety Checkouts & Training – 6:30 PM at the Firehouse

Tuesday, August 26th – Departmental Drill – Defensive Driving, 7 PM at the Firehouse, Mandatory for all HPVFD Members

Thursday, August 28th – Apparatus Safety Checkouts & Training – 6:30 PM at the Firehouse

Sunday, August 31st – Jimmy D 5K in New Brunswick (To register or get more info: http://jimmydfoundation.org/)

Items may be added & times may be changed so please check your pagers, eDispatch, email and our Facebook Page.

Depending on the turnout & interest we will continue and may adjust the dates/times of Open Gym after 8/21.

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