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Iselin Fire Department, District #11

Motor Vehicle Extrication on the Parkway APRIL 30 - At 04:47am Districts 11 & 9 were dispatched to a reported two car MVA with entrapment on the Garden State Parkway South at mile marker 132.1. The first arriving units confirmed two vehicles involved, one rollover, and one person trapped. Chief Mellett established command while Captain Comi sized up the extrication. Assistant Chief Mullen Sr. (Dist. 9) sized up the second vehicle and patient. The ... (Full Story & Photos)

District 11 honors Robert Thompson APRIL 19 - The Iselin Chemical Hook & Ladder Volunteer Fire Company would like to congratulate and thank Robert Thompson for 50 years of service. The Fire Company held a Roast in his honor on April 19th. There were about eighty people that came out to honor Bob and have some laughs. This included members of District 11, Iselin District 9, Colonia District 12, Mayor McCormac, Councilwoman Osborne, Councilman ... (Full Story & Photos)

Bob Thompson and Bill Thomas

District 11 attends St. Patrick's Day Parade MARCH 09 - The Iselin Fire Department attended the 35th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Woodbridge. The parade was sponsored by the American Irish Association of Woodbridge Township. The parade started at 1:30pm at Woodbridge High School, and continued up Route 35 to Main St., finishing up at Town Hall. This years Grand Marshall was Bill Donovan, of Edison. District 11 spent a couple hours in the staging ... (Full Story & Photos)

84th Annual Ex-Chiefs and Installation Dinner MARCH 01 - The Iselin Fire Department held its 84th Annual Ex-Chief's and Installation of Officers Dinner on Saturday, March 1st, at the Woodbridge Sheraton. This year's dinner honored outgoing Chief Michael Einhorn. Mike joined the department in 1993 and served as a Fire Officer for six years before being elected to serve as Chief in 2007. Mike was instrumental in implementing the Gemtor Harnesses and the ... (Full Story & Photos)

District 11 Fire Company

2008 Board of Fire Commissioners

District 11 welcomes the '08 Commissioners MARCH 01 - The Iselin Fire Department would like to congratulate and welcome the 2008 Board of Fire Commissioners. The Board held their elections on February 16th. There were three positions up for election. Commissioner Roy Sandklev was reelected to a three year term. Ron Lisoski was elected to serve the other three year term. John Trela was elected to the one year unexpired term of Commissioner Mike Gibson. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Gemtor Harness and Petzl EXO Personal Safety System Training FEBRUARY 23 - The Iselin Chemical Hook & Ladder Volunteer Fire Department District 11 just commissioned the use of the Gemtor Harness and the Petzl EXO Personal Safety System (PSS). Chief Christopher Wertz and the Officers of District 11 began researching some of the different personal escape devices back in 2006. After much consideration, they were leaning toward the Petzl EXO PSS. In September 2007, at the ... (Full Story & Photos)

FF MacKenzie completes a slide while being observed by a Fire Ground Technologies Instructor

Smoke Detector Recycling Program FEBRUARY 21 - Woodbridge Township Mayor John E. McCormac and First Ward Councilman Charles Kenny announced a new program to encourage the recycling of used smoke detectors. All Township Fire Departments will act as "drop-off and recycle" locations. The initiative serves to remove smoke detectors from the landfills, protecting the environment. Please take the time to dispose of your used smoke detectors to your ... (Full Story)

Vehicle Fire on the Garden State Parkway FEBRUARY 14 - At 00:07 Hrs, we were dispatched to a reported vehicle fire on the Garden State Parkway Southbound at mile marker 133.5. Upon arrival, the Chief reported a working car fire. Engine 2 was the first arriving engine and stretched the 1 3/4" crosslay. Engine 3 was second due and their crew assisted in extinguishment and overhall. All occupants were out of the vehicle upon our arrival. ... (Full Story & Photos)

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