Last update
8/12/09
Fire Companies join National Night Out
(August 4, 2009) The 3 fire companies participated in the Township's
annual National Night Out at Rock Spring Park.
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Firefighters Participate in 5K Race
(May 9, 2009) Several members participated in the annual Fear the Pier
5K race at Naval Weapons Station Earle in Leonardo, NJ.
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Firefighters support fundraiser
(April 26, 2009) Firefighters from Schooley's
Mountain recently participated in the COTA for Kaitlyn walk-a-thon. The event was held to raise funding and awareness for Kaitlyn's
plight.
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Firefighters Scoop Ice Cream for a good cause
(April 22, 2009) Members of the Washington Township Fire Department
participated in Baskin Robbins® annual 31¢ scoop night on April 29.
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Department receives Federal Grant (February 27, 2009) The
Washington Township Fire Department received a Federal grant for the
purpose of replacing all two-way radios to comply with approaching FCC
requirements.
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Firefighters use props to teach children fire
safety (June 12, 2008)
Several Schooley's Mountain firefighters attended the annual end-of-year
family fun day at Cucinella School to teach fire safety.
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Schooley's Firefighters
train at FDNY
(April 12, 2008) Ten of Schooley's Mountain Firefighters recently
attended a training session at the New York City Firefighting training
center at Randall's Island.
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Fire Company proposes engine replacement
(January 16, 2008) Firefighters recently presented their case for the
purchase of a new, $385,000 pumper truck that could more easily traverse
difficult areas and would meet modern safety standards.
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Santa Visits by Fire Truck
(December 22, 2007) Schooley's Mountain firefighters held their annual
escort for Santa throughout Schooley's Mountain neighborhoods. This year, they were
accompanied by reporters from the Daily Record.
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Firefighters recognized for service (April 21, 2007)
At their recent annual recognition dinner, Schooley’s Mountain
firefighters honored several of their own with service awards.
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Fire Company Receives Grant
(December 4, 2006) The Schooley's Mountain Fire Company was recently
awarded a grant through the United States Forest Service Volunteer Fire
Assistance Program.
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Engine 3-2 shown for Northern Valley Chief's
Parade (October 7, 2006) Schooley's Mountain firefighters
worked long and hard to restore Engine 3-2 to like new condition for the
100th anniversary of New Milford Fire Co. 1. See
Brett Dzadik's photos here...
SMFPA participates in County 9/11 Memorial
(September 10, 2006) Schooley's Mountain Fire again took part in the
Morris County Service held at the monument on West Hanover Avenue. We
were honored again to provide the bell from our engine that tolled for
each of the victims. See the
Daily Record article here...
Fire Company introduces new patch
(July 17, 2006) The fire company has unveiled a new patch design to use
as both a logo and to compliment uniforms and fire company apparel.
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Apparatus win awards
(July 5, 2006) Three of Schooleys Mountain's apparatus were recognized
for their top-notch condition when entered into judging at recent
events. The aerial won the 2nd best appearing ladder in the Hackettstown
Fire 105th Anniversary parade, and Engine 3-2 won the 2nd best appearing
pumper over 15 years old at the Budd Lake Fire 75th Anniversary. The
command vehicle also won a 2nd place award at this event. Thanks to
members efforts in ongoing maintenance and cleaning, their hard work has
been recognized by their peers.
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Firefighters attend specialized training
(December 9, 2005) Five of
Schooleys Mountain's "bravest" were recently afforded the opportunity to
attend training at Texas A&M Fire School on flammable liquid
firefighting.
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Firefighters adopt fellow "smoke-eater"
(November 12, 2005) Members of SMFPA recently "adopted" a resident of
the New Jersey Firemen's Home in Boonton.
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Firefighters test limits at Hillsborough Olympics
(October 15, 2005) Courier News
Article -
Climbing five-story scaffolding with 65-pound air packs on their backs
while hauling 100 feet of hose, firefighters got to the top and then
pulled up a donut roll holding 47 pounds of 3-inch hose.
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Firefighters collect for Hurricane Victims
(September 24, 2005)
Six hours of fund-raising
last weekend yielded over $6,000 in donations that will be sent to
firefighters and EMS workers who were victims of Hurricane Katrina.
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SMFPA
participates in National
Night Out
(August 2,
2005) Once again, the
Washington Township Fire Department participated with other public
safety and community groups in the National Night Out event held at Rock
Spring Park.
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SMFPA represented at UASI media briefing
(May 27, 2005) Representatives from the Urban Area Security Initiative
counties were on hand in Elizabeth, NJ to feature the firefighting
equipment recently delivered.
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