West Windsor Volunteer Fire Company is offering the use of our hall facility. Scheduling is on a first come, first serve basis, please call early to reserve your date. Our hall can accommodate up to 200 people, is equipped with bar facility, ice machine, sink, and refrigerator. Tables and chairs are available. For children’s parties, we provide fire house tour, fire safety presentation, and fire truck demonstration. Great photo opportunities available. Please bring table cloths, food and beverage, dining accessories, and parental supervision. You can bring other entertainment, such as DJ’s and entertainers. Use any caterer, bring your own, or receive discounted catering from Cafe Capuanos. Call Frank at: 609 275 0031 or Station 43 at: 609 799 3311

The Easter Bunny arrived safely aboard Rescue 43 on time, for The Community Park Easter Egg Hunt.

A West Windsor Resident veered off of Route 571 and collided with a tree. Director 45 was the first on scene and began rescue operations. Extrication was performed by Fire Rescue 45. Responding units included TS 43, Rescue 43, Rescue 44, and Ambulance 145-2.

On Wednesday 1/9/08, Engine 43-1 found its new home in Station 43.
Apparatus Overview
2007 KME Predator Cab with seating for 5
400HP Caterpillar C-9 Engine
Allison EVS3000 5 Speed Transmission
Hale Qflo 1250 GPM Single Stage Pump
Hale Foamlogix 5.0 Foam system with foam to both bumper and rear discharges
500 Gallon Water Tank
30 Gallon Foam Tank
10Kw Harrison Generator
Akron Apollo Hi-Riser 1250 GPM Deluge Gun
Hydraulic Rescue Tools

Keeping with our annual tradition, the West Windsor Volunteer Fire Co. #1 will be partaking in Operation Santa. Santa Claus will be touring the neighborhoods of our township, and handing out candy to anyone around. Come out for this exciting event, and get a chance to see Station 43’s fleet of trucks featuring the one and only Santa Claus.

The Dates are as follows:
Sunday Dec 16th,
Wednesday Dec 19th
Friday Dec 21st

Santa will be touring different parts of the town on each day (see http://www.wwptoday.com for area schedule), so don’t miss out!

Happy Holidays from all the members here at West Windsor Volunteer Fire Co. #1

At 19:13 on the 4th of July, a caller reported smoke coming from the community pool concession stand, fire companies 43 and 44 were dispatched. Shortly after Squad 145 was dispatched. Asst. 44 arrived first on scene reporting smoke showing, and filled the first box; E-40, R-42, TW-62, Tw-17, Fast team R-49 and A103. Fire was coming from the office and eatry of the complex. The fire was put under control at 19:48. After salvage and overhaul units were available. at 21:55.

Station 43 members turn out for an Ice Rescue Drill at Mercer Lake on Saturday February 10,2007. Firefighters rotate through the various stations as both victim and rescuers.

At 2:06am companies 43 and 44 along with Squad 145 were alerted for an MVA with possible entrapment, car vs. pole with pole snapped in half and wires down. Chief 44 was first on scene at 2:16 am giving an update of no entrapment, but confirmed wires down. Shortly after TS43 arrived on scene. After the confirmation Chief 44 put all aparatus on non-emergency. Rescue 44 was next to arrive on location along with Rescue 43. Rescue 43 and 44 stage for lighting to assist police on location for the investigation. Luckily no one was hurt from the accident. TS 43 was released at 3:53am. The car was then after investigation put onto a flat bed. Chief 44 made the remaining units available at 4:21am

At about 1100 hours, East Windsor Police began receiving calls reporting a house on fire at115 Oak Creek Road. East WindsorPD arrived on scene shortly thereafterand confirmedthe working fire. Moments later, Engine Co. 40 (Washington), arrived on and secured their own water supply and stretched the initial attack line. Upon arrival,Engine 43was designated RIT theteam, and the enginepicked up E-40’ssupply line at the hydrant while the crew began performing exterior ventillation.As a quick knock was being made on the fireand Engine’s from 42 and 46 arrived, Ladder 41 began aggresivleyventing the roof. Soon after the fire was placed under control, andthe crewfrom Engine 43 was sent in to perform overhaul and mop up. Units onthe scenewere: E-402, E-43, E 461, L-41, R-49, Sq-42, L-42, E481.

On a seemingly calm Monday morning, following a relatively quite weekend, the members of Station 43 embarked on an eventful day. It all began at 8:30 am, when the company was called out for downed power lines and a possible transformer fire as a result of a motor vehicle accident. TS-43 and U-43 responded to the scene, and relieved all possible threats. At 9:40 am, with both pieces of apparatus still on loaction, Station 43 was toned out, again, for an overturned vehicle in Mercer County Park. TS-43 and U-43 diverted to the new location, and provided aid for the victim. After a couple of hours of silence, Station 43 was hit out, yet again, this time to a 3 car MVA: overturned with entrapment. TS-43 and E-43 responded and freed the victim from his vehicle. The patients were transported by EMS companies, and Station 43 units returned, concluding the busy day.