As we dig out from the Blizzard of 2009, please keep in mind that it is extremely important to keep fire hydrants clear of snow.  For the safety of your family and neighbors shovel snow away from the hydrants allowing emergency personnel access to this vital resource in fighting fires.

Members of the West Windsor Volunteer Fire Company, Princeton Junction Volunteer Fire Company and West Windsor Emergency Services were called to a chimney fire on Village Road the night of Blizzard 2009.  The fire was extinguished by firefighters from the top of the aerial on Telesquirt 43.  The fire was brought under control quickly avoid extension beyond the chimney.

 
Station 43 brought out all the hardware for show in the West Windsor Township Memorial Day Parade. Chief 43’s vehicle, Telesquirt 43, Engine 43, Engine 43-1, Rescue 43, and Brush 43 were all in queue to honor our nation’s veterans and those serving today. The parade is a long standing tradition and well supported by the community.   

A motor vehicle accident resulted in an overturned vehicle on Village Road near Village Grand. There was no entrapment and Telesquirt 43 stood by until the car could be righted safely and removed. Trucks on scene included Telesquirt 43 and Ambulance 145-2.

A quick response and knockdown by engine 43-1 saved this house on Lorrie Dr.
The call was toned out as a brush fire with exposure. When fire fighters arrived the fire had spread to the structure melting the siding and threatening the roof. The crew extinguished the fire and investigated for extension to the interior. Trucks on scene included Engine 43-1, Engine 43, Telesquirt 43, Engine 44, Tower 44, and ambulance 145-2. 

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

Karl Wethe, a member of the fire company on military leave, is serving with the United States Marine Corps in Iraq. Karl is a 1st Lieutenant stationed with the Marine Light/Attack Helicopter Squadron 167. He is currently stationed at the Al Asad Marine air Base in Iraq. We wish him, and all of the other men and women serving our country's armed forces, the best as they continue to fight the war on terror.