Fire destroys vacant Melrose Avenue home

01252015 Neptune 104 Melrose Ave 2A Neptune Fire Department “General Alarm” was transmitted on January 25, 2015 at 10:43 PM for a structure fire at 104 Melrose Avenue in the Shark River Hills section.  The incident was elevated to a second alarm.

Unexcelled Fire Company responded with 17 firefighters on Ladder 34-4-90 as the first due ladder and Engine 34-4-75, which arrived shortly after.

Heavy fire was throughout the single family home that was vacant and under construction.  Firefighters immediately deployed hose lines to protect the the neighboring homes from the intense heat.

The fire was brought under control after approximately 30 minutes.

Agencies that were also on scene included Shark River Hills Fire Company (first due), Liberty and Hamilton, Neptune Office of Emergency Management, Neptune Police, Neptune EMS and the Tinton Falls Rapid Intervention Team.

The fire is under investigation by the Neptune Fire Marshal and the Monmouth County Fire Marshal’s Office.

The were no injuries reported on scene.

 

 

Neptune Firefighter graduates fire academy

MattColeman_GraduationThe Unexcelled Fire Company congratulates Probationary Firefighter Matthew Coleman on his graduation from the Fire Academy.

FF Coleman joined Neptune Fire Department’s downtown company in October 2013.  He began the fire academy in August of 2014, which ran for 15 weeks.

In the fire academy, recruits were instructed on numerous topics including basic firefighting including engine company and truck company operations, terrorism, building construction, hazardous materials, public relations, fire alarm investigations and much more.

Monmouth County Fire Academy Class #104 graduated 22 students.

FF Coleman will have some great opportunities to learn and experience a great deal of what the fire service is all about.  The company that he is assigned to – Neptune Fire Department, Station 4 – responds to approximately 600 calls a year, including responses mutual aid to more than a dozen towns for all working fires.

The Unexcelled Fire Company wishes Matthew all the best as he begins the very noble position as a firefighter.

 

 

 

Unexcelled Fire Officers Sworn In for 2015

4324154The 2015 fire officers for the Unexcelled Fire Company were sworn in on January 1, 2015.  The ceremony was performed by the Neptune Fire District 1 Board of Fire Commissioners.

Daniel Harker was appointed Assistant Chief of the Neptune Fire Department.  Chief Harker has been a member of the department for 15 years and has previously served as Unexcelled Fire Company’s Captain.

The fire company line officers include Captain Joseph Mauro, Lieutenant Phil Williams and Lieutenant Donald Colarusso.

The fire company executive officers are President Robert McDonald, Vice President Donald Colarusso, Secretary Charles Borges and Treasurer Lester Harker.

The trustees are Head Trustee John Rystephanuk, Frank Sutphin and Otis Henderson.

In 2014, the Unexcelled Fire Company responded to 600 fire emergencies.  It is the busiest fire company in Neptune and operates out of their firehouse located at 1120 Corlies Avenue in downtown Neptune.  They respond with Engine 34-4-75 and Tower Ladder 34-4-90.

The company has 25 active firefighters and has been serving Neptune Township since 1888.

 

 

Santa visits Neptune Township Firehouse

IMG_0343It was a busy afternoon for the Unexcelled Fire Company in Neptune NJ.

Firefighters had just returned from two working fires – one being a 2-Alarm fire in Asbury Park, and then a working fire on Summerfield Place.

As the firefighters returned to the firehouse and began cleaning up, they were startled by a loud chant of Ho Ho Ho.  To their surprise, they found that Santa Clause had stopped by for a visit!

Santa found time out of his busy schedule to pass out gifts and pose for photographs.

Santa Video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAGi6GxoUkQ 

 

 

Unexcelled firefighters responds to two working fires

IMG_0378On December 21 at 1:54 PM, the Unexcelled Fire Company was dispatched to the City of Asbury Park for a 2-Alarm fire at 610 Sewell Avenue, Munroe Towers.  Engine 34-4-75 responded to the scene to assist Asbury Park Fire Department with a fire in the basement.  Ladder 34-4-90 responded to Asbury Park Fire Headquarters to provide ladder coverage for the city.

Then at 2:07 PM, a working fire was reported at 21 Summerfield Place in Neptune Township.  Engine 34-4-75 and Ladder 34-4-90 were released from Asbury Park, and responded.

Upon arrival of Unexcelled firefighters, the fire was located in the lower level of a two story bi-level private dwelling.  The fire was quickly extinguished, and searches were negative.

Unexcelled Engine 34-4-75 and Ladder 34-4-90 was on scene with 16 firefighters.

The first due Engine was 34-3-76 from Shark River Hills Fire Company.  Also on scene was Liberty Fire Company, Hamilton Fire Company, Neptune EMS, Neptune Office of Emergency Management and Neptune Police.

The fire is under investigation by the Neptune Fire Marshal and Monmouth County Fire Marshal’s Office.

 

 

Neptune Firefighters play Turkey Bowl against Wall FD

2014TurkeyBowl

On November 29, the South Wall Fire Company and the Unexcelled Fire Company (Neptune) played their annual “Turkey Bowl” flag football game.

The game alternates sites, and this year was held in Wall Township.

South Wall Fire, led by their fire chief John Sahatjian, played an outstanding game.

However, this year they came up short and suffered their second straight loss to team Unexcelled Fire Company.

“It’s a great game every year”, said Unexcelled Captain Don Colarusso.  “Our friends at South Wall are great to be around, whether if its playing football or training together, which we do a few times a year”.

Unexcelled took the victory 8 to 2.  But more importantly, everyone had a great time and there were no injuries.

 

Unexcelled Fire Company participates in 5th Annual Holiday Toy Run

IMG_0831On Saturday, November 15, the Unexcelled Fire Company assisted the Jersey Shore Chapter of Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.) and Harley-Davidson of Long Branch on their 5th Annual Toy Run.

The registration and departure site was at the Gazebo in Atlantic Highlands.  Then the ride deported for Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune, NJ.

The Unexcelled Fire Company had the privileged of transporting Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and a Christmas Elf to the hospital and for the delivery of holiday gifts.


20141115_11135420141115_111248

 

 

 

Smoke detectors didn’t work in Neptune apartment fire

05142013 081(APP.com Story) NEPTUNE – At least two people suffered injuries in a fire early Wednesday at Jumping Brook apartments on Route 33, authorities say.

At 11:40 p.m., firefighters responded to an apartment in Building 12 for a reported fire, Fire Official Doug Rowell said. Upon arrival, firefighters saw smoke coming from the first-floor apartment.

Firefighters entered the building and found a 40-year-old woman and a six-year-old boy unconscious, Rowell said. Both people were then taken outside by members of the Neptune Fire Department and turned over to EMS.

The 40-year-old woman and six-year-old boy were both taken to Jersey Shore University Medical Center where they are in critical condition, according to Rowell.

The fire was placed under control around 12:15 a.m. and damage was confined to the one apartment. The apartment was deemed uninhabitable, Rowell said.

“The apartment had no working smoke detectors,” Rowell said. “Had they had them, they may have had an early warning and would have been able to get out of the apartment.”

Rowell recommends people check their smoke detectors and make sure that they are working. If a resident needs smoke detectors they are available through the Neptune Fire Prevention Bureau located at 230 Neptune Blvd. They can also be reached at 732 988-8510.

Neptune Police, Neptune Fire Department, Tinton Falls Fire Department, Neptune EMS and MONOC paramedics responded to the call.

The fire remains under investigation, but it appears to be accidental, Rowell said.

Reprinted from Asbury Park Press website / www.APP.com
Brett Bodner: 732-643-4223; bbodner@gannett.com

Original Story:  http://www.app.com/story/news/local/neptune-wall/neptune/2014/11/12/neptune-apartment-fire-injures-two/18903937/

 

 

 

Neptune firefighter, EMT and US Army veteran remembered

jarvis_002Stacey LeAnne Jarvis, 28, a volunteer firefighter with the Neptune Fire Department – Liberty Fire Company and volunteer EMT with Neptune First Aid Squad, died at home on Tuesday in Asbury Park.

Stacey not only dedicated herself to her community, she was an eight-year veteran of the Army, serving in Germany and Iraq.

In the year since her honorable discharge as a Sergeant in the Army, Stacey set an example for volunteer service in Neptune, answering hundreds of EMS and fire calls. At the Monmouth County Fire Academy, she proved a leader among her class, impressing instructors and students alike.

Among her peers, Stacey was seen as an intelligent, witty and adventurous friend. We saw greatness in her future, and her unimaginable loss has left us heartbroken.

Stacey is survived by her mother, Theresa Rodriguez; stepfather, Bill Rodriguez; father, Walter Jarvis; grandfather William Olman; and siblings Walter Jarvis III, Joseph Jarvis, Alexcia Rodriguez, Willy Rodriguez, William Rodriguez, and Olivia Rodriguez. She was predeceased by her maternal grandmother, Barbara Olman, and her cousins, Anthony Olman and Misty Leblanc.

A viewing will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, at the Francioni, Taylor and Lopez Funeral Home, 1200 10th Ave., Neptune. A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 1201 Asbury Ave., Asbury Park. Interment will be in the veterans section of Monmouth Memorial Park, Tinton Falls.

 

 

Annual Steak Bake & Gift Auction tickets are available!

SaturdayThe Unexcelled Fire Company will once again hold its Annual Steak Bake & Gift Auction Fund Raiser.  The event will take place on Saturday, November 22 at the Hamilton Fire Company Banquet Hall located at 10 Jumping Brook Road.

This event sells out each year, and is once again expected to be a huge hit with participants.

The Gift Auction features hundreds of gifts rangine from sporting event tickets, gift certificates and crafts, to auto detailing, boat trips and much more!  The event will also include a huge 50/50 raffle and a Flat Screen TV raffle.

Tickets a $35.00 donation and are limited, so please call (732) 803-8384 or email Don@UnexcelledFire.com to arrange for your tickets.

 

Older posts «

» Newer posts

WP2Social Auto Publish Powered By : XYZScripts.com