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Lawrence Township Fire Log: Feb. 19-25

Lawrence Township firefighters responded to 23 calls during the eighth week of 2011.

Lawrence Township is protected by three volunteer fire companies: (Station 21), founded in 1907; Lawrence Road Fire Co. (Station 22), organized in 1914; and Lawrenceville Fire Co. (Station 23), founded in 1915. Fires, motor vehicle accidents, hazardous situations, chemical spills, natural disasters, floods and animal rescues are among the wide variety of emergency situations to which the fire companies regularly respond. 

When an emergency is reported through the 911 system, volunteer firefighters are alerted via pager. If they are available, they leave their homes, jobs or wherever they are at the time and respond to their respective firehouses. Once a minimum number of volunteers (usually four) are present, they staff a fire engine, ladder truck or other apparatus and respond to the scene of the emergency.

Between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday to Friday (with the exception of holidays) Lawrence Township's four career (paid) firefighters also respond to emergencies under the designation of Station 20. 

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The following is a log of all 23 calls answered by township firefighters from Feb. 19 through Feb. 25, 2011. All calls occurred within Lawrence Township, except where noted.

The total number of fire calls for 2011 through Feb. 25 is 173.

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#1 (#151) Saturday, Feb. 19 – Fire Alarm – Litho Road

Dispatch: 11:37 a.m. Last Unit Returned: 11:42 a.m.

Alarm accidentally set off by maintenance workers. Stations 21, 22 responded.

#2 (#152) Saturday, Feb. 19 – Hazardous Condition – 700 block Keefe Road

Dispatch: 2:50 p.m.  Last Unit Returned: 3:19 p.m.

911 caller reported a 65-foot-tall tree appeared in danger of falling. Station 23 responded and found the tree was not endangering any nearby structures. No fire department services could be provided, and the resident was advised to contact a tree service to have the tree cut down.

#3 (#153) Saturday, Feb. 19 – Motor Vehicle Accident – Interstate 95 North near Exit 7A

Dispatch:  9:09 p.m. Last Unit Returned: 9:32 p.m.

Box truck struck a light pole. No one trapped. Firefighters helped EMS with two patients. Stations 21, 22, 23 responded.

#4 (#154) Sunday, Feb. 20 – Dumpster Fire – Shrewsbury Court, Hopewell Township

Dispatch: 1:22 a.m. Last Unit Returned: 1:33 a.m.

Station 23 responded to assist Pennington Fire Co. (Station 51) with a dumpster fire.

#5 (#155) Sunday, Feb. 20 – Flooding – Lakedale Drive

Dispatch: 10:19 a.m.  Last Unit Returned: 11:59 a.m.

Station 21 responded to remove water from a flooded basement.

#6 (#156) Sunday, Feb. 20 – Assist EMS – Colts Lane

Dispatch: 10:25 a.m. Last Unit Returned: 10:54 a.m.

Station 21 firefighters helped ambulance crew and police gain entry to a locked apartment to check on the welfare of an elderly resident.

#7 (#157) Sunday, Feb. 20 – Assist Citizen – George Street

Dispatch: 1:11 p.m. Last Unit Returned: 1:35 p.m.

Woman locked out of her house with a 2-year-old child inside. Station 23 gained entry to the home. Child found to be fine.

#8 (#158) Monday, Feb. 21 – Fire Alarm – Darrah Lane East

Dispatch: 4:06 p.m. Last Unit Returned: 4:32 p.m.

Malicious false alarm by a resident. Stations 21, 22 responded.

#9 (#159) Monday, Feb. 21 – Fire Alarm – 100 block Cole Lane

Dispatch: 6:07 p.m. Last Unit Returned: 6:42 p.m.

Slight smoke condition generated by faulty microwave. No fire. Stations 21, 23 responded.

#10 (#160) Monday, Feb. 21 – Assist Citizen – Quaker Bridge Mall, Route 1

Dispatch: 6:17 p.m.  Last Unit Returned: 6:38 p.m.

Young child locked inside a running car. Station 23 crew unlocked vehicle using specialized tools. Child unharmed.

#11 (#161) Tuesday, Feb. 22 – Fire Alarm – Litho Road

Dispatch: 6:42 a.m. Last Unit Returned: 7:01 a.m.

Alarm system malfunction. Stations 21, 22 responded.

#12 (#162) Wednesday, Feb. 23 – Motor Vehicle Accident – Rider University, Route 206

Dispatch: 7:06 a.m.  Last Unit Returned: 7:24 a.m.

Two-vehicle collision. Minor spill of automotive fluids. Stations 21, 22, 23 responded.

#13 (#163) – Route 1 Freeway near Whitehead Road

Dispatch: 8:00 a.m.  Last Unit Returned: 8:36 a.m.

Toyota Rav 4 found to be engulfed in flames. Stations 20, 21 and Trenton Fire Dept. responded.

#14 (#164) Wednesday, Feb. 23 – Smoke Condition – Freedom Boulevard

Dispatch: 8:22 p.m.  Last Unit Returned: 8:35 p.m.

Smoke in the area found to be from a wood-burning stove in the neighborhood. No problem. Station 21 responded.

#15 (#165) Wednesday, Feb. 23 – Assist EMS – 2400 block Princeton Pike

Dispatch: 11:59 p.m.  Last Unit Returned: 12:10 a.m.

Firefighters helped EMS carry patient from house and load patient into ambulance. Station 22 responded.

#16 (#166) – Route 1 Freeway near Whitehead Road

Dispatch: 8:09 a.m. Last Unit Returned: Not Logged

Fire in engine compartment of Nissan Sentra. Stations 20, 21 responded.

#17 (#167) Thursday, Feb. 24 – Carbon Monoxide Alarm – Carver Place

Dispatch: 8:43 a.m.  Last Unit Returned: 9:14 a.m.

Alarm system malfunction. Station 23 responded.

#18 (#168) Friday, Feb. 25 – Smoke Condition – Hope Street, Hopewell Township

Dispatch: 1:19 a.m. Last Unit Returned: 2:11 a.m.

Station 23 helped Station 51 (Pennington Borough) investigate an odor of smoke in a dwelling.

#19 (#169) Friday, Feb. 25 – Fire Alarm – Foxcroft Drive

Dispatch: 4:20 a.m. Last Unit Returned: 4:36 a.m.

Alarm system malfunction. Stations 22, 23 responded.

#20 (#170) Friday, Feb. 25 – Fire Alarm – 200 block Bakers Basin Road

Dispatch: 10:30 a.m.  Last Unit Returned: 10:56 p.m.

Alarm system malfunction. Stations 20, 21, 22 responded.

#21 (#171) Friday, Feb. 25 – Carbon Monoxide Alarm – O’Neill Court

Dispatch: 11:39 a.m. Last Unit Returned: 12:01 p.m.

Alarm system malfunction. Stations 20, 23 responded.

#22 (#172) Friday, Feb. 25 – Fire Alarm – Stonicker Drive

Dispatch: 1:27 p.m.  Last Unit Returned: 1:47 p.m.

Alarm system malfunction. Stations 20, 21, 22 responded.

#23 (#173) Friday, Feb. 25 – Fire Alarm – 100 block Darrah Lane

Dispatch: 8:26 p.m.  Last Unit Returned: 8:49 p.m.

Accidental activation of alarm system. Stations 21, 22 responded.


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