F.A.S.T RESPONSE INTO MORRIS TOWNSHIP
4 INJURED IN BLAZE

May 4, 2008

Morris Township quickly dispatched Cedar Knolls F.A.S.T. to a working structure fire on 237 Mount Kemble Ave. approximately around 10:10 a.m. Engine 34, Utility 30, Ambulance 39 responded with a full crew to the house fire. This is the 2nd time the house has caught fire within a 2-year period. Three firefighter injuries were reported which included minor burns, eye irratation and a sprained back and 1 of the home owners suffered minor burns and smoke inhalation, according to the Daily Record of Morris County. The Morris County Prosecutor's Office and Morris County Sheriff's Office also responded to the scene.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST DATE ANNOUNCED

April 23, 2008

The Ways and Means Committee announced today that the Fire Department will be holding our Pancake Breakfast on June 1, 2008 from 8am - 12pm. More information to follow in the upcoming weeks!

F.A.S.T RESPONSE INTO MORRISTOWN

APRIL 20, 2008

A smoke condition was reported around 4:00am on Sunday morning in the area of 7 Martin Luther King Drive, Morristown. Morristown fire units were dispatched and arrived on scene to find fire in the doorway of a storefront located at 7 Martin Luther King Drive. Morristown quickly put lines into operation and dispatched the Cedar Knolls F.A.S.T team to the scene. Mutually aid was also received by Morris Township providing an engine.

F.A.S.T RESPONSE INTO MORRIS TOWNSHIP

APRIL 16, 2008

A fire destroyed a million dollar residence in Morris Township on Brigade Hill Road early Wednesday evening. The inferno was attacked defensively from several municipalities. Morris Township called in Cedar Knolls F.A.S.T team and the NJ state Forest Fire Service to assist by using planes to drop liquid on the flames. No firefighter injuries were reported.

BEDROOM FIRE CAUSES DAMAGE

MARCH 19, 2008

Early Wednesday afternoon the Cedar Knolls Fire Department along with the Whippany Fire Department were called in for a report of brown smoke coming from the front door of 17 Townsend Road in Cedar Knolls. HTPD officers arrived on scene confirming a house fire. 301, Chief Davidson arrived on scene and assumed command. 301 ordered Whippany's Engine and Cedar Knolls Truck 33 to perform fire suppression and ventilation. The fire damaged the bedroom's floor and the rest of the home was damaged extensively by smoke. Cedar Knolls firefighters were able to quickly knock down the fire preventing any fire extension throughout the residence. Members of the Morris County Prosecutor's and Sheriff's offices were on the scene with Hanover police Department investigating the cause of the fire. Madison's FAST team assisted, along with Morris Plains Fire Department.

DONATION MADE TO DEPARTMENT

Whippany Rotary Club Donates 32" HDTV

Members of the Whippany Rotary Club donated a High Definition Television to the department for training purposes for the EMS and Fire Divisions. Accepting the donation at their Breakfast meeting was, Chief Jim Davidson, Asst. Chief John Fehir, Fire Lieutenant, Craig Vagell, Jr. and EMS Lieutenant, Matthew Putts. The department appreciates the thoughtful gesture and will now be able to critique and watch training videos.

HOUSE FIRE IN MORRISTOWN

MARCH 10, 2008

On Monday morning about 6:30am the Cedar Knolls Fire Department's FAST team was called in to assist Morristown during a working structure fire on Williard Place. CKFD Units arrived on scene with a heavy smoke and fire condition coming from the residence. Morristown's Incident Commander quickly changed CKFD's assignment from FAST to a working company. 319 was on scene and advised E34 that they would be arriving as a working company. Members of the department assisted putting out the fiery blaze and returned to quaters around 09:00 hours. The cause of the fire is under investigation, three pets were lost in the blaze. Mutual aid companies from Whippany and Morris Twp. also played a key role into putting out the fire. Pictures for this incident will be posted shortly.

GARBAGE CAN CAUSES HOUSE FIRE IN MORRIS TWP.

FEBRUARY 24, 2008

On Sunday afternoon the Cedar Knolls Fire Department's FAST team was called in to assist Morris Township during a working structure fire on Fairmont Avenue. CKFD Units arrived on scene with a heavy smoke condition coming from the residence. Morris Township's Incident Commander quickly changed CKFD's assignment from FAST to a working company. Members of the department assisted putting out the smoldering blaze and returned to quaters around 18:00 hours. The cause of the fire was from a garbage can that caught on fire in the basement of the residence.