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.FEBRUARY 12, 2008
MULITIPLE CALLS DURING WINTER BLAST On Tuesday evening members of the Cedar Knolls Fire Department and First Aid Squad responded to various motor vehicle accidents on 287 and also responded to a fully involved car fire on Route 10 in the Whippany section of Hanover Twp., crews from Whippany quickly knocked down the vehicle fire prior to our arrival and all Cedar Knolls Fire Units were cleared by command.JANUARY 3, 2008
NEW APPOINTMENT OF FIRE AND EMS OFFICERS On Thursday evening two members of the Cedar Knolls Fire Department and First Aid Squad were sworn into office by the Board of Fire Commisioners of District #3. Emergency Medical Technician, Matthew Putts was sworn in as a 2nd Lieutenant for the EMS Division and Fire Fighter, Craig Vagell, Jr. was sworn in as a Fire Lieutenant. Lieutenant Putts will be identified on the radio as 374 and Lieutenant Vagell will be identified as 308.DECEMBER 17, 2007
VEHICLE FIRE The Cedar Knolls Fire Department along with mutual aid from the Whippany Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire at the Morris County Mall at 16:47 hours. Whippany's officer 206 established command and E 35 arrived on scene and stretched the bumper line and knocked the fire down in seconds. Command was transferred from 206 to Cedar Knolls Crew Chief, 311, once the fire was under control. The cause of the fire was undetermined. All assigned units were back in quaters by 17:45 hours.DECEMBER 1, 2007
FLASHOVER SIMULATION TRAINING Eight interior firefighters from the fire division trained today at the Warren County Fire Academy to learn and understand the signs of a potential flashover. The drill was instructed by several of the instructors from the Warren County Fire Academy. The Cedar Knolls FAS was on the academy grounds providing rehabilitation and vital checks throughout the day as part of their own training.
NOVEMBER 29, 2007
EMERGENCY LANDING AT MORRISTOWN AIRPORT The Cedar Knolls Fire Department's First Aid Squad was dispatched to Morristown Municipal Airport in Hanover Twp. along with many other mutual aid companies for a report of a single-engine plane that had reported trouble with its landing gear. The plane made a "belly" landing on runway 31 shortly before 12 noon today. Morristown fire crews foamed the area around the plane and the pilot and student made a safe exit from the plane.
NOVEMBER 17, 2007
MUTUAL AID INTO MORRISTOWN The Cedar Knolls Fire Department's FAST Team was dispatched early Saturday morning around 3:30am for the report of a working structure fire at 50 Morris Street, Morristown, NJ. Cedar Knolls Fire units were about to go in service when Morristown Car 5 requested Cedar Knolls to cancel. The fire was knocked down in approx 10 min according to Morristown Fire Officials.NOVEMBER 16, 2007
MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT WITH EXTRICATIONNOVEMBER 5, 2007
WORKING STRUCTURE FIRE At approximately 01:05 hours the Cedar Knolls Fire Dept. and First Aid Squad was dispatched for a working basement fire at 223 Parsippany Road, the Whippany section of Hanover Township. Units on the assignment were Cedar Knolls Fire/First Aid and Whippany Fire. Florham Park Fire Department was dispatched for their Rapid Intervention Team, (RIT) and Morris Township was requested for their air truck. Whippany Fire officers, 202 and 207 arrived on scene relaying they had heavy smoke and fire showing from the "B" side of the dwelling. Interior crews from both Whippany and Cedar Knolls reported fire in the basement. Ventilation Operations were conducted by Cedar Knolls. Crews from both Cedar Knolls and Whippany assisted with checking for fire extension and overhauling. Units assigned to the working fire were; Cedar Knolls Truck 33, Engine 34, Engine 35, and Ambulance 39. All Cedar Knolls FIRE/EMS units were clear by 04:45 hours.No Pictures have been posted for this incident.
Jim Crotty's Funeral Ceremony
August 13, 2007
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR JAMES A. CROTTY, JR.James A. Crotty Jr. of Cedar Knolls passed away Sunday, Aug. 12, 2007 after a long illness. He was 74. Mr. Crotty served as a member and past chief of the Cedar Knolls Fire Department, a member and past chief of Breezewood Acres Volunteer Fire Department, a member of the New Jersey State Fire Chiefs Association, a member of the board of directors of the Morris County Fire and Police Academy, a member and past chairman of the Board of Fire Commissioners District No. 3, Hanover, a member and past president of the Morris County Fire Chief's Association, a life member of the New Jersey State Fireman's Association, and a certified instructor for the Bureau of Fire Safety.
A funeral service for Mr. Crotty will be held on Friday, Aug. 17, at 10 a.m. at Hildale Park Presbyterian Church, 85 Ridgedale Ave., Cedar Knolls. Interment will follow at Restland Memorial Park in East Hanover. Visiting will be on Thursday, Aug. 16, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Dangler Funeral Home, Inc., 600 Speedwell Ave., Morris Plains.
July 23, 2007
FIREFIGHTERS ANSWER CALL FOR CHARITY BIKE RACEOn Sunday, July 22nd six of our bravest took on the challenge to ride a 2 mile race in full firefighter gear through the streets of Stirling, New Jersey to help raise money for the St. Barnabas Hospital Burn Center Foundation. Our brave riders were George Apostolopoulos, Mike Belott, Chad DiGiorgio, John Fehir, Adam Kylmko and Joe Martin. In the 4-person team category our team came in 3rd place as a group. Way to go guys!! This was Stirling Volunteer Fire Company’s 2nd Annual event which turned out to be a very fun and exciting day for all. The fundraiser was able to raise over $3,000.00 for the Burn Center.
July 14, 2007
DATE ANNOUNCED FOR DEPARTMENTS WINE TASTING EVENTMembers from the Ways and Means Committee announced the date for the 2007 Wine Tasting Event. Please save the date, September 29th, 2007 from 7:00pm - 10:30pm. Music will be performed by: Tommy Scala...More Information to come in the upcoming weeks!
July 9, 2007
MARINE CORP. DETACHMENT #206 PRESENTS PLAQUE TO DEPT.Members from the Marine Corp. League Detachment #206, presented the department with a Distinguished Honor Plaque and a beautiful piece of art created by one of their members. More information to come....
June 11, 2007
WALMART DONATES REHAB EQUIPMENT TO DEPARTMENTThe Walmart in Cedar Knolls, donated a Cooling Misting Fan to the department for use to prevent Heat Stress and Firefighter Safety. Firefighting and EMS work is a tough job. The job demands every ounce of energy a firefighter/EMT will need to protect life and property and sometimes it takes it toll on those who are trying to help others! Statistics show that most firefighter injuries are caused by physical stress resulting from prolonged exposure to heat. According to a sited website, a study was performed in dealing with firefighter stress, the US Coast Guard reported that during interior firefighting operations, a firefighter's body core temperature often reaches 104 degrees (F). The Department would like to thank Walmart for their donation. You can see our new piece of equipment at our upcoming Fourth of July Fireworks at Whippany Park High School on July 2nd.
May 25, 2007
STATION 300 HOLDS ANNUAL INSPECTION DINNERThe Cedar Knolls Fire Department, held their annual Inspection Dinner. Members and their families of the Department were present, along with many other mutual aid departments some including: Chief Barter of the Morristown Fire Department, Chief Cortright of the Whippany Fire Department, Morris County Fire Coordinator, Chief Jack Alderton, Morris Twp. Fire Chief, Craig Goss, Hanover Twp. Mayor, Ronald Francioli, who was accompanied by the Hanover Twp. Committee men and woman and the Hanover Twp. Police Chief, Stephen Gallagher.
An opening and closing prayer was lead by, Pastor MacNaughton of Hildale Park Presbyterian Church. Members held a moment of silence for all of the Cedar Knolls Fire Department members who passed and those fire fighters that were killed in the line of duty since Memorial Day 2006 in the State of NJ. Individual service awards were presented to several members for their years of service, call volume response and completed state required courses. Pictures Coming Soon.
May 12, 2007
DEPARTMENT HONORS FALLEN MARINEThe Cedar Knolls Fire Department, honored fallen Marine, Lcpl. Christopher B. Cosgrove,111 at a street dedication ceremony located on Cypress Drive in Cedar Knolls. Cosgrove 111, 23, volunteered to man the Fallujah roadway checkpoint in Iraq and was killed by a suicide car bomb on October 1, 2006 last year. Pictures of Ceremony Coming Soon.
May 8, 2007
CEDAR KNOLLS FIRST AID WELCOMES HANOVER TWP. BOY SCOUTSThe Cedar Knolls First Aid Squad, welcomed the Hanover Twp. Boy Scouts, Den 12, Pack 40, to visit our firehouse for a first aide patch. The scouts were taught how to treat and bandage a victim with a burn, laceration, or an abrasion. They were each able to be bandaged by one of our squad members and then later had a tour of the ambulances and fire apparatus.
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April 25, 2007
CEDAR KNOLLS FIRE ANNOUNCES 2007 SOFTBALL SCHEDULEJune 14th - Mendham, (HOME), Thursday 6:30pm
June 22nd - Denville, (Away), Friday, 6:30pm
June 28th - Morris Plains, (HOME), Thursday, 6:30pm
July 1st - Morristown, (Away), Sunday, 10:00am
July 5th - Morris Township Fire, (HOME), Thursday, 6:30pm
July 15th - Morristown, (Away), Sunday 10:00pm
July 26th - Morris Township, (Away), Thursday 6:30pm
April 21, 2007
APRIL NOR' EASTER DEPLOYS CKFD TO LINCOLN PARK, NJThe Cedar Knolls Fire Department assisted the Lincoln Park Fire Department by standing by with Engine 35 for fire suppression on Tuesday, April 17th for eight hours. Several other mutual aid companies assisted Lincoln Park as emergency crews evacuated homes and rescued some civilians due to the heavy rains and major flooding caused by the April NOR' EASTER.
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April 14, 2007
The Cedar Knolls Fire Department and First Aid Squad held a car wash at our firehouse located at 82 Ridgedale Avenue in Cedar Knolls, NJ. We would like to thank the community for participating. We hope you will come out and support our next Car Wash in the next upcoming months!Pictures
March 16, 2007
The Cedar Knolls Fire Department and First Aid Squad responded to a call where a car crashed into a Lynn Terrace residence home with a possible person entraped in the vehicle. Fire Fighters from Cedar Knolls, Whippany and Morristown arrived on scene to find a 3 week old Hybrid Toyota through a wall leading into the hallway of the home. The driver was able to self extricate himself and refused medical attention. A temporary wall was re-built by the responders so the home could be occupied.Pictures
March 13, 2007
>The Cedar Knolls Fire Department responded to the Whippany side of Hanover Twp. for a working house fire at a Heritage Lane residence. The fire caused significant damage to the house and the Cedar Knolls First Aid squad transported one person who was slightly injured to St. Barnabus Medical Hospital in Livingston, NJ. Firefighters from Cedar Knolls and Whippany arrived at the scene, with heavy flames and smoke showing at the rear of the house. The blaze was quickly knocked down, but left significant fire and smoke damage to the first floor, second floor and attic. Mutual Aid companies from Madison and Morris Township fire departments assisted both Cedar Knolls and Whippany.Pictures
March 10, 2007
March 6, 2007
The Cedar Knolls Fire Department is reminding you to change your clocks one hour ahead this Saturday evening, March 10th. We also encourage you to change the batteries located in your smoke/carbon monoxide alarms as well.February 2, 2007
Five Cedar Knolls Fire Department members were honored and recognized today for completing the NJ state requirements for Fire Fighter 1 and Junior Fire Fighter 1 at the Morris County Fire and Police Academy: F.F. George Manis, F.F. Keith Makar, Junior F.F. Brian Kennedy, Junior F.F. Adam Klymko and Junior F.F. Kyle Shultz.See pictures of it here!
