Dwelling Fire - 52 Marion Rd. West

Thursday, January, 8 2009 - PFD was dispatched to a reported dryer fire. The first arriving deputy chief reported nothing showing from the exterior. After further investigation the deputy chief reported fire in the lower level of the split level single family home. Shortly after smoke began to show from all sides of the dwelling. A first alarm was transmitted. The fire progressed rapidly through the dwelling making conditions tough for firefighters to contain the fire. A second alarm was transmitted, crews were ordered to evacuate the dwelling and set up for a defensive attack. Demolition equipment was eventually requested to allow firefighters to access pockets of fire below the mid floor. Companies started taking up after midnight.

Dwelling Fire - 74 Ross Stevenson Circle

Wednesday, November 12, 2008 - Upon arrival Chief 60 reports fire showing 2nd floor Delta Side. Chief 60 transmits the first alarm shortly before the first arriving engine company. The engine company then made an aggresive interior attack ultimately containing the fire to the area of origin. The fire was then placed under control shortly there after. Chief 60 would like to thank all companies which responded including all mutual aid. Among the the companies responding include the following: Princeton Fire Department, Princeton First Aid and Rescue, Plainsboro Rescue, Trenton EMS Rehab, Rocky Hill Fire, Plainsboro Fire, and Lawrence Road. (Pictures by Mike Ratcliffe)

PFD Members spend the weekend with Roadway Rescue

Sunday, October 12, 2008 - Along with Princeton First Aid Squad, Cranbury First Aid, and Plainsboro Fire Company members learn the latest vehicle rescue skills.