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"The Berkeley Heights Fire Department is an organization committed to the life safety and preservation of property for all who reside, work, or travel through our township. The Berkeley Heights Fire Department pledges that its members will provide the highest level of emergency services, fire protection, technical rescue, and fire prevention outreach to the public twenty four hours a day, three hundred and sixty-five days a year. It is our goal to continue with our century long tradition of service each day by being the most reliable, dedicated, and effective fire department for the Township of Berkeley Heights."

Storms Flood Berkeley Heights FD With Calls

Mar 13-15, 2010: The month of March proved to be a very demanding month for the Berkeley Heights Fire Department. From March 13 to March 15 the department responded to in excess of fifty calls for assistance. These incidents included assisting neighborhoods isolated by flooded roads, especially those homeowners whose basements took on water. The busy weekend culminated with a water rescue call for a vehicle stranded in the flooded Passaic River. During these calls, department members secured electrical power and gas to hot water heaters and furnaces located in the effected homes to prevent further problems. Firefighters also advised residents near the Passaic river of the rising waters and encouraged them to find a alternative place to stay for the night.
Then on March 15 at approximately 6:30 am the Berkeley Heights Police received a 911 call from the driver of a vehicle stranded on Bridge Street. The driver reports he was trapped in his car which became disabled as he attempted to cross the flooded bridge into Chatham Township. Although the car was in Chatham, Berkeley Heights units were first on scene and established command. Mutual aid was requested from Chatham Township FD and New Providence FD. New Providence firefighters responded with an engine company and rescue boat. Firefighters from Chatham Twp provided lighting while New Providence crews accessed the vehicle and removed the patient in twenty minutes. Berkeley Heights FD members provided support for the water rescue crew. Atlantic Healthcare EMS -11 provided medical care for the victim who did not experience any life threatening injuries.

Mutual Aid Resquest to Elizabeth

BHFD Receives Grant for Two New Tools

Jan 29, 2010: BHFD recently received a grant from Fireman’s Fund Insurance that allowed the department to purchase two new rescue tools, a new spreader and new combi tool. The new spreaders are replacing the original ones that the department purchased in the 1970’s. The new tools will enhance the departments rescue capability by replacing the older tool that required two firefighters to operate with a tool that can be operated by a single firefighter. The combi tool will also allow the department to operate more efficiently with a more capable and powerful tool. Both tools will be added to the newly purchased Rescue 1 that will be arriving shortly.