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Tanker 38-132 was dispatched at approximately 3:00 pm on Sunday June 28 as part of a tanker task force to a house fire in Hopewell Township.  38-132 was one of numerous units from Mercer, Somerset, Hunterdon and Bucks Counties at the fire.  First units arriving found the fire had already spread through the roof as seen in the accompanying picture. A video of the fire is on you-tube at www.youtube.com/watch

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Walter "Tex" Zack, 90, a life member of Hillsborough Fire Company # 3 and its oldest living member died on Saturday June 13, 2009, in Bridgeway Care Center in Bridgewater. He was born and raised in Manville and had lived in Hillsborough for over 67 years. Tex worked as a government contractual inspector for the US Army at Camp Kilmer for 38 years retiring in 1981. He was an Army Veteran serving in the Battle of the Bulge during WWII. He was a member of St. Joseph's Church, Hillsborough,

Tex became a member of Hillsborough Twp. Volunteer Fire Company #3 in 1955 only one month after the fre company was incorporated.   He enjoyed gardening, animals and playing pool, the latter which he still did at the firehouse as recently as just a few months ago,

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Hillsborough firefighters from Station 38 participated in the Neshanic Memorial Day Parade which is sponsored by the Neshanic Fire Company.  Each participating fire company and rescue squad provided a wreath commemorating those who gave their lives to protect our country.  Hillsborough Fire Company # 3's wreath was presented by Ex-Chief and Marine veteran Bob Brock and Lieutenant and Army veteran Roy Horowitz.

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Every year Hillsborough Fire Company # 3 (Station 38) members proudly participate at the Hillsborough Township Memorial Day parade.   This year was special as one of its own members, Vietnam War veteran and Ex-Chief Bob Brock was the parade's Grand Marshall.  At the post parade ceremonies, Ex-Chief Brock gave an inspiring speech.  This was followed by a wreath laying by Chief Tim Coyle and Firefighter and Airman Tom Masnica, who recently returned to Hillsborough after serving tours of duty in both Iraq and Afghanistan.

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Vietnam Veteran Robert Brock, a 35 year resident of Hillsborough and a volunteer firefighter with Fire Company #3 (Woods Road) for 23 years, including a term as Fire Chief, will serve as the Grand Marshal for Hillsborough’s 2009 Memorial Day Commemoration Ceremonies on May 23rd.

Mayor Frank DelCore said, “We are honored to have former Chief Brock, who has served our community for so many years as a volunteer and served our nation in a time of war, agree to serve as Grand Marshal for the 2009 Memorial Day Commemoration.”

Brock, who served Company #3 as an Assistant Chief for 6 years and Fire Chief for two years, will lead the Hillsborough Memorial Day parade that begins at the corner of Auten and New Amwell Roads at 10:30 am. He will also be the featured speaker during the Garden of Honor ceremonies that begin at 11:15 am at the Hillsborough Municipal Complex.

Brock enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1966. His first day on Parris Island, South Carolina was his 18th. birthday. He served with the 1st Marine Air Wing in Chu Lai and Da Nang, Republic of South Vietnam, in 1968 and 1969.  “Memorial Day is about remembering and honoring those who lives were lost fighting for our country,” Brock said. “They are the real heroes and I am proud to join with my fellow veterans in order to help honor their memory.”

At the annual Salute to Veterans Breakfast, prior to the Memorial Day Parade, Hillsborough will honor the Township’s veterans who will lead the parade and commemoration ceremonies. Vietnam War Veterans will be the special honored guests at this year’s event.  All Township veterans and military personnel are invited to participate in the Salute to Veterans Breakfast, the parade and the Garden of Honor ceremonies. Sign up on line at www.hillsborough-nj.org or by calling the Department of Parks and Recreation, 908 369-4832.

Deputy Mayor Bob Wagner, the Township’s Veterans’ Liaison, stated, “Having our veterans lead the way over the past few years in honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom, has helped to bring a renewed emphasis here in Hillsborough on the true meaning of Memorial Day.” 

The public is encouraged to attend the Parade and Garden of Honor ceremonies. The parade route is available on the Township’s website.

This story was reprinted from the Hillsborough Township  website.

Stations 37 and 38 were dispatched at approximately 3:50 PM for an MVA at Route 206 and Raider Blvd.   The MVA involved a school bus carrying 29 Hillsborough Middle School pupils which struck the back of a Hillsborough Rescue Squad (Station 79) vehicle.  The impact caused the squad vehicle to hit a utility pole and come to rest against a large dirt mound.   The driver of the squad vehicle and two students on the bus suffered minor injuries.

Hillsborough Fire Company # 3 (Station 38), along with Hillsborough Fire Company # 2 (Station 37), participated at Baskin-Robbins Scoop Night at the Baskin Robbins outlet on Route 206 at the Hillsborough Promenade Shopping Center.  Scoop Night helps to honor America’s firefighters with a donation to the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) National Junior Firefighter Program.

Fire Company # 3 displayed Quint 38-118 and Special Services Unit 38-151.

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Tanker 38-132 responded to a call for the South Somerset County Tanker Task Force in Hopewell Township, NJ  to provide water at a house fire on Harbourton-Rocktown Rd.  The house was fully involved upon first units arrival. Hopewell Fire Dept was in command and other units assisting were from Hunterdon County, Somerset County and Bucks County , PA. During the blaze, an ambulance from the Hopewell Fire Dept. Emergency Medical Unit that was in the staging area ( very vlose to 38-132 ) caught fire due to a gasoline leak. The ambulance was quickly fully engulfed in flames and destroyed even with the best efforts to save it. The radiant heat from that fire set the adjoining woods on fire which also had to be put out.

Hillsborough Fire District (Stations 36, 37, 38 and 48) was dispatched to its third working fire this week. Dispatch was at about 11:00 AM to a report of a truck fire inside a building on Beekman Lane in Station 36’s primary response area.  Responding units found a garbage truck on fire and rapidly extinguished the fire. Attack lines were stretched by 36-101 which was supplied by 38-118. Water was provided to 38-118 by Tankers 38 and 48 due to no hydrants in the area. Damage to the building was confined to some charred walls.

Also responding as a FAST team was Station 28 (Millstone Valley), as well as Hillsborough Office of Emergency Management., Somerset County Hazmat, and Rescue 79, which had three units on the scene.

The Hillsborough Fire District was dispatched at 9:50 AM for a report of a structure fire at 38 Starview Drive in Station 36's primary area.  Arriving units encountered a single family home with heavy fire load on the second floor and extending out through the back wall and up through the roof.

Even with hydrants available in the area, a tanker water shuttle was established on the corner of Murray and Starview to supply additional water due to reduced pressure from the hydrants since the fire location was at the top of a hill.  38-118 utilized its ladder and water pipe to put out much of the roof fire.   Additionally, 38-118 also supplied two blitz guns, one on the "C" side and one on the "D" side.  36-101 supplied the interior attack as well as the attack from the rear.  The fire was brought under control around 11:00 AM at which time overhaul was begun. 

As can be seen in the accompanying pictures,  the fire resulted in substantial damage to the second floor and roof of the structure. 

Besides Hillsborough Stations 36, 37, 38 and Neshanic 48, other units at the scene were Montgomery 45, Millstone Valley, Readington and Finderne Fire Companies.  Elizabeth Avenue was on standby at Station 38 and Somerville was standby at Station 37.  Hillsborough Rescue 79 and Hillsborough OEM also were at the scene. 

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Stations 37 and 38 were dispatched at 4:51 AM to a report of a structure fire at 324 Homestead Road in 37's primary response area.  Once a working fire was confirmed, a full district response was requested which called out Stations 36 (Flagtown) and 48 (Neshanic).  Station 28 (Millstone Valley) was called as the fast team and Station 42 (Manville) stood by at Station 37.

Damage to the structure was primarily in the lower level with some extension to the attic.  Roof ventilation was performed by Station 37.

Most crews cleared the scene at approximately 7:00 AM with the last unit clearing near 8:00 AM. 

The Hillsborough Township Fire District was the recipient of a $230,400 grant from U.S. Homeland Security Funding for the purpose of upgrading the fire district's radio communications.  A news conference announcing the grant was held on Friday March 13 by Rep. Leonard Lance, R-Clinton Township, at Hillsborough Fire Company # 3 on Woods Road in the Township.  The money will be used towards the purchase of 80 Motorola "ultra high-band frequency" portable radios.

During the news conference, Lance said  "Hillsborough firefighters dedicate their lives to serving and protecting our community and we owe them our gratitude." Other speakers included Hillsborough Mayor Frank DelCore and Hillsborouigh Fire Commisioner Ken Wetzel.

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Stations 37 and 38 were dispatched at 2:04 PM to 38's primary area for a report of a motor vehicle accident.  Responding units assisted Rescue 79 with extrication of the vehicle's driver.