Ladder and Elevator Rescue Drill
Mutual Aid Extrication Drill – May 23 2021
Members of the Oldwick Fire Company, Tewksbury Rescue and Whitehouse Rescue practice extrication techniques on two vehicles on Sunday morning May 23, 2021. Patient safety, vehicle stabilization, vehicle equipment awareness [e.g. airbag equipment], command and extrication tool use were reviewed.
May 17 Oldwick Fire Company drill
Members of the Oldwick Fire Company practice vehicle extrication on an old Volvo. Extrication tools from Squad-24 were utilized.
April 19, 2021 Mutual Aid Drill
On April 19, 2021 the Oldwick Fire Company drilled with mutual aid fire companies and rescue squads: Tewksbury Rescue, Whitehouse Rescue, Califon Fire, and Pottersville Fire. Tactics, and a review of equipment location capability and location were conducted.
February 17, 2020 CPR Drill at Oldwick Fire Company
Oldwick Fire Company hosts School Bus Rescue Drill on December 15, 2019
Oldwick Fire Company – Drone Program
Oldwick fire and other countywide officials are researching what the benefits, use cases, and other operational needs / requirements of starting a drone program. In April, our membership approved and created a drone exploratory committee. We are currently applying for grants/funding and putting together, SOG (standard operating guidelines) use cases based on NFPA 2400 and FAA Part 107 regulations. We welcome interested individuals to help build this program.
Recently, drone lead coordinator Steve Timko attend a UAS skill training class at the Millstone Valley Fire Department. We learned how drones can help find missing victims, preplanning, enhance safety, among delivery supplies to folks in distress. Our team is planning to attend additional sessions to be hosted by Homeland Security in utilizing drones for disaster management and more.
Water Operations Drill at the Oldwick Fire Company
On June 17, 2019, members of Lebanon Boro Fire Company, Pottersville Fire Company, Whitehouse Rescue and the Oldwick Fire Company held a friendly competition via the newly erected barrel. Teams practice hose handling and water operations by aiming the hose stream at the red suspended barrel. The team that pushes the barrel to the opposing side wins. All firefighters received a good workout and a cool down on a hot day. The barrel is located just south of the fire house on Route 523.
Oldwick Fire Company Drill September 18, 2017
Members of the Oldwick Fire Company practice vehicle extrication techniques at the September drill. The drill included size up, response vehicle positioning, traffic awareness, victim vehicle stabilization, lighting techniques, in addition to victim extrication techniques. Each member practiced with different tools and responsible positions.
Oldwick Fire Company and Pottersville Fire Company – Air Pack Drill November 21, 2016
Members of both the Oldwick and Pottersville Fire Companys donned turnout gear and air packs and played dodge ball Monday night. While a fun time was had by all, the exercise reviewed turnout gear and air pack safety. This personnel protective equipment is used in most all fire events. Playing dodge ball with turnout gear and an air pack is a bit different as movement and visibility is encumbered. The exercise also illustrates the length of time an air pack bottle will last with a high level of activity.