Joint Training with Good Will Fire Company

March 31^st - The Vincent Fire Company and Good Will Fire Company (Pemberton Boro) co-hosted a Rope Rescue I class on March 15^th and 22^nd. The class focused on ropes, knots, anchors, rigging, lowering and hauling systems. This training provides both organizations the skills and knowledge to remove a victim from over a steep embankment, out of a structure, or even out of a deer hunting tree stand. Both fire companies will purchase equipment and will be dispatched as a team in the event of such an emergency. We have scheduled a Vehicle Extrication II class for April 12^th and 19^th. Any resident is more than welcome to stop out and watch the hands on training at our station. Best time to stop in will be in the afternoon on the 12^th or anytime on the 19^th.

Vincent Fire Company Awarded $93,575

March 25^th - The fire company received federal funding from the Department of Homeland Security. This will allow us to purchase 19 sets of self-contained breathing apparatus. A portion of the grant will also be used to purchase a rapid intervention pack. This pack will provide an emergency hour of air that may be needed to rescue one of our own. The volunteers worked hard to obtain the grant, which will help us comply with National Fire Protection Association standards, as well as better protect the citizens of Southampton. This purchase would have not been possible without this award. The officers and members would like to thank MES Fire Equipment for their assistance with the entire process.

The grant is authorized under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Assistance to Firefighters Grand Program (AFG) for Fire Operations and Firefighter Safety. The grants work to strengthen the Nation's overall preparedness and enhance first responders' ability to protect the health and safety of the public.

Fire Education

March 10^th - A couple of members traveled to Stepping Stones Pre-School today to present a fire education program. Chief 1710 (S.Pratt) and the crew of RE1712 presented two programs for the 3 to 5 year old children. The children were taught the importance of staying low in smoke and stop, drop and roll. Some PPE and equipment was reviewed and RE1712 was on display. Smokey Bear also made an appearance and was a big hit.

March 5^th - At 08:33hrs companies were dispatched to Burrs Mill Road in the area of RT 70 for reports of a vehicle into a pole. RE1712 (Spencer) and E1713 (D'Amico) responded to find the same as reported, minor in nature. Ambulance 4391's crew assumed patient care and took a refusal from the patient. The scene was turned over to NJSP just before 09:00hrs.

Second Due for the Building in Medford Twp.

March 5^th - With a crew still in quarters from the previous incident, at 04:45hrs RE1712 (D'Amico) was on the street with 6 headed to Medford Twp. for the building which went from the initial dispatch to the second alarm in a matter of only minutes. Arriving 2^nd due, RE1712 established a positive water supply for E2511 and sent their crew forward to assist with fire suppression and overhaul operations. T1716 (Mitchell) was also on the run and provided manpower. Crews were released just past 06:00hrs.

March 5^th - Around 03:44hrs the company was alerted to a roadway hazard on Smithville Road. Deputy 17101 (D'Amico), RE1712 (Mitchell) and U1718 (B.Pratt) arrived to find a tree across the roadway. Crews cleared the same and returned to quarters by 04:00hrs.