Buena Vista Twp, N.J. — October 17 —The Collings Lakes Fire Department provided station coverage on Friday evening as nearby crews battled a building fire in the Williamstown section of Monroe Township.

Squad 12-31, staffed with a crew of five, was assigned to cover Station 29-5 while their personnel operated at the fire scene. The standby ensured continued protection for Monroe Township and surrounding areas during the active incident.

The department noted that mutual aid and station coverage remain key parts of maintaining uninterrupted emergency service when multiple calls overlap. Collaboration among neighboring departments helps ensure that residents continue to receive rapid response, even during major incidents.