Utility Fire, Alarms and MVA Mark Busy Day for Station 11

Barnegat, N.J. — October 24 — Volunteers with the Barnegat Volunteer Fire Company, also known as Station 11, handled five calls for service during a busy day in Barnegat Township.

The first call involved a utility pole fire that caused a power outage in the area. Crews later responded to two alarm-related incidents, one involving a fire alarm and another involving a carbon monoxide alarm.

Firefighters were also dispatched to a motor vehicle accident. The final call involved establishing a landing zone for a medical transport helicopter.

The five calls required crews to handle a range of assignments, from a utility-related fire and alarm responses to roadway assistance and support for an air medical transport.

The department’s official website identifies Barnegat Fire Company No. 1 as a volunteer organization providing fire suppression and other emergency services to the Barnegat community. The company was founded in 1909 and operates two fire stations.