Country Hills Volunteer Fire Company Responded to Residential Structure Fire

Bridgewater, N.J. — November 11 — On Wednesday evening, the Country Hills Volunteer Fire Company escalated its response to a residential structure fire on Presidents Drive in Bridgewater Township to a second alarm, deploying supplementary personnel and apparatus to bolster fireground operations.

Around 9:45 p.m., fire companies from Bridgewater Districts 3 and 21 were dispatched to a reported structure fire.

Upon arrival, initial chiefs confirmed that flames were visible emanating from a substantial two-and-a-half-story single-family residence.

Given the circumstances observed upon arrival, the incident was rapidly escalated to a Level 2 alarm, mobilizing supplementary mutual aid units and resources to the site. Country Hills Volunteer Fire Company, functioning as Station 24, deployed a comprehensive response team comprising Chief 24, Deputy Chief 24, Squad 24, Engine 24, and Mini Pumper 24 to provide assistance.

Upon arrival, Country Hills personnel integrated with other responding firefighting units to execute multiple tactical assignments on the fireground. These members provided critical support in fire suppression, overhaul, and ventilation efforts as crews strove to gain control of the incident and conduct a thorough search for any residual fire extension.

Country Hills firefighters deployed supplementary personnel and equipment throughout the multi-company response effort.

As an all-volunteer fire organization, this company provided coverage for specific areas within Bridgewater and Branchburg townships. The response underscored the critical necessity of mutual aid and synchronized operations whenever supplementary resources became imperative during incidents involving residential structure fires.