Flagtown Engine 36 Assisted at Two-Alarm Structure Fire in Bridgewater

Bridgewater, N.J. — November 11 — On Wednesday, Hillsborough Volunteer Fire Company No.1 deployed mutual aid resources to a two-alarm residential structure fire in Bridgewater Township, operating under Box 4901.

Prior to the dispatch of Engine 36 and the department chief to address a structure fire, both units were initially mobilized to investigate smoke emissions detected near the intersection of Carroll Drive and River Road within their primary response zone.

Upon tracing the source of the smoke to an incident at Duke Island Park, the crews provided operational support to the Bradley Gardens Fire Company, which was already engaged with an engine and tanker unit.Subsequently, Engine 36 was redeployed to respond to the structure fire in Bridgewater.

Upon arrival, Engine 36 was designated as the Division C Rapid Intervention Company, positioning itself at the rear of the structure.

Following a comprehensive 360-degree size-up, the crew confirmed basement involvement and assisted in identifying substantial fire extension.

To enhance access and bolster suppression operations, fire crews gained entry to multiple sections of the structure.

Concurrently, other teams deployed a cellar nozzle to extinguish residual flames within the basement, while additional personnel addressed fire extension both inside the attic and on the exterior of the residence.Meanwhile, Finderne R30 functioned as the Rapid Intervention Company positioned on the front side of the incident.

Engine 36 and the chief maintained their presence at the scene until the hours shortly following midnight.

The department sustained a secondary crew on standby to address emergencies within Hillsborough, a measure that underscored the critical importance of trained rapid intervention teams and adaptable apparatus deployment during complex, multi-company incidents.