| Upon arrival, Chief 18-30 established Incident Command and advised that an old outbuilding at the rear of the property was fully involved. He directed incoming units and assigned apparatus and personnel to their positions for an organized and effective operation.
Engine 18-33 arrived and went into service, initiating fire suppression operations. Tanker 18-19 established a water supply to support Engine 18-33. Tanker 18-39, Squad 18-16, and Tower 18 staged on the main roadway, providing additional manpower and support to crews operating on scene.
Township of Hamilton Rescue stood by to provide rehab services for firefighters working in the demanding conditions.
The New Jersey State Forest Fire Service also responded, utilizing a dozer to assist with clearing burning debris and helping to fully extinguish the fire.
Crews operated on scene for approximately two hours bringing the incident under control.
After clearing the scene, Lauderdale personnel returned to quarters and immediately went to work—cleaning all hose used on the fireground and re-packing fresh hose onto the engine to ensure readiness for the next call. The final task of the evening was washing and restoring all apparatus back to service.
This is where the pride of our volunteer firefighters truly shows. No matter how long the incident or how tiring the work, our members take the time to ensure every piece of equipment is clean, organized, and ready to respond at a moment’s notice. It’s this dedication behind the scenes that keeps our community protected.
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