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Below are some past photos of the Stewartsville Volunteer Fire Company serving the community:
December 27, 2015 - MVA on Route 173
98 Fire responds to a 2 SUV MVA just west of Hyundai on Route 173 Sunday afternoon.
December 27, 2015 - Car Fire I-78
Stewartsville Vol. Fire Co. responded to a fully involved car fire on 78 East at exit 3 just past 9 am on Sun. Dec. 27, 2015.
December 19, 2015 - Santa Run 2015
Members of the Stewartsville Vol. Fire Co. take Santa on an early trip to the township on Saturday December 19, 2015.
December 17, 2015 - Car vs Pole 173
98 Fire responds to a car vs pole call in the 600 block or route 173 near Bloomsbury late Thursday evening.
November 20, 2015 - Homecoming
Members of 98 Fire give Jack Donnelly a special homecoming from basic training on Friday.
November 10, 2015 - Barn Fire
Stewartsville and several surrounding fire companies responded to a barn fire in the 400 block of route 519 on the Greenwich-Lopatcong border on Tuesday evening.
November 10, 2015 - Car vs Tree
98 fire responds to a call of a car vs tree in the 100 block of Beattys road on Tuesday afternoon.
November 9, 2015 - MVA Greenwich + Dumont
98 Fire responded to a 2 car MVA at the intersection of Greenwich and Dumont streets on Monday afternoon at 15:56.
October 6, 2015 - Greenwich Nursery School Fire Prevention
Members of the Stewartsville Vol. Fire Co visit students at the Greenwich Nursery school for Fire Prevention week 2015.
October 2, 2015 - 2 Vehicle MVA
98 Fire responds to a 2 vehicle MVA on state route 57 and Beacon St.
September 2, 2015 - 2 TT Accident on SR 57
2 tractor trailers collide in the 700 block of route 57 just after 08:45 in the morning.
August 29, 2015 - Softball Game & BBQ
Members of 98 Fire enjoy a softball game and a BBQ. Photos by John Wozniak.
August 13, 2015 - Mutual Aid to Bloomsbury
98 fire responded to a call of mutual aid in Bloomsbury for a shed fire.
August 4, 2015 - National Night Out
Members of the Stewartsville Vol. Fire Co participate in National Night Out 2015.
July 31, 2015 - Car Fire
98 Fire responds to a car fire in the Home Depot parking lot shortly after 15:45.
July 27, 2015 - Live Burn Drill
98 Fire members participate in a live burn drill with a vehicle at the WCFA.
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July 7, 2015 - Natural Gas Leak
98 Fire responds to a call of a natural gas leak in the 200 block of Austin Cir just after 5 pm on July 7, 2015.
July 25, 2015 - MVA 519 & Strykers Rd
98 Fire responds to a call of a 3 car MVA on 519 in front of Rath's Deli at 2:40 pm on July 25, 2015
June 12, 2015 - Mutual Aid To Bloomsbury For OT TT
98 Fire provides mutual aid into Bloomsbury for an overturned TT at the Exit 7 westbound exit/entrance ramp on Friday afternoon. The TT was carrying maple syrup.
May 25, 2015 - Memorial Day 2015
Members of the Stewartsville Vol. Fire Co. participate in the town's 2015 Memorial Day parade.
April 26, 2015 - MVA 78 West
98 Fire responds to an SUV rolled over onto the side embankment of 78 West MM 6.5 Sunday evening just after 19:30.
April 25, 2015 - Oven Fire
98 Fire responds to an over fire in the 1700 block of Washington Valley Dr on Saturday morning.
April 20, 2015 - Hose advance Drill w Harmony Fire
98 Fire and 23 Fire Drill together at Old Greenwich School for Hose advance Drill.
April 6, 2015 - Bristol Meyers Squibb LZ
Stewartsville Fire Co sets up a landing zone for a skateboarding accident victim in Greenwich Twp on Monday afternoon.
March 28, 2015 - Easter Egg Hunt
Members of the Stewartsville Vol. Fire Co. participate in the annual township Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by the Recreation Commission
March 18, 2015 - MVA
98 Fire responds to a MVA at Hyundai dealership in Greenwich Twp. NJ on Wednesday evening.
March 16, 2015 - Mutual Aid To Alpha
98 Fire provides mutual aid to Alpha for a structure fire in the 1100 block of Fifth Ave.
February 26, 2015 - Gas Leak At Warrenside Tavern
98 Fire responds to a report of a gas leak at Warrenside Tavern on 173.
February 20, 2015 - Car Fire
Members of the Stewartsville Vol. Fire department respond quickly to a car fire in the AAA parking lot on Friday.
February 19, 2015 - 7 Vehicle MVA 78 West
98 Fire responds to a 7 vehicle MVA on 78 West near MM 5.2 on Thursday afternoon.
February 17, 2015 - Mutual Aid to Washington Structure Fire
Members of Stewartsville Vol. Fire company provided mutual aid to Washington Boro for a reported structure fire.
February 4, 2015 - MVA
Stewartsville volunteer fire department responds to a 2 car MVA with air bag deployment on 519 next to P'burg Honda.
February 3, 2015 - Chimney Fire
98 Fire responds to another chimney fire this time in the 100 block on Hulshizer avenue.
February 1, 2015 - Chimney Fire
Stewartsville fire company responds to a chimney fire in the 400 block of Daniel Dr. Sunday evening.
January 26, 2015 - TT vs Gas Pump
98 Fire responds to a call of a TT vs Gas Pump at US GAS
January 18, 2015 - MVA Into Creek
98 Fire responds to a call of a 1 car MVA with vehicle into a creek on Prospect street Sunday evening
January 9, 2015 - Mutual Aid Franklin Twp
98 fire provides mutual aid into Franking two fir a structure fire on Ridge Rd
January 5, 2015 - New Line Officers 2015
2015 Stewartsville Vol. Fire Co. line officers take oath of office from township clerk Kim Viscomi on January 5, 2015.
January 2, 2015 - MVA Shammy Shine
98 Fire responded to a 1 car MVA with air bag deployment in the Shammy Shine parking lot on Friday shortly after noon.
December 20, 2014 - Santa Run
Members of the Stewartsville Vol. Fire company took Santa on an early trip throughout Greenwich township on Saturday!
December 17, 2014 - Pole Fire
98 Fire responds to a call of a pole fire on 78 West just east of exit 3. Upon arrival the pole in question was just east of Ashley Furniture. The electric utility pole is a JCP&L transmission line wooden pole.
November 20, 2014 - Garage Structure Fire
98 Fire responds to a structure fire in an attached garage in the 200 block of Edison Street just before 7 am on a cold Thursday morning. Stewartsville fire was assisted by nearby fire companies.
October 19, 2014 - Mutual Aid Harmony Mulch Fire
98 Fire responds to Harmony township for a mulch fire on Reeder Rd.
October 9, 2014 - Fire Prevention Week at GES
Members of the Stewartsville Vol. Fire Co. visit Greenwich elementary School for Fire Prevention week 2014.
October 7, 2014 - Fire Prevention Week at GNS
98 Fire visits the Greenwich Nursery School for Fire Prevention week 2014
October 2, 2014 - MVA 519 & Dumont Rd
98 Fire responds to an MVA at CR-519 and Dumont Rd on Thursday evening.
August 27, 2014 - Mutual Aid - Pohatcong Structure Fire
98 Fire provides a full response mutual aid into Pohatcong Twp. for a structure fire in the 400 block of St James Ave.
July 28, 2014 - Hunters Tavern Mutual Aid
Early morning structure fire at Hunter's Tavern in Franklin Twp. Stewartsville provided mutual aid along with many other departments.
July 21, 2014 - Natural Gas Live Burn Drill
Members of 98 Fire participate in a natural gas live burn drill at the Warren County Fire Academy training center
July 21, 2014 - Car Fire
Stewartsville Vol. Fire Co responds to a working car fire in the parking lot of Five Below shortly before 3pm on Monday afternoon.
June 14, 2014 - Tanker Shuttle Drill
Many fire companies from across Warren County NJ participated in a tanker shuttle drill Saturday morning at ISE Farms in Broadway, NJ
July 11, 2014 - Oven Fire
Members of the Stewartsville Vol. Fire Co. respond to a call of an over fire at 18:41 on Megan Circle. Upon arriving they found smoke exiting the structure. They provided PPV and removed the broken over from the house after it cooled down.
June 9, 2014 - 98-69 Arrival
Members of the Stewartsville Vol. Fire Co. check out the new to us ladder truck that arrived on Monday June 9, 2014.
June 2, 2014 - BBQ
Members of 98 fire gathered for an informal BBQ before the June monthly meeting.
May 26, 2014 - Memorial Day Parade
Members of 98 Fire participate in the 2014 Memorial Day Parade as well as host hot dogs after the parade.
April 29, 2014 - Structure Fire
May 5, 2014 - Garbage Fire
Members of 98 fire responded to a garbage fire at Stecker Field shortly before 14:30. Warren County Haz. Mat. team also responded.
Stewartsville volunteer fire company and surrounding companies responded to a report of a structure fire in the 200 block of Richline Hill Rd in Stewartsville shortly after 8:30 this morning. Upon arriving at the scene they found smoke coming out of the structure from a fire on the second level. Units from Harmony, Pohantcong, Franklin, Lopatcong and Washington Boro. assisted along with EMS and police.
April 22, 2014 - Mutual Aid - Franklin Twp Smoke In Residence
Members of the Stewartsville Vol. Fire Co. responded to a call of mutual aid into Franklin Twp for a possible structure fire. Upon arriving they found smoke in the residence with the homeowner hearing popping noise.
April 19, 2014 - Mutual Aid - Pohatcong Brush Fire
98 Fire provided mutual aid to Pohatcong Twp for a brush fire that broke out along the railroad line along Carpentersville Rd on Saturday afternoon.
April 13, 2014 - Easter Egg Hunt
Stewartsville Vol Fire provided hot dogs and more at the annual Easter Egg hunt and family fun day.
April 10, 2014 - Structure Fire
Shortly before 9 am a structure fire was reported in the 400 block of Warren St in Stewartsville, NJ. Several fire companies from the area assisted Stewartsville along with police and EMS.
March 18, 2014 - Mutual Aid - Harmony Brush Fire
Stewartsville and Harmony Fire companies responded to a brush fire in Harmony, NJ by Harmony Sand & Gravel shortly before 2 pm.
March 3, 2014
Updated Class A uniform headshots for new firefighters and those who changed ranks recently.
March 15, 2014 - Mulch Fire
In the 4th call of the day, Stewartsville Vol. Fire Co. responds to a call of a mulch fire at Valerie Pl and Greenwich St shortly after 14:33.
March 15, 2014 - MVA
In the 5th call of the day, Stewartsville fire responds to a call of an MVA with a vehicle on its side in front of Rita's at Stryker Rd. The incident happened around 15:35
February 19, 2014
98 Fire responds to a call of a possible building collapse due to ice and snow buildup in the 800 block of State route 57.
January 17, 2014 - Middle School Gym Smoke
Firefighters from Stewartsville were assisted by Harmony and Franklin at the Middle School for odor investigation. Upon arriving they found the gym filled with smoke from a blower motor that started malfunctioning when the power was restored.
January 9, 2014 - Mutual Aid Bloomsbury
January 9, 2014. Stewartsville Vol Fire Co responds to a mutual aid call in Bloomsbury for a commercial structure fire. Upon arriving they found a furnace fire was already extinguished by a worker on site.
January 6, 2014 - 2014 Officers
98 Fire 2014 Officers get sworn in for 2014 (not present due to out of town business meeting Asst Chief Joe Mecsey IV)
December 21, 2013 - Santa Run
Members of the Stewartsville Vol. Fire Co. help out Santa on an early visit to Greenwich Twp.
March 31, 2013 - Pole Fire
Members of 98 fire respond to a pole fire on the west end of Adams Drive. 98 Fire had to wait for JCP&L to arrive and de-energize the pole before extinguishing the fire.
March 23, 2013 - Lutheran Cross
Photos of the Stewartsville Vol. Fire Co. helping the First Lutheran church put up a new cross on top of the church that was damaged by Hurricane Sandy last year
March 8, 2013 - Structure Fire
98 Fire responds to a call of smoke in residence that turned into only a small structure fire thanks to a quick knock down.
March 4, 2013 - Dryer Fire
A call of a dryer fire came at 4:39 pm. Members of the Stewartsville Vol. Fire company responded along with help from Harmony, Lopatcong, Bloomsbury, Franklin, Washington Boro.
February 2, 2013 - Transformer Fire
The Stewartsville Vol. Fire Co responded to a call at 12:40 p.m. of transformer fire behind the Home Depot in Phillipsburg. Upon arriving they found a working fire with one of the transformers. The fire quickly spread to a neighboring transformer. The transformers are not attached to the building and the building was not harmed. Home Depot standby generator was operating and supplying the store with electrical power. Firefighters from Stewartsville, Franklin, Alpha, Bloomsbury, Harmony, Lopatcong, Pohatcong and Huntington responded to the call to fight the fire along with the Greenwich Twp. Emergency Squad. The Warren County Haz Mat team was also on scene.
January 7, 2013 - 2013 Officers
2013 Officers for Stewartsville Vol. Fire Co. L-R Lt Karl McAleer, Lt Mike Mecsey, Lt Phil Carlton, Asst Chief Kevin Young, Captain Joe Mecsey IV, Chief Joe Mecsey III, Lt Scott Meers and Fire Police Captain Bill Wyant
November 25, 2013 - Live Burn Drill w 75 Fire
98 Fire participates in a live burn drill at the WC Fire Academy with 75 Fire on a cold evening November 25, 2013.
October 28, 2013 - MVA
98 Fire responds to a two vehicle MVA at 173 and Maple Dr shortly before 7:30 am on Monday morning.
October 26, 2013 - Vehicle Fire
Stewartsville Fire responds to a car fire in the 600 block of S Main Street
October 10, 2013 - Multi vehicle MVA I-78
After just finishing their fire prevention visit at the Elementary school, Stewartsville is called to respond to a multi-vehicle accident on I-78 East near MM 5.4
October 10, 2013 - Fire Prevention at Elementary School
Members of the Stewartsville Vol. Fire Co. made their annual visit to the Greenwich Elementary School to teach the kids fire prevention.
October 5, 2013 - Home Depot Safety Day
Stewartsville Fire Co. participates in the Home Depot Safety Event on Saturday October 5, 2013.
October 1, 2013 - Fire Prevention Visit 2013
Members of the Stewartsville Vol. Fire company visit the Greenwich Nursery School for their annual Fire Prevention visit.
September 22, 2013 - Community Day 2013
Members of the Stewartsville Vol. Fire Co. participate in the 2013 Community Day
August 26, 2013 - Tanker Drill
98 Fire drills tanker fill and dump sites along with 75 fire tanker.
August 26, 2013 - Fuel Spill
Photos of the Stewartsville Vol. Fire co. responding to a car leaking gasoline in the parking lot of Applebee's.
July 15, 2013 - Structure Fire
98 Fire responds to a call of a structure fire in the 1400 block of Wayne Cir. Upon arriving they find a smoke filled house and a burning garbage can in the garage.
July 15, 2013 - Dry Hydrant Drill
98 Fire performs a dry hydrant (drafting) drill with 43 fire on the 173 bridge over the Musconetcong river.
May 27, 2013 - Memorial Day
Photos of the annual Memorial Day Parade for 2013. The Stewartsville Vol. Fire Co. provides complimentary hot dogs and beverages after the parade to residents.Additional Photos
Additional Photos (by Lori Carlton)
Additional Photos (by John DeMott)
May 7, 2013 - Fire Hose Testing
Fail Safe fire hose testing performing their annual test of the fire hoses belonging to the Stewartsville Vol. Fire Co.
May 6, 2013 - Girl Scout Brownies Donation
Members of a local Girl Scout Brownies troop #90694 visit the Stewartsville Vol. Fire Co. at their May monthly meeting to present them with a donation.
April 22, 2013 - Roof Vent Drill
Members of the Stewartsville Vol. Fire Company perform a roof vent drill on April 22, 2013.
April 15, 2013 - Hose Nozzle Drill
Members of 98 Fire participate in a hose drill with two different nozzles
November 9, 2012 - Structure Fire in Bathroom
98 Fire responds to a call of a structure fire in a bathroom in the 600 block of South Main Street. The fire was knocked down quickly by the chief and ventilation was provided.
Additional Photos by Lori Carlton
November 14, 2012 - Structure Fire
A structure fire was reported in the 300 block of Greenwich at 11:38am. Upon arriving fire fighters from Stewartsville and Franklin Twp found a rear corner of the house with a small exterior fire that was knocked down quickly. Firefighters from Harmony, Bloomsbury and Lopatcong also assisted along with the rescue squad and police.
November 15, 2012 - MVA
Members of the Stewartsville Vol. Fire company respond to a multi vehicle accident that was reported at 8:51am in the 700 block of state route 57 in Greenwich twp., NJ.
December 14, 2015 - MVA
Stewartsville fire responded to a two car MVA on S Main Street near I-78 on Saturday evening just before 10 pm. One of the cars flipped over the guard rail. Occupants were briefly entrapped. Only minor injuries reported.
December 15, 2012 - Holiday Party
Members of the Stewartsville Vol. Fire Co. take some time off with friends and family to celebrate the holidays
December 19, 2012 - Welcome Home Ryan
Members of the Stewartsville Vol Fire company and nearby first responders gather to welcome Ryan Kanyuck home for the holidays. Ryan has been serving in the US Army.
December 22, 2012 - Santa Run 2012
Members of the Stewartsville Vol. Fire Co. take Santa on an early visit throughout the township delivering candy canes for children and treats for dogs.
January 3, 2013 - MVA SR-173
98 Fire responded to a 2 car MVA in the 400 block of state route 173 Thursday evening at 20:39
November 5, 2012 - Brush Fire
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8 Fire responds to a call of a small brush fire in the vicinity of Gary Rd in the retention basin
November 4, 2012 - Water Delivery
Firefighter Jim McAleer and Chief Joe Mecsey III deliver water to residents on New Village Rd that have wells for sanitary use in the aftermath of hurricane Sandy
October 11, 2012 - Fire Prevention Week 2012
Fire Chief Joe Mecsey and his son and firefighter Mike Mecsey (pictured left) visit the Greenwich Elementary School for their annual Fire Prevention Week visit.
August 8, 2012 - Structure Fire - Ise Farms
September 20, 2012 - Three Vehicle MVA
Members of the Stewartsville Fire department respond to a three car accident in Stewartsville at the intersection of Valerie Pl. and Greenwich Street shortly before 1pm today.
Members of Stewartsville and Franklin Fire departments respond to a call of a structure fire at Ise Farms in Franklin Twp. Upon arriving they found the fire was out but a hot spot in the exterior wall.
August 1, 2012 - Car Fire Route 22
Members of the Stewartsville vol. fire company respond to a car fire in the driveway of Psychic Reading on 22 East in Greenwich Twp. Upon arriving they find a fire in the engine compartment and extinguish it.
July 24, 2012 - Structure/Mulch Fire
July 22, 2012 - Gordon Kobler Award
98 Fire responds to a call of a structure fire. Upon arriving they find a mulch fire that had already spread to the exterior of the chimney. A homeowner had already knocked down the fire.
Gordon Kobler, a former member of the Stewartsville Vol. Fire Co., displays his 2012 award from Phillipsburg Rotary President Bob Gould (L) at a ceremony on Sunday afternoon at the Ole Town Festival. Also present Joe Mecsey, III (Stewartsville Fire Chief) and Dan Perez (Greenwich Twp. Committee). Gordon received the award for his volunteering in the Rotary and the Fire Department over the year
July 8, 2012 - Smoke In Residence
July 6, 2012 - MVA 57 & N Main
98 Fire responds to a call of smoke in a residence. Upon arriving they found a small fire and contained it.
May 4, 2012 - Bomb Threat at ShopRite
May 28, 2012 - Memorial Day Parade
98 Fire host the annual Greenwich Twp. Memorial Day Parade.Additional photos
Stewartsville fire responds to a call of an MVA with PI at State Route 57 and North Main Street. Upon arriving at the scene they found a vehicle struck a state traffic vehicle that was working on the traffic light at the intersection. Three people were hurt and two had to be airlifted to the hospital. Alpha and Franklin fire departments assisted with the LZ
April 30, 2012 - Live Burn Drill at WCFA
Members of the Stewartsville Vol. Fire Co. perform a live burn drill at the Warren County Fire Academy on Monday evening.
April 18, 2012 - Mutual Aide to Clymer Village
98 Fire provides mutual aide to Lopatcong Fire for a call of smoke inside the building.
April 17, 2012 - MVA: Car vs. Pole
98 Fire responds to a call of an MVA of car vs. pole on Greenwich Church Rd. by the ball field.
March 3, 2012 - MVA w PI
98 Fire and police respond to ShopRite for a reported bomb threat.
98 Fire responds to a call of a MVA with entrapment. Upon arriving on the scene they find two vehicles in a head on collision with one person entrapped.
February 14, 2011 - Chimney Fire
98 Fire responds to a call of a chimney fire with flames showing. Upon arriving no flames were showing. The chimney was inspected to make sure the fire was completely extinguished.
January 28-29, 2012 - Structure Fire
98 Fire responds to a late night call of a working structure fire on New Village Rd. Upon arriving they find the house fully engulfed. Many area fire companies responded with mutual aid and tankers
December 29, 2011 - Lutheran Cross
98 Fire assists the Lutheran Church and A & J Construction in tightening up the cross on the church.
December 20, 2011 - Chimney Fire
98 Fire responds to a call of a chimney fire. Upon arriving at the scene they find a smoking chimney with evidence of a burn near the top grate
December 17, 2011 - Santa Run
98 Fire hosts Santa Clause as he makes an early visit to Stewartsville atop the fire truck!
December 15, 2011 - Santa Visits The Rainbow Child Development Center in Stewartsville
December 3, 2011 - Smell of Electric
98 Fire responds to a call of smell of electric burning. Upon arriving homeowner reports smell in laundry room. Dryer had high usage earlier in the day
November 7, 2011 - Mutual Aide - Lopatcong Gas Leak
98 Fire responds to a call of mutual aid to Lopatcong for a gas leak with smoke.
October 30, 2011 - Pole Fire
The Stewartsville Volunteer Fire Company was proud to escort Santa to Stewartsville's Rainbow Childcare Development Center for Breakfast with Santa.
December 10, 2011 - Annual HolidayParty
The Stewartsville Volunteer Fire Company celebrates the holidays with friends and family at their annual holiday party.
To view the rest of the photos please click here:
Photos courtesy of Lori Carlton
October 12, 2011 - Fire Prevention at Elementary School
Members of the Stewartsville Vol. Fire company visit the Greenwich Elementary School to recognize Fire Prevention Week 2011
October 11, 2011 - Fire Prevention Open House 2011
98 Fire kicks off Fire Prevention week with its annual open house.
September 11, 2011 - 9/11 Memorials
98 Fire respond to a call of a pole fire on SR 173 near Muller Chevy. Upon arriving they find a nearby pole arcing and on fire. JCPL was notified but in storm mode. Eventually the wire broke off and power went out to nearby traffic lights.
Members of the Stewartsville Fire company participate in a couple of 9-11 memorials in the area on the 10th anniversary. The first is the dedication of the new 9-11 memorial at the rescue squad. Additional photos from that event can be found here.
Some members also participated in the Warren County Patriot Day ceremony. The county has a new memorial under construction. Photos from that event can be found here.
September 9, 2011 - Kitchen Smoke Alarm
98 Fire respond to a call of a smoke alarm in a kitchen. Arriving on scene they found it was a baking mishap.
September 8, 2011 - Pump Detail
98 Fire reponds to multiple calls of flooded basements in the township. This is a result of nearly 8" of rain from the remnants of tropical storm Lee, which is more than we received from Hurricane Irene (6.72")
August 10, 2011 - Structure Fire
The Stewartsville Volunteer Fire company along with several other local fire departments responded to a structure fire in a single family home in the township. Fighting the fire was hampered by several oxygen tanks that exploded.
Additional details in the Express-Times article
August 2, 2011 - Demo Derby Standby
98 Fire provided standy by fire coverage services for the demolition derby at the warren county fair on Tuesday evening. 98 Fire positioned themselves to watch over the pit area in case any vehicles needed the attention of the fire department.
August 2, 2011 - National Night Out
98 Fire along with other emergency services in the township joined together to participate in National Night Out 2011 at the Greenwich Elementary School. The Aqua slide was a big hit along with the dunk tank. 98 Fire provided water for both along with educational information for residents.
August 2, 2011 - Nicos Polymers Industrial Fire Mutual Aide
98 Fire along with several other Warren County fire departments join the over 50 departments that joined together to battle the industrial fire at Nicos Polymers in Plainfield Twp, PA. 98 Fire sent their tanker truck along with two firefighters to operate it.
July 19, 2011 - Structure Fire
June 17, 2011 - MVA
98 Fire responds to a call of a structure fire in a multi dwelling address. Upon arriving they found the upstairs of the older home filled with heavy smoke and a small fire in one of the bedrooms. The fire was knocked down quickly. No reported injuries.
June 5, 2011 - Mutual Aid Pohatcong Twp.
98 Fire responds to a call for MVA with PI unknown. Upon arriving they find fluids leaking and airbag deployment in both cars
98 Fire responds to a call of mutual aide for one engine and tanker for a structure fire in Pohatcong Twp. on Warren-Glenn Bloomsbury Rd. Upon arriving on the scene they find a fully involved fire in the house.
May 31, 2011 - MVA
98 Fire responds to an MVA with air bag deployment on the intersection of Exit 3 Rt 78W exit ramp and 173. No PI.
May 30, 2011 - Memorial Day Parade
The Stewartsville Volunteer Fire Company hosts the 2011 Memorial Day Parade.
May 29, 2011 - Structure Fire
Stewartsville Volunteer Fire Company respond to a call for a structure fire. Upon arriving they find the fire is already out. Emergency radio reports that a candle and table cloth were involved.
April 20, 2011 - MVA Fluid Leak
98 Fire responds to a MVA with fluid leak on Greenwich Street just before Route 22.
March 30, 2011 - Spoilers Chimney
98 Fire respond to Spoilers for a report of embers coming out of the chimney after the furnace being off for 30 minutes
March 12, 2011 - Hot Tub Fire
98 Fire responds to a call for a hot tub fire. Upon arriving they found the homeowner extinguished most of the fire. Members of the Stewartsville Volunteer Fire company check for any remaining hot spots and proceed to investigate the fire.
February 26, 2011 - MVA w PI
98 Fire responds to a call for MVA with PI and air bag deployment. Upon arriving members of the Stewartsville Volunteer Fire Company de-energize the vehicles and assist with traffic
February 26, 2011 - Smoke
98 Fire respond to the Lutheran church in town on a report of thick yellow smoke coming from chimney. Photos courtesy of Lori Carlton
January 3, 2011 - New Officers
New officers for 2011 at the Stewartsville Volunteer Fire Company .
June 17, 2011 - MVA
June 5, 2011 - Mutual Aid Pohatcong Twp.
98 Fire responds to a call for MVA with PI unknown. Upon arriving they find fluids leaking and airbag deployment in both cars
98 Fire responds to a call of mutual aide for one engine and tanker for a structure fire in Pohatcong Twp. on Warren-Glenn Bloomsbury Rd. Upon arriving on the scene they find a fully involved fire in the house.
May 31, 2011 - MVA
98 Fire responds to an MVA with air bag deployment on the intersection of Exit 3 Rt 78W exit ramp and 173. No PI.
May 30, 2011 - Memorial Day Parade
The Stewartsville Volunteer Fire Company hosts the 2011 Memorial Day Parade.
May 29, 2011 - Structure Fire
Stewartsville Volunteer Fire Company respond to a call for a structure fire. Upon arriving they find the fire is already out. Emergency radio reports that a candle and table cloth were involved.
April 20, 2011 - MVA Fluid Leak
98 Fire responds to a MVA with fluid leak on Greenwich Street just before Route 22.
March 30, 2011 - Spoilers Chimney
98 Fire respond to Spoilers for a report of embers coming out of the chimney after the furnace being off for 30 minutes
March 12, 2011 - Hot Tub Fire
98 Fire responds to a call for a hot tub fire. Upon arriving they found the homeowner extinguished most of the fire. Members of the Stewartsville Volunteer Fire company check for any remaining hot spots and proceed to investigate the fire.
February 26, 2011 - MVA w PI
December 22, 2010 - Structure Fire Mutual Aide
98 Fire responds to a call for MVA with PI and air bag deployment. Upon arriving members of the Stewartsville Volunteer Fire Company de-energize the vehicles and assist with traffic
February 26, 2011 - Smoke
98 Fire respond to the Lutheran church in town on a report of thick yellow smoke coming from chimney. Photos courtesy of Lori Carlton
January 3, 2011 - New Officers
New officers for 2011 at the Stewartsville Volunteer Fire Company .
December 22, 2010 - Large Brush Fire Mutual Aide
In the third call of the day, 98 Fire responds to a call of mutual aide to Pohatcong Twp for a large brush fire on the side of the mountain along River Rd.Additional Photos
98 Fire responds to a call of mutual aide to Franklin Twp. Upon arriving initially with just 98-72, the department assists with replenishing water supply with a barn/shed fire. Later the call was made for additional manpower.Additional Photos
December 6, 2010 - Mutual Aide Alpha
December 11, 2010 - Annual Holiday Party
98 Fire takes some time off to spend with friends and families. Santa also makes a special appearance! Additional photos
December 13, 2010 - Engine Car Fire
98 Fire responds to Lowes parking lot for a car fire. Upon arriving the Stewartsville Volunteer Fire department found a fully involved engine fire. No one was hurt.Additional Photos
December 18, 2010 - Santa Run
98 Fire help Santa make an early visit to township residents!Additional photos
September 8, 2010 - Brush Fire - Mutual Aid
September 9, 2010 - Brush Fore
98 Fire responds to a brush fire with flames showing. Second call in as many days for a brush fire during a very dry spell.Additional Photos
September 28, 2010 - Friendly's Fund Raiser
98 Fire participates in a Fund Raiser at Friendly's Restaurant at the Phillipsburg mall on Tuesday evening September 28, 2010 Additional Photos
October 7, 2010 - Fire Prevention Week Open House
98 Fire opens its doors for its annual open house during fire prevention week 2010. Have dinner at home and then dessert at the firehouse was a big success!Additional photos
November 1, 2010 - Electrical Fire in Wall
98 Fire responds to a call of an electrical fire in a a kitchen wall.Additional Photos
In an early morning structural fire in Alpha, 98 Fire is called for mutual aide for 2 engines and manpower. According to published reports, all occupants of the house got out in time.Story and additional photos courtesy of Express-Times
98 Fire responds to a call of mutual aid for a Franklin Twp working brush fire. The Stewartsville Volunteer Fire department sent their tanker and brush truck. A Red Flag Warning was in effect at the time of the incident.Additional photos
September 5, 2010 - Mulch Fire
98 Fire responds to a call of smoke in basement and a possible structure fire. Upon arriving the basement was filled with smoke and there was a mulch fire outside the house.Additional photos
July 30, 2010 - MVA on 78 Westbound
98 Fire responded to an overturned box truck on 78 Westbound.Additional photos
August 3, 2010 - National Night Out
98 Fire participates in the annual National Night Out 2010 at the greenwich Elementary School.
August 19, 2010 - Perkins Smoke Alarm
98 Fire responds to Perkins restaurant for a smoke alarm. Upon arriving they find the restaurant filled with smoke. 75 Fire provides the assist.Additional Photos
June 6, 2010 - MVA with PI and LZ
98 Fire responds to a MVA with 2 vehicleswith PI. Both drivers needed to be airlifted. 98 Fire setup two LZ's in the nearby athletic field
July 20, 2010 - LZ in MVA with PI
98 Fire was called to setup an LZ for a MVA on 78 Eastbound in the morning rush that had several PI's.Additional Photos
May 31, 2010 - Memorial Day Parade 2010
98 Fire hosts the annual Memorial Day Parade in Stewartsville. 98 Fire opens up its doors to the public and serves complimentary soft drinks and hot dogs to all parade attendees.
May 8, 2010 - Warren County Safety Day
98 Fire participates in Warren County Public Safety Day at the Phillipsburg mall.
April 19, 2010 - Tanker Drill
98 Fire participates in a tanker drill along with 57 and 76 fire. All three departments met at ISE Farms in Broadway, NJ. Several tankers shuttled watter from two nearby draft locations. Water was dispersed at the nearby open field.
March 24, 2010 - Deck Fire
January 21, 2010 - Fire Alarm
98 Fire responds to a fire alarm at Greenwich Commons
January 4, 2010 - New Officers
98 Fire 2010 Officer Installation ceremony.
December 29, 2009 - Fire Alarm Investigation
98 Fire investigates an audible fire alarm called in my a neighbor.
December 19, 2009 - Santa Run
98 Fire plays host to Santa Claus as he makes an early visit to Stewartsville courtesy of 98 Fire volunteer elves.
December 13, 2009 - Mutual Aid Washington Twp
98 Fire is called for mutual aid into Washington Twp for a structural fire. 98-72 and 63 responded. Early morning freezing rain made the assist trecherous
December 12, 2009 - Annual Holiday Party
98 Fire family and friends come together for the annual holiday party. Joe Mecsey IV received firefighter of the year award and Jim received lifetime achievement award.
November 23, 2009 - Linde Walkthru
98 Fire performs a walk through to familiarize themselves with the new Linde facilities in town.
November 12, 2009 - Best Buy Grand Opening
98 Fire was invited to participate in the Best Buy grand opening. 98 Fire joined the Phillipsburg HS Marching Band and local officials in welcoming new shoppers.
October 10, 2009 - Safety Day at Home Depot
98 Fire hosts a fire prevention week "safety day" at nearby Home Depot.
October 6, 2009 - Mutual Aid Pohotcong Twp Kitchen Fire
In the first of two calls of the day, 98 Fire provides mutual aid for man-power into Pohatcong Twp for a working kitchen fire.
September 26, 2009 - Community Day
98 Fire participates in the annual Community Day in Greenwich Township. The Fire Department Auxilary was selling "fire fries" while the fire fighters hosted an open house in one of the engines and handed out fire prevention stickers.
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August 24, 2009 - RIC-Smoke Drill w 43 Fire and Others
98 Fire participates with 43 Fire in Hunterdon and several other departments with a RIC and Smoke drill at the growmark facility in Bloomsbury, NJ
July 10, 2009 - Tractor vs. Pedestrian w LZ
98 Fire responds to a scene of farm tractor vs pedestrian. MedEvac was called in to fly the patient out. 98 Fire proveded a LZ as well as manpower to lift patient to the helo
June 30, 2009 - MVA w PI
98 Fire responds to a PVA with multiple PI on Windham Farms Blvd. An LZ was setup for two helo's called to transport patients.
June 29, 2009 - Drill with 98 Rescue
98 Fire participates with 98 rescue at a joint drill at the old greenwich towsnhip school.
June 3, 2009 - Smoke Smell
98 Fire responds to a residence report of smell of smoke inside. 43 fire also sends one engine per SOP.
May 31, 2009 - Fire Alarm
98 Fire responds to their third call of the day to a report of a fire alarm going off inside a residence.
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May 31, 2009 - Gas Leak
98 Fire responds to a report of the smell of natural gas inside a residence.
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Memorial Day 2009
98 Fire participates in the annual Greenwich Township Memorial Day Parade and festivities.
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Courtesy of Lori:
Courtest of Scott and Kari:
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May 24, 2009-MVA-PI-Rt57
98 Fire reponds to a call of MVA with PI on Rt 57 at Gulf Station. Air lift was called for but not helo's were flying due to impending thunderstorms. Upon arriving at the scene 98 fire found linking oil and gasoline at the scene from the MVA.
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May 22, 2009 - MVA-PI-78W
98 Fire responds to a Rt78 next exist 3 MVA motorcycle with PI. LZ was on 78 west.
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April 15, 2009 - Laundry Room
98 Fire responds to their third call of the day. A washing machine fire/smoke condition in a laundry room.
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April 4, 2009 - Mutual Aid Bloomsbury
98 Fire responds to a call for a structural fire - back porch. Upon arrival the crew from Stewartsville volunteer fire company along with neighboring Bloomsbury and Huntington found the back deck fully involved. Luckily no one was injured and only the siding were damaged (besides the deck).
March 1, 2010 - Happy Birthday Joe
Fire Chief Joe Mecsey enjoys a surprise birthday cake at 98 Fire's monthly meeting.
February 6, 2010 - MVA with LZ
98 Fire responded to a MVC, single vehicle accident with one occupant. Vehicle left the road surface on Rte 173 near Greenwich Church Road, rolled multiple times and slid on its roof for a distance before coming to rest on its wheels. Negative entrapment. First EMT on-scene was a member of 98 Fire who immediately requested Medivac to fly. 98 Fire assisted 98 EMS with patient removal and packaging and setup an LZ at Mederex. 98 Fire remained on-scene until the vehicle was removed from the scene.
98 Fire responds to a call of mutual aid for Bloomsbury in Hunterdon County. Oil leached from the nearby truck stop into the Musconetcong River. Both crews worked alongside the Hunterdon HazMat team to arrest and clean up the spill
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March 30, 2009 - Live Burn
98 Fire conducts a live burn drill at the WCFA
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March 21, 2008 - Mutual Aid Harmony Twp
98 Fire reposnds with mutual aid to a structural fire in Harmony Twp. 98-72 tanker provided support on site.
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February 22, 2009 - Fire Alarm
98 Fire responds to a fire alarm at the Phillipsburg Inn. A faulty sensor in one of the buildings was to blame.
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February 7, 2009 - Tanker Mutual Aid
98 Fire send their tanker truck for mutual aid to Lopatcong twp for a structure fire.
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January 5, 2009 - 2009 Officers
98 Fire 2009 Officers taking the oath of office from township clerk Kim V.
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December 20, 2008 - Santa Visit
98 Fire helps Santa make his annual visit to the township.
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December 13, 2008 - Annual Holiday Party
98 Fire at their annual holiday party with members and families. Tim Webb received Firefighter of the Year award!
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November 3, 2008 - MVA-PI
98 Fire repond to a MVA with PI on SR-57
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October 15, 2008 - Nursery School Visits Fire Department
SmartStart Nursery School visits the Stewartsville Fire Department during Fire Prevention Week
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October 9-10, 2008 - Greenwich Nursery School
98 Fire visits the Greenwich Nursery School for Fire Prevention week 2008. Special visit this year is a Dalmation!
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October 8, 2008 - Open House
98 Fire host an open house at the Fire House in conjunction with Fire Prevention Week
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October 7, 2008 - GES Fire Prevention Visit
Fire 98 provides a Fire Prevention assembly to K-3rd grades at the Greenwich Elementry School in Greenwich Township. The assembly started off with a fire alarm drill with the Stewartsville Fire Department responding on site. After the building was checked and the alarm reset, the kids returned to the building. Shortly thereafter several classes came out and received some fire prevention education from the Fire Chief Joe Mecsey and several other members of Fire98. The visit concluded with the kids taking a walk around and through the fire engine. This was repeated 7-8 time throughout the day. These photos are from the first two tours.
Additional photos: Fire Prevention 2008-GES
September 27, 2008 - Mutual Aide TA Truck Stop
98 Fire responds to a call for mutual aide for Bloomsbury with assistance in an unknown fire alarm.
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September 22, 2008 - Extrication Drill
98 Fire perform an extrication drill with Harmony Fire
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September 3, 2008 - Perkins Smoke
98 Fire second call of the day responding to smoke inside Perkins restaurant
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September 3, 2008 - General Alarm P'burg Inn
98 Fire responds to a general fire alarm at the Phillipsburg Inn
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August 28, 2008 - HazMat
98 Fire responds to a call of leaking gasoline from a van in the Lowes parking lot.
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August 24, 2008 - Iron And Steel
98 Fire host the Iron and Steel Motorcycle Run in rememberance of Flight 93 and 9/11. The group stopped in Bloomsbury to fuel up and then made way to the westbound weight station to regroup.
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August 23, 2008 - Lopatcong Twp Mutual Aid
98 Fire responds to report of flames at a dwelling in Lopatcong Twp.
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July 26, 2008 - Mutual Aid
98 Fire responds to an early Saturday morning call for mutual aid to an inductrial fire in Bethlehem Twp, Hunterdon county, NJ
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July 14, 2008 - MVA PI
98 Fire responds to a report of a MVA with PI. Initial reports indicated an LZ needed to be setup. That was later cancelled as the patients condition became better understood.
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June 29, 2008 - Vehicle Fire
98 Fire responds to a call of vehicle flames showing from a car at a local gas station. Upon arrival flames were not showing.
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June 27, 2008 - Vehicle Fire
Stewartsville Volunteer Fire Company responds to a vehicle fire. Upon arriving they find a small pickup truck fully engaged.
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May 26, 2008 - Memorial Day Parade
98 Fire participates in the Stewartsville Memorial Day Parade 2008
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May 19, 2008 - Live Burn Drill
98 Fire holds a live burn drill at the WCFA. This month features automobile fire
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May 5, 2008 - Smoking Electrical
98 Fire reponds to Perkins Family Restaurant on reports of smoke coming from an electrical outlet. Upon arriving at the scene smoke was inside the retaurant. A small burn area was found outside the building near a window well and electrical outlet and extinguished.
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April 29, 2008 - Demo 100' Tower Ladder
98 Fire is treated to a demo of a brand new Pierce 100' tower ladder. Photographer is treated to a ride on top of the world!
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April 18, 2008 - Fire 58 Mutual Aide Brush Fire
98 Fire provides mutual aide with 98-82 to Fire 58 for a brusch fire and barn fire in Hampton, NJ
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April 7, 2008 - MVA
98 Fire reposnds to the second call of the day MVA (truck) and passenger vehicle. Injuries were involved. Extensive traffic jam in the area as Rt 57 traffic diverted onto local roads. Power pole was down.
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April 7, 2008 - MVA Fire
98 Fire respond to reports of flames showing in a vehicle fire in the Shop Rite parking lot in Stewartsville. Upon arriving they find a working vehicle fire. No injuries reported.
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April 7, 2008 - Membership Award for Don Fohr
Don Fohr (right) is presented with a membership award by Chief Joe Mecsey at the April 2008 monthly meeting
March 26, 2008 - Brush Fire
98 Fire responds to reports of brush fire - heavy smoke.
March 24, 2008 - WCFA Ladder Drill
98 Fire participates in a drill at the WCFA. This drill focused on ladders
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February 17, 2008 - Chimney Fire
98 Fire respond to reports of a chimney fire. No flames were observed upon arrival. 98 Fire examined the chimney from inside out to make sure there was no additional danger.
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