Here is the first Engine the CVFC ever had and it was built by the charter members by hand and featured a chemical tank, which combined basically baking soda with a powerful acid to produce pressure to move the water from the tank thru a hose. They mounted Lloyd Tredway’s chemical tank onto William Axford’s Pierce Arrow chassis in Morris Chamberlain’s garage and the first apparatus was on-line. The ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Due to the wind in the south /south east direction we should expect to see and smell some drift smoke around the Morris area.... (Full Story)

The little bit of rain we got the other night doesn't change anything sadly. We are still under extreme dry and hazardous conditions for fire and its spread.

Please stay on your toes and take care not to burn anything outdoors in firepits etc. We will all get thru this safely if everyone is vigilant and careful, remember if you see something, say something.

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Last night and early this morning the CVFC was called upon for mutual aid into Washington Township to our west and then this morning we were again called upon for assistance into Mendham Township for brush fires, in both cases our Brush Truck and 4500 Gallon Tanker were key in these incidents coming to a good ending, both have been brought under control.

Once again today there are warnings up for ... (Full Story)

Once again today there are warnings up for lower humidity and winds strong enough to spread any ground fire to a uncontrollable state in a matter of seconds.

Please remain vigilant. The bans on open burning continue, this means no fire pits or campfires of any kind are to be used. Pass this on to your neighbors and if you see something say something. Together we can get through this dry season ... (Full Story)

Chester Residents PLEASE READ and remain vigilant !!! Pass it on to all in your neighborhood !!! You all have done a great job keeping each other and us firefighters safe and out of harms way. Do not let your guard down now !!!

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machine" skills. What is "man vs. machine" you may ask? This is any incident that involves a person who has a accident involving machinery,pipes,fencing or just about anything you can think of. Firefighters are often tasked with assisting by use of power tools and specialized techniques to remove entangled fingers,arms or legs as with all types of rescue work practice makes perfect. Think you have ... (Full Story & Photos)