Volunteering Since 1906

The Little Silver Volunteer Fire Department is located in Monmouth County, New Jersey. Our department provides fire and rescue services to the 6,000 residents of Little Silver.  Our firehouse is located on Prospect Avenue in the "downtown" section of Little Silver.  We currently operate 4 front line apparatus, one antique engine, a fire police van, a flood unit, and 2 command vehicle.

Recent Calls & News

01DEC09: Election Night
Narrative:  Little Silver Fire Company held their annual elections on December 1st.  Congratulations to the 2010 line officers and the 2010 administrative officers.  We would also like to thank Fred Mazzuca and Joe Senkeleski for  preparing the food for election night!

27OCT09: Working Structure Fire
Narrative: At approx. 2020 hrs, Station 23-1 was dispatched to a residence on Kings Rd. for a basement fire. Engine 2377 was first on scene within minutes of dispatch taking their own water supply. Chief Salerno arrived shortly after and requested a second alarm for a working structure fire, which brought in Shrewsbury Truck 4590 and Oceanport RIT. Lt. Giblin stretched an 1 3/4 handline pushing the fire back down the interior stairs protecting the first floor while a 2nd hose team advanced into the basement through the bilco doors. LSFD crews performed an aggressive interior attack bringing the fire under control quickly while encountering high heat and heavy fire. Crews vented and checked for extension. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Red Bank Fire Marshal's Office. Little Silver EMS treated two patients for smoke inhalation. Fire Departments cleared the scene at approx. 2300 hrs. No firefighters were injured.

11SEPT09: We Shall Never Forget
Narrative: Never Forget the 343 brothers and sisters that made the supreme sacrifice 8 years ago today.  God bless America.
 

08SEPT09: Awards Ceremony
Narrative: Station 23-1 attended the life saving awards ceremony in Shrewsbury to support firefighters Bruce MacDonald, Frank Salerno, John Merris, and Jerzy Chojancki.  We would like to congratulate these members on a job well done!

06SEPT09: Truck Company Operations Drill
Narrative: Station 23-1 along with RBFD Tower 90 practiced their ventilation, laddering, and forcible entry techniques at a vacant dwelling in Little Silver.    Click on the picture for the album.

23AUG09: Car vs.Tree
Apparatus: 2368, 2377, 2386
Narrative: Station 23-1 was dispatched to Little Silver Point Rd. for a vehicle into a tree and overturned.  Units ands responded, stabilized the vehicle , and assisted LSEMS and LSPD.  Click on the picture for the album.

11AUG09: Car vs. Pole
Apparatus: 2366, 2375, 2386
Narrative: Station 23-1 was dispatched to Winding Way South for a car vs. pole with wires down.  Crews secured the scene until the arrival of JCP&L.

30JULY09: MVC With Confinement
Apparatus: 2366, 2386
Narrative: Station 23-1 was dispatched to the corner of Branch Ave. and Rumson Rd. for a motor vehicle crash with confinement.  Crews utilized the hydraulic tools to remove the driver's door and assisted in removing the patient.  Click on the picture for the album.

22JULY09: Field Day
Apparatus: 2366, 2377
Narrative: Station 23-1 participated in the Monmouth County Fireman's Field Day Competition at the Monmouth County Fair.  Click on the picture for the album.

16JULY09: Extrication Class
Narrative: Station 23-1 along with RBFD Tower 90 participated in an vehicle extrication class.  The first part was classroom followed by a day of hands on training.  We would like to thank Thomas Wieczerzak for taking the time to teach the class and Diana Defazio for the pictures.  Click on the picture for the album.

12JUNE09: Structure Fire with Entrapment in Shrewsbury
Apparatus: 2366, 2375, 2386
Narrative: Station 23-1 was dispatched mutual aid to Shrewsbury for a structure fire with entrapment on Paterson Ave.  Engine 2375 and Rescue 2386 and assisted with ventilation and overhaul.  LSFD's Lieutenant Bruce MacDonald who was responding with Shrewsbury FD along with SFD's John Merris located and rescued a man from the home.  Pictures courtesy of RedBankGreen.  

05JUNE09: Memory Lanes Structure Fire
Apparatus: 2366, 2377, 2375
Narrative: Station 23-1 was dispatched mutual aid to Shrewsbury for a CSF on Newman Springs Rd.  Crews were assigned to the "C" side of the building, had two handlines in operation, and fed Long Branch's tower ladder.  Firefighters and fire police operated on scene for over 8 hours. Click HERE to view the rest of the photos.  Pictures courtesy of RedBankGreen.

01JUNE09: Congratulations!
Narrative: Congratulations to LSPD SGT. Dan Shaffery and PTL. Frank Salerno for receiving a life saving award after their quick actions at an accident in Colts Neck, NJ.

01JUNE09: Scarred Straight Drill
Apparatus: 2366, 2377, 2386, 4576
Narrative: LSFD participated in a mock accident at RBR High School to show the effects of drunk driving.  Click HERE to view the rest of the photos.  Photos by Dan Shaffery.

01JUNE09: Vehicle Fire
Apparatus: 2366, 2377, 2386
Narrative: Units were dispatched to a vehicle fire on the corner of Branch Ave. and White Rd.  2377 arrived on scene, crews stretched 1 3/4 handlines and extinguished the fire.  Photos by James Finn.

16MAY09: New Chief's Vehicle
Apparatus: 2366
Narrative: LSFD recently purchased a 2009 Chevy Suburban which will be utilized as command vehicle.  Lights, radios, and a command console will be installed within the next several weeks.

16MAY09: Congratulations!
Narrative: Congratulations to Captain Andrew Smith for his graduation from York College, Lieutenant Peter Giblin from the Monmouth County Police Academy Class II, Tommy Ruane from Saint Joseph's University, Mike Very from Springfield College, Chris Faherty from CBA, and Nick Hubbard and Rob Garrison from RBR.

17MAY09: Firefighters Participate in Training
Apparatus: 2366, 2386, 2357
Narrative: LSFD participated in a mass causality drill hosted by Shrewsbury.  Members worked to extricate victims from a bus and helped with triage.  On May 2nd, several members participated in a class held by the WLB which covered building construction, truck company operations, and railroad safety.    Members have also participated in MAYDAY and firefighter survival training throughout the month.  Click HERE to view the rest of the pictures.

10APRIL09: Motor Vehicle Accident
Apparatus: 2375
Narrative: Station 23-1 was dispatched to a motor vehicle accident with no injuries at Rumson Rd. and Seven Bridges Rd.  Crews secured the vehicle and controlled a fluid leak.

14APRIL09: Congratulations!
Narrative: Congratulations to Chief Frank Salerno, Asst. Chief Jim Jiminaro, Chris Boyle, Joe Lauterwasser, and Joe Senkeleski for winning the Firehouse Weight Loss Challenge.  Together, the members lost 218 pounds!  Good job guys!  Click HERE for more details.

02APRIL09: Welcome New Members!
Narrative: Station 23-1 would like to welcome its newest active firefighters to the department, Anthony Nolin, Nick Hubbard, and TJ Constantino.  The members come to us highly trained and ready to serve our residents.

31MAR09: Gas Line Struck
Apparatus: 2377, 2375
Narrative: Station 23-1 was dispatched to Windsor Dr. for a construction company that struck a gas line.  Under the command of 2367, fire units covered the scene with an 1 3/4 until the arrival of the gas company.

12MAR09: Car Fire
Apparatus: 2377, 2376, 2375, 2386
Narrative: Station 23-1 was dispatched to the intersection of Willow Dr. and Little Silver Point Road for a car fire.  The fire was extinguished by police prior to fire units arrival.

12FEB09: Brush Fire
Apparatus: 2377, 2376, 2375, 42-1-76
Narrative: It was determined the smoke was coming from live wires arching against a tree. Engine 2377 arrived on scene within minutes with 4. Due to the high winds the fire jumped across the street just prior to the arrival of the first engine, and ignited many parts of a backyard on the Rumson side on Hance Rd.