RBR Prom Demonstration

Friday, May 27, 2011  Little Silver Fire, EMS, Police, and Shrewsbury Fire participated in the annual Project Prom Demonstration at Red Bank Regional High School.  A mock car accident was step up to show the effects of drinking and driving. We would like to thank Patrolman Peter Gibson of LSPD (ex-chief of LSFD and SFD) for his continued work on this initiative.


     

 

Wayside- Little SIlver RIT Drill

Wednesday, May 25, 2011  Firefighters from Little Silver and Wayside participated in a firefighter rescue drill at an acquired house in Tinton Falls. Crews participated in several evolutions utilizing different removal techniques. Thank you to Wayside Fire Company for hosting the drill.

     

 

MVA with Door Pop

Sunday, May 15, 2011  Station 23-1 and Squad 23-21 was dispatched to the intersection of Seven Bridges Road and Silverside Avenue for a motor vehicle accident with injuries. Fire crews had to remove the driver's side door to gain access to the patient.



     

 

Passing of Ex-Chief Frank Ambrosino

The Little Silver Volunteer Fire Company regretfully announces the passing of life-member Frank A. Ambrosino. Frank was chief of the Fire Department in 1980 and since then served as President of the Fire Company. Frank was also a life-member of the Little Silver Emergency Medical Services. We are grateful for the service Frank so enjoyably gave to both the Little Silver community and to our family within the Fire Company. Our thoughts and prayers are extended to Frank and all who new him.


For service details, please contact Captain Peter Giblin.


   
 

Check Your Smoke Detectors

Saturday, April 23, 2011  In the wake of the recent tragic fire in Middletown, residents are reminded to not only have smoke detectors installed throughout their homes, but also ensure they are in proper working order.  Below is a link to smoke detector safety and installation information.  Smoke detectors save lives. 

www.nfpa.org/categoryList.asp





   
 

Live Burn Training

Sunday, April 10, 2011  Station 23-1 spent the morning conducting several training evolutions at the Monmouth County Fire Academy. 

     

 

Pet Oxygen Mask Donation

Friday, April 8, 2011  Little Silver Fire Department received a generous donation through ex-chief Tim Spencer and Canine Companies, Inc. for Pet Oxygen Masks for our apparatus.

   
 

Members Attend FDNY Training Seminar

Saturday, April 2, 2011  Members from the Little Silver Fire Department attended the 29th annual LT. James Curran Memorial Training Seminar held at the FDNY Bureau of Training.  Topics included heavy vehicle rescue, engine company operations and tactics, and private dwelling fire tactics taught by FDNY personnel.  All proceeds from the class went to the New York Firefighters Burn Center Foundation.

     

 

3rd Annual St. Patrick's Day Fundraiser

Saturday, March 19, 2011  On Saturday evening, the Little Silver Fire Company celebrated Irish heritage with its Third Annual St. Patrick's Day Fundraiser. Hundreds came out to enjoy Irish folk music, food, and spirits to support the department's daily heroic efforts. An enormous outdoor tent housing the event was decked out with St. Patty's shamrock balloons, gold ribbons, and Irish flags draped from the ceiling. Special thanks to chairman Kevin Brennan and to the entire community for making it such a special event!


(Photos courtesy of Little Silver-Oceanport Patch)


     

 

Time to Change those Detectors!

The Little Silver Fire Department reminds everyone to replace all smoke and carbon monoxide detector batteries while changing their clocks forward 1 hour. A new battery can save a life!


   
 
 
 

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