Fairmount Fire Company #1
Washington Township, Morris County, New Jersey

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The Fairmount Fire Company was requested to assist Chester Fire Company on Saturday October 1, 2005 at approximately 1545 hours for a overturned propane truck laying on its side in the north bound side of route 206.  Once on scene, Engine 2-1 tied into a hydrant in front of the Chester Diner and supplied a 3" line with compressed air foam to a portable blitz gun. Engine 2-1 flew 800 gallons of water with 2 gallons of foam onto the overturned truck and SUV that were involved, to prevent any kind of ignition point.  The two fire companies remained on scene for almost 3 hours while route 206 was shut down.  Additionally, Fairmount's Engine 2-2 was dispatched to assist with tanker fill if necessary, and to cover Chester for any additional fire incidents. 

Photos courtesy of Chester Volunteer Fire Department. 

The scene before the removal of the SUV involved (above)

Fairmount's Engine 2-1 supplying CAFS to the scene (above)

 It took a task-force of heavy-duty wreckers to safely upright the vehicle.  Fortunately, the
up righting of the vehicle went very smoothly.  (below)