May 28, 2014 – At around 6pm Allamuchy firefighters were alerted for a car carrier fire at exit 19, RT80 east.  Upon arrival, firefighters found the truck and 5 cars fully involved and immediately requested the assistance from Hope and Hackettstown Fire Departments.  Firefighters were able to knock down the bulk of the fire in about 15 minutes and continued to extinguish the hotspots…

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May 26, 2014 – At around 3am, Allamuchy Firefighters were requested by the Blairstown Fire Department for a working structure fire.  Allamuchy Fire responded to the call with their RIT/FAST team to assist Blairstown in their efforts.  Firefighters were able to contain the fire to the kitchen and the attic space above the kitchen.  Allamuchy Fire took part in RIT/FAST training…

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May 26, 2014 - The American Legion Post 164 of Hackettstown hosted their annual Memorial Parade which began near the post office on Washington Street and ended at Union Cemetery on Mountain Avenue.  Allamuchy firefighters participated this year by marching in the parade and handing out stuffed animals to the little…

May 18, 2014 - It is with deep regret and heartfelt sorrow that we announce the passing of Jim Powderley.  As Asst. Fire Police Chief, Jim secured the safety of each of us for many years.  Jim was OEM in Green Twp.  He also was a retired police chief for the Town of Demurest.  Jim played Santa for many Breakfasts and Santa tours.  He was such a special guy and it was a privilege to even know him.  He was dedicated to Allamachy Fire even when his health was failing.  He will surely be missed…

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New Jersey Herald



May 13, 2014 — A mid-morning gas leak led to a precautionary evacuation of about a dozen residents in the Panther Valley Golf and Country Club while the gas company worked on the repair, fire officials said.



New Jersey State Police and the Allamuchy Volunteer Fire Department responded to the call of a gas leak at 9:36 a.m. in… Continue