Tree Crashes Onto Freehold Township Fire Truck

Firefighters from Freehold Township Independent Fire Co.  No. 1 were responding to a call on Jackson Mills Road when a tree fell on the fire truck, Chief Tom Luongo said. The four firefighters in the truck were not injured, but the truck will need repairs, according to Luongo.

Freehold Township Independent Fire Co.  No. 1 had approximately 30 firefighters on duty Saturday into Sunday, responding to problems caused by Hurricane Irene.

“It’s been really hectic. We’re up to 70 emergency responses, not including flooded basements,” Luongo said. “There are a lot of trees and wires down.”

Problem areas in the western section of the township that the fire company covers included Jackson Mills Road and Strickland Road, Luongo said. He urged residents to stay indoors to allow emergency crews to respond to issues in the township.

“The fire companies and first aid companies will keep working,” Luongo said. “We’ll get to you. Just hang in there and stay safe.”