Tractor-Trailers Crush Car Between Them

The Denville Fire Department was dispatched to an MVAon Route 80 westbound at 1631 on February 27, 2023. Assistant Chief Jason Lezcano, arrived and established command. The accident involved two tractor-trailertrucks that had crushed a small carbetween them. Chief Lezcano requested two ambulances and two MICUs based on the seriousness of the accident. He also requested an engine from Parsippany District 5. The carwas occupied by two passengers. The driverwas severely pinned. The trailers were stabilized with cribbing and struts. Denville firefighters were able to force open the driver’s side door. Both passengers were rescued from the driver’s door; neitherwere too severely injured.

Merrimac Drive House Fire

On February 15, 2023, East DoverStation 28 and Silverton Station 29 were dispatched to a home on Merrimac Drive fora fire on the side of the home. Chief 2810 found a smoldering fire on the Aside of the home. Engine 2801 stretched a 1-3/4 inch line to the fire, while Engine 2931 opened up the interior walls. The fire was quickly knocked down and appeared to be caused by outdoordecoration lights.