Welcome to Highlands Fire Department
The Highlands Fire Department is an all Volunteer Organization that proudly protects an estimated 5,000 people living in an area of one square mile. Located in Highlands, NJ we operate out of one station that protects a primarily residential area. The department consists of 50 members, but is always looking to grow. The department was founded in 1900 and is composed of two companies Columbia Hose Company No. 1 & Star Hook and Ladder Company No. 2. We answer structure, brush, car and boat fire calls along with motor vehicle extrication.
Today the Highlands FD remembers the 19 Granite Mountain Hot Shots who made the supreme sacrifice today at the Yarnell fire back in Prescott AZ in 2013.
A cold front is expected to approach from the west today and it will bring showers and thunderstorms. Some of the thunderstorms may become severe during the afternoon and evening hours. Damaging winds and large hail are possible along with locally heavy rain and dangerous cloud to ground lightning.
FYI NJ American Water will be flushing fire hydrants in the borough and the bay shore area...
American Water Works Service Company, Inc. - Community Warning
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Coastal North, Highlands This is an important message from New Jersey American Water. New Jerse...Congratulations Chief David Parker on being selected as the Fire Chief for Picatinny Arsenal Fire and Emergency Services. Through his experience, passion for the job and people first approach, his vision will carry PAFD into the future.
EX - Chief David Parker has been a member of the Highlands Fire Department for over 35 years joining in 1984. David was Chief of the Highlands Fire department in 1996 and 2010.
David is also the Fire Marshal for the Borough since 2004. Prior to that he was the Deputy Fire Marshal.
David was the Borough OEM Coordinator from 1997-2017 and was instrumental in coordinating the response to Hurricane 's Irene and Sandy as well as other major incidents.
Congratulation Chief... This is a well deserved promotion.
Thank you everyone. It's an honor to serve...
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Congratulations Dave and best of luck
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Congratulations Dave, This comes as no surprise to anyone that knows you. Best of luck to you!
Congratulations
Murphy backs off his plan to take $33M from needy firefighter relief fund
nj.com
Gov. Phil Murphy sent a letter to legislative leadership saying he won't take money from the firefighter fund.
Guard your "piggy banks " people of NJ. There is a " pork barreller" at the top.
And why are they called needy? Not a word I prefer for a group smart enough to plan for an emergency.
He’s just appalling
latest brief from the NWS for the weather tonight and tomorrow..
Heavy rain leading to flash flooding is possible this afternoon into Saturday, with the highest threat tonight.
Tidal flooding is expected for NJ Shore, and Raritan Bay.
For the Atlantic Oceanfront, the highest threat is with the high tides tonight.
Some of the thunderstorms this afternoon and tonight may be severe with damaging winds the primary hazard.
Marine: Some gale force gusts are possible especially tonight. Seas at or above 10 feet by later today and tonight on the Atlantic coastal waters.
weather.gov
A storm system Friday into Saturday is expected to bring multiple weather hazards
to our region during this time.
Heavy rain leading to flash flooding is possible Friday into Saturday, with the highest
threat on Friday night.
Tidal flooding is expected NJ Shore, and Raritan Bay.
For the Sandy Hook area the Raritan Bay, the highest threat is with the high tides on Thursday evening/night and Friday evening/night
Some of the thunderstorms Friday into Friday night may be severe with damaging
winds the primary threat.
weather.gov
Thanks to everyone who came out today for the 10th Ever Highlands Fire Department Cornhole Tournament!
Congrats to our winners:
1st Place - Bill & Steve
2nd Place- Rick & Ed
3rd Place- Nick & Ben
Thanks to our sponsors and everyone who helped out to make this a great day!
Woodland, NJ (Burlington County) has a major forest fire burning in the Penn State Forest by Coyle. 1,000 + acres are burning and expected to increase. Crews are reporting a rapid spread and numerous task forces and strike teams have been deployed to assist the New Jersey Forest Fire Service. Route 72 will remain closed between Route 532 and Route 539
Officials are predicting that the smoke will be in heading to the Monmouth County area.. If you start to smell smoke this is probably the reason.
😢 I’m up north We were outside heard lots of Fire Trucks earlier/ But we could smell the burning much earlier: Prays of safety to all our FireFighters🙏
The Highlands FD wants to remind you that tonight is day lights savings time.. When you change your clocks please change your batteries and make sure your smoke and CO detectors are working.
Report of several power outages in Highlands this morning... please do not call 911 or Police Headquarters unless u have an emergency..
Report your power outages to JCP&L here
outages.firstenergycorp.com/nj.html
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Last night in the early morning hours the Highlands FD responded to a reported extinguished fire on Laurel Drive. Upon arrival the FD did find an extinguished fire by the resident. Members made sure the fire was extinguished buy soaking the area. The fire is under investigation with the Highlands Fire Prevention bureau, Highlands Police Dept, Monmouth County Fire Marshall’s office and the Monmouth County prosecutors office..
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Dateline City: VOORHEES, N.J. VOORHEES, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--With polar-like conditions pre...
With the upcoming weather forecast some information on preventing frozen pipes in you house or business.
Preventing & Thawing Frozen Pipes
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The latest from the National Weather Center in regards to the Storm this weekend.
The local prediction is for 1-2 inches but a possibility up to 4 in with some ice accumulations and minor flooding. If the storm track changes just a little it will significantly change the the total amount.
weather.gov
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CCONGRATULATIONS CHIEF
Congratulations Joe. Nice picture
Congratulations Joe! Have a safe year
Congratulations chief. Good luck and stay safe in 2019.
Congratulations
Congratulations to our newly Elected Chief and Line Officers:
Chief Joe Blewett
First Assistant Chief: Brian Burton
Second Assistant Chief: William Kane
Senior Captain: Rudy Trivett Jr.
Junior Captain: Ray Vargas
Senior Lieutenant: William Caizza
Junior Lieutenant: Charles Wells
congrats to all the officers this year may you all have a safe year
Congratulations to all of you. Thanks for keeping us safe.
You're all good men and I speak every promise and blessing of God over you, the department and your families this year. You are God's hands to our community, a dedicated bunch of good souls. ❤️
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This makes Me very Happy and feeling so safe. Congratulations Chief Blewett!
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Congratulations to all. Good luck and stay safe.
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Rain moves in overnight tonight
The heaviest rain falls during the day Friday, especially between roughly 10am and 5pm, before rain winds down in the evening. The heaviest amounts look to be roughly along and just south of the I-95 corridor where a Flood Watch is in effect.
A general 1 to 2 inches of rain can be expected with locally higher amounts possible. This will likely result in some urban and small stream flooding with more localized flash flooding also possible. In addition, rises on rivers can be expected with the potential for some points to exceed flood stage. However, this will be heavily dependent on where the heaviest rain sets up
We are currently in a flood watch until tomorrow night. Please make sure you are prepared and move your cars in flood prone areas of town.
