Thank you to everyone who came out to the station for our annual pancake breakfast. We greatly appreciate everyone who came out and showed their support for the company and allowed us to cook for you. It is always a pleasure for us to invite the community into the station and talk about what we do and show off our fleet and serve some good food. We hope to see you all next year!
Today February 2nd, 2022, members of the Pennington Fire Company Station 51 traveled to Baltimore Maryland to participate in the memorial service for the three Baltimore City firefighter who we killed in the line of duty at a fire in the city on January 24th, 2022. The members were joined by firefighters from across our nation to pay tribute and to show our support for our fellow firefighters in Baltimore.
Tower 51 responded to Ewing this morning to assist with a 2nd alarm fire in their township. The crew operated for approximately 1 hour, before being released to cover Pennington, Hopewell, Ewing and Lawrence townships with a crew while other units returned to service from the fire. Photo courtesy of Ewing Twp. Fire Dept Station 30.
The Pennington Fire Company along with other Hopewell Valley Emergency Responders respond to a report of a women who fell through the ice at Rosedale Park. Please see the article below for more information.
51 members had a great night running high-rise evolutions at the Mercer County Fire Academy. Tonight’s goal was mostly centered around deployment of our recently revised high-rise / courtyard hose pack.
Updated: Jul 1, 2020
The Pennington Fire Company is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Pennington Fire Company life member, Richard Pratt (89). Dick had joined the Pennington Fire Company in 1959 and during his 61 years of service, he held many roles throughout the fire department and community including Captain of Pennington Fire Company Fire Police, as well as Pennington Fire Company President. Dick served 30 plus years as a trustee for the Mercer County Firemen’s Association and also served as a Hopewell Twp. Fire Commissioner from 1988 to 1994.
We thank you for your dedicated service, and will greatly miss your presence.
Rest In Peace Mr. Richard “Dick” Pratt.
It’s time for some pancakes! We’ll be open from 7:30 AM until noon. Hope to see you here.
At approximately 8:25 PM on Sunday February 3rd, 2019, Station 51 and Rescue 23 (Lawrenceville Fire Company) were dispatched to Blake Dr. in Hopewell Grant for a reported appliance fire. First arriving officers of the Hopewell Township Police Dept. attempted to suppress the fire; however, they were unsuccessful as the fire was already too intense. Chief 51 arrived on scene shortly thereafter and established command. As he made entry into the multi-family structure, he encountered smoke throughout the second division and asked for the box to be filled. This upgrade requested Station 52 (Hopewell Fire Department), Station 53 (Union Fire Company and Rescue Squad), Engine 33 (West Trenton Volunteer Fire Company) and RIT 22 (Lawrence Road Fire Company). Members of both Station 51 and Station 23 were already in quarters and quickly responded following the initial tones. Tower 51 was the first due unit to the scene followed soon after by Rescue 51 and Rescue 23. Tower 51 stretched a line to the front door. The tower crew made entry along with a member of 23 and located the fire room on the second floor. Arriving crews of Rescue 51 made entry to conduct primary searches of the residence. A water supply was established from a nearby hydrant by next due units. Members of Rescue 51 ascended the stairs to the second division where they were able to locate a cat within the residence and remove it. The cat was evaluated and treated by Ambulance 151 (Pennington First Aid Squad) and returned to its owners. The fire was quickly knocked down; preventing it from spreading throughout the structure. Tower 51’s aerial was raised to gain access to the roof to ventilate the structure; however, with the rapid extinguishment, no cuts were needed. The fire was officially placed under control by Chief 51 around 8:50PM. Crews continue to work on scene conducting overhaul operations to ensure no extension had occurred. Units were on scene for approximately 2 hours.
Tower 60 (Princeton Fire Department) and Engine 31 (Prospect Heights Volunteer Fire Company) were assigned to cover Station 51.
Thank you to all responding companies especially our mutual aid partners.
No further details will be released regarding this incident.
*Approved for release by Chief 51
