Deer Rescues and Car Crashes: A Day in the Life of the New Milford Volunteer Fire Department
photos courtesy of the New Milford Volunteer Fire Department (NMFD)
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
New Milford NJ, It is no secret that our local first responders have to stay prepared for absolutely anything. The New Milford Volunteer Fire Department (NMFD) proved exactly that during an incredibly busy, diverse day of calls that ranged from unique wildlife rescues to local traffic accidents.
With the monthly total hitting 46 emergency calls—and still two days left to go in the month—the dedicated volunteers of the NMFD have been working around the clock to keep the New Milford community safe.
Here is a breakdown of their action-packed day.
The Morning: An Unusual Wildlife Rescue
The day started early at 8:30 AM when the New Milford Police Department (NMPD) requested assistance for an unusual emergency: a deer was tightly wedged and stuck between two fences.
Thinking quickly outside the box, NMFD crews deployed the hydraulic extrication tools (commonly known as the “Jaws of Life”) usually reserved for freeing victims from severe motor vehicle accidents.
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Firefighters carefully used the specialized tool to pry the fences apart.
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The gap was widened just enough to safely free the trapped deer.
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The animal was successfully rescued and transferred to the care of local Animal Control.
The Afternoon: Two-Car Crash on River Road
The peace didn’t last long. At 1:46 PM, the department was dispatched to a two-car motor vehicle accident (MVA) on River Road, located right in the local CVS parking lot.
Arriving crews quickly went to work securing the scene and mitigating environmental hazards:
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Battery Hazard: Crews disconnected and secured the battery on the most severely damaged vehicle to prevent potential electrical fires.
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Fluid Spill Cleanup: Firefighters applied Speedy Dry Absorbent across a significant fluid spill on the pavement to prevent environmental damage and slick driving conditions.
Support Your Local Volunteers: A huge thank you to the members of the NMFD for their swift actions and continuous dedication to our town!
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