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Fire District Budget Election

 March 30, 2021

As we approach the upcoming fire district elections and budget approval, sometimes confusing or misleading things are said in the heat of the election. Therefore, we want to assure the community that we are a first-rate fire company responding to the needs of the community we have proudly served for over 50 years. In 2020, your volunteers responded to over 220 calls, with an average response time under 5 minutes, expending close to 1400 person hours of service ranging from burnt toast, house fires, motor vehicle accidents with entrapment, technical rescue, hazardous materials, mutual aid throughout the state, just to mention a couple. A lot goes into preparing to respond to whatever type of call we receive and we spend even more time maintaining our equipment and facilities, training as well as providing other types of community service.
The budget that we need to operate, supports our efforts to provide fire and rescue suppression services for those that reside, work or visit the township of Marlboro.
We, like volunteer fire companies across the nation, are finding it increasingly more difficult to recruit new members. Over the past year, we added 3 new, fully qualified members which is not enough to sustain us over the longer term with members leaving the company for college, relocating, etc. We want you to know that the Company is taking steps to address this. Unfortunately in 2020 and into 2021, it is increasingly more difficult than in the past. We would organize and/or attend many public events, but due to COVID-19 most if not all of those events were cancelled in 2020 and postponed in 2021. We are hoping to have National night out in August, Open House in October, Marlboro Day in September, just to name a couple. We have been trying to recruit members and successfully re-introduced our junior program in the late Fall. This program provides an opportunity to learn about the fire service and is open to anyone between the ages of 16 and 18. Juniors are permitted to respond to certain calls and perform limited activities, but again due to virtual learning, our in school recruitment drives have been suspended.  We  have had many of our long term members join in that capacity and many years later, continue to volunteer their time. The Company has also established a committee to come up with ideas for recruiting new members. Don’t be surprised to see an upcoming campaign. If you or someone you know would like to find out more, message us on this page.
Lastly, please come out and support the Fire District Budget on Tuesday April 20th between 2:00 and 9:00 pm. At our station Robertsville Volunteer Fire Co, #1,  94 Route 520, or send in your mail in ballot and say YES!!
 
Here is a quick breakdown on where the proposed budget would go, as it stands your assessment by $1 per 100,000 of assessed value. In other words, a home assessed at $500,000 will see an increase of ONLY $5.00
 
The largest expenses are Water Rental fees (Hydrant Maintenance and Standby water), Insurance/Debt Service, Firefighting Safety Equipment & supporting the Volunteer Training and Development. 
If you have any questions directly regarding the budget, please contact Board of Fire Commissioners District #2 Chair, Mike Rein, MRein@MTFD2.org
If you have any questions regarding volunteering, reach out to Robertsville Volunteer Fire Co. #1, Chief , Keith Badler , KBadler@RobertsvilleFire.org
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Robertsville Volunteer Fire Co. #1
6 days ago
Robertsville Volunteer Fire Co. #1

District 28 was part of a structural strike team and regional cover for Matawan today. As there was a large woods fire involving a decommissioned railway bridge from the 1940s.The fire got precariously close to homes but never extended to any. #morganvillefiredepartment #marlborofire281 #matawanborofiredepartment Morganville Fire Department Marlboro Fire Department District #1 ... See MoreSee Less

District 28 was part of a structural strike team and regional cover for Matawan today. As there was a large woods fire involving a decommissioned railway bridge from the 1940s.The fire got precariously close to homes but never extended to any.  #morganvillefiredepartment #marlborofire281 #matawanborofiredepartment Morganville Fire Department Marlboro Fire Department District #1Image attachmentImage attachment+7Image attachment
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If you look to your right going from Main Street to Atlantic over the Little St Bridge, you'll see it. I'm 75. When I was young, we could swim under there. Walk the trestle too hoping no train came. The lake filled in tho so that part of lake Matawan is only small creek now. The kids used to jump off the Little St Bridge, (some more than once). Our presumed off the trestle.

Where’s exactly was this ? Hope everyone is okay !

Do we know what caused the fire yet? 💯%

Great work!

Good work. And thank you from a retired 29-2990. Also I grew up on the block near the tracks near lake. And I think it’s a shame it was left to be destroyed. I know that New Jersey transit owns it and they gave a fight when MONMOUTH county wanted to connect The Henry Hudson Trail.

In case you're not familiar with where in Matawan this occurred, use "42 Park Ave" as a reference on Google Maps, and look at the aerial view. The train trestle is just beyond the usable part of the Henry Hudson Trail where it ends at Stillwell St/Water St.

My moms house was about 500 ft up on 1st street and lake Blvd. thank goodness no wind 🌬️.

Katie Dunston

Good job

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Robertsville Volunteer Fire Co. #1 is at Buffalo Wild Wings.
2 weeks ago
Robertsville Volunteer Fire Co. #1

On Monday April 3rd from 11am to Midnight, come out to Buffalo Wild Wings in Morganville and help us raise funds for our department! Just show this ad on your phone or print it out, that simple. Also valid on call in orders. Any help is greatly appreciated by all.

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On Monday April 3rd from 11am to Midnight, come out to Buffalo Wild Wings in Morganville and help us raise funds for our department! Just show this ad on your phone or print it out, that simple. Also valid on call in orders. Any help is greatly appreciated by all. 
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Robertsville Volunteer Fire Co. #1
3 weeks ago
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District 2 was requested for a vehicle fire near a residence. While Chiefs 266 and 267 were enroute. Dispatch confirmed a working vehicle fire. First due engine stretched 2 , 1 3/4” hand lines , command requested tanker second due, because of a long driveway in a remote area. Fire was quickly knocked down. ... See MoreSee Less

District 2 was requested for a vehicle fire near a residence. While Chiefs 266 and 267 were enroute. Dispatch confirmed a working vehicle fire. First due engine stretched 2 , 1 3/4” hand lines , command requested tanker second due, because of a long driveway in a remote area.  Fire was quickly knocked down.Image attachmentImage attachment+5Image attachment
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Great job guys!!

Doesn't look like it's powered by a Lithium Ion Battery...

Cooked expedition.. and brand new too.

Great job !!!

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