During a snow storm that blanketed the entire state of New Jersey, Monroe Twp. Volunteer Fire Company #1 was doing more than just shoveling out.

At approximately 11pm on Saturday, December 19th; Station 51 was dispatched to The Reserve off Matchaponix Road for a car fire. Due to an in house stand-by with the help of several members; Engine 51-3, led by Lt. Steinhauser and a crew of four,  was in service within minutes despite over nine inches of snow already on the ground. Deputy Chief Kivet arrived on scene, as well as Chief Pipero, and reported a fully involved car fire with exposure to the "D" side as the initial size-up. Command ordered 51-3 to hit the hydrant and put the front 1 3/4" jump line into service.  Engineer Boyce charged the line to FF Zdrodowski and FF Siemon and had knocked down the bulk of the fire within minutes; from help of the forcible entry team (FF Ivins/ LT. Steinhauser) the car was fully extinguished and overhauled. Squad 51-2 also had arrived on location to assist the suppression efforts. Station 51 made quick work and returned back in quarters just under an hour to continue the in-house stand-by. 

The fire is under investigation by MTVFC1 Fire Official Zih.

On October 17th 2009 The Monroe Township Volunteer Fire Co. was dispatched into South Old Bridge for the working structure fire. Ladder 51(Lt. Steinhauser) responded to the scene and upon arrival reported to the incident commander. Ladder 51's crew stood by on scene for approximately 45 mins as the R.I.T. and then was released back to South Old Bridge Engine 1 for a stand-by for the remainder of the operation.

On September 24th 2009, Station 51 was dispatched to Mounts Mills Rd. for smoke coming from a residence. Chief 57(J. Carbin) was first to arrive and confirm the working structure fire. Squad 51(A/O Shapter) Ladder 51(Lt. Steinhauser) and Central Monroe Engine 23-5(Lt. Volkmann) arrived simultaneously and worked to establish a water supply to Ladder 51. A/O Shapter and his crew of 3 and Central Monroe's Lt. Volkmann and his crew of 2 made entry into the house with a 2" handline and hooks. Lt. Steinhuaser and his crew of 3 coordinated with the interior attack for O.V. Applegarth Fire Dept. Tower 57(Lt. Volkmann) arrived and was made the R.I.T. The fire was placed under control in approximately 30 minutes. The fire is currently under investigation with the Monroe Township Fire Prevention District #1 and the Monroe Police.

Other Units on Location: Central Monroe Ladder 23-8, Englishtown 12-1, Spotswood(Stand-By) Monroe EMS

On September 17th 2009, Station 51 was dispatched to Old Stage Rd. in East Brunswick for a working structure fire. Engine 51(A/O Mangeri) responded, and upon arrival A/O Mangeri and his crew of 4 reported to command. They were then designated the R.I.T. and stood by on location until being released by command.

On September 4th 2009, the Monroe Township Volunteer Fire Co. responded to 8 Public Rd. for the working structure fire. Ladder 51(Lt. Steinhauser) Engine 51(Lt. Hayes) and Rescue 51(Capt. Costa) all responded within minutes of each other. The fire was so advanced that initial crews went straight to defensive operations. The fire took about 3 hours to be placed under control. Station 51 units remained on location for approximately 6 hours until being released by command

On September 1st 2009, Station 51 was dispatched to the area of 67 Texas Rd. for a mva with possible entrapment. Deputy Kivet and Chief Pipero arrived almost simultaneously and confirmed a two car head on collison with one victim trapped. Squad 51(A/O Mangeri) arrived and with his crew of 3 removed the driver side door so EMS could access the patient. Rescue 51(Lt. Steinhauser) was also on location and assisted with the operation.

On August 26th 2009, Station 51 was dispatched to South Old Bridge for a working structure fire. Ladder 51(A/O Shapter) arrived on location and the crew reported to the incident commander. A/O Shapter and his crew were then directed to assist the initial crews with the extinguishment of the fire. After extinguishment they assisted with the extensive clean up.

On May 23rd 2009, Station 51 was dispatched for a stand-by at Engine 1 in South Old Bridge for a working structure fire. Before arriving for the stand-by Ladder 51 (Lt. Steinhauser) was upgraded to the scene. Once on scene the ladders crew assisted with the extinguishment of the fire and massive overhall.

On May 16th 2009, The Monroe Township Volunteer Fire Co. was distpatched to the intersection of County Rt. 522 and Spotswood-Englishtown Rd. for the mva with entrapment. Deputy Kivet signed in service immediately and upon arrivial confirmed the entrapment of one victim. Squad 51 (Lt. Steinhauser) arrived on location minutes later and removed the passenger side door and roof so EMS could safely remove the victim.

Other Apparatus on location: Rescue 51(D. Cunningham) Spotswood Engine 74

On April 17th 2009 Station 51 was dispatched to the intersection of Spotswood-Englishtown Rd. and North State Home Rd. for an EMS assist at a mva. Deputy Kivet and Squad 51 (A/O Shapter) responded and handled triage and assisted with patient care.

On April 4th 2009 the Monroe Township Volunteer Fire Co. was dispatched to 83 Janice Dr. in Spotswood for a shed fire. Ladder 51 (Lt. F. Steinhauser) arrived and assisted with extinguishment and overhall. Brush 51 (Capt. Costa) also arrived and assisted Spotswood with the brush fire that resulted from the shed fire.