05-13-09 New Milford, NJ - Working Fire

May 13, 2009 - Central Dispatch received a fire alarm activation at the Woodcrest Nursing Home at approx 1412 hrs. After dispatching a full Tri-Boro response consisting of firefighters from New Milford, Oradell and River Edge and ambulances from New Milford and River Edge, Central updated Fire Inspector Alan SIlverman and 1st due Chief Chris Weismann (Chief 10) that there was reported smoke in the basement of the facility but unknown if any fire conditions. FI Silverman arrives and confirms a working fire in the machine room. He also informs Chief Weismann to have E33 pass the hydrant and work on tank water while 2nd due River Edge E3 laid in. Crews from E33 made a quick knock down and kept the fire in one room. No injuries were reported to any of the firefighters and residents.