531 Speedwell Avenue, Morris Plains, 07950
Help Build the Morris Plains 911 Memorial


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September 11, 2001 was a day that none of us will ever forget. A 9-11 Committee was formed in Morris Plains to construct a memorial on the corner of Routes 202 and 53. This memorial will honor the frst responders and innocent people that lost their lives that fateful day. The committee has secured a piece of steel from the World Trade Center which will become a focal point for the memorial. Please make all checks payable to: Morris Plains 9-11 Memorial Fund Mail to: Morris Plains Fire Dept. Attn: 9-11 Fund, PO Box 281, Morris Plains, NJ 07950

Morris Plains FCCHA Cornhole Tournament
9/11/2010 , 4-11pm
Morris Plains Community Park
Proceeds from this tournament will help fund the construction of this memorial.

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Recent Runs and Calls-
August 21st, 2010:
At 3:25 p.m. Engines 3, Utility 2 responded to Cedar Knolls for a working fire on Ridgedale Av. Crews assisted the Cedar Knolls fire department with accountability and overhaul of the fire building. The department also responded with the Morris County Special Services and Air Support Truck. This was a long day for the Morris Plains fire fighters, prior to the call the department conducted a three hour drill at a vacant building.
Building fire on Ridgedale Avenue, Cedar Knolls

June 14th, 2010 :
Emergency crews spent two hours on Tuesday morning to rescue a frightened fawn that had fallen into a Sunrise Drive storm drain The deer fell about 10 feet into the drain, then crawled another 15 feet into the sewer line.

The Morris Plain Fire Department initially tried to get the fawn out of the drain by flushing the sewer line with a hose from the other side of the pipe, about 250 feet away. That didn't work.

Then, a piece of road department equipment was used to flush the line, which prompted the fawn to move, police said.

Patrolman Jeff Hochman, who had climbed down into the drain with a snare, caught the fawn, which was released into nearby woods.

June 2nd, 2010:
At 4:39pm the Morris Plains Fire Dept. was dispatched to a Homer Ave residence for a reported structure fire. On arrival Chief's 1 & 2 had a moderate smoke condition with a fire in the kitchen. Engines 3 & 4, Quint 1, and Utility 2 all responded. The fire was extinguished with a dry chemical fire extinguisher. Members used a Thermal Imaging Camera (TIC) to check the kitchen area for fire extension. No further extension of the fire beyond the window curtain area was found. The fire was caused from cooking.

May 29th, 2010:
At 12:11pm the Morris Plains Fire Dept. was dispatched to a Speedwell Ave. business on a report of a fire. On arrival Chief 1 advised responding units of a heavy smoke condition in the dining area. Chief 1 requested a re-alert for a working structure fire. Engine 3 and Quint 1 arrived and members stretched a 1-3/4" handline into the structure.

The fire was found to be in the walls of the business. Members used hand tools and chain saw to open up the walls and began fire attack. Additional assistance was requested from the Cedar Knolls FD as a RIT team and Fairchild Fire Co. in Morris Twp. for additional manpower. After the fire was brought under control, the Morris County Prosecutor's office began an investigation into the cause of the fire.

The Morris Plains Fire Marshal and Morris Plains Police Detective Bureau also assisted with the investigation. The cause of the fire was determined to be electrical. Old "Knob and Tube" wiring was found and was the cause of the fire.
Morris Plains engine #3 operating on Speedwell Avenue
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May 16th, 2010:
At 5:25 a.m. the Morris Plains Fire Department was dispatched for mutual aid into Morristown for a working house fire. The department responded with the Morris County Special Services and Air Support Truck.
House fire on Sussex Avenue, Morristown

May 7th, 2010:
At 5:10 p.m. the MPFD responded with Q-1,U-2 into Morris Township for a mutual aid request. While the township was at a structure fire on Morris Place members covered the Fairchild fire house. The department also responded with the Morris County Special Services Truck and assisted with their SCBA refills.

May 2nd, 2010:
At 22:34 The Morris Plains Fire Dept. was Dispatched to a Hawthorne Ave residence for a report of a fire in the bedroom. On arrival Chief 2 reported heavy smoke and requested a re-alert. E-3, E-4, Q-1,U-2, and Chief 3 responded along with the Morris Minutemen FAS and the Cedar Knolls FD for FAST assignment. Members stretched a handline to the 2nd floor bedroom and began fire suppression. Fire was found in a 2nd floor closet and attic area. The fire was quickly knocked down with minimal structural damage. The fire cause was investigated by the Morris Plains Fire Marshal and the Morris Plains Police. Units cleared at 00:29

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April 5th, 2010:
At 10:15 a.m. the Morris Plains Fire Department was dispatched to Davis Avenue for a garbage truck fire. There was heavy damage to the truck. Morris County Hazmat and Whippany Fire Department Hazmat responded.

March 16th, 2010:
The Morris Plains Fire Department and the Cedar Knolls Fire Department responded to a reported fire on Foxwood Drive at 8:55 p.m. Upon arrival the MPFD found the building to be smoke-filled and one room on fire. The MPFD quickly extinguished the blaze preventing any serious damage. The cause of the fire was determined to be accidental due to an electric fan. Foxwood Drive was closed for approximately one hour while personnel were on the scene.

February 26th, 2010:
At 9:15 p.m. the Morris Plains Fire Department was dispatched to a Forest Av home for a Chimney fire. There was no damage to the home. There was eight inches of snow with high winds at the time.

February 12th, 2010:
At 7:15 a.m. the Morris Plains Fire Department was dispatched for mutual aid to Morris Township. The department responded with the Morris County Special Services and Air Support Truck.

January 15th, 2010:
The Morris Plains Fire Department responded to an American Road business at 2:45 p.m. for a reported fire.  At the scene a large piece of machinery was determined to be on fire.

December 23th, 2009:
The Morris Plains Fire Department responded to a Glenbrook Road residence at 6:22 a.m. for a reported fire. Upon arrival a chimney fire was located in the home. Only minor damage to the home was reported.