Hope Fire Company Sta. 82-1

03/08/2026

***UPDATE 10:15am***
Road is back open to all traffic.

Route 524 is closed from Chambers Road to Cheryl Ln due to a downed primary. JCPL is out assessing the issue but road will be closed to allow crews to work on the problem.

03/08/2026

Friday morning around 05:00 station 82-1 was dispatched for tanker 8296 to respond into Chesterfield Township for a shed fire with an exposure of a house. 8296 responded along with Chief 8266 while Monmouth-Ocean Professional Firefighters 3874 - Upper Freehold remained in the station to cover our area. Units were on scene for a short time where 8296 was used to supply 2612 to wet down the structure before being released.

02/24/2026

⚠️ Road Closure ⚠️

Rues Lane is impassable in front of 10 Rues due to power company activity Higher than 10 access via 526, Lower than 10 access via Chambers

02/23/2026

Good Morning and Happy Snow Day!!!

First of all, have no fear our staff is here! Between our volunteers and career staff, we are at the station should any needs arise!

Please, there is no reason why ANYONE needs to go out in this mess. Unless you are essential, please stay home. No need for you to jeopardize our members and staff because you’re venturing out to “see how it is”

One big important thing for portable or stand-alone generators, make sure that the unit is CLEAR of snow, especially the exhaust. It will hinder proper operations if not properly cleaned around.

Stay safe, stay home, be careful clearing your driveways and sidewalks and enjoy the picturesque scenery.

02/18/2026

🚨🚨🚨TRAINING ANNOUNCEMENT🚨🚨🚨

Fire Department/Law Enforcement training will be taking place at the Assunpink Lake this morning and throughout the rest of the day. Don’t be alarmed by the heavy emergency presence.

02/15/2026

⚠️⚠️⚠️FREEZE WARNING⚠️⚠️⚠️

Temperatures are going to dip well below freezing overnight. Any melting will refreeze causing slick conditions on roadways with ponding in the early morning hours. In addition, freezing fog is also possible in the overnight hours. Please be extra cautious traveling around overnight and in the early morning hours.

02/08/2026

🚨🚨🚨NEW STAFF SWORN IN🚨🚨🚨

This past Thursday at the Upper Freehold Township council meeting, 4 new firefighters were sworn in to Hope Fire Company. The members and staff would like to congratulate FF Baldino, FF Scharibone, FF Spezio and FF Lacerda.

Also in attendance were Hope Fire Company President Alex Nebbia, Hope Fire Company Vice President Thomas Monahan, Deputy Chief Robbins, Assistant Chief Kivett and Captain Geary as well as the firefighters friends and family.

Congratulations to the newly sworn in and welcome to the fire company! Wishing all of them a happy and healthy career ahead!

02/07/2026

⚠️⚠️⚠️TRAVEL ADVISORY⚠️⚠️⚠️

Please be safe in traveling around our roadways today. With winds sustained at 25mph and gusting higher than that, fresh snow that fell last night will blow back out into our roadways causing hazardous conditions in some spots, especially in open field areas.

The section of 539 between Walnford Road and Polhemustown Road is extremely dangerous as the road is completely snow covered. Please use extreme caution when traveling in this area.

02/02/2026

Members and Staff of Hope Fire Company would like to extend its congratulations to Chief Steve Kraemer. He was sworn in as Hamilton Township Fire Divisions Chief of the department today, surrounded by the members of the department, friends and family members. Congratulations Chief!

01/29/2026

No ice is safe ice! As temperatures stay below freezing, our lakes and ponds will look like they are frozen over, but that does not mean they are safe to walk on. Please, stay off the frozen lakes, ponds and creeks, regardless how frozen you think they are.

With a prolonged period of temperatures below freezing, ice is expected to form on our lakes, rivers, and streams. Here are some ice safety tips to follow and keep in mind for the upcoming week. Stay safe!

01/26/2026

Don’t forget your hydrants while you’re cleaning up today! Help us help you!

01/24/2026

Number of great information in the attached photos when it comes to the Winter Storm tonight and into tomorrow. Most important?

🚨🚨GENERATOR SAFETY🚨🚨

⚠️Keep portable generators at least 20ft away from structures
⚠️Make sure it is in a well ventilated area
⚠️NEVER use the generator inside homes or buildings, even garages with the door open
⚠️Place generator exhaust away from windows and doors so exhaust can not get into your home.

We are going to need your assistance to keep hydrants clear during and after the storm is done. Make sure all vehicles are off public roadways to ensure the road crews have a clear path for snow removal. MOST IMPORTANTLY, bundle up if you’re going out to shovel or clean off your cars. It is a little chilly outside and does not take long for the cold air to affect your body.