08/22/2026
On Thursday, August 20th, 21 Fire and Bridgewater District 3 companies were alerted to a reported stove fire in the Bradley Gardens Section of town. While units were responding, Somerset County Communications updated the call to a structure fire, and Deputy Chief 21 subsequently struck the first alarm on Box 2101A. Deputy Chief 34 and Chief 24 arrived and confirmed a working structure fire.
Engine 21-2 arrived shortly after and stretched a 1.75” crosslay to the front door of the residence. Due to conditions, forcible entry was required. Engine 21-2 Operator and Squad 24 Operator then hand-jacked a 5” supply line to the nearest hydrant, and a backup line was stretched to the B side door. A second alarm was requested, and arriving units assisted with ventilation, hose advancement, searches of the building, and rapid intervention operations.
Our thoughts are with the residents as they recover from this incident.
We can’t thank our mutual aid partners enough for their support at this incident: Country Hills Volunteer Fire Company, Green Knoll Fire Department, North Branch Volunteer Fire Company, Raritan Borough Fire Department, Finderne Fire Department, Readington Volunteer Fire Company, Flagtown Fire/Rescue - Hillsborough Volunteer Fire Co. #1 and District Staff, Martinsville Volunteer Fire Department, Manville Fire Department, Somerville Fire Department , Bound Brook Fire Department, Somerset County Office of Emergency Management , Bridgewater Police Department - NJ, Robert Wood Johnson EMS, and Somerset County Dispatchers.
A special thank you to South Branch Emergency Services, Inc. for responding to the scene and assisting with firefighter rehab services.
We would also like to recognize all responding personnel for their professionalism, teamwork, and dedication throughout the incident. Stay safe!