SOMERVILLE – A multi-alarm fire Friday morning severely damaged an unoccupied building in the Somerville Parc Apartments complex on James Street.The fire appeared to have started in the attic of the four-story building off Fairview Avenue next to the NJ Transit railroad tracks.About 9:15 a.m., a patrol officer saw smoke and flames coming from the roof of the construction site on Parkview Avenue, a new street in the development, Mayor Dennis Sullivan said. Workmen were on t...

SOMERVILLE – The borough's emergency responders have begun the planning process for the long-awaited emergency services complex on Gaston Avenue.In late February and early March, representatives of the organizations attended a pair of two-day workshops to give input on what they wanted to see in the new building that will be built on the former site of the Gaston Avenue Bakery and adjacent lots.Somerville has signed a memorandum of understanding with F...

BRIDGEWATER - Township police are investigating the source of an odor that forced the evacuation of the cafeteria at Bridgewater-Raritan High School before noon on FridayPolice say they were dispatched to the main cafeteria for an unknown odor at about 11:45 a.m. The cafeteria was quickly evacuated and police, fire and rescue immediately responded to the scene.More: Bridgewater municipal tax rate remains lowest in Somerset CountyA preliminary investigation revealed that a stude...

The Somerville Rescue Squad at the 2019 St. Patrick's Day Parade

Somerville Rescue Squad at FD Inspection Day 2018

Members attended National Night out in Somerville & Raritan

Somerville Rescue responded to a vehicle versus a building in Somerville.

Somerville Rescue Squad along with many other agencies responded to assist in removing a trapped victim from a trench on Bound Brook.

Somerville Rescue Squad members provided a bleeding control course for the staff of the Immaculate Conception School.The school was also given a bleeding control kit to be kept in the event of a bleeding emergency courtesy of the rescue squad.If you are interested in donating to assist in the cost of purchasing the training equipment or these such kits please see our donation page. If you are interested in training like this please feel free to contact us through our event coverage request fo...

Somerville Rescue Squad members provided a bleeding control course for the staff of the Somerville Public Schools.Each school was also given a bleeding control kit to be kept in the event of a bleeding emergency.Additional classes are scheduled for the Immaculate conception schools as well.If you are interested in donating to assist in the cost of purchasing the training equipment or these such kits please see our donation page. If you are interested in training like this please feel free to ...

Several Squad members participated in this years 2018 Polar Bear Plunge. Thanks to all for your donation to the Special Olympics. 

Somerville Rescue Attended Santa's Arrival at Raritan Boro Hall.See the link below for more photos and info.https://www.tapinto.net/towns/bridgewater-slash-raritan/articles/raritan-welcomes-santa-claus-with-annual-party-t

2017 Holiday Lights Parade

A Well Attended National Night Out.See the link below for more information.https://www.tapinto.net/towns/somerville/articles/somerville-gathers-for-annual-night-out-celebrati

The Cadet Corps took a trip to the Mutter Museum in Philadelphia to explore and expand their knowledge of medicine throughout history. There were tons fascinating exhibits depicting many of medical procedures dating back to medieval times to now, medical mysteries, disease progression and much much more. They enjoyed their time exploring and will be planning new exiting trips to promote knowledge and teamwork in the future.http://muttermuseum.org/

Somerville Rescue Rehab Task Force Responded HILLSBOROUGH - Firefighters responded to a fire inside Pretium Packaging located off Roycefield Road on Monday.The two-alarm fire was reported at approximately 12:39 p.m. at the building located on Cougar Court. Everyone inside the building were able to exit safely and there were no injuries reported, police said. The fire was reported as being under control by 1:19 p.m.According to police, an oil line for a bottle capping machine had broken...

The Somerville Rescue Squad visited one of our local daycare's, The Good Shepard Christian Daycare and Preschool and provided a demonstration and tour of the ambulances.

A mass casualty drill is being held from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Steeplechase Cancer Center located on the corner of East Main Street and Rehill Avenue, the borough's Office of Emergency Management announced Friday.The drill is being done by the Somerville Rescue Squad, along with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital - Somerville and the Office of Emergency Management."During this time you may notice an increased amount of ambulance traffic around the hospital," it was st...

A Night Out against Crime will take place Tuesday, Aug. 2 from 6-9 p.m. at Carol Pager Park (Exchange Field), Green Street (between North Bridge and Davenport Street). Admission is free.There will free hot dogs, drinks and snow cones, free giveaways and raffles, a Bounce House, music and activities for kids of all ages.There will also be police, fire and EMS demonstrations.Also, Boy Scouts of America, Pickleball and Cricket demonstrations with Somerville Recreation.Meet elected officials, member...

Somerset County Freeholder Director Patricia L. Walsh selected 40 nonprofit organizations in an annual drawing for Community Box seats at the TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater.Somerset County Freeholder Director Patricia Walsh selects 40 nonprofits for Community Box seats during the Somerset Patriots' 2016 season. (courtesy photo)The winners will have an opportunity to watch the Patriots play home games on various dates during the 2016 season, which begins Thursday with a 7:05 p.m. home game. ...