Engine 621 Responds into District 1

On Tuesday June 24, 2008 at approximatley 12:00 hrs, District 4 was requested with one engine to assist District 1 at 399 Hoes Lane for a Garbage Truck Fire. On arrival, Piscataway PD confirmed the fire and that the truck had dumped it's load, which was on fire, along with the truck. PD and the driver did what they could to extinquish the truck but the load of garbage containing propane tanks and other hazardous material was heavily invovled in fire on the arrival of District 1 Engine 661 & 662. Chief Rena requested 1 Engine from District 4, an Engine to cover up from District 3 and a Truck Company to cover the District from South Plainfield. Engine 621 responded under the command of Captain Mateyka with a crew of 4 while Station 620 stood by with 6 under command of Lt Scarpa. On arrival of Engine 621, the crew was directed to assist with hooks and overhaul until a loader from Public Works could arrive and break it up for easier extinguishment. All companies were back in service by approximately 14:00hrs. In all District 1 Engines 661, 662, 663, District 4 Engine 621, Piscataway Fire Prevention Car 19, Piscataway Police and Piscataway Public Works were all on the scene.