10/11/2026
Yesterday afternoon, units were dispatched to a structure fire on Peach Lane in the Glenwood Apartment complex. The fire became a 4th alarm upon arrival. First due unit, BLS 2 with Supervisor B. Westoven and FTO B. Karmel arrived and immediately requested additional resources and the Special Operations Division. Supervisor K. McLaughlin responded directly to the scene and assumed EMS Branch. BLS 1 arrived with the Special Operations Unit and staff immediately established a Firefighter Rehab and Treatment Area. Marlboro EMS was requested to the scene for an additional unit and manpower.
As Operations were underway, an additional call for service came in and Marlboro was able to send a 2nd ambulance into the Township to respond, but was ultimately canceled. 2 additional scramble ambulances (BLS 4 & 5) were staffed by OBTEMS personnel to cover the remainder of the Township, along with BLS 3, which was already on another assignment as this took place.
While on scene, members of OBTEMS and Marlboro provided rehab and refreshments to roughly 50 Firefighters. One Firefighter was transported to an area hospital for treatment for exhaustion and later released. We also assessed one toddler from an adjoining apartment and a bystander, both resulting in no transport. Units remained on scene for nearly 4 hours until released. 2 additional calls in the Township were handled by our scrambled crews during this time.
We graciously thank the strong work of our dispatchers who coordinated and got the resources we required. As well as our mutual aid partners from Marlboro who are always ready to assist us when needed. Fantastic job to all units on the scene and all our staff both on scene and on the road.
Responding units:
BLS 2
Sierra 2
BLS 1
SO 1
Marlboro 28-156
BLS 3 - town coverage
BLS 4 - town coverage
BLS 5 - town coverage
Marlboro Emergency Medical Services
Old Bridge Township
