Stafford township firefighters answer 32 emergency calls during blizzard — Photo: #post_seo_title

Volunteer crews spent 24 straight hours battling snow, ice, and emergencies across town.

STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ – Stafford Township Volunteer Fire Company #1 reported an exhausting 24-hour stretch as volunteer firefighters responded to 32 emergency calls between 7 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Monday while blizzard conditions pounded Ocean County. Crews remained stationed at both the Ocean Acres and Downtown firehouses throughout the storm, ready to respond at a moment’s notice.

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Stafford Township firefighters handled 32 emergency calls during a 24-hour blizzard period
Crews were stationed at both Ocean Acres and Downtown firehouses for continuous coverage
Public Works, Police, EMS, and Sheriff’s dispatch assisted throughout the storm

Blizzard brings wave of emergencies across Stafford Township

The intense winter storm left roads treacherous and visibility near zero, leading to a sharp increase in emergency calls for the volunteer company. Calls ranged from disabled vehicles and downed power lines to storm-related alarms and assistance requests from residents trapped by snow drifts.

Throughout the storm, members of the Stafford Township Volunteer Fire Company worked alongside Stafford Township Public Works crews, police officers, emergency medical services, and the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office dispatch team to maintain critical response operations.

Volunteers praised for tireless service

Officials credited the coordinated effort between departments for preventing more severe incidents during the height of the storm. Firefighters remained on standby for most of the blizzard’s duration, ensuring rapid response times despite challenging conditions.

As the cleanup continues, township officials are urging residents to remain cautious on local roads and to clear hydrants near their homes to assist firefighters with continued storm response efforts.

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