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Family Affair: Father, Son Serve Together At This New Jersey Fire Department
Helping others runs in the Rice family’s blood.
Matthew Rice, 23, grew up surrounded by it.
His grandmother was an ICU nurse, his grandfather a police officer, and his dad, Dave, 47, is an EMT and firefighter. Matthew himself just graduated with his master’s degree in fire science: Explosion & investigation.
One of the best ways for father and son, Dave and Matthew, to spend time together is volunteering with Toms River Fire Co. No. 2 in the Toms River Fire Department.
“It can be a challenge at times volunteering together,” Dave laughed, “but it’s a lot of fun, a lot of ca…
Life-Threatening Toms River Fire Caused By Smoking Near Oxygen: Prosecutor
A fire that left one person in critical condition and another hospitalized has been ruled accidental, caused by careless smoking, authorities said.
On Sunday, March 20, at approximately 9:45 p.m., Toms River police and firefighters were dispatched to a reported structure fire on Mount Everest Lane.
During the primary search of the residence, two occupants, later identified as Linda Summerton, 73, and Ricky McMurry, 73, were found, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said.
Due to the extent of their injuries, both occupants were airlifted to the Burn Center at Cooper…
Family Dog Killed, 2 Firefighters Hurt In Toms River Blaze: Police
A family dog was killed and a second dog is missing after a serious house fire in Ocean County, authorities said.
On Monday, Feb. 28,at approximately 6:45 a.m., multiple police and fire units responded to Monroe Avenue for a reported structure fire. Upon arrival, fist responders found the home was fully engulfed, police said.
Multiple fire companies from Toms River, and surrounding towns, arrived at the residence to extinguish the blaze.
The homeowners were not home when the fire began, but unfortunately one of the family dogs did perish in the blaze, and one rem…
