On Wednesday October 5th 2022 at approximately 1:37 am, the Stafford Township Fire Company was dispatched to The Coves section of Beach Haven West, Manahawkin for a report of a structure fire.

Due to the nature of the incident Stafford Township EMS, Barnegat Fire Company and a FAST Team from Forked River Fire Company were also dispatched on the initial alarm. Upon arrival, the residence was found to have an exterior fire that had extended into the attic. Due to the amount of fire on arrival the incident commander special called above the first alarm an engine company from Eagleswood Fire Company.

Crews made a aggressive interior attack. The fire was extinguished and placed under control. All units operated on scene for approximately 3 hours.

Stafford EMS provided rehab alongside

This fire is under investigation by the Stafford Township Bureau of Fire Prevention and The Ocean County Fire Marshall.

Throughout the duration of the incident Waretown Fire Company stood by to provide fire protection while Stafford units were committed to the incident.

We would like to thank all our mutual-aid agencies for their assistance throughout this incident.

Barnegat Volunteer Fire Company Station 11
Forked River Fire Department
Eagleswood Volunteer Fire Company, Station 52
Waretown Volunteer Fire Company
Stafford Township Emergency Medical Services
Stafford Township Police Department
Stafford Township Office of Fire Prevention
Ocean County Sheriff Communications
Ocean County Fire Coordinators
Ocean County Fire Marshall’s Office

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