Parsippany 1st Responders Assist With Neighboring County Flood Rescues

PARSIPPANY, NJ — Parsippany fire and rescue officials recently lent a hand to Union County after it was pummeled by thunderstorms and flash floods last week.

Officials from the Parsippany District 5 Fire Department, as well as the Parsippany Rescue and Recovery Unit, were dispatched to Scotch Plains on July 14 to assist in several flood rescues.

According to the District 5 FD, eight members responded, including one Chief Officer, a three-member crew on BAT 5 truck, and a four-member crew on Utility 5 truck, all being “swift water rescue technicians.”

Initial reports estimated about 40 vehicles stuck in flood waters, with dozens of motorists in need of rescue.

“While responding to the originally assigned emergencies, all crews encountered multiple vehicles in water, people in water, houses surrounded, etc,” a District 5 FD statement read. “Crews checked all vehicles that were in the roadways as they went, ensuring no occupants were trapped, and also made sure there were no houses with damage.”

Officials said that 31 people were rescued from the water by Parsippany fire and rescue officials.

Crew members also checked more than 10 streets, dozens of vehicles, and made contact with 100+ people in the area during the operation, authorities said.

Other Morris County agencies assisting in the flood rescues were the Denville Volunteer Fire Department and the Whippany Fire Department.