Tag: Edison Fire Department
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Edison hires its first two female firefighters
EDISON – It was a historic moment as Edison Township not only hired its largest class of firefighters, but also its first two female firefighters. “We want to make sure Edison is safe and also an inclusive community and that’s what we’re striving for every day,” Mayor Sam Joshi said. The swearing-in for the class…
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Edison National Night Out: Fun, food and McGruff the Crime Dog
EDISON – National Night Out in Edison was filled with fun, food and McGruff the Crime Dog. The department held its annual event at Papaianni Park on Aug. 2. Community members enjoyed interacting with members of the Edison Police Department, Edison Fire Department, members of the emergency medical services and were allowed to climb in…
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Three-alarm fire displaces residents at Parsonage Hill Village apartment complex in Edison
EDISON – Residents living in 15 apartments at Parsonage Hill Village were displaced after a three-alarm fire broke out at the apartment complex, according to Deputy Fire Chief Andy Toth. Fire dispatch received numerous calls relaying the building was on fire around 5:30 p.m. on July 15, he said. “The responding firefighters observed the whole…
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Deputy Fire Chief: ‘Sun’ likely cause of brush fire in Edison
EDISON – Fire officials were able to control the burning of approximately 60 acres of unoccupied field at the former Kin-Buc landfill adjacent to the industrial area between Old Post and Meadow roads. The fire started at 11:30 a.m. on July 5, according to Cassidy Grom, policy and communications coordinator in Edison. Fire officials said…
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Fatal fire at mobile home park in Edison under investigation; does not appear suspicious
EDISON – Fire officials are investigating a fatal fire at a mobile home park on Plainfield Avenue, which claimed the life of a man. The structure fire was reported at 10:28 a.m. on Dec. 30, 2021, according to Deputy Fire Chief Andrew Toth, of the Edison Fire Department. “When the fire department was doing their…
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Trunk-or-Treat at Lake Papaianni Park held in honor of National First Responders Day
EDISON – It was costumes and candy galore during a trunk-or-treat at Lake Papaianni Park on Oct. 30. The Clara Barton Neighborhood organization in partnership with the Edison Police Community Oriented Policing Unit held the trunk-or-treat in honor of National First Responders Day. Members of the Edison Police Department, Edison Fire Department, emergency medical services…
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Twenty years later, We will never forget: Edison officials call for ‘spirit of cooperation and generosity’ after Sept. 11 terrorist attacks
EDISON – Officials called for the “spirit of cooperation and generosity” in the days, weeks and months after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 as they reflect on the 20th anniversary. The “spirit of cooperation and generosity” was evident with the building of the 9/11 Memorial Fountain at Papaianni Park in the year after…
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Wawa will open new stores in Edison, North Brunswick; first responders will take part in hoagie-building competition
Police officers and firefighters, Wawa officials and associates, customers and Wawa’s mascot Wally Goose will join in ceremonial ribbon cuttings at the Edison and North Brunswick locations. The ceremony for the Edison location at 580 Route 1 will be held at 8:30 a.m. Doors open at 8 a.m. The first 100 customers through the door…
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Chemical leak at Lyondell Basell plant contained within two hours; two people treated for respiratory issues
EDISON – A chemical leak at the Lyondell Basell plant on Meadow Road last night, Aug. 23, was contained within two hours, according to Police Lt. Robert Dudash. The chemical leak of 200 gallons of liquid titanium tetrachloride, which the plant manufactures, occurred at 8:30 p.m. on Aug. 23, according to police. Two employees from…