Tag: Edison Fire Department
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Fatal fire at Inman Avenue home in Edison deemed non-suspicious
EDISON – A 72-year-old woman died in a fire at an Inman Avenue home, according to Police Lt. Robert Dudash. The Edison Fire Department responded after a passerby reported seeing a fire on the side of the home at 6:58 a.m. on July 27. The woman was found deceased in a second floor bedroom, Dudash…
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In-person graduations still undecided for Edison, Metuchen, virtual pomp and circumstances planned for the Class of 2020 next week
School districts in Metuchen and Edison will end the school year with virtual pomp and circumstance for the Class of 2020. In-person graduations are still up in the air. Gov. Phil Murphy announced in-person graduations would be allowed after July 6. He lifted the state’s stay-at-home order on June 9, which went into effect on…
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Fire, which damaged all 12 apartments at Parsonage Hills apartment complex, is under investigation
EDISON – A fire at the Parsonage Hills apartment complex is under investigation, according to Edison Fire Chief Brian Latham. The fire was reported at 4:16 p.m. on May 4 and was showing through the roof as firefighters arrived. Firefighters made a search of the 12-unit apartment complex and all occupants were safely evacuated, Latham…
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Fundraising page raises funds for family of Edison fire captain who passed away from COVID-19
EDISON – A fundraising page has been set up for Edison Fire Captain Richard P. Campbell, known as “RP”, who passed away from COVID-19 complications. “RP was an important part of our community and he leaves behind friends, family and brother and sister firefighters that have asked how they can help his wife, Kimberly, and…
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Edison Division of Fire loses one of its own to COVID-19
EDISON – The novel coronavirus pandemic has hit home for the Edison first responder community. Richard P. Campbell, a captain with the Edison Division of Fire, passed away at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick on April 16 from COVID-19 complications, according to township officials. He was 55 years old. The captain leaves behind…
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Some 156 COVID-19 tests administered on first day at Middlesex County drive-thru testing facility
EDISON – Some 156 COVID-19 tests were administered to Middlesex County residents on the opening day of the drive-thru testing facility at the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission Kilmer Vehicle Inspection Center in Edison. Those wishing to be tested are required to make an appointment and meet a set of criteria. Kimberly Burnett, public information…
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Members of Edison Fire Department to present safety tips on Feb. 13
Members of the Edison Fire Department will present safety tips at a Clara Barton Neighborhood Watch meeting at 7 p.m. on Feb. 13 at the Clara Barton First Aid Squad, 1079 Amboy Ave., Edison. For more information, email [email protected] or visit www.ClaraBartonNeighborhood.org.
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Authorities name grandmother and granddaughter as fatalities in fire at duplex home on Jill Court in Edison
EDISON – A 56-year-old woman and her six-year-old granddaughter lost their lives in the fatal fire at fire at a duplex home on Jill Court, according to Middlesex County Acting Prosecutor Christopher L.C. Kuberiet and Police Chief Thomas Bryan. Kathleen O’Callahan, 56, and her 6-year-old granddaughter were identified by the Middlesex County Regional Medical…
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Authorities continue to investigate fatal fire at duplex home on Jill Court in Edison
EDISON – Authorities are continuing to investigate a fatal fire at a duplex home on Jill Court where two people and a dog perished, according to Middlesex County Acting Prosecutor Christopher L.C. Kuberiet and Police Chief Thomas Bryan. The victims, whose identities have not been confirmed, were discovered shortly after the fire started at approximately…
