Tag: Fire Prevention Week
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Local fire departments to hold open houses as part of National Fire Prevention Week
Only one of every three American households have actually developed and practiced a home fire escape plan, according to a National Fire Protection Association survey. One-third of American households who made an estimate thought they would have at least six minutes before a fire in their home would become life-threatening — and only 8% said…
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Meet local firefighters, try on fire gear, put out ‘flames’ during Princeton Fire Department’s open house
The Princeton Fire Department will celebrate Fire Prevention Week with an open house. The open house offers an opportunity for visitors to meet firefighters and to examine the fire trucks and equipment, said Ron DiLapo, who is a fire safety community risk reduction specialist for the Municipality of Princeton. The celebration is set for noon…
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Lawrence Township’s three volunteer fire companies to celebrate Fire Prevention Week with ‘The Blaze and the Brave’
Lawrence Township’s three volunteer fire companies are coming together to celebrate Fire Prevention Week starting with an open house at each of the three fire companies. The open houses are set for Oct. 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lawrenceville, Lawrence Road and Slackwood volunteer fire companies. There will be free food,…
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South Old Bridge Volunteer Fire Company will commemorate 75 years with big celebration Oct. 8
OLD BRIDGE – The South Old Bridge Volunteer Fire Company will commemorate their 75th anniversary with a big celebration in October. The celebration – from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – will begin with the dedication and blessing of their new fire truck, Engine 327, followed by fun family activities including games, face painting and…
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Laurence Harbor Fire Company shares fire prevention tips
The Laurence Harbor Fire Company is marking Fire Prevention Week by teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) — the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 90 years — to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety!” According to the NFPA, fire and carbon…
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Hillsborough fire marshals stress safety, especially in the kitchen
As Fire Prevention Week approaches, the Hillsborough fire marshals reminds residents: “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen! The Hillsborough fire marshals are teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 90 years — to promote this year’s campaign. The campaign works to educate…
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Home Depot of Milltown holds annual Fire Safety Day
Home Depot of Milltown held its annual Fire Safety Day on Oct. 12. The event included participation from area emergency service agencies, a children’s workshop with crafts, games, prizes, child fingerprinting and refreshments.
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Kingston Fire Co. No. 1 dedicates equipment, pole barn
Kingston Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 held a dedication for its new command vehicle, engine and pole barn on Oct. 5 at its firehouse on Heathcote Road. The 2019 KME 1500 GPM Pumper engine was purchased new, and was put into service on March 30. It has a 750-gallon water tank and is equipped with…
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Fire safety open house to be held at Woolsey Park
An open house featuring antique fire trucks, a children’s fire academy, a children’s fire hose demonstration and the Hopewell Valley Emergency Services fire safety smoke house will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 13 at Woolsey Park, 221 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road. The Hopewell Valley Fire Safety Open House is being held in connection…
