Tag: Metuchen Fire Department
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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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Metuchen moving forward on new emergency services center
METUCHEN – The building of a new Metuchen Emergency Services Center is a long time coming. And for Fire Chief Rob Donnan and Metuchen EMS President Pete Fairclough, they look forward to working in an appropriate modern space that will meet the needs of their first responders, who are all volunteers. “This is a gigantic…
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Metuchen first responders benefit from donation of tools
Tropical Storm Ida caused widespread flooding throughout New Jersey Sept. 1, resulting in hundreds of water rescues by first responders and nearly 30 deaths across the Garden State. To help provide drivers with proactive measures they can take if trapped in a vehicle surrounded by rising flood waters, the New Jersey Coalition of Automotive Retailers…
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Red, White & Blue Memorial Day in Metuchen
By GLORIA STRAVELLI Correspondent METUCHEN –As it has for more than 90 years, the Borough of Metuchen will mark the day that honors the men and women who gave their lives while defending the nation with a parade, memorial service and a heightened sense of community. The day’s beloved traditions will continue, despite some limitations…
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Metuchen to observe Memorial Day with ‘rolling parade,’ student patriotic art contest
By GLORIA STRAVELLI Correspondent METUCHEN – Although the observance is still curtailed by the pandemic, the Borough of Metuchen will again mark the day that honors the men and women who gave their lives while serving in the U.S. military – as it has for more than 90 years. A “rolling” Memorial Day Parade led…
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Metuchen Parade Commission delivers successful parade activities despite pandemic
METUCHEN – No one could have foreseen what was to come when the Metuchen Parade Commission was formed, through ordinance, in October 2019. The novel coronavirus pandemic in March 2020 threw a curveball into century-long traditions of the annual Memorial Day Parade and Winter Festival Parade. However, that did not deter the five-member commission –…
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Pocket park with beer garden proposed for center of downtown Metuchen
METUCHEN – A pocket park in the center of downtown Metuchen is on its way. Mayor Jonathan Busch announced the concept of the pocket park, which will be designed with the demographic of the borough in mind, during his mayoral address to the borough at the council’s re-organization meeting on Jan. 1. “The park will…
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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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Metuchen Fire Department responds to a fire at Charles Street home destroyed by fire in January
METUCHEN – As workers were preparing for demolition of the Charles Street home destroyed by a fire in January, the Metuchen Fire Department responded to the same home for another fire. Members of the fire department responded to the scene at 3:15 p.m. on April 25. Upon arrival, there was heavy smoke pushing from the…