Tag: Middlesex County Fire Academy
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Firefighters mourn loss of one of their own
While conducting a drill at the Middlesex County Fire Academy in Sayreville, Dennis Shennard, a member of the Kingston Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1, suffered a medical episode. Shennard received immediate treatment at the scene on June 26 by fellow firefighters and the Kendall Park First Aid Squad and was transported to Raritan Bay Medical…
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Six more vaccination sites opened in Middlesex County; appointments required
Middlesex County has established six vaccine sites as New Jersey continues its statewide rollout of the COVID-19 vaccination. These locations, in addition to the state-run Middlesex County Regional COVID-19 Vaccine Mega-Site located in Edison, are another step in providing the public with access to COVID-19 vaccination sites. The expanded Middlesex County vaccine site locations include:…
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Donations of PPE, disinfectant being accepted at Middlesex County Fire Academy
Middlesex County will be accepting donations of personal protective equipment (PPE) and disinfectant supplies to the Middlesex County Fire Academy. Donations will be accepted from residents, businesses and social organizations from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays through April 3 at the Middlesex County Fire Academy, 1001 Fire Academy Dr., Sayreville. Items in need of…
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Firefighters from Brazil and Germany visit Middlesex County
SAYREVILLE – Members of the Middlesex County Fire Academy in Sayreville welcomed seven firefighters from Brazil and eight from Germany for a tour of the facility on Sept. 20. The firefighters are part of teams that have won international awards for firefighting. The firefighters traveled to the Tri-State Area to tour the FDNY, and specifically…
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Middlesex County fourth graders design artwork for coloring books about bicycle, personal safety
In January, Middlesex County Sheriff Mildred Scott invited all fourth grade students throughout the county to submit artwork for two Sheriff’s Office publications. The purpose of the books, “Bicycle Safety” and “Personal Safety,” is to serve as a guide for children on riding safety, traffic safety, stranger awareness, home security, injury prevention and other topics,…
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North Brunswick, Edison teens win public service announcement contest based on dangers of distracted driving
High school students from throughout Middlesex County produced 30- to 60-second audio and video public service announcements to warn their friends and classmates about the dangers of driving while impaired or distracted. The winners of Middlesex County’s 19th annual 3D-Don’t Drive Dangerously PSA Contest were announced on May 8 during a conference in their…
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Understanding Hoarding Disorder 2019 NJ Conference set for May 2
A one-day event is planned for individuals and professionals who wish to broaden their understanding of hoarding disorder. The Understanding Hoarding Disorder 2019 NJ Conference will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 2 at the Middlesex County Fire Academy, 1001 Fire Academy Road, Sayreville. Topics include assessment, case management models, intervention and…
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Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office to hold annual Junior Police Academy
The Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office will hold its annual D.A.R.E.–Junior Police Academy this summer for children entering fifth and sixth grades in Middlesex County in the 2019-20 school year. The program will run from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays, July 8-19 at the Middlesex County Fire Academy, 1001 Fire Academy Way, Sayreville. The daily routine…
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Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office to hold annual Sheriff’s Civilian Academy
The Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office will hold an eight week Sheriff’s Civilian Academy for residents of Middlesex County in the spring. The first session is scheduled for 7-9 p.m. Thursdays, beginning on March 14 at the Middlesex County Fire Academy in Sayreville. The program culminates with a graduation ceremony scheduled for April 25. Each session…
