Tag: South River Fire Department
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South River council OKs changes for construction of firehouse
SOUTH RIVER–The Borough Council has approved three change orders pertaining to its new firehouse. Change order request No. 53 allows for labor, material and equipment for removal of debris and unsuitable fill, for an amount of $26,805.50, while change order request No. 55 allows for a credit for a missing hydrant valve, according to the…
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Police departments hold annual bicycle and safety event
The South River Police Department will hold its annual Bicycle Rodeo and Public Safety Day at 9 a.m. on June 3 at Denny Stadium, David Street. This event is free and will provide free food, drinks, a bicycle raffle, entertainment and a bicycle helmet giveaway. Learn about bicycle safety, see emergency vehicles, see emergency equipment…
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South River shares fire prevention services, despite opposition
By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer SOUTH RIVER – After facing months of opposition from numerous residents and members of the South River Fire Department (SRFD), the South River Borough Council officially transferred administration of the borough’s Fire Prevention Bureau to the county. Fire prevention officials work in tandem with the fire department to investigate scenes and…
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Police activity in South River due to training drill
The South River Police Department, the South River Rescue Squad and the South River Fire Department will be conducting pre-planned training drills from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 5 and 6 at St. Mary of Ostrabrama Coptic Church, 30 Jackson St., South River. During these times, residents can expect to see police,…
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South River Fire Department helps local food bank
By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer SOUTH RIVER — The South River Fire Department reached out with a helping hand to the South River Food Bank last weekend. On Nov. 5, volunteer firefighters collected food and monetary donations at the firehouse, located at 28 George St. “Ever since [superstorm] Sandy, our department has held a food drive before…
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Fire chief emotionally recalls saving family from blaze
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SAYREVILLE — Assistant Fire Chief George Gawron spoke emotionally at the Aug. 22 Borough Council meeting about his role in saving four people who were trapped in a house fire earlier that day. The two-alarm fire at 11 Jacobsen St. started at about 2 p.m. He said he and Officer Brian…
