Whatever trick or treat looks like for you and your family this Halloween, here are a few tips to make it safe and fun for everyone:

Trick-or-Treaters

What would Halloween be without costumes and candy?

Keep these social distancing best practices in mind to keep everyone safe.

• Stay home if sick
• Trick-or-treat with people you live with
• Remain 6 feet apart from people not in your household
• Wear ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Iselin Chemical Hook and Ladder Volunteer Fire Company will be driving around town on Sunday, October 25th from 3:00 pm to 6:30 pm and giving out candy to the children.

Parent, please accompany your children when we pass by and practice social distancing.

We will try to get to as many streets as possible before dusk, but apologize in advance if we miss any streets.

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As many people in the United States begin to plan for fall and winter holiday celebrations, CDC offers the following considerations to help protect individuals and their families, friends, and communities from COVID-19. These considerations are meant to supplement—not replace—any state, local, territorial, or tribal health and safety laws, rules, and regulations with which holiday gatherings must ... (Full Story)

Fire Safety Tips for Preventing Kitchen Fires:

1. Beware of Grease. When too hot, grease can catch fire quickly.
2. Stay Near the Heat Source.
3. Be Alert.
4. Be Neat, Clean and Tidy.
5. Watch those Kids.
6. Use a Timer.
7. Dress to Cook.
8. Give the Grilling Some Space.... (Full Story & Photos)

All,

I wanted to thank everyone, firefighters and emergency services for all the hard work, dedication, and for never giving up. We will always rise up, stand tall, and fight back. For the families of the lost and friends they left behind, We will pray and comfort your hearts and others.

Never Forget.

Chief Ryan Malheiro... (Full Story & Photos)

While the area got pounded by high winds and rain, the Iselin Dist 11 Fire Dept responded to over 40 calls during the storm and in the few days after. They ranged from down wires (electric, phone & cable) to transformer problems to trees that were toppled over and even a deck fire, not to mention fire & CO alarms.... (Full Story & Photos)

With hurricane season upon us, people may resort to using a generator when the power goes out. To SAFELY use a generator, follow the manufactures instructions and the following guidelines.
Also, if you see a low hanging power line or one that is on the ground, DO NOT ATTEMPT to handle it. CALL 9-1-1!!! Clear the area and keep everyone else away also. Consider ALL lines as being energized and dangerous. ... (Full Story & Photos)

It has come to our attention that residents may be receiving solicitation calls from the "Volunteer Firefighter Alliance".
The volunteer members of the department do not solicit by telephone and are not affiliated with that organization in any way.
Any funds donated to them do not help the volunteers of the Iselin Chemical Hook & Ladder Volunteer Fire Dept, Dist 11.... (Full Story & Photos)