Halloween will soon be upon us. If you're out driving, PLEASE drive extra slow. Children will be running from house to house to get their treats. For the parents, make sure that their costumes are reflective or light in color. Try to avoid masks, as they can obstruct their vision. Have the kids go around in groups. NEVER trick or treat alone. REMIND them to wait until they get home to eat the candy ... (Full Story & Photos)

Fireworks Safety Tips for Diwali :
1. Adult supervision: Always use under adult supervision.
2. Purchase fireworks which are legal and approved by government firms.
3. Before using the Fireworks read the instructions mentioned on packet.
4. For safety, keep stored water or sand nearby.
5. Don’t use firecrackers inside the house as it might be dangerous. Always use open area for fireworks.
6. Never ... (Full Story & Photos)

Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice Your Escape!

The Iselin Chemical Hook and Ladder Volunteer Fire Company is 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, “Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice Your Escape!” The campaign works to educate ... (Full Story & Photos)

Become a volunteer firefighter with the Iselin Chemical Hook and Ladder Volunteer Fire Company.
Visit our Recruitment Page to apply.
https://www.iselinfire.org/content/recruit/

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With the start of the school year upon us, be alert when you drive. Keep on the look out for kids running into the roadway and for the red flashing lights of school buses. Not only is it against the law to pass when the lights are flashing, but, the lives of children are at stake.... (Full Story & Photos)

Around 11:51 Hrs, District 11 was dispatched to a reported motor vehicle accident on the Garden State Parkway South at milepost 131.9. Upon arrival, we had a one car MVA the vehicle through the guardrail near the bridge abutment. There were no injuries. Engine 11-3 and Rescue 11 crews assisted the State Police with traffic control and recovery by the wrecker. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Name of product:
“-IV” Intelligent photoelectric smoke sensors sold with fire alarm systems
Hazard:
The photoelectric smoke sensor can malfunction and cause the fire alarm system to fail to alert occupants in commercial buildings of a fire.

Remedy:
Replace
Recall date:
June 21, 2019
Units:
About 22,000

Consumer Contact:
Gamewell-FCI at 800-633-1311 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday ... (Full Story & Photos)

Every year, about 13,000 people are treated for injuries in hospital emergency departments due to the mishandling of live, misfired and waste consumer fireworks (CPSC Fireworks Information Center). In addition, fires resulting from fireworks cause over $20 million in direct property damage (NFPA).

The best way to stay safe from fireworks is to not use them. Instead, attend a public fireworks display ... (Full Story & Photos)