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)

The thought of a home fire is frightening for everyone, but the fear is often greater for people living in apartments, condos and dorms. Multi-unit residential buildings can present unique fire safety concerns. With many neighbors living closely together, potentially confusing evacuation routes out of the building, and management companies pressured to balance tenant safety against a list of competing ... (Full Story & Photos)

Iselin Chemical Hook and Ladder Volunteer Fire Co., District #11 and Iselin Volunteer Fire Co. No.1, District #9 were dispatched on February 4, at 01:02 for a reported structure fire on Oak Tree Road. Upon arrival at the scene, Chief Mark Sojak reported that he had a one story, 50’ x 100’ building with smoke coming from the C-D corner. The Chief immediately asked Dispatch for a First Alarm and then ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Iselin Volunteer Fire Department, District #11 was dispatched on January 18 at 00:10 to a motor vehicle accident (MVA) with injures at New Dover Road near Cambridge Drive, Colonia. Chief Sojak arrived on the scene and reported there was a one vehicle MVA with pole mounted transformer loose and primary electric cable burning in the roadway. After directing the incoming Engine and Rescue to block ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Iselin Volunteer Fire Department, District #11 would like to remind residents about the importance of clear and visible fire hydrants; especially during winter months. While it has been a mild start to the winter season, the potential for heavy snowfall still lurks. The Iselin Fire Department is asking for your partnership in their Adopt-A- Hydrant program by looking after a fire hydrant close ... (Full Story & Photos)