DRIVING SAFETY

* Be well rested and alert, use your seat belts, observe speed limits and follow the rules of the road.

* If you plan on drinking alcohol, designate a driver who won’t drink.

* Give your full attention to the road. Avoid distractions such as cell phones.

* Use caution in work zones. There are lots of construction projects underway on the highways.

* Don’t follow other vehicles ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Iselin Chemical Hook and Ladder Volunteer Fire Company is proactive in preparing for electric Vehicle (EV) fires with three innovative product.

Emergency Plug - Firefighter inserts the Emergency-plug in the charging socket of the Electric Vehicle. The Emergency Plug will communicate with the car’s software by making the car think it is being charged. As a result of this, it will not be possible ... (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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At 22:45 Hrs, the Iselin Fire Department, District #11 was dispatched to a reported vehicle fire on the Garden State Parkway 132.8 Northbound. Upon arrival, Chief Malheiro reported a fully involved pickup truck fire and instructed the first due Engine, 11-3 to pull the 1-3/4" hose-line off the front bumper of the Engine to attack the fire. The crew extinguished the fire with the assistance of the ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 07:35 Hrs, the Iselin Fire Department, District #11 was dispatched to a reported vehicle fire on the Garden State Parkway 132.8 South. Upon arrival, Chief Malheiro reported a fully involved car fire and instructed the first due Engine, 11-3 to pull the 1-3/4" hose-line off the front bumper of the Engine to attack the fire. The crew extinguished the fire and had to cut the hood to access the engine. ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 23:06 Hrs, we were dispatched to a reported vehicle fire on the Garden State Parkway Iselin Service Areas South entrance ramp. Upon arrival, Chief Malheiro reported a fully involved car fire and instructed the first due Engine, 11-3 to pull the 1-3/4" hose-line off the front bumper of the Engine to attack the fire. Rescue 11 also responded for traffic control and the crew assisted with fire attack. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Safety Tips to Prevent Scald Injuries
A scald is any burn caused by a hot liquid or steam. Bathing and kitchen-related accidents are the most common causes of scalds and CAN be prevented. The Burn Center at Cooperman Barnabas offers tips to help make your home a safe environment.
If someone should sustain a scald injury, The Burn Center recommends the following:
1. Remove any wet clothing and run ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 21:05 on January 19th, District 11 was dispatched to a reported motor vehicle accident on the Garden State Parkway Southbound at milepost 132.0. Upon arrival, they had a one car motor vehicle accident. The vehicle hit the shoulder guardrail and spun partially into the right lane. Chief Malheiro was first on the scene and block the right lane to protect the vehicle from the parkway traffic and ... (Full Story & Photos)