Engine 5 was dispatched to Port Carteret Road in Carteret today for a large scale Hazmat job. Carteret fire units were on scene from around 2:30 am dealing with a hazardous material incident. Drums within a warehouse were heating up with two exploding. Hazmat team members … [Read more...]
Wood Frame Dwellings
Basic 8 minute video of fire in Class 5 dwellings under construction and the possibilities for fire extension. Wood-Frame Building Under Construction … [Read more...]
NFPA SAFETY TIPS
Smoking material safety tips Published on August 22, 2012 Download these NFPA safety tips on smoking. (PDF, 792 KB) Smoking materials (i.e., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, etc.) are the leading cause of fire deaths in the United States. If you smoke, smoke outside. Use … [Read more...]
What’s causing all the FIRES?
Home Fires In 2011, U.S. fire departments responded to 370,000 home structure fires. These fires caused 13,910 civilian injuries, 2,520 civilian deaths, $6.9 billion in direct damage. On average, seven people die in U.S. home fires per day. Cooking is the leading cause home … [Read more...]
ABOUT FIRE PREVENTION WEEK
Plan ahead Since 1922, Fire Prevention Week has been observed on the Sunday through Saturday period in which October 9 falls. Here are dates for future FPW campaigns: 2014: October 5-11 2015: October 4-10 Fire Prevention Week was established to commemorate the Great … [Read more...]
Gree Recalls 12 Brands of Dehumidifiers Due to Serious Fire and Burn Hazards
Recall Summary Name of product: Dehumidifiers Hazard: The dehumidifiers can overheat, smoke and catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. Remedy: View Details Refund Consumer Contact: Gree toll-free at (866) 853-2802 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday … [Read more...]
Fire Prevention Bureau
INSPECTIONS All buildings with the exception of one and two family owner occupied structures, are inspected at least annually. Violations if noted are entered into a computer database and the owner/occupant is provided with a written copy of those violations as well as a specific … [Read more...]
PORTABLE GENERATOR SAFETY
FEMA has provided us with a reminder of safety issues surrounding the use of portable generators in residential settings. Please use the attached link and review the issues concerning this issue. … [Read more...]
HERE’S HOW TO JOIN THE SOUTH PLAINFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENT
Senior Fire Department: Applicant must be 18 years of age Applicant must obtain physical certifying physical fitness to perform Firefighting Applicant must attend New Jersey Firefighter School (will be paid for by Sp Fire Department) or have New Jersey FF 1 certification Junior … [Read more...]
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