Google Nest and The Leary Firefighters Foundation Team Up To Award $25,000 “THANK YOU” Grant To Mendham Fire Department

Published: November 20, 2021  ~   0

Google Nest and The Leary Firefighters Foundation Team Up To Award $25,000 “THANK YOU” Grant To Mendham Fire Department/Mendham Independent Hook & Ladder in Time for Thanksgiving

As families prepare to gather for a safe Thanksgiving holiday, Google Nest has teamed up with The Leary Firefighters Foundation to announce the Mendham Fire Department/Mendham Independent Hook & Ladder as a recipient of the company’s 5th annual $25,000 grant for new Google technology to enhance community safety. continue reading →

Winter Safety & Your Utility Equiptment

Published: January 27, 2016  ~   0

Your outdoor gas meter and ventilation equipment are designed to withstand winter weather conditions, but heavy or hard-packed snow and ice on the meter or external fuel burning equipment exhaust vents can present a significant safety hazard. continue reading →

Don’t Burn Your Wrapping Paper

Published: December 10, 2015  ~   0

Christmas morning in many homes means unwrapping gifts in front of a cozy fireplace. And every year, local fire departments across the country warn people not to toss all that wrapping paper into the flames, for very good reason: It might start a serious chimney fire.
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Published: September 29, 2015  ~   0

Closing Your Bedroom Door Could Save Your Life

Published: January 12, 2015  ~   0

Link: The Disappearing Volunteer Firefighter

Published: August 18, 2014  ~   0

Space Heater Safety

Published: January 2, 2014  ~   0

As the temperatures dip this winter many of us rely on space heaters to supplement heat in our homes or places of work. However, space heaters can be a real safety hazard if you don’t take the proper precautions when using them. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that more than 25,000 residential fires every year are associated with the use of space heaters, causing more than 300 deaths. continue reading →

Winter Driving Safety Tips

Winter Driving Safety
Published: November 26, 2012  ~   0

To “gear up” for winter driving, below is a list of general winter weather preparedness tips:

Travel Items to Include: All cars should be equipped with road maps, a cell phone, a blanket (especially if traveling with small children and infants), a shovel, a windshield scraper, a towrope, booster cables, and a brightly colored cloth to use as a distress signal. A bag of sand or non-clumping cat litter to spread under tires if stuck in snow is also recommended.
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Cold Weather Safety

Published: January 24, 2012  ~   0

Christmas Safety

Published: December 1, 2009  ~   0

With the onset of the holiday season, it is important to focus on fire safety and prevention. The celebration of the season brings with it increased usage of electric lights, decorations, candles, and the ever popular Christmas tree, all of which can be potential fire hazards. Additionally, cooking fires increase during the holidays as families and friends gather to celebrate. By following general fire safety precautions, potential holiday fires, deaths, and injuries remain preventable.
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