Battery Disposal Safety

Published: January 14, 2015  ~   0

To safely dispose of batteries with lithium or batteries of greater than 9 volts, put clear packing, masking or electrical tape on the batteries’ terminals or sandwich the batteries between two layers of tape (e.g. flat button cells). These batteries should be placed in a container separate from other batteries that don’t require being taped. continue reading →

Help Needed: Casino Night Prizes

Published: January 12, 2015  ~   0

The Mendham Fire Department Needs Your Help!

As you know, this February 21, the Mendham Fire Department will host its fourth annual ‘Casino Night’ fundraiser. We are hoping you’ll support our efforts by not only attending this year’s event, but also helping support our event with a prize donation as well. continue reading →

Closing Your Bedroom Door Could Save Your Life

Published: January 12, 2015  ~   0

Infographic: The 12 Days of Safety

Published: December 15, 2014  ~   0

Putting up decorations is one of the best ways to get in the holiday mood. However, an estimated 15,000 injuries involving holiday decorating were seen in emergency rooms during the 2012 season; please remember to be safe. continue reading →

Expect the Unexpected this Thanksgiving

Published: November 25, 2014  ~   0

A Press Release from the NJ State Police.

West Trenton, N.J. – You are on your way to your Thanksgiving feast and you can almost smell the turkey. The kids are behaving in the back seat and it’s only a half-hour trip. You wish you had time to stop and fill up your tank, but you are already running late. The holiday traffic is heavy, but Wednesday’s storm have left the roads passable. It’s going to be a good day—until you see all lanes stopped ahead of you. Two hours later, you’re out of gas, the kids are crying and your cell phone is dead.
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2014 Emergency Services Golf Outing

Published: November 21, 2014  ~   0

Fire Prevention Week 2014: Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives

Published: September 22, 2014  ~   0

Fire Prevention Week is October 5 – 11, 2014; every morning the Mendham Fire Department will share a tip on our Facebook and other social media resources. These tips and more a are located below for your convenience. Looking for more? visit nfpa.org.

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Link: The Disappearing Volunteer Firefighter

Published: August 18, 2014  ~   0

Luke Engelhardt is Awarded 2014 Scholarship

Published: July 29, 2014  ~   0

The Mendham Fire Department is pleased to announce this year’s Scholarship Winner is Firefighter Luke Engelhardt. Luke, a member since May 2012, was awarded $2,000.00 by the Mendham Independent Hook & Ladder Company on June 30, 2014.
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2014 Fund Drive

Published: June 9, 2014  ~   0
Our 2014 Fund Drive is underway; please help us help you.

Our Annual fund-drive letter is currently being mailed to residents and business owners. Your generosity helps bring the department new equipment, new training and new technology—it is a strong signal that you value the service of our volunteers, and the significant tax savings of a volunteer fire department.
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