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Smoke Detectors are your family's first line of defense in the event of a fire! Be prepared and ensure that they're working at all times. Smoke detectors account for saving hundreds of lives each year.
DID YOU KNOW:
In 1975, due to a code change, hard-wired (electric) smoke detectors were required in lieu of battery operated smoke detectors. One positive impact to this change was the elimination of human error caused by neglecting to change the batteries. One negative impact resulting from this change was the likelihood that your smoke detectors will not operate in the event of a power interruption. Therefore, we strongly encourage replacing hard-wired only type smoke detectors with combination hard-wired with battery backup types. In the event of a power interruption to your home, hard-wired only detectors will not operate. Please feel free to contact our offices at 856-234-6053 if you have any questions or concerns.
OUR APPARATUS
Our apparatus consists of an E-One 95 foot Rear Mount Tower Ladder, an E-One 75 foot Quint, three E-One Engines, an E-One Urban Interface Apparatus, a Duplex Marion Cascade Heavy Duty Rescue Unit, and a Brush Unit...
The SPECIAL MEETINGS of the Board of Commissioners' are always scheduled for 7:30 pm (unless otherwise noted), so don't forget to attend. Your participation is important!
Work sessions are scheduled as follows:
2009 dates coming soon
MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS
Don't forget to attend our regular MONTHLY Board of Commissioners' meetings at 7:30 pm in our Headquarters & Administration building, located at 69 Elbo Lane. YOUR VOICE COUNTS and your participation is extremely important for our community! The dates are as follows:
2009 dates coming soon
EMAIL US YOUR COMMENTS
Let us know of your ideas or concerns about your fire department. We'll be happy to answer any questions you may have about our operation. Email us at administration@mountlaurelfire.org.
INFORMATION & UPCOMING EVENTS...
MLFD AND "TOYS FOR TOTS"
For the third year, the Mount Laurel Fire Department participated in the Marine Corps. Toys for Tots Program. Due to the generosity of our residents and members, the department collected well over a few hundred toys to give to those less fortunate this holiday season. From our home to yours, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
MLFD "TOWN HALL" STYLE MEETING January 31, 2009, 10 a.m. to Noon Fire Headquarters, 69 Elbo Lane
Topic: Overview of Fire Department Operations, Service Levels and Potential Impacts to Services, Future Plans to Broaden Services, Organizational Needs in Replacing Outdated Equipment, Review of Proposed 2009 Budget.
CLICK HERE for a printable announcement of this meeting.
MLFD "DESIGN & NAME THEIR MASCOT!" CONTEST
Students of Mount Laurel Township Schools, grades 5 through 8, have been tasked with designing and naming a new mascot for the fire department. The entry deadline will be Tuesday, December 23, 2008 at 5 PM. Two finalists will be selected and students in grades 1 through 4 will decide the winning mascot design by voting in an election during the week of February 16-20, 2009. The election results will be posted at each firehouse on the following Saturday. CLICK HERE to view the official contest announcement.
SHERIFF'S CHILD SAFETY SEAT TEAM
The Mount Laurel Fire Department would like to thank the Burlington County Sheriff’s Office and their Child Safety Seat Team for their continued support and services rendered to the residents of Mount Laurel and to surrounding communities. In joint cooperation with the Sheriff’s Office, the fire department held three Child Safety Seat Clinics, which inspected more than 100 child seats. For additional information on these services, you can contact the Sheriff’s Office directly at 609.265.5127 or visit them at theBurlington County Sheriff Department's website.
In 2009, the Mount Laurel Fire Department has scheduled three additional clinics: April 4, Station 361; June 27, Station 362; September 26, Station 363. The times for the clinics are 10 AM to 2 PM.
Please drive safely and wear your seatbelts!
FIRE DISTRICT ELECTION
This is your opportunity to come out and vote for the Mount Laurel Fire Department Budget for 2009. This also is an opportunity to elect members for the Board of Fire Commissioners. We need your help and support. Sat., Feb. 21, 2009, 2 pm to 9 pm; Your Local Firehouse (Church Road, Elbo Lane or Masonville Road).
MEET THE FIREFIGHTERS!
On Wednesday, November 5, 2008, Battalion Chief Kirvan of the Mount Laurel Fire Department hosted the fourth Meet the Firefighters! event at the Mount Laurel Library.
In addition to reading two stories, Battalion Chief Kirvan also brought along a special guest, Sparky the Dalmatian. Firefighter Bennett also was on hand and dressed in full firefighting gear, complete with air pack.
Battalion Chief Kirvan’s new friends, Lauren and Christopher, each showed the crowd how to stop, drop and roll.
Finally, when we were finished inside the Library, we moved outside so the kids could explore the inside and outside of the fire truck.
Thank you for coming out to Meet the Firefighters! We are hoping to come up with some exciting new ideas for 2009.
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"Fire and Burn Hazards for Two Recalled Products" WWMT News channel 3 (08/27/08)
Car chargers for halogen spotlights and coffee makers sold at K-Mart and Sears have been recalled. The maker of the chargers, IMS, says the charges and spotlight batteries were not made to be used together and can cause a fire when the light overcharges. Kenmore, meanwhile, has had 145,000 of its coffee makers recalled after retailers received reports of coffee makers overheating and catching fire because of faulty wiring. The coffee makers were sold between August 2007 and April 2008.
NEW STATE REQUIREMENTS
Beginning April 1, 2007, all residential resales are required to have a portable fire extinguisher installed.
Mount Laurel Fire Inspectors will inspect for the following:
Extinguisher must have a minimum classification rating of 2A:10BC or higher (maximum 10 lb wt)
Mounted on the wall no higher than 5' to the handle, within 10' of the kitchen area, unobstructed by any doors.
Easily accessible and in a conspicuous place.
INTERESTED IN A TOUR OF ONE OF OUR FIRE FACILITIES or WOULD LIKE TO REQUEST OUR PARTICIPATION IN A COMMUNITY EVENT??? We're here for you. Just put your request in writing. Make sure you include the following:
your contact information
date of your event
type of event
the number of people attending
location of your event
any special requests for your event
Then address it and mail it to:
Mount Laurel Fire Department
Attn: Department Chief Bob Gallos
69 Elbo Lane
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
WOULD YOU LIKE TO REQUEST THE USE OF ONE OF OUR FACILITIES? Just fill out a Facilities Request Form and submit it to us for approval by our Board of Commissioners. Please be aware that our facilities can only be used for township community type events, i.e. meetings, blood drives, etc. There is never any alcohol allowed in any of our facilities.
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