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[quote="Michael"]On October 17th, stop by the firehouse and take a look around, meet your local firefighters, or become one yourself! The firehouse and museum will be open from 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. Reminder - October 6th - 12th is Fire Prevention Week. Be sure to test your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, practice your escape plans, and be fire safe! For more information on joining, call (609) 395-0633 or email station-48@juno.com[/quote]
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<table border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1" width="100%" class="forumline"> <tr> <th class="thCornerL" width="22%" height="26">Author</th> <th class="thCornerR">Message</th> </tr> <tr> <td width="22%" align="left" valign="top" class="row1"><span class="name"><a name=""></a><b>Michael</b></span></td> <td class="row1" height="28" valign="top"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td width="100%"><img src="templates/subSilver/images/icon_minipost.gif" width="12" height="9" alt="Post" title="Post" border="0" /><span class="postdetails">Posted: Sun, Nov 1 2009, 6:42 am EST<span class="gen"> </span> Post subject: Re: Cranbury Fire Company Open House</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2"><hr /></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2"><span class="postbody">This morning we set our clocks back....don't forget to change your smoke and CO detector batteries!</span></td> </tr> </table></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" height="1" class="spaceRow"><img src="templates/subSilver/images/spacer.gif" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="22%" align="left" valign="top" class="row2"><span class="name"><a name=""></a><b>Michael</b></span></td> <td class="row2" height="28" valign="top"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td width="100%"><img src="templates/subSilver/images/icon_minipost.gif" width="12" height="9" alt="Post" title="Post" border="0" /><span class="postdetails">Posted: Wed, Oct 28 2009, 7:12 am EDT<span class="gen"> </span> Post subject: Re: Cranbury Fire Company Open House</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2"><hr /></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2"><span class="postbody">Here is a great fire safety resource! <br /> <br /><a href="http://www.befiresmart.com/index.asp" target="_blank">http://www.befiresmart.com/index.asp</a> <br /> <br />Take the quiz and the Fire Co. could recieve $10000 <br /> <br /><a href="https://www.befiresmart.com/fire-safety-pledge/default.aspx?utm_source=firehouse&utm_medium=media&utm_campaign=ppfa09_eblast" target="_blank">https://www.befiresmart.com/fire-safety-pledge/default.aspx?utm_source=firehouse&utm_medium=media&utm_campaign=ppfa09_eblast</a> <br /> <br />Don't forget, this weekend we set the clocks back. This is a great time to change your smoke and CO detector batteries!</span></td> </tr> </table></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" height="1" class="spaceRow"><img src="templates/subSilver/images/spacer.gif" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="22%" align="left" valign="top" class="row1"><span class="name"><a name=""></a><b>Michael</b></span></td> <td class="row1" height="28" valign="top"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td width="100%"><img src="templates/subSilver/images/icon_minipost.gif" width="12" height="9" alt="Post" title="Post" border="0" /><span class="postdetails">Posted: Fri, Oct 16 2009, 11:36 am EDT<span class="gen"> </span> Post subject: Re: Cranbury Fire Company Open House</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2"><hr /></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2"><span class="postbody">The Firehouse will be open tomorrow rain or shine. Check out the museum and then come vist the new firehouse, meet some firefighters and check out the equipment! Hope to see you there!</span></td> </tr> </table></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" height="1" class="spaceRow"><img src="templates/subSilver/images/spacer.gif" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="22%" align="left" valign="top" class="row2"><span class="name"><a name=""></a><b>Michael</b></span></td> <td class="row2" height="28" valign="top"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td width="100%"><img src="templates/subSilver/images/icon_minipost.gif" width="12" height="9" alt="Post" title="Post" border="0" /><span class="postdetails">Posted: Fri, Oct 9 2009, 8:37 am EDT<span class="gen"> </span> Post subject: Re: Cranbury Fire Company Open House</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2"><hr /></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2"><span class="postbody">It's Fire Prevention Week! Do you have at least one fire extinguisher in your home? Has it been checked? Is it mounted in an appropriate area? Do you know P.A.S.S. <br /> <br />From NFPA.org <br /> <br />Fire extinguishers <br />A portable fire extinguisher can save lives and property by putting out a small fire or containing it until the fire department arrives; but portable extinguishers have limitations. Because fire grows and spreads so rapidly, the number one priority for residents is to get out safely. <br /> <br />Safety tips: <br /> <br />Use a portable fire extinguisher when the fire is confined to a small area, such as a wastebasket, and is not growing; everyone has exited the building; the fire department has been called or is being called; and the room is not filled with smoke. <br />To operate a fire extinguisher, remember the word PASS: <br /> - Pull the pin. Hold the extinguisher with the nozzle <br /> pointing away from you, and release the locking <br /> mechanism. <br /> - Aim low. Point the extinguisher at the base of the fire. <br /> - Squeeze the lever slowly and evenly. <br /> - Sweep the nozzle from side-to-side. <br />For the home, select a multi-purpose extinguisher (can be used on all types of home fires) that is large enough to put out a small fire, but not so heavy as to be difficult to handle. <br />Choose a fire extinguisher that carries the label of an independent testing laboratory. <br />Read the instructions that come with the fire extinguisher and become familiar with its parts and operation before a fire breaks out. Local fire departments or fire equipment distributors often offer hands-on fire extinguisher trainings. <br />Install fire extinguishers close to an exit and keep your back to a clear exit when you use the device so you can make an easy escape if the fire cannot be controlled. If the room fills with smoke, leave immediately. <br />Know when to go. Fire extinguishers are one element of a fire response plan, but the primary element is safe escape. Every household should have a home fire escape planand working smoke alarms.</span></td> </tr> </table></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" height="1" class="spaceRow"><img src="templates/subSilver/images/spacer.gif" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="22%" align="left" valign="top" class="row1"><span class="name"><a name=""></a><b>Michael</b></span></td> <td class="row1" height="28" valign="top"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td width="100%"><img src="templates/subSilver/images/icon_minipost.gif" width="12" height="9" alt="Post" title="Post" border="0" /><span class="postdetails">Posted: Thu, Oct 8 2009, 8:09 am EDT<span class="gen"> </span> Post subject: Re: Cranbury Fire Company Open House</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2"><hr /></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2"><span class="postbody">It's Fire Prevention Week! Do you have CO detectors in your house? Have they been tested? Are they more than 10 years old? <br /> <br />From NFPA.org <br /> <br />Carbon monoxide <br /> <br /> CO alarms should be installed in a central location outside each sleeping area and on every level of the home and in other locations where required by applicable laws, codes or standards. For the best protection, interconnect all CO alarms throughout the home. When one sounds, they all sound. <br /> <br /> Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for placement and mounting height. <br /> <br /> Choose a CO alarm that has the label of a recognized testing laboratory. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Although the popularity of carbon monoxide (CO) alarms has been growing in recent years, it cannot be assumed that everyone is familiar with the hazards of carbon monoxide poisoning in the home. <br />Often called the silent killer, carbon monoxide is an invisible, odorless, colorless gas created when fuels (such as gasoline, wood, coal, natural gas, propane, oil, and methane) burn incompletely. In the home, heating and cooking equipment that burn fuel are potential sources of carbon monoxide. Vehicles or generators running in an attached garage can also produce dangerous levels of carbon monoxide. <br /> <br />Facts & figures <br /> <br />The dangers of CO exposure depend on a number of variables, including the victim's health and activity level. Infants, pregnant women, and people with physical conditions that limit their body's ability to use oxygen (i.e. emphysema, asthma, heart disease) can be more severely affected by lower concentrations of CO than healthy adults would be. <br />A person can be poisoned by a small amount of CO over a longer period of time or by a large amount of CO over a shorter amount of time. <br />In 2005, U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated 61,100 non-fire CO incidents in which carbon monoxide was found, or an average of seven such calls per hour. The number of incidents increased 18 percent from 51,700 incidents reported in 2003. This increase is most likely due to the increased use of CO detectors, which alert people to the presence of CO.</span></td> </tr> </table></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" height="1" class="spaceRow"><img src="templates/subSilver/images/spacer.gif" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="22%" align="left" valign="top" class="row2"><span class="name"><a name=""></a><b>Guest</b></span></td> <td class="row2" height="28" valign="top"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td width="100%"><img src="templates/subSilver/images/icon_minipost.gif" width="12" height="9" alt="Post" title="Post" border="0" /><span class="postdetails">Posted: Wed, Oct 7 2009, 11:06 am EDT<span class="gen"> </span> Post subject: Re: Cranbury Fire Company Open House</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2"><hr /></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2"><span class="postbody">Thank you for all these great reminders and tips!!! We appreciate the fire department and all they do!</span></td> </tr> </table></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" height="1" class="spaceRow"><img src="templates/subSilver/images/spacer.gif" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="22%" align="left" valign="top" class="row1"><span class="name"><a name=""></a><b>Michael</b></span></td> <td class="row1" height="28" valign="top"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td width="100%"><img src="templates/subSilver/images/icon_minipost.gif" width="12" height="9" alt="Post" title="Post" border="0" /><span class="postdetails">Posted: Wed, Oct 7 2009, 7:30 am EDT<span class="gen"> </span> Post subject: Re: Cranbury Fire Company Open House</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2"><hr /></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2"><span class="postbody">It's Fire prevention Week! It's getting cooler outside, time to think about heating safety! <br /> <br />From NFPA.org <br /> <br />The Heat is On… <br /> <br />Have a 3 foot kid-free zone around open fires and heaters. <br /> <br />Use a fireplace screen to keep sparks inside the fireplace. <br />Turn portable space heaters off when you go to bed or leave the room. <br /> <br />Keep things that can burn, such as paper, bedding, or furniture, at least 3 feet from heaters. <br /> <br />Have heating equipment and chimneys cleaned and inspected each year by a professional. <br /> <br />Make sure your portable space heater has an auto shut-off so if it is tipped over, it will shut off. <br /> <br />Have your chimneys cleaned and inspected before each heating season.</span></td> </tr> </table></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" height="1" class="spaceRow"><img src="templates/subSilver/images/spacer.gif" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="22%" align="left" valign="top" class="row2"><span class="name"><a name=""></a><b>Michael</b></span></td> <td class="row2" height="28" valign="top"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td width="100%"><img src="templates/subSilver/images/icon_minipost.gif" width="12" height="9" alt="Post" title="Post" border="0" /><span class="postdetails">Posted: Tue, Oct 6 2009, 10:01 am EDT<span class="gen"> </span> Post subject: Re: Cranbury Fire Company Open House</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2"><hr /></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2"><span class="postbody">It's Fire Prevention Week! Have you checked your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors lately? When was the last time the batteries were changed? Did you install the correct batteries? Call the firehouse if you need assistance! <br /> <br />From NFPA.org <br /> <br /><a href="http://www.nfpa.org/assets/files//PDF/SmokeAlarmsFactSheet.pdf" target="_blank">http://www.nfpa.org/assets/files//PDF/SmokeAlarmsFactSheet.pdf</a> <br /> <br />Smoke Alarm Presence and Performance <br />In 2003-2006, smoke alarms sounded in roughly half of the home fires reported to U.S. departments. <br />Almost two-thirds of home fire deaths resulted from fires in homes with no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms. <br /> <br />No smoke alarms were present in 40% of the home fire deaths. <br /> <br />In 23% of the home fire deaths, smoke alarms were present but did not sound.</span></td> </tr> </table></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" height="1" class="spaceRow"><img src="templates/subSilver/images/spacer.gif" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="22%" align="left" valign="top" class="row1"><span class="name"><a name=""></a><b>Michael</b></span></td> <td class="row1" height="28" valign="top"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td width="100%"><img src="templates/subSilver/images/icon_minipost.gif" width="12" height="9" alt="Post" title="Post" border="0" /><span class="postdetails">Posted: Mon, Oct 5 2009, 9:07 am EDT<span class="gen"> </span> Post subject: Re: Cranbury Fire Company Open House</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2"><hr /></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2"><span class="postbody">It's Fire Prevention Week! Do you have an escape plan? Do you have two ways out? Are there escape ladders on your upper floors? Do you have a meeting place? Now is a great time to practice! Stay low and go!</span></td> </tr> </table></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" height="1" class="spaceRow"><img src="templates/subSilver/images/spacer.gif" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="22%" align="left" valign="top" class="row2"><span class="name"><a name=""></a><b>Michael</b></span></td> <td class="row2" height="28" valign="top"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td width="100%"><img src="templates/subSilver/images/icon_minipost.gif" width="12" height="9" alt="Post" title="Post" border="0" /><span class="postdetails">Posted: Thu, Oct 1 2009, 1:53 pm EDT<span class="gen"> </span> Post subject: Re: Cranbury Fire Company Open House</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2"><hr /></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2"><span class="postbody">The next Fire Fighter 1 class would be in January, the fall semester has already started. For more information, check: <br /><a href="http://dftc.org/" target="_blank">http://dftc.org/</a> <br /><a href="http://www.co.middlesex.nj.us/fireacademy/index.asp" target="_blank">http://www.co.middlesex.nj.us/fireacademy/index.asp</a> <br /><a href="http://www.co.somerset.nj.us/trainingacademy.html" target="_blank">http://www.co.somerset.nj.us/trainingacademy.html</a> <br /><a href="http://www.co.burlington.nj.us/departments/public_safety/estc/index.htm" target="_blank">http://www.co.burlington.nj.us/departments/public_safety/estc/index.htm</a> <br /><a href="http://www.monmouthcountyfireacademy.org/" target="_blank">http://www.monmouthcountyfireacademy.org/</a> <br /> <br />There is a program through the High School and Mercer County Vo-Tech where Princeton High School Seniors can take Fire Science and Emergency Medical Technology. They come out with Fire 1, E.M.T., and E.M.D. We have had a few members trained through this program and we are very pleased with the training. <br /><a href="http://www.mcts.edu/performingarts/tp-programs-firescience.htm" target="_blank">http://www.mcts.edu/performingarts/tp-programs-firescience.htm</a> <br /> <br />Also, if anyone has any questions, we are at the firehouse almost every Monday night, or call the number above. <br />Thanks!</span></td> </tr> </table></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" height="1" class="spaceRow"><img src="templates/subSilver/images/spacer.gif" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="22%" align="left" valign="top" class="row1"><span class="name"><a name=""></a><b>Jay T.</b></span></td> <td class="row1" height="28" valign="top"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td width="100%"><img src="templates/subSilver/images/icon_minipost.gif" width="12" height="9" alt="Post" title="Post" border="0" /><span class="postdetails">Posted: Thu, Oct 1 2009, 1:23 pm EDT<span class="gen"> </span> Post subject: Re: Cranbury Fire Company Open House</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2"><hr /></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2"><span class="postbody">Michael, <br /> <br />Excellent post. I would also add that volunteering has other benefits as well. <br /> <br />1) It helps reduce our costs as a town because we don't have to implement paid organizations. <br /> <br />2) Whether first aid, fire, Historical Society, Lions, etc...it helps build the community and structure for the town in which we live. You get to meet a lot of people you would not otherwise have met. <br /> <br />3) It can be an assest for employment. A good number of employers want to ensure their employees are active in the community. For example, my employer for the last two years has given employees one day off to use if they are doing volunteer work. <br /> <br />That is the nice thing about Cranbury. We do have a lot of hard working people who give their time and energy to volunteer projects and organizations in town. <br /> <br />Perhaps you can post the fire training classes again in case people seeing this post are interested?</span></td> </tr> </table></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" height="1" class="spaceRow"><img src="templates/subSilver/images/spacer.gif" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="22%" align="left" valign="top" class="row2"><span class="name"><a name=""></a><b>Michael</b></span></td> <td class="row2" height="28" valign="top"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td width="100%"><img src="templates/subSilver/images/icon_minipost.gif" width="12" height="9" alt="Post" title="Post" border="0" /><span class="postdetails">Posted: Thu, Oct 1 2009, 12:57 pm EDT<span class="gen"> </span> Post subject: Re: Cranbury Fire Company Open House</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2"><hr /></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2"><span class="postbody">Volunteering is the practice of people working on behalf of others without being motivated by financial or material gain. Volunteering generally considered an altruistic activity, intended to promote good or improve human quality of life. People also volunteer to gain skills without requiring an employer's financial investment. <br /> <br />Volunteering takes many forms and is performed by a wide range of people. Many volunteers are specifically trained in the areas they work in, such as medicine, education, or emergency rescue. Others volunteer on an as-needed basis, such as in response to a natural disaster. <br /> <br />From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia <br /> <br />Anyone from age 16 can apply to be a member or jr. member of the Fire Company. We provide all training and equipment needed to become a firefighter. Stop by on the 17th and ask questions, check out the equipment, see if it's for you!</span></td> </tr> </table></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" height="1" class="spaceRow"><img src="templates/subSilver/images/spacer.gif" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="22%" align="left" valign="top" class="row1"><span class="name"><a name=""></a><b>Michael</b></span></td> <td class="row1" height="28" valign="top"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td width="100%"><img src="templates/subSilver/images/icon_minipost.gif" width="12" height="9" alt="Post" title="Post" border="0" /><span class="postdetails">Posted: Tue, Sep 29 2009, 9:19 am EDT<span class="gen"> </span> Post subject: Cranbury Fire Company Open House</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2"><hr /></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2"><span class="postbody">On October 17th, stop by the firehouse and take a look around, meet your local firefighters, or become one yourself! The firehouse and museum will be open from 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. <br /> <br />Reminder - October 6th - 12th is Fire Prevention Week. Be sure to test your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, practice your escape plans, and be fire safe! <br /> <br />For more information on joining, call (609) 395-0633 or email <a href="mailto:station-48@juno.com">station-48@juno.com</a></span></td> </tr> </table></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" height="1" class="spaceRow"><img src="templates/subSilver/images/spacer.gif" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></td> </tr> </table>
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