SouthStar Aeromedical Helicopter Lands at Collings Lakes School

Gloucester county Franklin Twp. 1931 Williamstown road. Basement fire. All hands struck

On Jan. 4, 2012, Winslow companies were dispatched to the area of 135 Fleming Pike for a reported dwelling fire. 25-00 arrived with heavy fire showing from a 1 strory rancher style dwelling, and transmitted the All Hands. Crews preformed defensive opperations as heavy fire consumed the dwelling

MONROE TWP., N.J. - December 24, 2011  -- One person is dead aftera head-on crash in Monroe Township, Gloucester County.

The accident happened around 4 this morning on the Black Horse Pike between Corkery Lane and Whitehall Road.

The head on crash between two vehicles claimed the life of one person and injured two others in Monroe Township.

The impact of the crash trapped 3 victims in both vehicles.

Firefighters worked for 30 minutes to free the injured. One person was flown to Cooper University Hospital in Camden.

Two others were taken to Kennedy Hospital in Washington Twp. where one of the victims was pronounced dead.

The northbound lanes will remain closed through most of the morning while police investigate.

 

State police are investigating the cause of a serious single-car crash on the Atlantic City Expressway near milepost 28 in Hammonton this morning.

Police said the crash occurred about 5:15 a.m., when a single car driven by an unidentified man drove off the roadway and into the center median. The car then struck two trees with the driver's side door

The driver was trapped, but was extricated and taken by ambulance to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center because the weather was too poor for a helicopter to fly, police said.

The unidentified man from Mays Landing is in critical condition, Sgt. Joseph Walters said.

Walters said there were no witnesses to the crash and the state police fatal accident investigation unit also responded

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Hello,
Recently a young man in Buena, Richland section perished in a house fire. This tragedy could have been avoided.
As a result of this unfortunate incident, I would like take this opportunity to remind you and your family about the importance of fire safety.
Take a few minutes to read this information below to avoid this tragedy in your life. Please talk with your family and friends about fire safety, to minimize your chances of becoming a victim of fire.
 
 Fire can strike at anytime and unexpectedly. Don’t become a statistic.
 
·         In 2010, 2,640, or 85%, of the 3,120 civilian fire deaths resulted from residential structure fires.
·         Number of adults that could say that someone they knew died in a fire: 1 in 10
·         Chances that someone in your household will suffer a fire injury in a home cooking fire in an average lifetime: 1 in 14
·         Chances your household will have a reported home fire in an average lifetime: 1 in 4
·         In 1980 there were 3 million reported fires in America
·         In 2010 there were 1.3 million reported fires in America
 
     Install. Inspect. Protect.
 
http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/campaigns/smokealarms/.
 
Fire safety tips:
 
               Smoke Alarms
·     A working smoke alarm continuously scans the air for smoke, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.  It never sleeps.
·     Smoke alarms must be maintained in order to work properly!  Test the alarm monthly; replace the batteries at least once per year.
·     Install smoke alarms inside and outside of all sleeping areas and on every level of your home.
·     Never disable a smoke alarm while cooking.  Use the “hush” button to silence the alarm or wave a towel at the alarm to clear the air.
·     Smoke alarms have a “shelf life.” Replace the alarm after 10 years of service. (Including hardwired alarms)
 
Escape Planning
·     Find two ways to get out of each room.  “Get out stay out”
·     If the primary way is blocked by fire or smoke, you will need a second way out. A secondary route might be a window onto a neighboring roof or a collapsible ladder.
·     Only purchase collapsible ladders evaluated by a nationally recognized laboratory, such as Underwriters Laboratory (UL).
·     Make sure that windows are not stuck, screens can be taken out quickly, and that security bars can be properly opened.
·     Practice feeling your way out of the house in the dark or with your eyes closed.
·     Make sure you have a meeting place, so you know everyone is out of the house.
 
Wood Stove and Fireplaces
·     Be sure the fireplace or stove is installed properly. Wood stoves should have adequate clearance (36 inches) from combustible surfaces and proper floor support and protection.
·     Wood stoves should be of good quality, solid construction, and design. Purchase wood stoves evaluated by a nationally recognized laboratory, such as Underwriters Laboratories (UL).
·     Have the chimney inspected annually and cleaned if necessary, especially if it has not been used for some time.
·     Do not use flammable liquids to start or accelerate any fire.
·     Keep a glass or metal screen in front of the fireplace opening, to prevent embers or sparks from jumping out, unwanted material from going in.
·     Only burn seasoned dry firewood, do not burn green wood
·     The stove should be burned hot twice a day for 15-30 minutes to reduce the amount of creosote buildup.
·     Don’t use excessive amounts of paper to build roaring fires in fireplaces. It is possible to ignite creosote in the chimney by overbuilding the fire.
·     Never burn charcoal indoors. Burning charcoal can give off lethal amounts of carbon monoxide.
·     Keep flammable materials away from your fireplace mantel. A spark from the fireplace could easily ignite these materials.
·     Before you go to sleep, be sure your fireplace fire is out. NEVER close your damper with hot ashes in the fireplace. A closed damper will help the fire to heat up again and produce Carbon monoxide
·     If synthetic logs are used, follow the directions on the package. NEVER break a synthetic log apart to quicken the fire or use more than one log at a time. They often burn unevenly, releasing higher leve...  [  more  ]  

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Collings Lakes Fire Department

Christmas and Winter Fire Safety Tips 

 

• Never overload electrical circuits with Christmas lighting.
• Never burn candles near decorations or “live/cut” trees and never leave a candle burning unattended.
• Make sure your tree does not block an exit point from your home.
• If you have a “live/cut” tree, make sure it is watered regularly.  If its dry and the needles are brittle, remove the tree from the home.
• Do NOT run extension cords under rugs or carpet.
• Make sure your oven is clean before cooking Christmas dinner and never leave cooking unattended.  Keep pot holders and lids handy, and never throw water on a grease fire.  Cooking fires are still the number one cause of residential fires.
• When hanging stockings or other decorations over a fire place, be sure to keep them far enough away so they do not ignite.
• Make sure lights used outdoors are rated for OUTDOOR use.
• Keep your chimney clean and have it inspected at least annually and make sure your roof gutters are clear of combustibles such as leaves and dead tree branches.
• Make sure you always use a screen in front of wood burning fire places.
• Keep combustibles away from all sources of heat and flame such as the main heater, hot water heater, or other auxiliary heating sources.
• Kerosene heaters, while not as common as in the past, CANNOT be used in multifamily dwellings such Condo’s, Townhouses, and Apartments.  If you still use a Kerosene heater as an alternate heat source in a single family home be sure the area is well ventilated, combustibles are clear, and small children stay clear.
• Have your heating company check your flue and heater every year to make sure its working properly and dangerous Carbon Monoxide is not being emitted into the house.
• If you didn’t change you battery in your smoke detectors when you changed your clock, it’s not too late.  Make sure you have a working smoke detector on every floor of the home and near sleeping areas.  Make sure you have a working Carbon Monoxide (CO) detector as well. 
• Smoke detectors, CO detectors, and home fire extinguishers make great Christmas gifts.
• Please keep fire safety in mind during the holiday season, fires in the home are devastating enough any time of year but are especially tragic during the Christmas Holidays.

Common Mistakes when Deep Frying a Turkey

 
When deep frying a turkey, make sure you do it as safely as possible.  State Farm Insurance Company teamed up with the Fire Department to illustrate the fiery dangers associated with common deep frying mistakes.
 

Ellwood E. Seelman, 82, of Dorothy passed after a brief illness.

Ellwood was born and raised in Dorothy. In his younger years, he worked on the family chicken farm and several family businesses before serving in the U.S. Army and later becoming a union brick mason with Stanker and Galetto and Ogren Contractors. He was a prominent community leader and enjoyed serving in numerous community organizations, including as a lifelong member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, a 66-year member of the Dorothy Volunteer Fire Company (50 of those as the fire chief), the Dorothy Rescue Squad, a district warden with the New Jersey State Forest Fire Service and an honorary member of the Milmay Volunteer Fire Department.

He also was a member of the Masonic Star Lodge FA&M Lodge No. 65 of Tuckahoe as a past master and officer, and served on the Grand Master Staff of the State of New Jersey as a grand chaplain, member of the Eastern Star Dewey Chapter No. 155, a past commander of the American Legion Post 405 of Dorothy, member of VFW 11468, and was an avid hunter as a lifelong member of the Dorothy Gun Club. He also was a member of the school and planning boards, officer of the Weymouth Township Special Police and colonel of the in the 2nd Regiment of the Old Gloucester Militia. He may have been spotted at any time driving his green international scout or light blue pickup truck down Tuckahoe Road. He will be sadly missed by his friends and family. He was predeceased by his wife, Jane; his brother, Albert "Bub" Seelman; Marian Falarz, Emily Horton and Evelyn Panco. He is survived by his son, Kevin; daughter-in-law, Theresa; granddaughters, Devin and Sharon; his sisters, Marie Marion, Thelma Ferronto and Marjorie Frank; and brother, Edmund H. Seelman; in addition to numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends.

A viewing will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday at Langley-Loveland Funeral Home starting with a Masonic service starting at 11:30 a.m., followed by a Lutheran service at 1 p.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Dorothy Volunteer Fire Company, P.O. Box 227, Dorothy, NJ 08317; or Bethlehem Lutheran Church (P.O. Box 214, Dorothy, NJ 08317).