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 	<title>Emergency Blood Drive</title>
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 <![CDATA[As a result of the tragic bus accident in Chesterfield, the&nbsp;local trauma centers are in urgent need of blood (especially type O-negative).&nbsp; The Community Blood Council of New Jersey will be conducting an emergency blood drive on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at the Mercerville Fire Company, 2711 Nottingham Way, Mercerville, NJ 08619.&nbsp; Hours are 3PM&nbsp;to 8PM.&nbsp;
http://www.givebloodnj.org/front-page-news.php
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    <pubDate>Sun, 19 Feb 2012 13:02:06 -0500</pubDate>
  
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 	<title>Overturn Interstate 195</title>
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 <![CDATA[Hope Fire Company was dispatched to I-195 Eastbound for a report of a overturned vehicle with entrapment.&nbsp; 82-82 responded and was advised in route that State police removed the patient from the vehicle.&nbsp; 82-82's crew started patient care and transferred patient to EMS on their arrival.&nbsp; Mutual Aid- Millstone 32-1 and Allentown First Aid Squad.&nbsp; 
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    <pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:02:30 -0500</pubDate>
  
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 	<title>MVA overturned vehicle</title>
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 <![CDATA[HFC&nbsp;responded to an MVA involving a single overturned vehicle.&nbsp; The driver had managed to exit the vehicle on their own prior to our arrival.&nbsp; The crew secured power to the vehicle and stood by until the vehicle was removed from the roadway.&nbsp; The driver, the only occupant of the vehicle, was transported to the hospital by Allentown First Aid Squad.&nbsp;...]]>
 
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    <pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:01:56 -0500</pubDate>
  
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 	<title>We Welcome The 2012 Line Officers</title>
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 <![CDATA[&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2012 Line Officers&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Chief- George Stillwell&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Deputy Chief- Steven Gomba&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Assistant Chief- Scott Davidson&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Captain- Brian Erxleben&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Lieutenant- Doug Vorp&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2nd Lieutenant- Richard Floyd&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Rescue Captain- Jeremy Wikoff&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Health &amp;amp; Safety- Don Swaysland...]]>
 
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    <pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 19:01:48 -0500</pubDate>
  
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 	<title>Is Your House Number Visible? </title>
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 <![CDATA[&nbsp;
The importance of having an address number on your home can not be emphasized enough. All too often across the country, fire and EMS emergency responses are delayed as responders attempt to locate the correct address.&nbsp;When someone calls 911 for an emergency, we are dispatched accordingly- for example, &amp;quot;Station 82-1, number 123 Perseverance Drive, oven fire.&amp;quot;&nbsp;Suppose Perseverance Drive is a street full of businesses and/or houses with no readily visible numbers on either the buildings or the mailboxes.&nbsp;&nbsp; Now consider it is a dark rainy night, and we can't find the correct building since we can't see any numbers.&nbsp;The oven fire may quickly become a full-blown kitchen fire or worse before we arrive.&nbsp;
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In an effort to serve you better, we are requesting that residents and business owners cooperate in posting their street numbers on their homes and mailboxes.&nbsp;
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A few suggested guidelines:

    The numbers on residences should be at least 3 inches high and the numbers on businesses should be at least 4 inches high. 

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    Numbers should be a contrasting color to the background.

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    Numbers should be placed on, above, or at the side of the main entrance, so that they can be easily detected from the street.

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    If the entrance is more than 50 feet from the street, or cannot be seen from the street, a second set of numbers should also be displayed on the mailbox or on a post at the street or end of the drive.

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    Remember - your mailman always comes the same way. Fire trucks, ambulances and police cars may come from any direction. Be sure to mark BOTH sides of your mailbox or mark your house number in such a way that it may be easily seen, no matter which direction they are approaching.

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    Reflective numbers are highly recommended.
    &nbsp;At the very least, any house number is better than none at all. 

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Another concern to consider is that depending on the emergency, we may have mutual aid assistance responding from a neighboring town, and they may not be familiar with the streets and numbering, particularly those streets with gaps in numbering.&nbsp;&nbsp; This is all the more reason to have a house number clearly posted by your front door. 
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&nbsp;You never know when you may be the next one to call 911 for an emergency. Be sure your house number is posted AND VISIBLE FROM THE ROAD so you can be found as quickly as possible as every minute counts....]]>
 
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    <pubDate>Wed, 28 Dec 2011 08:12:36 -0500</pubDate>
  
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 	<title>Christmas Tree Safety</title>
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 <![CDATA[Between 2005-2009, U.S. fire departments responded to an average of 240 home fires that started with Christmas trees per year. These fires caused an average of 13 deaths, 27 injuries, and $16.7 million in direct property damage annually.&nbsp;
Christmas tree safety tips:
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Picking the tree

    If you have an artificial tree, be sure it is labeled, certified, or identified by the manufacturer as fire retardant.
    Choose a tree with fresh, green needles that do not fall off when touched.

Placing the tree

    Before placing the tree in the stand, cut 1â2â from the base of the trunk.
    Make sure the tree is at least three feet away from any heat source, like fireplaces, radiators, candles, heat vents or lights.
    Make sure the tree is not blocking an exit.
    Add water to the tree stand. Be sure to add water daily.

Lighting the tree

    Use lights that have the label of an independent testing laboratory. Some lights are only for indoor or outdoor use, but not both.
    Replace any string of lights with worn or broken cords or loose bulb connections. Connect no more than three strands of mini string sets and a maximum of 50 bulbs for screw-in bulbs. Read manufacturerâs instructions for number of LED strands to connect.
    Never use lit candles to decorate the tree.
    Always turn off Christmas tree lights before leaving home or going to bed.

After Christmas

    Get rid of the tree when it begins dropping needles. Dried-out trees are a fire danger and should not be left in the home or garage, or placed outside against the home. Check with your local community to find a recycling program. Bring outdoor electrical lights inside after the holidays to prevent hazards and make them last longer.

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For more information see NFPA
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http://www.nfpa.org/assets/files//ChristmasTreeFactSheet.pdf
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http://www.nfpa.org/categoryList.asp?categoryID=296&amp;amp;URL=Safety%20Information/For%20consumers/Holidays/Christmas%20tree%20fires...]]>
 
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    <pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:12:16 -0500</pubDate>
  
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 	<title>Santa Coming To Town</title>
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 <![CDATA[To all residents, Santa Visits will be as Followed-*Santa will visit the township tomorrow December 18, 2011 Starting at 4pm&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; -&nbsp; This will be all developments within the township&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; - Due to Santa's Amount of visits no exact time to your location will be available!* Santa will Visit the Boro on Christmas Eve December 24, 2011 Starting at 4pm&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; -&nbsp; This will include all developments and roads within Allentown Boro&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; - Due to Santa's Amount of visits no exact time to your location will be available!&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; - All gift drop offs will be @ the Firehouse Starting at 7:30 am...]]>
 
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    <pubDate>Sat, 17 Dec 2011 21:12:35 -0500</pubDate>
  
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 	<title>Working Structure Fire</title>
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 <![CDATA[On December 5 Hope Fire Company with the career staff were dispatched for a structure fire at 60 High Street.&nbsp; On arrival of 82-82 Crews had heavy smoke showing and went all hands working.&nbsp; Mutual Aid Response from- 82-81, 82-87, 82-93, 82-96, Robbinsville Sta. 40, Groveville Sta. 19, Nottingham Sta 17, Tanker 32-1, Allentown First Aid, New Egypt Squad 54, and a cover from Burlington Engine 26-26....]]>
 
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    <pubDate>Sat, 17 Dec 2011 21:12:08 -0500</pubDate>
  
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 	<title>Fatality on 195</title>
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 <![CDATA[Hope Fire Company with the career staff, were dispatched to mile post 12 for a report of a over-turned tractor trailer with 1 person entrapped.&nbsp; On arrival of 82-82 they had a over-turned truck that appeared to be hauling a trailer with a lift with one fatality.&nbsp; Units remained on scene for approx. 6 hrs. while investigations and clean up were conducted.&nbsp; Responding units- 82-82, 82-81, 82-87, Millstone Sta. 32-1, Allentown First Aid, MONOC, Monmouth County Hazmat, NJSP,&nbsp;NJDOT and NJDEP.&nbsp; 
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    <pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 14:12:22 -0500</pubDate>
  
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 	<title>Training- large area search</title>
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 <![CDATA[HFC members first trained on saw usage, then followed up with practicing large area searches.&nbsp; Teams while on air and having masks blacked out had to locate and rescue multiple victims within a large open floor area.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The training excercise ended with a rapid intervention team having to locate and rescue a downed firefighter.&nbsp;&nbsp;...]]>
 
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    <pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:11:31 -0500</pubDate>
  
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