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Traffic
Alert: The Washington Township Fire Dept will be conducting an exercise at
Kennedy Hospital on Wed. May 16th at 7:30pm. The entrance to Hurffville
Crosskeys Rd will be closed and if possible avoid the area. The hospital will
remain open and conduct normal operations during the exercise. The Egg Harbor
Rd entrance should be utilized by anyone needing hospital services.



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    <pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 08:05:07 -0400</pubDate>
  
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 	<title>2012 ARSON AWARENESS WEEK</title>
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USFA Announces the 2012 Arson Awareness Week Theme

Prevent Youth Firesetting
focuses on the importance of a collaborative community effort to reduce the
occurrence of youth engaged with fire

Emmitsburg, MD. â The U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) is pleased
to partner with the International Association of Arson Investigators; Safe Kids
USA; USAonWatch; the National Volunteer Fire Council; and the National
Association of State Fire Marshals to announce the theme for the 2012 Arson
Awareness Week: Prevent Youth Firesetting.



USFA and its partners will use the week of May 6-12 to
focus public attention on the importance of a collaborative effort with fire
and emergency service departments, law enforcement, mental health, social
services, schools, and juvenile justice to help reduce the occurrence of youth
engaged with fire.

According to the National Fire Protection Association, fires
started by children playing accounted for an average of 56,300 fires with
associated losses of 110 civilian deaths, 880 civilian injuries, and $286
million in direct property damage per year between 2005 - 2009.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation's Uniform Crime Reporting
Program report states that juveniles (persons under age 18) accounted for
roughly 46% of arson arrests in 2005-2010. In 2010, 40% of arson arrests
were juveniles with 47.6 % of those children under 16 years of age.

"Fire in the hands of children is devastating - regardless of
a child's age or motive," said Ernest Mitchell, Jr., U.S. Fire
Administrator. "It is imperative that we do everything possible to prevent
youth firesetting to protect the nation's most valuable resource, our
children."

Parents should teach young children that fire is a tool, not a toy; keep matches and lighters
out of reach, in high, ideally locked, cabinets; set a good example by safely
using matches, lighters, and fire. The most important thing a parent or
caregiver can do is to always supervise young children.

For more information, please contact the Washington Township Fire
District, Bureau of Fire Prevention, at 856-863-4000

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 <![CDATA[Help Protect Your CommunityThe Washington Township Fire Department is a combination department 
composed by volunteer and career firefighters.&nbsp; The volunteer members 
come from Grenloch, Whitman Square, and Hurffville Fire Companies.&nbsp; 
Volunteer firefighters are an integral part of our professional fire 
department.&nbsp; To become a firefighter, you must be at least 18 years old 
and in good health.&nbsp; The Washington Township Fire Department has a 
Junior Program for persons between the ages of 16-18 years old.&nbsp; 
Parental consent is required to join the Junior Firefighter Program.&nbsp; If
 you or anyone you know might be interested in being a firefighter, 
please invite them to talk with our firefighters to hear the 
opportunities that await them.For more information:&nbsp; CLICK HERE...]]>
 
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    <pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2012 08:04:26 -0400</pubDate>
  
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 	<title>PRESS RELEASE</title>
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PRESS
RELEASE



WASHINGTON
TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT



An early morning fire on Saturday,
April 7th that struck a Golfview Drive home, took the life of the 56
year old homeowner.&nbsp; While the exact
cause of the fire is still under investigation, one thing is known for certain,
there were no operating smoke detectors in the home.&nbsp; An operating smoke detector would not have
prevented the fire from starting, but it would have at least given the resident
enough early warning to escape from the fire.



Too often we still find homes in
Washington Township without operating smoke detectors.&nbsp; In 2012, this is simply unacceptable.&nbsp; Just a few weeks ago, we posted a reminder on
our web site and on our Facebook page reminding residents to change their
clock, change their battery in their smoke detector.&nbsp; If you cannot afford a smoke detector or
cannot get out to get one, the fire department will come out and provide you
with one, FREE.&nbsp; As a participant of
Channel 6 ABCs Operation Save-a-Life for the last several years, the fire
department offers free smoke detectors for those who need them.



Starting tonight and for the next few
weeks, firefighters from various stations will be visiting neighborhoods and
knocking on doors asking to check smoke detectors.&nbsp; If youâre not sure yours work, please let
them in to check, replace batteries, or perhaps replace your smoke detector all
together.



We know residents enjoy when we
deliver Santa Claus on the fire trucks to your neighborhood during the holiday
season, please let us help avert another tragedy by letting us check or replace
your smoke detector.



Perhaps your smoke detectors are
working fine and you keep up with the battery replacements, but you know of
friends, neighbors, or other family members who are not as vigilant, PLEASE
donât hesitate to reach out to us on their behalf.&nbsp; Contact us through our web site, our Facebook
page, or call us at fire headquarters during business hours at 856-863-4000.



On behalf of the entire Washington
Township Fire Department, please think FIRE SAFETY!!!!!



John Hoffman, Fire Chief

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    <pubDate>Mon, 09 Apr 2012 17:04:06 -0400</pubDate>
  
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 	<title>FIRE DANGER ALERT ISSUED</title>
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FIRE DANGER ALERT&nbsp;



The New Jersey Forest Fire Service has issued a FIRE DANGER
ALERT effective April 4, 2012.



Residents are reminded that open burning within Washington
Township is prohibited with limited exceptions.&nbsp;
Section 307 of the New Jersey edition of the International Fire Code
2006, specifically states that; âOpen burning that is offensive or
objectionable because of smoke emissions or when atmospheric conditions or
local circumstances make such fires hazardous shall be prohibited.â



Some limited exceptions include agricultural burns where a
permit is issued from the New Jersey Forest Fire Service subject to certain
restrictions, recreational campfires where a permit is issued by both the NJFFS
and the Washington Township Fire Marshalâs office, and residents who burn
seasoned fire wood in above ground ceramic or metal outdoor screened fire
places.



Building a backyard bonfire or campfire is prohibited in Washington
Township.



The fire danger level is graded as âHighâ in this local area
given the low humidity, warm temperatures, and above average wind speeds.&nbsp; This is exacerbated by the fact that foliage
has not yet fully developed.&nbsp; The fire
danger level is expected to continue and possibly worsen through the next
several days until significant rainfall occurs.



Inquiries regarding open burning should be referred to the
Washington Township Fire Department during regular business hours at
856-863-4000.&nbsp; Emergencies should always
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 	<title>Firefighters Read Across Washington Township</title>
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 <![CDATA[On Friday, March 2, several Washington
Township Firefighters participated in celebrating Dr. Seussâs birthday and
joined with school officials in the Read Across America program.&nbsp; Firefighters Bob Bender, Bill McCarron, Dave
Fry, Steve Pinnelli, Mike Duus, Chris Pelligrino, and Michele Windhurst all
read to students at the Hurffville
 Elementary School.&nbsp; Fire Chief John Hoffman and Firefighter Dan
Pacewicz read to students at the Thomas
 Jefferson Elementary
  School.&nbsp;
Firefighter Pacewicz also read to a class at the Grenloch Terrace
 Early Learning
 Center.&nbsp; Chief Hoffman has been reading at TJ School
for Dr. Seussâs birthday for 13 plus years and claims; âit is by far one of the
most enjoyable experiences we get to do annually in the fire department.âTo see more photos:&nbsp; CLICK HERE





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    <pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2012 17:03:53 -0400</pubDate>
  
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 	<title>CAR CRASH ON RT 42 &amp; FRIES MILL ROAD</title>
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 <![CDATA[The Washington Township Fire Department was dispatched around 
10pm Sunday Night for a 3 Car Crash on Route 42 &amp;amp; Fries Mill Road 
where 5 people were sent to the hospital.To see more photos:&nbsp; CLICK HERE...]]>
 
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 	<title>PRESS RELEASE FROM CHIEF JOHN HOFFMAN</title>
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 <![CDATA[PRESS RELEASE





Washington Township Fire DepartmentGloucester County, NJItâs
that time of year again when we change our clocks and go back to day light
savings time this coming weekend.&nbsp; The
fire department would like to remind everyone to take a minute to change the
battery in your smoke detectors.&nbsp; And
while youâre at it, if you have a battery operated Carbon Monoxide detector,
change the battery in that device as well.&nbsp;
Every household should have an operating smoke detector on each floor
and especially in or near the bedrooms.&nbsp;
If your smoke detector is more than 10 years old, you should consider
replacing the entire device.&nbsp; Residents
of Washington Township are reminded that if you need assistance with your smoke
detectors, or if you cannot afford a new one, please contact us at 863-4000.

Fire
Chief John Hoffman

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    <pubDate>Tue, 06 Mar 2012 14:03:36 -0500</pubDate>
  
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&amp;lt;font color="YELLOW" size="+2"&amp;gt;COMPLIANCE TRAINING&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;

The
Washington Township Fire Department held an all-day Compliance Training Day
where the District Firefighters were put through different scenarios in Blood Borne Pathogens, Haz-mat, Foam Operations, CPR, Confined Space and SCBA. &nbsp;Credit to Captain Pat Dolgos and his staff for
putting together an excellent day of training for the men.



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    <pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2012 07:02:33 -0500</pubDate>
  
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 	<title>BIRCHES APARTMENT FIRE</title>
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 <![CDATA[Washington
Township fire crews battled an extra alarm apartment fire Thursday night. 

The
fire broke out shortly after 8:30 p.m. at the Birches Apartments located at 195
Fries Mill Road in Washington Township. 

Fire
crews managed to quickly knock down much of the fire and all occupants
escaped unharmed. 

The fire, which extended to the roof,
was elevated to a second alarm.Some photos provided by www.sjfirenews.comTo see more photos:&nbsp; CLICK HERE

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