Hello and welcome to the Mount Laurel Fire Department website.
I'm sure that as you navigate through our website you will find many changes. We continuously strive to keep our site updated by bringing in new links, fire prevention information and upcoming events in which the fire department is involved. In addition, we'll provide pertinent information that you need to know regarding fire safety and how your fire department operates, ultimately providing you with the best fire service in the state of New Jersey.
I want to personally thank you for visiting our website. Please remember to check your smoke detectors bi-annually and change your batteries every time you change your clocks. The first line in preventing a fire starts with you.
Join our email list by CLICKING HERE and we will send you valuable safety updates monthly, along with information about the Mount Laurel Fire Department. This information provides a brief safety alert that will enhance your family's welfare.
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:
July 07
August 04
September 01
October 06
November 03
December 01
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:
July 21
August 18
September 15
October 20
November 17
December 15
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...
CONCERNED ABOUT THE RECENT SWINE FLU OUTBREAK???
Click on the links below for up-to-date information on this important public safety issue...
Students of Mount Laurel Township Schools, grades 5 through 8, were tasked with designing and naming a new mascot for the fire department and we're happy to announce the winners. Two finalists were selected and students in grades 1 through 4 decided the winning mascot design by voting in an election during the week of February 16-20, 2009. CLICK HERE to view the winning results, as well as the winning designs.
FIREFIGHTER GRADUATES WITH TOP HONORS
We're proud to announce that Firefighter Max Holz has graduated Fire 1 at Burlington County Emergency Services and took top honors with his grade point average. In addition, Firefighter Holz has also passed all his SCBA interior qualifications at the MLFD.
The Mount Laurel Fire Department wishes to congratulate Firefighter Holz on both these achievements!
HAVE YOUR CHILD SAFETY SEAT INSPECTED!!!
Your and your child's safety is always #1 on our priority list. With that in mind, the Mount Laurel Fire Department, in coordination with the Burlington County Sheriff's Office, has scheduled FREE Child Safety Seat Inspections. Each inspection will be held in one of our facilities. The schedule is as follows:
September 26
Station 363
10am-2pm
So come by on any of the above dates and have your child's safety seat checked FREE of charge.
For more information, you can call the Burlington County Sheriff's Office Child Safety Seat Inspection hotline at
(609) 265-5221
or go to their website by CLICKING HERE
Remember... safety starts with YOU!
"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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