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 following precautions are necessary to ensure a reasonable amount of protection for your rural or suburban forest home.
General Construction
Protect the roof
Remove dead limbs
Prevent chimney and flue fires
Develop a water supply
Protect from flammables
Landscape plantings
Green lawns
Fire permits
Home Identification
Access Road and Escape route.
The Department of Environmental Protection regulates open burning to limit the production of smoke in the interest of air quality, and to reduce the potential of wildfire devastating our natural resources and the surrounding communities.
For more information on open burning permits, restrictions, precautions and safety, please visit:
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:
May 6
June 3
July 1
August 5
September 2
October 7
November 4
December 2
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:
May 20
June 17
July 15
August 19
September 16
October 21
November 18
December 16
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...
FIREFIGHTERS & MOUNT LAUREL RESIDENTS... WHAT A GREAT COMBINATION !!!
On January 3, 2008, your firefighters were recognized and awarded by the Burlington County Fire Service for their heroic actions on February 14, 2007. They not only rescued a small child who fell through the ice, but also rescued a woman involved in an accident, trapped inside her burning, overturned vehicle.
These individuals are just a few of the outstanding and dedicated people who protect Mount Laurel.
CLICK HERE to view pictures of this very proud ceremony.
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 2 FREE Child Safety Seat Inspections. Each inspection will be held in one of our facilities. The schedule is as follows:
June 28
Station 362
10am-2pm
September 27
Station 361
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!
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.
A SERIOUS FIRE RECENTLY AFFECTED ONE OF OUR RESIDENTS
As I am sure you are aware, a serious fire caused substantial damage to the residence located at 414 Hemlock Lane. This fire occurred Sunday evening, February 17 at approximately 7:30 PM. The cause of the fire has been isolated to improper use of a flammable liquid, damaging a good portion of the family room area.
While this incident is fresh in everyone’s mind, please take a moment to think about the fire safety in your home. Attached, you will find a fire safety brochure that will provide you with some guidance and helpful hints. Please take the time to read it, and where possible apply the measures illustrated.
Please keep in mind that all homes must have a working smoke detector installed on each level of the dwelling, and carbon monoxide detectors installed within 10 feet of the sleeping areas. Although you may feel safe with double sided keyed dead bolts they should never be used in your residence. This prevents escape if the key is unavailable.
Your fire department is truly concerned for your safety and hopes that you will take advantage of the emotions generated by this fire to improve the fire safety of your home and family.
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