Health and Safety – Fair Haven Volunteer Fire Company No. 1

Portable Space Heater Safety

January 14, 2022

The winter temperatures are dropping!!! Stay warm, stay healthy, stay safe! Here is a safety checklist for usage of space heaters if you choose to use one to stay comfortable this season. 1. Know how your space heater works Knowledge is power, and that goes for understanding how your space heater actually creates heat. Some of the primary types of space heaters available include mica heaters, ceramic fan-forced heaters, and oil-filled convection heaters, as well as those that use infrared [click for more]

Fire Hydrant Snow Removal

January 1, 2022

Clearing snow from hydrants vitally important Keep an eye on hydrants When winter is at its coldest, you may want to spend most of your time inside. However, it’s important to keep an eye on what’s happening outdoors, too. Wintry weather can create fire safety hazards, such as ice or heavy snowfall that can obstruct fire hydrants. You can help reduce the risk by keeping fire hydrants accessible and clear of ice and snow. Why it matters In an emergency, [click for more]

Halloween Safety Tips

October 28, 2021

Halloween is a fun, and spooky, time of year for kids. Make trick-or-treating safe for your little monsters with a few easy safety tips. When choosing a costume, stay away from long trailing fabric. If your child is wearing a mask, make sure the eye holes are large enough so he or she can see out. Provide children with flashlights to carry for lighting or glow sticks as part of their costume. Dried flowers, cornstalks and crepe paper catch fire [click for more]

COVID-19 Helpline for Emergency Responders

December 23, 2020

NJ Human Services Launches COVID Crisis Counseling Helplines for Health Care Workers, Emergency Responders New Helplines Bolster Response to COVID-19 Emotional Well-being and Mental Health Concerns Dec. 21, 2020 (TRENTON) – Human Services Commissioner Carole Johnson today announced the Department has launched two new helplines in partnership with Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care to provide emotional support and crisis counseling to health care workers and first responders impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. “Our doctors, nurses, frontline hospital staff, first responders, [click for more]