The turkey was done, dishes were cleaned, and I was slowly slipping into that post feasting slumber.  I was flipping through what was On Demand and found the movie “Skyscraper” where Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson once again saves either the world or a portion of it.   I figured sure, let’s […]

Fire In Lodi Industrial Building Doused Rutherford Daily Voice, written Jerry Demarco Photo by Damien Danis Sprinklers helped douse a fire in a Lodi industrial building Sunday night. Firefighters “were met with heavy smoke and an activated sprinkler head,” the borough fire department said. Crews stretched a hose line into […]

When you’re heating up leftovers in the microwave or running clothes in the dryer, you might not be thinking about fire, but you should.  Believe it or not, a wide range of home appliances can result in fires just through ordinary use. Between 2007 and 2011, U.S. fire departments responded […]

Two deserving charities have received thousands of dollars in donations from the National Fire Sprinkler Association’s (NFSA) New Jersey Chapter 42nd Annual Golf Outing.  A grand total of $13,500 is being split between the New Jersey Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association Foundation (FMBA) and the Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors.   More […]

Are your friends and family prepared in the event of a fire?  October is Fire Prevention Month, the perfect time to learn about fire safety and develop a plan if danger strikes. In an effort to help families easily find fire safety information and learn more about the benefit of […]

NJFSAB and the PenJerDel Chapter of NFSA have been hosting fire safety and fire sprinkler demonstrations across the area helping to spread the word about the power of fire sprinklers. Campus Fire Safety month included interviews with Executive Director David Kurasz on New Jersey 101.5 radio and a segment on […]

Congratulations to the 2018 NFSA Mid-Atlantic Region Area II Hall of Fame honorees! Five outstanding individuals have been inducted into the National Fire Sprinkler Association Area II Hall of Fame. The leadership of the National Fire Sprinkler Association (NFSA) Mid-Atlantic Region recently selected the 2018 honorees based on their dedication […]

Does your college dorm get an A+ in fire safety? Prepare for Campus Fire Safety Month in September by Making Smart Housing Choices Fire sprinklers, smoke alarms, escape routes – oh my! Does your college dorm have all the necessities to keep you safe from fire? Most students heading off […]

Article appeared in TapInto.net  By Dan Knitzer Hackensack Fire Department Shows Bergen County Youth Police Academy the Ropes (and Ladders, and Hoses) The 14th annual Bergen County Youth Police Academy cadets visited the Hackensack Fire Department today, for exciting exercises that could help save lives. The more that 100 students […]

With summer in full swing, the Fourth of July on the horizon and barbeque season heating up, it is important to practice good fire safety techniques. Fireworks and outdoor cooking can cause injuries and property damage. According to the National Fire Protection Agency, on July 4th more fires are reported […]