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Toms River Fire Prevention Urges Generator Safety

Tips to avoid injury

Column as submitted by Toms River Bureau of Fire Prevention: Toms River Bureau of Fire Prevention reminds residents using potable generators to make sure they follow the manufactures instructions in the proper use and storage of generators. The proper placement of the generator is extremely important. Generators emit carbon monoxide fumes and can build up rapidly in an enclosed area . Generators need to be placed outside and away from the home with the exhaust fumes away from windows and doors and vents. Gasoline should also be placed away from the home in an approved container. A qualified electrician should be utilized if you are going to connect your generator  to house wiring for larger appliances, Never use generators in homes,garages…

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Toms River Fire Prevention Urges Residents to Switch Batteries on Smoke Alarms

Use the end Daylight Savings Time to update batteries

Column as submitted by Bob Yaiser of Toms River Fire Prevention Bureau: Daylight savings time ends November 4, so set clocks back 1 hour. Change your clocks, change your batteries. The Toms River Bureau of Fire Prevention reminds residents of the importance of changing their smoke and carbon monoxide alarm batteries when changing their clocks. This precaution along with monthly testing of these life saving devices cuts the risk of perishing in a fire. The Toms River Bureau of Fire Prevention urges our residents to seek assistance if you require help in the installation or have any questions regarding the proper placement of these life saving devices. Help us to help you. Call the Toms River Bureau of Fire Prevention at 732-240-5153. Visit …

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Laurel Commons Fire Ruled Accidental

Two units destroyed, others faced damage

An Aug. 13 fire that gutted two townhouses in Laurel Commons was ruled accidental, fire officials said. "Discarded smoking materials" in a plastic container ignited a rear deck and swept up the building, creating major damage. According to Toms River Fire Prevention Bureau Director Jim Mercready, the fire began on the rear deck of Muskflower Court, caused by "discarded smoking materials being placed in a plastic container on the rear deck of the unit." "The fire ignited the combustible deck and travelled vertically up the exterior wall of the structure which then spread into the interior portion of the building," Mercready said.  Unit 194's rear deck and living area were in flames, and unit 193 was also completely destroyed by the fire, …

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Susan

10:00 pm on Wednesday, August 22, 2012

It just said "smoking material" it could have been a lighter or matches use to light a candle... or heck it could have been a dropped joint or crack pipe!   more ›

Hazelwood Fire Caused by Cigarette, Fire Officials Say

Investigation into fire concludes; resident suffered burns

An early morning fire of a Hazelwood Road home July 10 was caused by a cigarette, fire officials said. "The fire investigation revealed that an accidental fire occurred as the result of the resident falling asleep while smoking, which ignited a reclining chair," said Toms River Fire Prevention Bureau Director Jim Mercready.  "The resident suffered burn injuries to her right hand and right hip area. " She was transported to Community Medical Center and then to Saint Barnabas Burn Center in Livingston, N.J. The fire cause and origin investigation has been completed for the structure fire, he said. A joint investigation was conducted by Inspector Kieran Flynn of the Toms River Bureau of Fire Prevention, Toms River Police, Ocean County …

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Phil Konigsberg

3:38 am on Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Not only does it appear that there were no properly operating and/or maintained smoke and carbon monoxide detector alarm in their home, but the victim may not have been using the state mandated fire-safe cigarette that extinguishes itself when it is not actively inhaled by its user.   more ›