East Dover Fire Company #4

Emergency Services Expo

Sun, 26 Feb 2012 19:40:00 -0000

Emergency Services Expo

Vendor Registration Form

Annual Golf Outing

Sun, 26 Feb 2012 02:10:00 -0000

On May 17th 2012 the East Dover Volunteer Fire Company #4 will hold its 17th Annual
Golf Outing. Once again this year we expect to have over 120 golfers and is already half way to
selling out. This event is a major fundraiser for the fire company to help offset the everyday
costs of running the firehouse.

This year’s event will also be a four-person scramble and will feature many interesting
opportunities for golfers. There will be prizes for the winning teams, as well as, hole prizes,
three opportunities for hole-in-one prizes, and
a prize drawings.

The company is looking for both golfers and sponsors. If you are interested in becoming either a golfer or a sponsor please download the forms below.

Click here to download the sponsorship form(.PDF)

Click here to download the golfer form(.PDF)

Santa Claus is Coming To Town!

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 20:24:16 -0000

Santa Claus is Coming To Town! That's right Santa will be taking his annual ride around the East Dover area tomorrow Sunday Dec. 18th. Starting around 9am. Merry Christmas from all of us at the East Dover Fire Company!

Holiday Season Safety Tips

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:20:00 -0000

A reminder from the Toms River Fire Prevention Bureau.

Prevent Christmas Tree fires.
-Select a fresh green tree with branches that bend but do not break.
- Water! Keep the tree in water always.
- Keep the tree away from heat sources.
- Only keep the trees inside for 2 weeks.
- Recycle the trees at the curb, not in your fireplace.

Maintain your holiday lighting
- Inspect all strands and plugs prior to installation. Replace any damaged strands.
- Use UL or CPSC approved lighting
- Join no more than 3 strands of lights together
- Check the condition of the lights periodically.
- Do not leave them unattended.

Holiday Decorations & Candles
- Use products labeled as flame retardant or non flammable.
- Keep decorations away from heat sources.
- Use candles only as decor, do not light them.
- Keep candles on stable surfaces and away from flammables if you do light them.
- Never leave a candle lit while not around

Be alert when cooking thanksgiving dinner.

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:44:38 -0000

A reminder from the Toms River Fire Prevention Bureau.

300) this.width=300" />More cooking fires are reported on Thanksgiving Day than any other day during the year. Firefighters across the nation responded to more than 1300 home fires involving cooking equipment on Thanksgiving Day, Roughly 3 times the daily average of cooking fires. In a three year period cooking fires in general were responsible for over 150,000 structural fires, causing 500 fatalities, 4700 injuries, and over 750 million dollars in property damage.

Unattended cooking is by far the leading factor in these fires according to a news release from the NFPA.

The Toms River Bureau of Fire Prevention offers the residents of Toms River the following safety tips to ensure our community enjoys a safe and festive holiday with family and friends.
- Be alert don't consume alcohol while cooking
- Stay in the kitchen while cooking, frying, or grilling, if you have to leave, turn off the burners.
- Keep all combustibles away from the stove top, such as paper towels, oven mits, and wooden utensils.

Should a fire occur:
- Keep a lid nearby when cooking to smother small grease fires. Smother the fire by sliding the lid over the pan and shutting off the stove top. Leave the pan covered until completely cooled.
- For an oven fire, turn off the heat and leave the oven door closed.
- Should you decide to extinguish a small contained fire, make sure all occupants are evacuating and you have a clear path out. Ensure someone is calling 911.

On behalf of the Fire Prevention Bureau, we wish all a safe and joyous holiday season.

Change Your Clocks Change You Batteries

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 04:50:00 -0000

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The East Dover Fire Company reminds residents of the importance of changing their smoke and carbon monoxide alarm batteries when changing their clocks back on November 6th, 2011 This precaution along with monthly testing of these life saving devices cuts the risk of perishing in a fire.

Oktoberfest

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 04:20:00 -0000

Thank you for attending our annual Oktoberfest. It is because of dedicated supporters like you that we are able to provide the services that we provide.

Hurricane Irene

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 22:31:10 -0000

Governor Christie has declared a state of emergency due to the impending storm. The storm comes with the risk of severe flooding, large quantities of rain, damaging winds, and a storm surge. Some of the barrier islands of the county have already been advised to evacuate. You are advised to have a "go kit" ready and listen closely should any evacuation orders be given for you. For information on what to place in a go kit visit the National Hurricane Center here.

Company makes quick work of house fire.

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 04:00:10 -0000

At approximately 4:15 PM the company was dispatched to a possible structure fire on Harbor Rd in the Shelter Cover section of East Dover. Among the first arriving units was District Chief 1-100. Upon arrival he advised he had a working fire, which prompted an automatic dispatch of a general alarm bringing in additional resources to extinguish the fire. Engine 2811 was first due and stretched an 1.75" hand line through the front door and initiated an aggressive interior attack. Engine 5311 was second due and, due to the lack of hydrants in the area, set up a draft from a nearby lagoon to establish a water supply for Engine 2811. Meanwhile interior crews located the seat of the fire and made a quick knock down, while exterior crews began ventilation. Crews then overhauled the structure to ensure there was no further extension. Apparatus was placed back into service after the fire was extinguished. The East Dover Fire Company was assisted by the Island Heights Fire Company, Toms River Fire Companies 1 & 2, Silverton Fire Company, Pleasant Plains Fire Company, Toms River Police, and Toms River Police EMS. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Toms River Bureau of Fire Prevention.

2801 Responds Mutual Aid Into Normandy Beach.

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 01:09:34 -0000

At approximately 4:45 PM station 28 was alerted to respond into the Normandy Beach section of Toms River for a working fire in a dwelling. The fire was located on Fifth Ave. Companies encountered fire throughout a garage with extension into a single story wood frame dwelling. Engine 2801 initially set up a FAST Team prior to being relieved by the Seaside Heights Fire Department. The crew from engine 2801 was then put to work overhauling the structure. The fire was placed under control at 5:20, however crews remained on scene until approximately 7:15 overhauling and placing apparatus back into service.