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Winter Weather Advisory & Fire Hydrants

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***UPDATE***

The National Weather Service has issue a blizzard warning from 6am Friday until 1pm Saturday. Heavy snow and high winds highly possible. Possibility for 10-14 inches with higher amounts with developing snow bands. Winds 15-25 mph with 45 mph gusts and low visibility. The strongest winds and snowfall will occur Friday night into Saturday. 

There exists the potential for a strong winter storm Friday into Saturday. Rain, snow, and high winds are possible.

National Weather Service Winter Storm Watch Summary

Also residents and business owners are kindly requested to keep fire hydrants clear. Snowed in hydrants can significantly  impede our ability to fight a fire. Try to clear hydrants on all sides at least 3 feet as best as possible.

HURRICANE SANDY

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There is a chance we may be affected by Hurricane Sandy – now is the time to prepare.

Please make sure you a ready before it is too late. Check your flashlights and

generator. Make sure you have an adequate food and water supply. Make sure you have any medications you may need. 
NOW IS THE TIME TO PREPARE! 
Check the NWS/NHC website often for additional information on Hurricane Sandy and it's projected track. 
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/

3rd Annual NMFD Co 1 – 5k Run/Walk and Kids Dash

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SAVE THE DATE:
 
The 3rd Annual NMFD Co.1 5K Run/Walk & Kids Dash will be held on 06/16/12.
 
We are looking forward to hosting this event in 2012 and seeing you all out there. Here are some of the new changes we have made for 2012.
 
1. We have added a discounted team registration & award
(The family discount and award is still in place)
2. A new award for the fastest New Milford resident
3. The walk will not be a seperate event this year. It will be a 5K walk and will kick off two minutes behind the runners.
4. There will be raffle prizes called every 15 minutes for paid participants. Raffles will include: 2 tickets for the World Champion New York Giants in the 2012, Ipods, sports tickets and memorabilia from local teams, shoe certificates from Road Runners Paramus, Polar USA training watch, restaurant gift cards, and many more. 
 
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE
www.newmilfordrun.com
or Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/#!/newmilfordrunevent
 
Thank you for your support,
 
Max Dale Christensen
Race Director ~ 5K Run/Walk and Kids Dash
New Milford Fire Department Co 1

Adopt a Fire Hydrant

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If your house is on fire, time is critical. With winter on the horizon, there's a very real possibility your neighborhood's local fire hydrant will be snowed in. Last winter, most fire hydrants throughout the town were either covered or poorly tended to. The time it would take for the fire department to dig out the hydrant can cost valuable minutes in securing a water supply. As such, the fire department requests that residents who have fire hydrants on or near their property clear it following snowfall.
Also, the borough has an "Adopt-A-Hydrant" program in place. Individuals interested in the program should call 201-967-7067 or Click Here.

FIRE PREVENTION WEEK & DAY

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This year, Fire Prevention Week runs from Sunday, Oct. 9 through Saturday, Oct. 15. Since over 75 percent of fire fatalities occur in the home, members of the New Milford Fire Department are focused upon educating residents upon how to practice fire safety in the home. 
In order to mark the week, the New Milford Fire Department will host a Fire Awareness Day on Thursday, Oct. 3 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. behind the New Milford Borough Hall. Fire prevention information will be available, along with demonstrations in fire safety for all ages.
Visit the following links for further information.

U.S. Fire Administration: Focus on Fire Safety
NFPA:Fire Prevention Week

Elvis Night

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""NMFD Co. 2 will be hosting an Elvis Concert at The New Milford-Teaneck Elks Club on Friday June 10. Exact Time to be announced. Since 1979, Mike Moat's Eternally Elvis Show , a high energy, action packed re-creation of an Elvis Presley Concert, has been hailed by critics throughout the country. Often billed as "The Ultimate Elvis Show" Mike' s vocal similarities and electrifying performance satisfies even the most demanding Elvis Fan. For ticket information contact us at jbirnbaum@newmilfordfire.org. His website can be reached at http://www.mikemoat.com.

FIRE AWARENESS NIGHT

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Due to the expected weather conditions on Thursday, October 14th Fire Awareness night has been postponed until Thursday October 21st between the hours of 6 and 9 PM, the New Milford Volunteer Fire Department’s Fire Education Committee will sponsor an annual Fire Awareness Night.  This event; held behind the borough hall;  provides an opportunity for residents and guests to interact with firefighters, and experience hands-on activities related to fire prevention, education and skills demonstration. All residents are encouraged to attend.

YOUR volunteer firefighters are not only responsible for fire suppression and keeping you safe when needed.  New Milford’s firefighters are your neighbors, and are eager to share knowledge in the prevention of fires and accidents, which helps keep everyone safe.

Although fire prevention is a yearlong activity, October is a time where we proactively show how YOU can stay safe, and eliminate the need to call us.  Although we hope the occasion never arises, we are here 24 hours a day – 7 days a week in the event anyone requires our help.

FIRE AWARENESS NIGHT FLYER

NEW MILFORD FD PARTICIPATES IN MASS CASUALTY DRILL

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On Sunday, September 26th The New Milford Fire Department participated in a mock drill to test the response of multiple agencies to a mass casualty incident. Hosted by the New Milford Volunteer Ambulance Corps, the drill simulated a train derailment with over 40 victims. The NMFD Hazardous Materials Team mitigated a chemical leak while Engine 33 and additional manpower provided logistical support to the incident. Drills of these types help to foster a better working relationship between area towns and the multiple disciplines of the emergency services.

Photos by Brett Dzadik

NorthJersey.com Article