Each July 4th, thousands of people, most often children and teens, are injured while using consumer fireworks. Despite the dangers of fireworks, few people understand the associated risks - devastating burns, other injuries, fires, and even death.

Fireworks by the numbers

Fireworks start an average of 18,500 fires per year, including 1,300 structure fires, 300 vehicle fires, and 16,900 outside ... (Full Story & Photos)

The most common type of fire in the U.S. is the kitchen fire. The reason that the kitchen is the source of many fire hazards is because the kitchen is where heat, electricity, water, and grease come together.

The most common type of kitchen fire is the grease fire. A grease fire is extremely dangerous as it can get out of control quickly and spread from the stove throughout the kitchen and into ... (Full Story & Photos)

Once again the jolliest chief there is, made a visit to the families of Iselin Dist. 11 firefighters. Instead of loading toys and goodies upon his sleigh, he loaded them upon a fire truck. The snow falling really put everyone in the Christmas spirit. Santa recruited his elves for the day from the fire dept. Escorting Santa were Fire Chief M. Einhorn, Ex-Chief S. Freeman, FF S. Smith, FF C. MacKenzie ... (Full Story & Photos)

Please make safety part of your holiday traditions. Here are some tips on how you can better ensure fire safety in your home during the holidays.... (Full Story & Photos)

The annual Au Pair Fire Safety Training was hosted by Iselin Chemical Hook and Ladder Volunteer Fire Company on November 19, 2017. They were welcomed to the fire house by Ex-Chief Steven Freeman and Fire Marshall Helge Nordtveit. The Class has been hosted by the Fire Company since 2014.

Au Pairs attending this year’s class currently reside/work for families in Middlesex and surrounding counties. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Have a safe holiday season.... (Full Story)

See attached flyer for information about program and prerequisites. ... (Full Story)

Today we had the honor of taking part in the escorting of the Vietnam Memorial Traveling Wall. We had Ladder 11 set up in the rest area where they took a break. When they left, they traveled under a large American flag. This is a scale model of the monument in Washington D.C. and travels the country. Today it was heading to West Orange High School to be on display until July 4th. Attending were 2nd ... (Full Story & Photos)