Governor Corzine Announces Five Confirmed
Cases of H1N1 Influenza in New Jersey

April 30^th - Governor Jon S. Corzine announced that samples sent to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Tuesday indicate that five New Jersey residents have confirmed cases of H1N1 Influenza.  All five individuals were listed as probable cases as a result of testing conducted at the New Jersey Public Health and Environmental Laboratories in Trenton. (Click here to read the press release)

Possible Swine Flu Pandemic Emerging in the U.S.

April 29^th - Special NJ health warning regarding the misuse of over-the-counter cough & cold medicines (Click here to read the press release).

Company Runs Fire in Tabernacle

April 8^th - At 21:41hrs the station was dispatched to a reported structure fire in Tabernacle Township on Foxchase Road.  Chief 4300 (Welling) and Chief 1710 (S.Pratt) arrived to find a 30' x 30' garage well involved in fire.  Q4314 arrived first due and setup as the first due engine.  E1723 arrived and laid a 5" supply line up the driveway and connected it to Q4314.  RE1712 arrived and stretched the 3^rd 1¾" handline off Q4314.  The initial companies made quick work of the fire.  Tender 4316 and Tender 1716 supplied the scene with water.  The majority of the companies were released as soon as the fire was placed under control.

Special Call for Tender in Pemberton Boro.

April 7^th - Just before 23:00hrs Tender 1716 was sent to the number block of Birmingham Road in Pemberton Township.  Station 191 (Good Will, Pemberton Boro) was operating on a 20' x 20' garage fire.  Due to the area not being served by fire hydrants, Chief 1900 (Bozoski) special called for Tender 1716.  The company arrived on scene just as RE1911 was running out of water.  The crew quickly setup a connection with RE1911 so the extinguishment could continue.  The crew was then sent up to the fireground to assist with the operation.  Chief 1710 (S.Pratt) also responded to the scene.

Have a Happy and Safe Easter!

April 6^th - While most may not think there is any harm in celebrations that occur around the Easter Season, please take a minute to review the following  press release.  It details information regarding various poisoning opportunities that are present during this time of the year that you may not be familiar with. 

Attachment(s): Easter Hazards 2009

Fire Company Awarded Federal Grant for $32,300

April 2^nd - The fire company received federal funding from the Department of Homeland Security.  This will allow us to purchase 20 sets of structural firefighting gear.  The gear will replace existing turnout gear that is anywhere from 9 to 11 years old.  The National Fire Protection Agency recommends that structural firefighting gear be replaced every 10 years.  We have received federal funding to offset the cost of purchasing equipment in 2002, 2006, 2007 and 2008, totaling $177,655.  We worked hard to obtain the grant, which will help us comply with National Fire Protection Association standards, as well as better protect the citizens of Southampton.  This purchase would have not been possible without this award.  The officers and members would like to thank Continental Fire and Safety Equipment for their assistance with the entire process.  Residents are always welcome to stop in Monday - Thursday between 6PM and 10PM to visit the station and look at items purchased with this federal funding.  Our 20 sets of gear should arrive around the third week of May.

The grant is authorized under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG) for Fire Operations and Firefighter Safety.  The grants work to strengthen the Nation's overall preparedness and enhance first responders' ability to protect the health and safety of the public.