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 	<title>EVESHAM FIRE DISTRICT NO.1 PROPOSED 2012 BUDGET AND ELECTION VOTE TO BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 18TH</title>
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 <![CDATA[&nbsp;Dear Evesham Resident,

We are pleased to provide this letter to Evesham voters regarding the proposed 2012 fire district budget and elections on February 18th. We hope this letter provides you with the necessary information so that you can cast your vote in support of the fire department with an informed opinion.

The proposed 2012 budget of the Evesham Fire District proposes NO&nbsp;TAX&nbsp;INCREASE! &nbsp;This is the second year in a row&nbsp;that there has been no tax increase!

Evesham Fire-Rescue is a combination career and volunteer agency that delivers emergency services to the 50,000 residents of Evesham Township. In 2011, Evesham Fire-Rescue responded to more than 5,400 calls for fire, rescue, ambulance service within Eveshamâs thirty square miles and our volunteer staff contributed more than 20,000 hours of their time!

Our annual budget, as approved by the voters, is what sustains the daily operations of your fire department and all of the services it provides including, fire and ambulance service, vehicle extrication, specialized rescue, public education, fire investigation, commercial and home fire inspections, fire plan review and code compliance.

We understand the burden of taxation, as we are Evesham Township residents as well. Rest assured that the Fire District endeavors to act in the most fiscally responsible manner with your tax dollars. We are doing everything possible to maintain a stable tax rate while also complying with the state and federal regulations.

In addition to casting your vote in support of the budget, we would like you to be informed about the election as well. There are two members of the public running for two seats on the Board of Fire Commissioners. Candidate Mark Scian and Candidate Tom Conkey are running unopposed for the respective terms. These incumbents have done an excellent job while serving on the Board of Fire Commissioners in keeping your tax rate low while providing excellent service.

In accordance with New Jersey State Law, the annual budget vote and election will be held on Saturday, February 18th between 2pm and 9pm. Your vote can be cast at your local fire station. Please check the voting information PDF below to see where your general election district votes during the fire district vote.

Thank you for your consideration and continued support in helping to approve the 2012 no tax increase budget.

Sincerely,Ted LowdenFire ChiefThe Proposed&nbsp;Evesham Township Fire District No.1 2012 Budget can be accessed by clicking this link....]]>
 
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 	<title>FIREFIGHTERS QUICKLY EXTINGUISH TWO FIRES</title>
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 <![CDATA[On Monday, January 30, at 0842 hours Evesham Fire-Rescue was dispatched to the unit block of Hawk Lane for a reported dwelling fire. Initial reports indicated that an attached deck was on fire. &nbsp;Units arrived 4 minutes after being dispatched to find a small fire on the rear deck which they quickly extinguished and held the damage to that area. Deputy Chief Westcott reduced the assignment to one engine to assist the Evesham Fire Marshal with the cause and origin investigation. Photo courtesy of The Central Record.On Wednesday, February 1, at approximately 1330 hours, Evesham Fire-Rescue was alerted to a house fire in the unit block of Heritage Road. Units arrived to find a fire in the rear bedroom which was quickly extinguished. Engine 2211 and Ladder 2235 handled the fire while Engine 2251 covered the rest of Evesham Township. &nbsp;No injuries were reported. &nbsp;The Evesham Fire-Rescue Fire Marshal's Office is investigating the cause and origin of the fire. Evesham Police assisted on scene as well....]]>
 
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 	<title>FIRST ANNUAL PANCAKE BREAKFAST ANNOUNCED</title>
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 <![CDATA[On Sunday February 26th the First Annual Evesham Pancake Breakfast will be&nbsp;hosted by the Marlton Rotary&nbsp;at the Gibson House from 900am to 100pm.&nbsp;&nbsp;Please bring your family out and enjoy a breakfast with your neighbors. The Gibson House is located at 535 East Main Street (behind the driving range). Tickets are $7 for adults and $4 for children under ten years of age....]]>
 
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    <pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:01:02 -0500</pubDate>
  
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 	<title>IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED CHIMNEY SPARKS FIRE IN KINGS GRANT</title>
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 <![CDATA[Shortly after 8 PM on Wednesday, January 18th, units were summoned to the 100 block of Woodlake Drive in the township&amp;rsquo;s Kings Grant section for the report of a house fire.&nbsp; Deputy Chief&nbsp;Addezio arrived and found a small amount of fire showing from the home&amp;rsquo;s chimney area.&nbsp; Engine 2231&amp;rsquo;s crew stretched 1.75&amp;rdquo; handline and extinguished the small fire from the exterior of the home.&nbsp; Tower 2215 arrived and deployed its main aerial to overhaul the damaged chimney.&nbsp; Further examination revealed the chimney to be loaded with creosote from improper maintenance&nbsp;causing the&nbsp;metal flue pipe to overheat and fail allowing fire to spread&nbsp;into the wooden chimney encasement.&nbsp; Residents noticed the fire&nbsp;after&nbsp;reportedly hearing what sounded like a helicopter hovering outside.&nbsp; Shortly after noticing this, the homeowner walked outside, saw flames shooting from the chimney and activated 911. &nbsp;All occupants made it out of the home safely and damage to the structure was contained to the chimney. 
Several stories posted in recent months have referenced homeowners having their chimneys inspected by a CSIA certified chimney inspector.&nbsp; Having these inspections done every other year can spot defects in the chimney liner prior to a fire event in your home.&nbsp; For a certified inspector in your area please consult this website:&nbsp; http://www.csia.org ...]]>
 
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 	<title>CRASH TRAPS ONE, EFD PUTS TOOLS TO WORK</title>
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 <![CDATA[Around 9:15 AM, Task Force 221 was dispatched to the intersection of Route 73 and Evesham Road for a reported motor vehicle accident. Engine 2211 and R2218 both responded and found 2 cars that appeared to have collided&nbsp;nearly head on in the northbound lanes of Route 73. The driver of one of the vehicles was trapped and injured which required crews to utilize hydraulic extrication equipment to facilitate the rescue. Crews were in service for a short period of time and were able to free the victim. Ambulance 2291 then transported the patient to an area hospital with unspecified injuries. The cause of the accident is under investigation by Evesham Police Department.&nbsp;...]]>
 
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 	<title>EFD RECOGNIZES TOP RESPONDERS</title>
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Members of Evesham Fire-Rescue convened on Saturday, January
14th at Venice Caterers in Berlin for the annual department awards
dinner to recognize the accomplishments of its members.&nbsp; This is a time for our membership to gather
in fellowship and thanksgiving.&nbsp; During the
dinner, our members are recognized for their accomplishments over the course of
the previous year.&nbsp; Each stationâs top
responder is recognized with a plaque.&nbsp; A
stationâs top responder is someone who goes above in beyond in their duties and
dedication to the services our department provides on a daily basis.&nbsp; The chief officers of the department meet and
make the hard decision each year as to who the top responder is each year;
taking into account attendance to calls and training exercises.&nbsp; Finally, the panel of chiefs selects a member
who shows exemplary dedication and a consistency for going above and beyond in
the scope of their duties.&nbsp; This yearâs
recipients were as follows:

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Station 221 â Capt. Matt Collins

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Station 223 â FF Eric Gossenberger

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Station 225 â FF John Smith

Â·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Station 229 â EMT Eugene âJimâ Anderson

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Career â FF/I Ryan Donnelly

EFD also recognizes academic achievement and a dedication to
individual fire and EMS training.&nbsp; The
same panel of chiefs selects one member from the fire suppression division and
one member from the EMS division.&nbsp; This
yearâs recipients were:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Â·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Fire â Lt. Steve Woods

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EMS â EMT Eugene Anderson

Please join us in recognizing our membersâ dedication the
craft of providing quality fire and emergency medical services!&nbsp; Congratulations to our award recipients!

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 	<title>CHIEF LOWDEN HONORED BY BURLINGTON COUNTY FIRE CHIEFS</title>
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 <![CDATA[&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Chief Thaddeus âTedâ Lowden was recognized recently by the Burlington County Fire Chiefâs Association at their annual dinner held on January 11th at the Lenola Fire Company in Moorestown.&nbsp; Chief Lowden was presented with plaques and a proclamation recognizing his service as both the Chairman of the Burlington County Emergency Services Advisory Board and as Deputy County Fire Coordinator of Burlington County.&nbsp; During his tenure as Chairman of the Emergency Services Advisory Board, Chief Lowden spearheaded efforts and coordinated other emergency service department heads from around the county to act as a liaison of the fire service to the Board of Chosen Freeholders; advising the freeholders on matters involving Burlington County Central Communications, the Emergency Services Training Center, and the fire science associateâs degree program at Burlington County College.&nbsp; His hard work and dedication showed while he served in this position for 10 years between 2001 and 2010.&nbsp; One achievement of the Emergency Services Advisory Board deserving of mention during this time period was assisting in the planning and construction of the new facility at the Burlington County Emergency Services Training Center in Westampton.
The New Jersey General Assembly joined the Burlington County Fire Chiefâs Association in recognizing our chief for his contributions serving as a Deputy Fire Coordinator during the same time period.&nbsp; Assemblymen Herb Conaway and Troy Singleton of the 7th Legislative District of the General Assembly presented Chief Lowden with a proclamation highlighting his service over the last 10 years.&nbsp; Members of the Chiefâs Association also honored Chief Lowdenâs service to the county with a plaque.&nbsp; Chief Lowden has been and will continue to be an advocate for the fire service and an asset to Evesham Fire-Rescue.&nbsp; Please join the members of Evesham Fire-Rescue in congratulating Chief Lowden on these accomplishments!
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 	<title>MVA SNARLS MID-AFTERNOON TRAFFIC ON GREENTREE ROAD</title>
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 <![CDATA[Around 2 PM on Tuesday, January 10th, Task Force 221 was dispatched to Greentree Road in the area of N. Maple Avenue for a reported motor vehicle accident with injuries.&nbsp; Ambulance 2292 arrived and advised there were 4 vehicles in the roadway with one on top of another.&nbsp; Engine 2211 and Rescue 2218 arrived shortly thereafter and stabilized the two rear vehicles in the collision together.&nbsp; Engine 3621 arrived and assisted EFD's crews with the extrication.&nbsp; Deputy Chief Powers arrived and held the assignment to the units on scene.&nbsp; These crews were in service with extrication tools - performing a 'door pop.'&nbsp; The patient was removed from the vehicle and&nbsp;transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.&nbsp; The cause of the accident is under investigation by the Evesham Township Police Department....]]>
 
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 	<title>FIREPLACE SAFETY</title>
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 <![CDATA[Few things are nicer than the warmth and crackle of&nbsp; fireplace on a cold night. With the freezing temperatures of the winter arriving, some steps MUST be taken to insure your family and your home remain safe while using your home's fireplace.&nbsp; Recently, in Stamford, Connecticut,&nbsp;tragedy struck a family&nbsp;early&nbsp;Christmas morning.&nbsp; A fire that started as&nbsp;a result of improperly discarded fireplace embers&nbsp;took the lives of&nbsp;3 children and&nbsp;2 adults.&nbsp; Here are just a few tips that can make all the difference and keep YOUR family safe:
&amp;middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Utilize care when constructing your fire - Stack logs toward the rear of the firebox and use a metal grate to allow for proper airflow and to act as a restraint to keep logs from rolling out of the fireplace. 
&amp;middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Have your chimney inspected every other year (every year for those that frequently use their fireplaces) - A CSIA-certified inspector will insure your chimney&amp;rsquo;s cap, liner, and flue are free from damage and will function safely and efficiently.
&amp;middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Use a screen in front of the fireplace - This will give some protection from embers from &amp;lsquo;popping&amp;rsquo; out of the fireplace and onto combustible items such as carpeting or furniture. 
&amp;middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Keep furniture and other combustibles away from the fireplace -This includes items on the hearth or mantel, furniture in the room, etc. 
&amp;middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; DISCARD YOUR ASHES PROPERLY - Each year, EFD averages 6 fires per year due to improperly discarded ashes. Ashes should ALWAYS be stored in a metal ash can and away from combustibles and outdoors until it is certain they are no longer smoldering.
&amp;middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Install or test existing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors -Proper working detectors are an insurance policy for advanced warning of a hazardous condition with your fireplace.
&amp;middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; NEVER LEAVE A BURNING FIREPLACE UNATTENDED!! ...]]>
 
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 	<title>BE AWARE, BE INFORMED, BE PREPARED:  READY FOR ANYTHING THIS WINTER</title>
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With forecasters predicting another winter with above average snowfall for our region, it is important for homeowners and business owners to arm themselves with information and take steps to prepare for any emergency that might present itself. The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) has suggested the motto of &amp;ldquo;Be aware. Be informed. Be prepared.&amp;rdquo; &nbsp;

    
        
            Be aware - Be aware of your surroundings! Pay close attention to information and instructions from authorities. Do not bypass road signage indicating a road is closed! If something doesn&amp;rsquo;t look or feel safe, it most likely isn&amp;rsquo;t. 
            Get informed! Utilize reliable sources for information during an emergency. Evesham Fire-Rescue has made a strong commitment to keeping the public informed during emergencies utilizing a host of different media outlets. During major emergencies or significant storms, homeowners can follow EFD on Facebook and Twitter for up to the minute updates containing official information and instruction for homeowners. These are both maintained along with our department&amp;rsquo;s website (http://www.eveshamfire.org) and Evesham Township&amp;rsquo;s Office of Emergency Management (OEM) website (http://www.evesham-nj.gov). 
            Make a plan - Much like planning and practicing your family&amp;rsquo;s fire evacuation plan, residents are encouraged to make an all hazards plan. 
            Make an Emergency Go Kit - An Emergency Go Kit should contain the following: copies of insurance policies, medical insurance cards, a 3 day supply of necessary medications, cell phone w/charger, battery operated radio, pet food (if needed). 
            Report any emergent conditions (i.e. fires and medical emergencies) as normal by dialing 9-1-1.&nbsp; 
        
    

Evesham Township&amp;rsquo;s OEM will also utilize Reverse 9-1-1 in certain circumstances to inform residents and provide official instructions on how to deal with an emergency. Reverse 9-1-1 enables officials to even target specific geographic locations within the township to provide location-specific information.
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