At approximately 8:30AM on Wednesday May 8th, the company was alerted to a dwelling fire on Ensign Ct. Upon arrival Chief 2900 advised he had smoke and flames showing from a vacant dwelling damaged by Hurricane Sandy. A township wide general alarm was dispatched, and neighboring towns were brought in for station coverage and manpower. Companies immediately began a defensive attack and exposure protection. The fire extended into the home located next door, which was quickly brought under control. The fire remains under investigation.

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The 120-volt LED bulbs, sold as 6- 8- and 9-watt bulbs (equivalent to 40 or 50 watts), were marketed under the brand names Definity, EcoSmart, Sylvania and Westinghouse. The model numbers A19, G25 and R20/PAR20 are found on the packaging and on the light-colored circular neck above the base of the bulb where the date code is also printed. The date code reflects the week and year of manufacture; for example date code L4010 was produced during the 40th week of 2010. The date codes listed below may have the letters "CH " or "MX " at the end. For example, date code L4010 can also appear as L4010CH or L4010MX.

Lighting Science Group is aware of 68 incidents of product failures, eight of which were accompanied by visible smoke or fire conditions. The incidents include damage to light sockets, melted fixtures, burned rugs/carpet/ floors, damage to a circuit and to a lamp. There have been no reports of personal injuries.

For more information and a list of date codes visit here: http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/L ... y-Lighting-Science-Group/

Don't forget, when you reset your clocks you should also replace the batteries in your smoke and Carbon Monoxide alarms.

College students from around the country, who gave up their spring break, have been helping to rebuild the firehouse. We cannot thank them enough for everything.


Photo courtesy of The Ocean County Signal.

On February 16, 2013 the tax payers of Toms River Township Fire District #1 will be voting on the fire budget and for two Fire Commissioner Terms. Taxpayers are urged to vote yes for the budget and questions that are presented on the ballot.