Tuesday, August 31, 2010  The Environmental Protection Agency reports that the chemicals in many personal care and cleaning items used in the home are three times more likely to cause cancer than outside contaminants. The home environment may be responsible for 90 percent of cancers reported.

1. PFCs: Perfluorinated chemicals are specific chemicals used to create the nonstick coatings on many pans. When left to heat on the stove top with nothing in the pan, the PFCs can melt and be distributed into the air. PFCs can affect fertility in women and disrupt hormones in the body. Highly toxic to pet birds.

2. Cleaning supplies: If the cleaning product contains an extensive warning label or the obvious skull and crossbones symbol for poison it is likely full of noxious chemicals. using all-natual products or even common kitchen staples, such as vinegar and baking soda, to clean is healthier.

3. VOCs: That "new car smell" or the smell of carpeting or paint when one enters a home may signal newness and cleanliness. However, that distinct smell is actually the result of a number of building products off-gassing in the home. Open the windows and bring in plenty of green plants to improve the indoor air.

4. Radon: A colorless and odorless gas, radon is a natural substance that is found in soil and water. Highly prized granite countertops may also emit radon. A homeowner should test whether their home has an unusually high level of radon. You can get simple home test kits in your hardware stores.

Tuesday, August 24, 2010 11:40am The call was dispatced as a two car MVA with 5 year old upset. The 178 duty crew  arrived first followed by Squad 1783 and Engine 1723. Engine 1712 arrived a few moments later. The vehicles were secured by Engine 1723 and 1712 and removed from the roadway. The Squad took refusals then Chief C. Young cleared the scene at 12:16pm. 

Tuesday, July 27, 2010 12:15pm Dispatched as vehicle overturned on Big Hill rd. and N. Firelane. EMS duty crew 1782 arrived along with engine 1712 followed by engine 1723 to a vehicle overturned with one victim.  1782 with 1712 removed victim and secured vehicle while 1723 secured the LZ at the Big hill Pig farm. Victim was air lifted by South Star to Copper Hospital.

Tuesday, July 13, 2010  We were dispatched at 12:34 for vehicle into pole, into ditch, wires on car!

When we arrived we found a car with a victim inside with wires across the car and the telephone pole snapped in half. Ems arrived (1782 duty crew) and Chief C. Young, they secured the scene, spoke to and evaluated the victim. 1723 and 1722 arrived moments later to assist. PSE&G arrived some time later and secured the wires, the victim was safely removed from the vehicle and transported to the hospital.    

Monday, May 31, 2010 15:42 dispached out to 178, 179, 172, 171, 439, in the area 141 Burrsmill rd for single vehicle into a pole. When we arrived victim was still in truck, removed victim transported to LZ at the municapal building where he was medivac to cooper hospital.

Thursday, May 13, 2010 20:57 We were dispatched 5-13 for a dwelling at 221 New Road in Southampton at 20:57. Upon arrival crews found two story, two car garage fully involved. 1723 was first arriving engine followed by 4314 and 1712. Crews from Southampton, Tabernacle, Pemberton, Pemberton borough, Medford, Shamong and  BLS 178, 179 and rescue 4399 responded. Crews worked together to protect the two story single family dwelling and woods surrounding garage while extinguishing the fully involved garage. Forestry was called in for woods exposure. Chief 1710 (Pratt), Chief 1900 (Bozoski), 1720 (C. Young), were at command while Chief 4300 (Wellings) handled operations. Thanks to everyone who responded GREAT JOB.