“The Beat Goes On” Cardiac Care Class

MOUNT OLIVE, NEW JERSEY - Heather Detoro and Tano Giacchino, emergency medical technicians with the Flanders Fire Company and Rescue Squad, examine a pig's heart they dissected as part of a class on human heart emergencies. A pig's heart is anatomically similar to human hearts.



The two were taking part in a one-evening class “The Beat Goes On”, held Tuesday night hosted by Flanders Fire and Rescue, conducted by Atlantic Health.

More information about the Flanders Fire and Rescue emergency medical classes can be obtained by calling the Flanders Firehouse at (973) 584-7805.

Mount Olive New Jersey Severe Weather Alert

MOUNT OLIVE, NEW JERSEY - What a day. Approximately 13,000 township residents are without power tonight as Mount Olive and much of the state was soggy, slushy, and yes... snowy when a Nor'easter blew through the garden state.

Mount Olive Township Police report that they handled over 1,000 calls for weather related issues. The Mount Olive Twp Police Dispatch Center received 282 of those calls via 911.

Due to the heavy call volume regular patrols were supplemented by officers from the police department’s Detective Bureau, Communication Division and the Support Services Division. The combined staff responded to over 17 Disabled Motor vehicles, 8 fires, 30 weather related property damage calls, and 20 traffic accidents.

54 Garfield school district students became stranded at the Pax Amicus Castle Theater when their bus became stuck in the snow. The Budd Lake Fire Department responded to assist with the incident and was able to transport all parties to the Budd Lake Fire Department for temporary shelter.

"Our officers handled this extended weather event with incredible patience and professionalism." said Chief Mark Spitzer, Mount Olive Township Police. "The Township and County Road departments worked throughout the storm and will be staying through the night. We were eventually able to put together a fleet of four wheel drive vehicles by utilizing health department, fire marshal, and engineering SUV’s."

Atlantic Air One Flight Paramedic

FLANDERS, NEW JERSEY - Flanders Fire/Rescue EMS Captain Heather Detoro, left, listens intently as Atlantic Air One Flight Paramedic Nurse Dawn Ruane explains how the flight crews care for patients while en route to the hospital.

Atlantic Air One is an aeromedical helicopter. The discussion between the two EMS providers took place during a class about working with helicopters conducted by the Atlantic Training Center and sponsored by Flanders Fire/Rescue for area firefighters and emergency medical personnel. Atlantic Air One's crew explained when to call for a helicopter, landing zone safety and showed off their EC-135 helicopter.

For information about Atlantic Air One training classes, call the Atlantic Training Center at (908) 522-5395.

A Safer Home focus of Flanders 'Open Firehouse'

FLANDERS, NEW JERSEY – Firefighters and emergency medical technicians from the Flanders Fire Company and Rescue Squad will host an 'Open Firehouse' at 27 Main Street, Flanders New Jersey.

On May 31st from 10am to 4pm come see the department’s state-of-the-art fire apparatus and EMS equipment. Learn about safety precautions that can reduce the possibility of a fire or injury in your home.

Firefighters will demonstrate the proper use of a fire extinguisher, how to handle a stove fire and how to get out of a smoke-filled home.

EMS technicians will provide instructions and illustrations on how to treat various everyday common medical emergencies. Fire & EMS personnel will walk you through an automobile wreck rescue and the use of foam to extinguish car fires.

In addition, Mount Olive police officers will be at the firehouse to provide information about Car Seat and Child Restraint Safety.

Protect you and your family by learning how to create A Safer Home.

Bingo, Bingo, Bingo!

BUDD LAKE, NEW JERSEY - Budd Lake Fire Department hosts Bingo every Sunday night at the Firehouse on Route 46 in Budd Lake. Doors open at 5:30pm and games start 7:00pm. Food and refreshments are available. Please come out and play to support your Volunteer Firefighters.