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FIRE DISTRICT ELECTION

 February 6, 2019

2019 FIRE DISTRICT ELECTION The Hillsborough Fire District will hold the annual election on Saturday February 16, 2019. Polls are located at the Hillsborough Municipal Building and are open from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM. There are two (2) seats open for fire commissioner. These two … [Read more...]

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FIRE PREVENTION WEEK 2018

 October 2, 2018

Members of the Hillsborough Fire District will be visiting the schools during the next two weeks to talk about fire prevention and fire safety. … [Read more...]

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Legal New Jersey Fireworks

 June 25, 2018

The illustration shows the only fireworks that are legal in the State of New Jersey. Sky Lanterns (Kongming/Wish Laterns) are also illegal in New Jersey. Please contact our office with any questions. … [Read more...]

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Have a Fire Safe Summer

 June 6, 2016

The warmer temperatures of summer can give firefighters a whole new set of challenges. High heat and humidity take their toll on firefighters bodies making their job increasingly dangerous. The weather plays a crucial role in fire safety as the warm air can bring dangerous … [Read more...]

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Hillsborough has been named the 46th Safest City In America!

 May 4, 2015

Hillsborough has been named the 46th Safest City In America! According to Safewise.com one of the contributing factors is the large amount of fire prevention education we do. We greatly appreciate the acknowledgement, and we will continue to work hard to move Hillsborough to the … [Read more...]

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Cold Weather Fire Safety

 January 8, 2015

As the temperature drops, the amount of residential fire increases. Please review the tip sheets below to keep your family safe. … [Read more...]

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Have a Happy and Safe Holiday Season

Have a Happy and Safe Holiday Season

 December 8, 2014

The Holidays can be a dangerous time of year when it comes to fire. Annually more fires occur on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day than any other day of the year. This is due to the fact that more people are cooking, using candles, and running more electrical devices. … [Read more...]

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Have a Safe Thanksgiving!

 November 24, 2014

More residential home fire occur on Thanksgiving than any other day of the year. Please check out the tip sheet below for some important safety tips. … [Read more...]

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Have a Happy and Safe Halloween!

 October 29, 2014

Check out these tip sheets for a Safe Halloween! … [Read more...]

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Fire Prevention Week 2014

Fire Prevention Week 2014

 October 6, 2014

October 5th -11th is Fire Prevention week. This years theme is "working smoke alarms save lives". We will be out spreading this message the entire month of October at schools and community events. Please check out the tip sheets below for more information on smoke alarms. … [Read more...]

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HEALTH AND SAFETY WEEK

HEALTH AND SAFETY WEEK

 June 16, 2014

The 2014 International Fire/EMS Safety and Health Week from June 15-21. Safety and Health Week is a joint initiative of the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC). The event is coordinated by the IAFC Safety, Health and … [Read more...]

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Hillsborough Fire District Improves ISO Classification

 June 5, 2014

The Hillsborough Fire District is excited to announce that the ISO Public Protection Classification for Hillsborough Township has significantly improved. ISO’s Public Protection Classification Program (PPC) plays an important role in the underwriting process at insurance … [Read more...]

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Keeping Cool and Staying Safe

Keeping Cool and Staying Safe

 May 27, 2014

Check out the tip sheets below for some important tips on staying safe while keeping cool this summer. … [Read more...]

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Fire District election this Saturday 2/16. Polls located at the municipal building from and are open from 2-9PM. Please support the budget and questions so that we can continue serve the public in the manner they deserve. ... See MoreSee Less

Fire District election this Saturday 2/16. Polls located at the municipal building from and are open from 2-9PM. Please support the budget and questions so that we can continue serve the public in the manner they deserve.
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This morning at 0738, MP10 and the Hillsborough Fire District responded to the Somerset County South Facility on a report of smoke in the building. MP10 arrived 1st due and an equipment trailer for the County Hazmat Team was found on fire inside by FM 10D. The trailer was pulled out of the garage by workers. Marshals stretched a line and extinguished the fire. Two Chiefs, an Engine and Ladder responded from Station 37. Members assisted with operations supplying the Mini, salvage, overhaul and securing the trailer's electrical system. #PFANJonTheJob ... See MoreSee Less

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Renting or selling your home? N.J. has a new smoke detector rule for you this year

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The regulations, which began on Jan. 1, were created with safety as its primary goal
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