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Hillsborough Township Fire District updated their profile picture.

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Hillsborough Township Fire District

7 hours ago

In light of the tragic fires recently in Philadelphia and New York our thoughts go out to all the families involved and our fellow Firefighters who gave their all.

Some points worth sharing as this (high rise apartments/condos) applies to some of our residents here in Hillsborough.

Practice exit drills in the home.
Never leave matches or lighters within reach of young children.
Close the door of your bedroom prior to going to sleep.
Make sure you have a UL listed space heater.
As always, make sure your smoke detectors are up to date and are in working order.

Following these simple steps toward a safer home can save a life, your life, and even your child’s life. Stay safe out there, if you have any questions reach out to your nearest fire department or the Fire Safety office. ... See MoreSee Less

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Hillsborough Township Fire District

3 days ago

With the upcoming overnight low temperatures and possibility of snow or a wintry mix toward the end of the weekend, we want to remind everyone to stay safe. Roads get slippery, fireplaces and space heaters are going, and ponds get frozen over. Here are some tips to keep in mind.

-Keep a safe following distance between you and the vehicle in front of you while driving as you never know when you may hit a patch of ice.

-Make sure to put your fire out prior to going out or going to sleep.
-As always, make sure your smoke alarms and CO alarms are functioning.
-Be sure to use firewood in a fireplace. Paper, plastics and other accelerants may cause an uncontrollable fire.

-Keep space heaters at least 3 feet away from anything in the room.
-Be sure to use a UL listed heater and is equipped with a tip over switch (heater turns off when not in upright position) and over heat protection.
-DO NOT plug space heaters into extension cords or power strips.

-Though appealing, frozen over ponds and streams may not be actually completely frozen and you may fall in, avoid walking over any even if it’s the “short route” to where you’re going.
-Parents should always be mindful of your little children as they tend to explore while at a park with a pond.
-If you do happen to fall into cold water or through ice, have someone with you immediately call 911. DO NOT have them attempt to rescue you as they may fall in as well. Try to remain calm in the situation as panicking can cause a rise in your heart rate and blood pressure and cause you to experience cold water shock.

Always know your District Firefighters are readily available and able to assist you with any questions you may have! ... See MoreSee Less

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