Smoke Alarms at Home
October 9, 2019
Smoke alarmS are a key part of a home fire escape plan. When there is a fire, smoke spreads fast. Working smoke alarms give you early warning so you can get outside quickly.
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Hotel & Motel Safety
October 9, 2019
Vacations and business travel make hotels and motels our home away from home. It is just as important to be prepared and know what you would do in a hotel/motel emergency as it is in your own home.
Fire Alarms in Apartment Buildings
October 9, 2019
Large apartment buildings are built to keep people safe from fire. Fire alarm systems detect smoke and fire. They will warn residents of danger.
Escape Planning
October 9, 2019
Plan Ahead! If a fire breaks out in your home, you may have only a few minutes to get out safely once the smoke alarm sounds. Everyone needs to know what to do and where to go if there is a fire.
Carbon Monoxide Safety
October 9, 2019
Often called the invisible killer, carbon monoxide is an invisible, odorless, colorless gas created when fuels (such as gasoline, wood, coal, natural gas, propane, oil, and methane) burn incompletely. In the home, heating and cooking equipment that burn fuel can be sources of carbon monoxide. Carbon Monoxide Safety Download
Cooking Safety
October 9, 2019
Cooking brings family and friends together, provides an outlet for creativity and can be relaxing. But did you know that cooking fires are the number one cause of home fires and home injuries? By following a few safety tips you can prevent these fires.
Chatham Township Volunteer Fire Department Receives Seven AEDs from John Taylor Babbitt Foundation
October 3, 2019
By ED BARMAKIAN The Chatham Township Volunteer Fire Department received vital equipment that will help them prevent sudden cardiac death on Wednesday night. The John Taylor Babbitt Foundation, which is dedicated to preventing such deaths, granted seven defibrillators (AEDs) for the Chatham Township Fire Department, allowing for a device to be carried on each of its trucks
Family Fun Day and Open House
October 2, 2019
The Chatham Township Volunteer Fire Department (CTVFD) is pleased to announce that on Sunday October 13th they will host a Family Fun Day and Open House. This event will wrap up the annual Fire Prevention week and will jumpstart this year’s recruitment efforts. Chief Matthew Lemons will kick-off the event at 11:00am at the Fire Station
Chatham Township Volunteer Fire Department to Participate in 4th of July Parade
July 1, 2019
The Chatham Township Volunteer Fire Department (CTVFD) is excited to once again participate in the Chatham Borough 4th of July parade beginning at 10:30 a.m.,and to help celebrate the history and traditions of the United States. Marching in parades has been a longtime tradition in the fire service. It gives the public the opportunity to
Meet the Newest Members of the Chatham Township Volunteer Fire Department
May 20, 2019
Chief Matthew Lemons and the members of the department are pleased to welcome the two newest members of the Chatham Township Volunteer Fire Department’s (CTVFD). Firefighters Richard Gentles and Patrick Seitz-Sitek successfully completed all of the State and Department training requirements and are now serving the Chatham Township community. People from all walks of life
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The Chatham Township Fire Department is dependent upon the generous financial support from the residents we serve.