JACKSON BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS * FIRE DISTRICT NO. 3 * 200 KIERYCH MEMORIAL DR * JACKSON NJ 08527

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MEETING NOTICE   Regular meeting of the Board Of Fire Commissioners will be held at Fire District Headquarters located at 200 Kierych Memorial Dr (Johnson Park Firehouse) on Monday August 16, 2010 at 7:30 pm (AGENDA)

 

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING

 

            NOTICE IS HEREBY given that a special meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners, District No. 3, in the Township of Jackson, County of Ocean, will be held at 8:00 p.m. at  200 Kierych Memorial Drive, Jackson, NJ on Tuesday, July 27, 2010.   This will be an open discussion regarding the District Study  and other matters as needed.  Formal actions will be taken on all appropriate matters, if necessary.

 

BEN PASQUA

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Low Fires will not spread beyond heat of camp fire or brush fire.
Moderate Fires will start from open flame, camp or brush fire. Spreads slowly.
High Fires will start from a lighted match and spread rapidly in dry grass, slower with moisture. Will continue to spread until extinguished.
Very High Fires will start readily from match or glowing embers, and spreads rapidly as it increases in size. May crown young conifers.
Extreme Fires start readily from sparks or cigarette butts, spread and crown rapidly. Spot fires common. All burn fiercely and may blow up unless controlled promptly.

Updated July 21, 2010

IMPORTANT INFORMATION....Be alert for heat exhaustion ... Drink fluids and stay cool... Stay out of the sun and into a shady or air-conditioned location...
Signs and Symptoms of Heat Exhaustion

Heat exhaustion is one of the heat-related syndromes, which range in severity from mild heat cramps to heat exhaustion to potentially life-threatening heatstroke.

Signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion often begin suddenly, sometimes after excessive exercise, heavy perspiration, and inadequate fluid or salt intake. Signs and symptoms resemble those of shock and may include:

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Feeling faint or dizzy

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Nausea

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Heavy sweating

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Rapid, weak heartbeat

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Low blood pressure

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Cool, moist, pale skin

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Low-grade fever

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Heat cramps

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Headache

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Fatigue

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Dark-colored urine

If you suspect heat exhaustion:

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Get the person out of the sun and into a shady or air-conditioned location.

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Lay the person down and elevate the legs and feet slightly.

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Loosen or remove the person's clothing.

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Have the person drink cool water or other nonalcoholic beverage without caffeine.

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Cool the person by spraying or sponging him or her with cool water and fanning.

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Monitor the person carefully. Heat exhaustion can quickly become heatstroke.

If fever greater than 102 F (38.9 C), fainting, confusion or seizures occur, call 911 or emergency medical help.

 

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Jackson Fire District No. 3

Jackson Fire District No. 3 is one of four Fire District's within the Township of Jackson. Fire District 3 covers the most populated area in  the northeast section of Jackson. Population was estimated in 2006 by the US Census Bureau at  52,305 people. The District is governed by five members of the  Board of Fire Commissioners who have, as in the case of municipalities, power, duty and function related to the prevention and extinguishment of fires and the regulation of fire hazards. 

An election is held annually on the third Saturday in February for the election of members of the Board and operating budget. General business meetings are held every 3rd Monday of the month at 7:30pm at Fire District headquarters located at 200 Kierych Memorial Drive. 

The Fire District is a combination Fire Department employing 14 career firefighters during the daytime hours  (6am to 4pm)  Monday to Friday. Career firefighters also cover Fire District 1 (Whitesville) under a shared services agreement between the two Fire District Boards. The Fire District also contract's with  Jackson Township Volunteer Fire Co. No 1 located on Larsen Rd for fire suppression coverage around the clock.

Fire District  3 Fire Department is commanded by a District Fire Chief  in charge of day to day operations of the Fire District and supervises the administrative staff, suppression and fire safety divisions of the Department. The suppression division is staffed with three Company Officers and a crew. The Companies are stationed strategically within  the two fire district's for quick response within 4 to 6 minutes of dispatch. The Companies are located at Kierych Memorial Dr, Larsen Rd, and S. Hope Chapel Rd. Some of their daily duties include fire suppression, rescue & first responder EMS, fire inspections & prevention.

The Bureau of Fire Safety  District 1 & 3 is the local enforcement agency for the NJ State Uniform Fire Code. The Fire Official oversee's day to day operation of the Fire  Bureau. Some of the duties include enforcement of local, state and federal laws to prevent fire and educate the community in fire safety. The Fire Bureau's fire safety coordinator conducts programs such as  juvenile fire setter program, fire extinguisher training &  fire safety demonstrations to schools, community groups and employers.

 

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