Information on Funeral Services

Funeral Announcement – Marshall Smith 

It is with deep regret the Millville Fire Department announces the passing of Marshall Smith, Honorary Member and son of Firefighter David Smith.

Viewings will be held on Friday, March 1^st from 6 to 9 PM and on Saturday, March 2^nd from 9 to 10 AM at Christy’s Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 2^nd at Mt.Pleasant Cemetery at 10 AM.

All members report to your station on Friday at 6:30 PM and Saturday at 9:00 AM in class A uniform.

July’s “Plan B” Drill

Unfortunately, we had to postpone our water rescue drill until August. So, the backup drill for this month was to go over some health wellness information and the “Everyone Goes Home” Chicago Fire video. Below are the links to the information.

A gift from Captain Buscio:
http://www.deborah.org/4Patient/buscio.html

 
“Everyone Goes Home” Chicago Fire:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vODww1qwSuE

Final Arrangements Document (to be filled out and placed in FF Tonetta’s mailbox at the station):
http://www.millvillefire.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/CITY-OF-MILLVILLE-FIRE-DEPARTMENT-FINAL-ARRANGEMENTS.doc

Updating Funeral Arrangements

All Members:

In the “Members Section” there is an updated Funeral Arrangement Form.  Please download it, fill it out, and place it in FF Tonetta’s firehouse mailbox.

Information on Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs (CFLs) and Mercury

Here are two sites for information on CFLs and disposal…

http://www.energystar.gov/ia/partners/promotions/change_light/downloads/Fact_Sheet_Mercury.pdf

http://web.archive.org/web/20051103092737/http://www.nema.org/lamprecycle/epafactsheet-cfl.pdf

ECHO Recalls Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard

ECHO Recalls Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Name of Product: Gas Powered Backpack Blower

Units: About 16,000

Manufacturer: ECHO Inc., of Lake Zurich, Ill.

Hazard: The fuel line between the fuel tank and carburetor could have been damaged during assembly leading to fuel leakage, posing a fire hazard.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Description: This recall involves two models of the ECHO 2-cycle gas powered backpack blowers. The 25.4 cc blowers are orange and black in color and “ECHO” is printed on the pull starter housing and blower tube. Model numbers are on a label near the pull starter handle. Serial numbers are on a label near the gas filler cap. Models and corresponding serial numbers included in this recall:

Sold at: Home Depot and authorized ECHO dealers from August 2011 through January 2012 for about $270.

Manufactured in: United States

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the backpack blowers and return them to an authorized ECHO servicing dealer for a free repair.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact ECHO toll-free at (800) 432-3246 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website at www.echo-usa.com

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about your experience with the product on www.saferproducts.gov

Gas Cylinders Recalled by Worthington Cylinders Wisconsin Due to Fire Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Name of Product: Map Pro, Propylene and MAPP Gas Cylinders

Units: 29,026,000 units in the U.S.; 1,371,100 units in Canada

Manufacturer: Worthington Cylinders Wisconsin, LLC, of Chilton, Wis.

Hazard: The seal on the cylinders can leak after torches or other fuel consuming equipment are disconnected from them, posing a fire hazard.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The cylinders contain propylene gas and are used for soldering, brazing, cutting and welding. They contain 14.1 oz Map-Pro, 14.1 oz Propylene or 16 oz MAPP (Methyl Acetylene Propadiene Stabilized). The cylinders are approximately 3” in diameter and 11” tall and are either yellow or black in color. They were sold alone and in kits that include a torch and a cylinder. The cylinders and torch kits have a variety of labels, including:

Sold at: Various plumbing/HVAC distributors, Home Depot, Lowes and Ace Hardware Stores nationwide and in Canada from October 2004 through January 2012 for about $7 to 13 for cylinders and $45 to 75 for the torch kits.

Manufactured in: United States

Remedy:

Unused cylinders: If the cylinder has never been connected to a torch or other device, do not use cylinder. Return cylinder to store where it was purchased for exchange or full refund.

Partially-used cylinder currently connected to torch or other device: Do not disconnect torch or other device. Take outdoors and ignite the torch and burn off entire contents^* of the cylinder. Disconnect the torch from empty cylinder and dispose of empty cylinder per cylinder label instructions or return it to store where it was purchased for exchange or a full refund.

Partially-used cylinder NOT connected to a torch or other device now: Take cylinder outdoors. Leak test top of the cylinder with soapy water. If bubbles develop, attach the torch. Ignite the torch and burn off entire contents^*of the cylinder. Remove the torch from empty cylinder and dispose of empty cylinder per cylinder label instructions or return it to the store where it was purchased for exchange or a full refund. If no bubbles develop, do not use cylinder. Return it to the store where it was purchased for exchange or a full refund.

^*NEVER LEAVE LIT TORCH AND CYLINDER UNATTENDED. USE TORCH ONLY IN A WELL-VENTILATED AREA.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Worthington Cylinders Wisconsin toll free at (866) 511-8967 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email the manufacturer atMapCylinderRecall@WorthingtonIndustries.com or go to www.MAPCylinderRecall.com

Note: Health Canada’s press release is available at http://cpsr-rspc.hc-sc.gc.ca/PR-RP/recall-retrait-eng.jsp?re_id=1536

      

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about your experience with the product on www.saferproducts.gov

Meijer Recalls Touch Point Fan Heaters Due to Fire, Shock Hazards

Meijer Recalls Touch Point Fan Heaters Due to Fire, Shock Hazards

DRIVER’S NOTICE!

While we are running 30-16 out first, the second due truck should be the engine up front.

 Right now that engine is 30-02.

Target Recalls LED Flashlight Sets Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Please reply to this message if you are experiencing technical difficulty. For all other inquiries, please Contact USFA. You are subscribed to Fire Service Alerts and Advisories for U.S. Fire Administration. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Target Recalls LED Flashlight Sets Due to Fire and Burn Hazards 01/06/2012 09:10 AM EST When turned on, the flashlights can heat up, smoke or melt, posing fire and burn hazards. This recall involves 6-pc. LED Flashlight Sets. They are made of silver plastic with black rubber around the handle and light base. The flashlight sets have UPC code 490021010049 printed on the back of the package. They were sold in sets of six, including two small flashlights measuring about 3 inches long, two medium flashlights about 6 inches long and two large flashlights about 7 1/2 inches long. Sold exclusively at: Target stores nationwide from October 2010 through December 2011 for about $10 per set.

Ford Recalls 245,000 2001-2002 Escape SUVs Due to Potential Fire Hazard

Please reply to this message if you are experiencing technical difficulty. For all other inquiries, please Contact USFA. You are subscribed to Fire Service Alerts and Advisories for U.S. Fire Administration. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Ford Recalls 245,000 2001-2002 Escape SUVs Due to Potential Fire Hazard 01/11/2012 01:02 PM EST Ford is recalling certain model year 2001-2002 Escape vehicles manufactured from October 22, 1999 through July 19, 2002, equipped with a brake master cylinder reservoir cap that could leak brake fluid. If brake fluid leaks from the cap, it could come in contact with the antilock brake system (ABS) module wiring harness connector. Consequence: corrosion can develop in the electrical connector leading to melting, smoke, or a fire.