A safe and spooky celebration is in store for residents, thanks to the Rocky Hill Fire Department. On Thursday, October 31, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., the Department will be hosting its annual Fire Prevention Halloween Open House, giving residents the opportunity to check out and tour the fire trucks, try on gear, learn important fire safety tips and trick-or-treat in the fire station. Attendees of all ages are encouraged to attend the event, located at 154 Washington St, Rocky Hill, NJ 08553.
The Department is also participating in Montgomery Township’s Fire Prevention Open House on Thursday, October 24, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Montgomery Volunteer Fire Company No. 1’s station, located at 35 Belle Mead-Griggstown Road, Belle Mead, NJ 08502. The event will include exciting live demonstrations, the opportunity to touch and tour apparatus, and participate in hands-on activities.
Both events give interested community members the chance to meet Rocky Hill’s firefighters, see the apparatus they operate, ask questions about volunteering, and fill out a no-obligation volunteer contact form.
“We are always looking for new members to join our firefighting family. We will provide you with all of the training and gear you need to succeed,” said Rocky Hill’s Chief Todd Harris.
At both fire prevention events, Rocky Hill firefighters will provide fire prevention tips coinciding with this year’s Fire Prevention Week (FPW), an annual awareness initiative of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
This year’s theme, “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you,” aims to educate everyone about the importance of having functional smoke alarms in the home. According to NFPA, smoke alarms reduce the risk of dying in a home fire by 54 percent. Meanwhile, roughly three out of five fire deaths happen in homes with either no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms. To reduce the risk of a smoke alarm-related fire, the volunteers of the Rocky Hill Fire Department provide these key safety tips:
- Install smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside each separate sleeping area (like a hallway), and on each level (including the basement) of the home.
- Make sure smoke alarms meet the needs of all family members, including those with sensory or physical disabilities.
- Test smoke alarms at least once a month by pushing the test button.
- Replace smoke alarms every 10 years.
Are you interested in volunteering and helping serve your community? No experience is required to join; training and equipment are provided at no cost. You can volunteer as a firefighter, junior firefighter or administrative volunteer. To learn more or submit a volunteer inquiry form, visit www.JoinRockyHillFire.org.