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Berkeley Heights Fire Department, 411 Hamilton Avenue, Berkeley Heights, NJ (2026)

09/04/2026

🔋 LITHIUM-ION BATTERY SAFETY

How quickly can a lithium-ion battery fire develop? Very quickly.

Lithium-ion batteries power many of the devices we use every day—phones, laptops, power tools, e-bikes, e-scooters, and electric vehicles. They store a large amount of energy in a small space.

When a battery is damaged, defective, overheated, or improperly charged, it can enter thermal runaway—a self-heating chain reaction that can produce extreme heat, flammable gases, fire, and sometimes explosions.

⚠️ CHARGE SAFELY
▪️ Never charge e-bikes or e-scooters while sleeping or leave them charging unattended overnight.
▪️ Where appropriate and following manufacturer instructions, charge and store batteries in a safe location away from combustible materials.
▪️ Use certified/listed batteries, devices, and compatible chargers from reputable manufacturers.
▪️ Keep e-bikes, e-scooters, and batteries away from exits and escape routes.
▪️ Stop using a battery if it swells, overheats, leaks, smells unusual, changes shape, or makes unusual noises.

🔥 Thermal runaway can escalate rapidly. Know the warning signs and get away from a battery that is smoking, popping, or burning.

Small battery. Big energy. Use it safely.
🔗 For more information: https://www.nfpa.org/education-and-research/energy-transition/lithium-ion-batteries
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09/04/2026

🚒 🔥 🧑‍🚒 Over the past week, the Berkeley Heights Fire Department responded to numerous fires, emergencies, and calls for assistance throughout Berkeley Heights and neighboring communities. On Tuesday, BHFD members responded to Princeton Ave. for a rather unusual rescue—a feral kitten had managed to hide inside a vehicle. Members worked alongside the Berkeley Heights Department of Public Works to carefully disassemble a portion of the vehicle to gain access to the kitten. The kitten was successfully rescued and transported to the Berkeley Heights Animal Hospital for evaluation and care. While members were working on the kitten rescue, Squad-2 was assisting the New Providence Volunteer Fire Department with a commercial building fire on South St. Early Sunday morning, Tower-1 responded to Long Hill Township to assist Stirling Fire Company No. 1 at a residential structure fire. BHFD members conducted a search of the home and secured the natural gas and electrical services. Late Wednesday night, Rescue-1 and Engine-4 responded to Mountain Ave. near Sycamore Ave. for a two-car motor vehicle crash involving a fallen tree. BHFD members provided patient care until the arrival of Union County EMS and secured the electrical power to one of the vehicles to eliminate the potential for an electrical short and possible vehicle fire. Yesterday morning, Squad-2 responded to Bristol Court for an electrical outlet fire. Fortunately, the fire had been put out before arrival. Firefighters inspected the outlet to ensure no fire had extended into the walls and secured power to the damaged outlet. , these incidents highlight the wide range of emergencies BHFD members respond to—not only in Berkeley Heights, but also in support of our neighboring fire departments through our local mutual-aid agreements.
Your Berkeley Heights Fire Department is ready 24/7 to respond when our community and our neighbors need us.

09/02/2026

⭐ September is National Preparedness Month, and preparedness begins at home.

Is your household ready if an emergency happens?

Take time to create and practice an emergency plan: • Pick a safe place to meet
• Assign responsibilities
• Practice how to leave safely
• Make a plan to stay in touch

🔗 Being prepared helps keep families, neighbors, and communities safe.
For more information: https://www.ready.gov/plan?fbclid=IwY2xjawUE7F9wZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMXNaZ0pzaTlSY1RrYXhOb1hzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeLMcyTogZMiGOdO1vFmrrN_kF4Z3ILzWxc2kiYFINLv1qpTtjlpmWtxMBn5Y_aem_AT2I4Jt-ZZKPcWyTHhLB9Q

08/27/2026

⚠️ ⛈️ The US National Weather Service New York NY has issued a Flood Watch for our area from today at noon until 11 PM tonight.
➡️ A period of heavy rainfall is possible as showers and potential
thunderstorms move through the area. Total rainfall amounts are around 1 to 1.5 inches in the watch area, but some areas could receive up to 3 inches with peak rainfall rates between 1.5 to 2.5 in/hr.
Remain alert for changing weather conditions, and NEVER DRIVE THROUGH FLOODED ROADS! Turn Around, Don't Drown.
🚙 Avoid unnecessary travel.
⚡ ALWAYS assume downed power lines are live. NEVER TOUCH THEM! Call 911 to report a downed power line.
🔋 Charge up electronic devices and know how to report a power outage to your utility company.
📞 If the power goes out, contact JCP&L to report an outage. JCP&L contact information and power outage maps at http://outages.firstenergycorp.com/nj.html
📻 Continue to monitor the weather. US National Weather Service New York NY http://www.weather.gov/okx/.
🚘 Prior to traveling Check 511nj.org for travel updates.
🔸 Flood Warning vs Flood Watch
A flood WARNING means TAKE ACTION.
A flood WATCH means BE PREPARED.
When a Warning occurs, it means flooding is imminent or already occurring. When a Flood Watch is in effect, it means flooding is possible in your area

08/26/2026

🔋Fire Prevention Week™ is coming October 4–10! “Charge Into Fire Safety™. Safe Charging focuses on the everyday charging habits that can help reduce the risk of lithium-ion battery fires and keep homes and communities safer.
Plug in. Power up. Stay safe.
➡️ More Info: https://www.nfpa.org/education-and-research/home-fire-safety?fbclid=IwY2xjawT7rPxwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMUx6MVlNOUNxVXFCZWJ4NzFzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeU05Men-gCrf26j11cIAPduXyRPTyeJBa-8xmpiMO2RSvCuMsVcDDRkb0-cg_aem_PCqH2HvD7vdmmzsEP3OGNQ

08/20/2026

⚠️ ⛈️ The threat for flash flooding is increasing this afternoon into tonight with portions of the area now under a moderate risk for excessive rainfall. The threat of strong storms is also a possibility.
🚙 Travel disruptions are increasingly likely for the evening commute as some roads may flood later today in addition the potential for wind damage such as downed trees and wires from any severe weather.
⚡ ALWAYS assume downed power lines are live. NEVER TOUCH THEM! Call 911 to report a downed power line.
🔋 Charge up electronic devices and know how to report a power outage to your utility company.
📞 If the power goes out, contact JCP&L to report an outage. JCP&L contact information and power outage maps at http://outages.firstenergycorp.com/nj.html
📻 Continue to monitor the weather. US National Weather Service New York NY http://www.weather.gov/okx/.
🚘 Prior to traveling Check 511nj.org for travel updates.
🔸 Flood Warning vs Flood Watch
A flood WARNING means TAKE ACTION.
A flood WATCH means BE PREPARED.
When a Warning occurs, it means flooding is imminent or already occurring. When a Flood Watch is in effect, it means flooding is possible in your area

08/20/2026

⚠️ ⛈️ The US National Weather Service New York NY has issued a Flood Watch for our area starting at 2 PM through late tonight.
➡️ A period of heavy rainfall is possible as showers and potential
thunderstorms move through the area. Peak hourly rainfall rates
could reach around 2 inches. Average rainfall amounts are expected to be between 1.5 and 2.5 inches with locally higher amounts possible.
Remain alert for changing weather conditions, and NEVER DRIVE THROUGH FLOODED ROADS! Turn Around, Don't Drown.
🚙 Avoid unnecessary travel.
⚡ ALWAYS assume downed power lines are live. NEVER TOUCH THEM! Call 911 to report a downed power line.
🔋 Charge up electronic devices and know how to report a power outage to your utility company.
📞 If the power goes out, contact JCP&L to report an outage. JCP&L contact information and power outage maps at http://outages.firstenergycorp.com/nj.html
📻 Continue to monitor the weather. US National Weather Service New York NY http://www.weather.gov/okx/.
🚘 Prior to traveling Check 511nj.org for travel updates.
🔸 Flood Warning vs Flood Watch
A flood WARNING means TAKE ACTION.
A flood WATCH means BE PREPARED.
When a Warning occurs, it means flooding is imminent or already occurring. When a Flood Watch is in effect, it means flooding is possible in your area

08/20/2026

🚒💧 Last night’s drill consisted of several elements focused on moving and deploying high-volume water for fires involving larger buildings or multiple structures. Both of the department’s high-volume engines, Engine-4 and Engine-1, were utilized. Engine-4 was positioned as the attack engine and flowed water from its 1,500 GPM monitor, along with a smaller Blitz Fire monitor. Engine-1 operated as the supply engine, laying 200 feet of five-inch supply hose from a fire hydrant to provide the large volume of water needed for the operation. Another component of the drill focused on the use of a manifold, or portable hydrant. This piece of equipment can be used when a high volume of water is needed quickly, helping to provide additional options for establishing a water supply. Members also received hands-on training deploying the Blitz Fire monitor, which can be used to quickly deliver a large volume of water to protect uninvolved exposure buildings from fire extension. The drill also provided our engineers with valuable hands-on experience operating the pumps on both engines. Regular training with this equipment is essential to ensure our members are prepared to efficiently establish a water supply and deliver the large volumes of water necessary during a major fire.

08/19/2026

🚒📚The Berkeley Heights Fire Dept was proud to welcome students and teachers from the Han academy for a special visit to the fire station.
From exploring the fire trucks and learning about fire safety to meeting firefighters and seeing how the station operates, the students had an unforgettable experience.
These visits are about more than fire safety—they are about building connections, strengthening community relationships, and showing our youngest residents that the fire station is their home too. Learning, being part of the community, and having fun together are some of the most rewarding parts of our job.

08/15/2026

The U.S. Fire Administration has collected national fire incident data for more than 50 years through the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS), which was recently retired. As of May 1, 2025, the Berkeley Heights Fire Department (BHFD) began reporting its incidents through the new NERIS Data (National Emergency Response Information System) , which has replaced NFIRS. For the first time, national fire incident data is now publicly available through NERIS. The data can be accessed without a login or request process and does not expire. The publicly available dataset is refreshed multiple times per week and includes a trailing 15 months of data, with a 60-day reporting window.The dataset includes many of the fields most commonly used for fire service analysis, including: Incident type, Date and time, Location, and Actions taken This provides an unprecedented opportunity for the fire service, researchers, emergency management professionals, and the public to examine current national emergency response data.
View the data: https://neris.fsri.org/public?fbclid=IwY2xjawTtQIhwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMXk4UHh6SUFLbWQwM3N3cVhzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeF1P0Qbt6Ed2jygv_xHCeXGLpIG3jIHxwtuBUvbA-M0Gbgz77z6nT5LHjsgs_aem_1LM_GahWy8f-fwKJegZWFQ

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