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MLVFD Volunteers Meet Gov. Christie Chief Joe Mullaney is pleased to announce the recognition by Governor Christie of several MLVFD firefighters who went above and beyond to assist their fellow citizens during Hurricane Irene. The New Jersey State Volunteer Recognition Ceremony took place October 26th at the War Memorial Theater in Trenton.  Dozens of MLVFD volunteers worked tirelessly before, during and after the hurricane to help borough residents cope with flooding, downed trees and other hazards. The department responded to 60 calls during a 24 hour period at the height of the storm. With winter right around the corner we are still actively looking to refurbish and stockpile power generators so if you have an old one in the garage that you no longer need please contact us via email at info@mlvfd.com. Volunteer Today! As you can see in the chart at the bottom of this page the MLVFD has had
a busy year in 2011. The good news is that it was also a very safe year
with no injuries. The list includes Hurricane Irene, three house fires,
several car accidents including a serious one requiring a helicopter evac, the
occasional tree v. power-line fire, basement pump outs, etc.  | MLVFD Wish List
We wanted to thank several residents who donated generators to the MLVFD during Hurricane Irene and the most recent snow storm. They have all been refurbished and are ready to assist the community during the next power outage.
That program got us thinking... what other items might residents not be using that would be really useful to the MLVFD? The consensus is that snowblowers would be our next "wish list" item.
During a heavy snowfall, the borough's snowplows will often bury fire hydrants in several feet of snow as they clear the streets. The MLVFD will often spend countless (volunteer) hours digging out critical hydrants so that we can better respond to a fire emergency.
 Having a couple of snowblowers would speed this work and enable us to clear more hydrants. If you no longer use your snowblower and would be willing to donate it (tax deductible) to the MLVFD, regardless of whether it works or not, please email us at info@mlvfd.com.
And remember, please protect your family and your property by clearing hydrants near your home during significant snow storms.
New "Jaws of Life"
The MLVFD took delivery of our new "jaws of life" which significantly increases our speed in extricating victims from a car accident. Our thanks to the community and the Town Club for their donations to this important purchase. We are actively training with this powerful new tool.
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