Mission Fire Company is a combination volunteer/career staffed fire company that provides fire, rescue, and emergency services to the approximately 10,000 residents that live in Bordentown Township's 9.3 square miles.
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Fire Pit Safety: Enjoy the Flames, Safely!
There's nothing like gathering around a fire pit on a cool evening-but while fire pits create cozy memories, they also carry serious fire risks if not used properly.
Here are essential fire pit safety tips to keep your home, guests, and community safe:
- Choose the Right Location
-Place your fire pit at least 10-20 feet away from buildings, fences, trees, and other flammable materials.
-Never use a fire pit on a wooden deck or under low-hanging branches or overhangs unless it's designed for that purpose.
- Burn the Right Materials
-Use dry, seasoned wood or approved fire pit fuel.
-NEVER burn trash, pressure-treated wood, or accelerants like gasoline or lighter fluid.
- Watch the Weather
-Avoid using fire pits on windy or rainy days. Wind can blow embers, and moisture can cause flare-ups or steam burns
-Use a spark screen to help contain flying embers if you're expecting a light breeze.
- Always Be Prepared
-Keep a bucket of water, sand, or a fire extinguisher nearby.
-Make sure someone is always tending the fire-never leave it unattended.
- Keep a Safe Zone
-Establish a 3-foot "kid-free zone" around the fire.
-Keep pets and loose items (like blankets or chairs) safely away.
- Fully Extinguish the Fire
-Let the wood burn down completely to ash if possible.
-Douse with water, stir the ashes, and douse again until it's cold to the touch.
Reminder to All Residents
Please post your street address on the front of your residence, so that is viewable from the street. In the event of an emergency Police, Fire, or EMS will be able to locate your residence quickly. Please keep grass, weeds, leaves, and snow clear from around Fire Hydrants, so responding apparatus can see them.
Members Wanted
Mission Fire Company is looking for volunteers. Click the Join Button, and fill out the form to submit a request for an application. Someone will contact you to pick it up. Or you can stop by the firehouse located at 51 Groveville Rd, Yardville, NJ 08620(Across from Northern Community Park). Someone is there 7 Days a Week.