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HAVE A SAFE
WINTER SEASON!

NEVER



FORGET

Saturday, February 6, 2010 - A blizzard that began in the evening hours on Friday resulted in nearly two feet of snow in the Island Heights area by its conclusion nearly 24 hours later. Throughout the storm, members prepared apparatus for the elements and assisted throughout town plowing, shoveling and ensuring access and egress for civilians and emergency vehicles alike. Luckily, no major incidents occurred in Island Heights throughout the duration of the blizzard. Station 53 would especially like to thank the Island Heights Department of Public Works for maintaining excellent clearance for fire apparatus both at the firehouse and throughout the town.

Friday, January 8, 2010 - The members of Station 53 kicked off the new year utilizing the subfreezing temperatures to train in ice rescue operations. Members suited up in ice rescue suits and performed live ice rescue evolutions in the frozen-over Toms River. As emphasized every year, the IHVFC urges everyone to use caution on the roads and water during the winter season!

Friday, January 1, 2010 - The Island Heights Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 wishes all a very Happy and SAFE New Year. As with every new year, the members and officers of the IHVFC will work hard to institute changes and improvements to the company, while keeping with the traditions and goals upon which the organization was founded. Anyone interested in joining the IHVFC as a firefighter, auxiliary or associate member, or fire explorer is welcome to contact any member or stop by the station. Please continue to visit our website for the latest news and upcoming events! As always, we appreciate the endless support of our neighbors and community.

VOLUNTEERS SERVING THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1895 The Island Heights Volunteer Fire Company has provided 100% volunteer fire and rescue services to the Borough of Island Heights and surrounding communities since 1895. Island Heights volunteers are alerted to all calls for service within Island Heights and the Money Island section of Toms River at all hours of the day, while also covering the eastern section of Toms River with the East Dover Volunteer Fire Company during business hours. Station 53 provides mutual aide to a much larger portion of the Township of Toms River and several barrier island (oceanfront) municipalities on general and multiple alarm working fires. In addition to fire suppression, the company provides a highly trained water rescue team which is equipped with an abundance of state-of-the-art surface, underwater and ice rescue equipment. The Island Heights Volunteer Fire Company is a fully-independent non-profit organization which is funded entirely by donations and fundraising efforts.