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PSEG Grant Equips Jersey City Firefighters With New Gas Detectors
Jersey City firefighters have new equipment to detect dangerous gases, thanks to a grant from the PSEG Foundation.
With the funding, the Jersey City Fire Foundation purchased gas meters that let firefighters detect oxygen levels, carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulfide, and combustible gases, up to four gases at once. The department will use the devices in daily operations to spot hazardous conditions early and protect both firefighters and residents.
“We’re beyond grateful to the PSEG Foundation for their continued support of our community and the Jersey City Fire Department,” said Deputy Chief Rob Daly of the Jersey City Fire Department. “With this new equipment, our firefighters are better equipped to anticipate, respond to, and mitigate emergencies across the city. As we approach the fall season, with schools back in session and more indoor gatherings taking place, the ability to detect combustible gases and hazardous atmospheres is critical. This equipment strengthens our ability to identify dangerous conditions early, protect our firefighters and residents, and prevent emergencies before they occur.”
“At the PSEG Foundation, we believe meaningful community impact begins with supporting the organizations that care for people every day,” said Maria Spina, senior manager of the PSEG Foundation and Corporate Social Responsibility. “This new equipment will help our firefighters continue rescuing, serving, and protecting the children, families, and residents who call Jersey City home.”
The fire department hosted an event with the PSEG Foundation to mark the new equipment. The Jersey City Fire Foundation was created in 2008 to help save and reopen the Engine Company 18 firehouse on Central Avenue in the Heights.
