Atlantic City FD responded to a School on August 8, 2025, for a report of a structure fire.
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Dangerous Fire in Totowa
Totowa FD was dispatched to a report of a smoke condition in the area of Sunbelt Rentals Power & HVAC.
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Multiple Units Called to House Fire in Bargaintown
Bargaintown and Cardiff were dispatched for a fire at a two-story single-family dwelling.
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CAT Dump Truck Fire in Denville
Denville Fire Department responded to a CAT construction dump truck that was on fire.
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Carmichael Recognized for 30 Years Service
Leonard Carmichael, Jr. recognized for service as an instructor for the National Fire Academy
See story on page 35
Pleasantville Held Cadet Academy
The Pleasantville Fire Department held its first ever Cadet Academy this summer.
See story on page 38
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New Jersey Avenue School Heavily Damaged by Fire
The Atlantic City Fire Department responded to the New Jersey Avenue School on August 8, 2025, for a report of a structure fire. Firefighters arrived to find heavy smoke and fire showing from the second-floor and attempted an interior attack but were ordered
North Cape May
Kitchen Fire
back. A surround and drown scenario was established and firefighters worked through the evening pouring water into the building.
- Fire News photos by Dennis C. Sharpe & William Dilorenzo
At approximately 1925, Station 61 along with Quint 60 (Villas) Squad 51 (Cape May) were dispatched to Mimosa Drive in the North Cape May section of Lower Township for a reported kitchen fire. Upon arrival of Chief 61 a working fire was confirmed with heavy smoke coming from a two-story residential dwelling. All occupants were safely evacuated from the building. Crews from Engine 61, attacked the main body of fire. Squad 62 and Quint 60 arrived and assisted with fire attack, primary search of the dwelling, and ventilation. Command requested a second alarm for manpower due to the temperature and high humidity. The second alarm brought to the scene Tanker 72 (Rio Grande) and Squad 73 (Green Creek). Also on scene were AtlantiCare EMS and MTAC for rehab. Fire crews operated on for approximately 3-1/2 hours. The cause of the fire was investigated by the Lower Township Bureau of Fire Safety and the Cape May County Fire Marshals Office.
- Fire News photos by Robert Newkirk
Dangerous Fire at Sunbelt Rentals Building in Totowa
August 2 2025, at 1300 hours the Totowa Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a smoke condition in the area of Sunbelt Rentals Power & HVAC on Riverview Drive. Crews arrived and reported heavy black smoke from an overhead door of the large single-story commercial building. Arriving companies were hampered by locked gates which had to be cut to gain entry, command also requested the electrical company on a rush due to the electrical service lines burning on the front of the building. Mutual aid arrived from Woodland Park (West Paterson FD) and Little Falls to the scene. Crews forced entry into the building to locate the seat of the fire, which was visible through the roof near the B/C corner. Woodland Park’s tower appeared to knock down the visible fire and crews attempted an interior attack. However, a heavy fire load of propane and acetylene cylinders, diesel fuel and Lithium batteries quickly spread the fire. There were low water pressure issues and crews requested additional mutual aid as conditions deteriorated. At one point burning fuel from a ruptured tank started to flow towards the rear overhead doors. The foam tanker from City of Passaic assisted, as the exterior walls became compromised, and a collapse zone was set up. The main body of fire was knocked down in about 90 minutes. No injuries were reported and the cause was unknown.
- Fire News photos by Peter Danzo and Ron Bombaro
Looking Back
Atlantic Co.
The Cologne Volunteer Fire Company in Atlantic County.
- Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe collection
TRAINING
Multi-Unit Drill on Basic Engine Company Tactics
On July 28, 2025, a very hot evening, members of the Old Tappan Volunteer Fire Department, invited their brother firefighters from the River Vale Volunteer Fire Department to participate in a MultiUnit Drill on Basic Engine Company Tactics. Chief Chazz Anders led the OTFD contingent, while Chief Tom Shine was in charge of “da brothas” from RVFD. Considering the high temperature serious consideration was given to firefighter re-hab. Both departments brought ice chests filled with bottled water, and both chauffeurs set up Re-Hab discharges from their rigs, flowing water at low GPM/PSI, so firefighters could periodically cool themselves off. The drill was designed to review the first steps Firefighters perform to get “the wet stuff on the red stuff”, that is, establishing a water source and then stretching and operating that all important first line. (As the first line goes - so goes the fire). As both departments support each other on mutual aid runs it was deemed advantageous to drill together.
- Fire News photos by John A. Fuhrman submitted by Bill Auth
3-Alarm House Fire in Holiday City
On June 27, 2025, the Manitou Park Fire Company was dispatched to Barbuda Street for a fire alarm. Berkeley Township Police arrived to heavy fire showing from the Delta side. Chief 1800 arrived and upgraded the assignment to a working fire, bringing Pinewald Pioneer, Bayville, and Toms River fire companies to the scene. The first arriving unit performed an aggressive interior attack, knocking down the fire.
- Fire News photos by Mark Rosetti
Cover Story
Collapse at Camden Blaze
Camden Companies dispatched to 1234 N. 25th Street with reports of a fully involved fire. Within minutes of crews arriving the house collapsed and crews then worked on controlling the fire.
- Fire News photos by Ed Hutchinson
Route 46
Commercial Fire
Totowa Fire Department operated at a car fire with extension to a dumpster and a commercial building on Route 46 East.
- Fire News photos by Ron Bombaro
Multiple Units Called to House Fire in Bargaintown
Bargaintown and Cardiff were dispatched to Ridge Avenue for the report of a structure fire. Bargaintown Chief Eugene Sharpe arrived and established command for a fire at a two-story singlefamily dwelling. Chief Sharpe conferred with Cardiff Chief Danz on a plan of action; Bargaintown and crew deployed two lines onto the fire. A medevac was called for an injured person. The Atlantic City Air National Guard Fire Department responded and estab-
lished the LZ at the nearby high school . Multiple units assisted with the fire: Scullville, Farmington and Linwood. The fire took several hours to bring under control. A total of 27 bottles were used, and firefighters were rehabbed and vitals checked by EMS. The fire was investigated by the EHTFD Fire Official.
- Fire News photos by Ken Badger
Muster Held by the Glasstown Antique Fire Association
The Glasstown Antique Fire Association held its 2025 Muster at the Wheaton Arts Center in Millville on August 17, 2025, with 84 apparatus attending under a hot and sunny afternoon. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
Hot Temperatures and Raging Fire Send 3 FFs to Hospital
A raging fire heavily damaged a family home in Maywood and injured three firefighters on July 25, 2025. At just before 1430 hours 911 started receiving multiple calls reporting the rear deck of a house on fire on Terrace Avenue. Area residents also reported hearing a loud explosion, some initially believing a transformer had exploded due to the extremely high temperatures and humidity. On arrival, Chief De Young reported a three-story frame dwelling with heavy fire on the rear deck, second and third floors. The Chief
called for mutual aid. The fire had already spread into the attic space and heavy fire broke through the roof. Both Rochelle Park’s tower and Maywood’s ladder went to aerial operations and knocked down all the visible fire. Crews then re-entered the building and completed extinguishment and overhauled. With real-feel temperatures over 100 degrees, two firefighters suffered heat exhaustion and an additional firefighter was injured when he was struck by a falling AC unit. All three were transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The fire was placed under control at 1535 and initial reports were that a propane cylinder exploded on the deck. - Fire News photos by Peter Danzo
At the July 17, 2025 meeting of the New Jersey State Fire Advisory Commission meeting in Surf City the NJ State Fire Marshals Office recognized members of the Ocean County Fire Marshals Office for their amazing work during the Jones Road Fire was a major wildfire that broke out on April 22, 2025.
Waretown Fire Company members were recognized for their response and coordination during the multi-thousand acre Jones Road wildfire that began on April 22, 2025, that went to more than a dozen alarms for structural protection. This is in addition to the aviation and ground resources deployed by the NJ Forest Fire Service.
Crews Applauded for Forest Fire Work
The NJ State Fire Advisory Commission invited the NJ State Fire Marshals Office and Recognized three groups who played a significant role supporting the efforts of the NJ Forest Fire Service. They were specially noted in structural protection and evacuation, in the recent wildfire in the Pine Barrens. Additional Update: the Jones Road Wildfire burned a total of 15,300 acres in Ocean County including Ocean and Lacey townships. Fire departments and fire districts from multiple counties were involved in the incident.
- Fire News photos by Kelly Gabliks
Ocean County Fire Coordinators
CAT Dump Truck Fire in Denville
The Denville Fire Department was dispatched to a possible structure fire at the Mason Ridge Townhomes. The 120-unit site is located on Route 10 eastbound in Denville. A large column of black smoke could be seen over the area. Upon arrival of the first unit, it was determined that a large CAT 725C construction dump truck was on fire. Engine 222 arrived first and Chief Sampson along with Lt. Kesten stretched the front bumper 1 3/4 inch line. Engine 223 and Engine 225 provided additional water. The fire was contained to the front of the CAT and was knocked down quickly due to the fast response of fire department members.
- Fire News photos by Charles Botti
Synagogue Destroyed by Fire in Rutherford
A fast-moving fire destroyed a synagogue in Rutherford on August 8, 2025. Rutherford Fire Department was dispatched to Montross Avenue at around 0245 hours. The large, century-old 2-1/2 story building was fully involved. With heavy fire conditions, two exposures were severely threatened and flying embers were landing on homes throughout the neighborhood; mutual aid was requested. As the engines grabbed hydrants, it became problematic as all the mains in the area were six inch and could not sustain the water supply demand. A collapse zone was set up as large portions of the building started to collapse in less than 40 minutes and by 0400 hours the entire building had collapsed and most of the visible fire was knocked down. Crews remained on the scene throughout the day hitting hot spots and assisting the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Arson Squad with the investigation. Miraculously, the family of six living in the building was alerted by the fire alarm and was able to escape with only seconds to spare; no injuries were reported.
- Fire News photos by Peter Danzo
Muster at Cooper River Park in Pennsauken
It’s muster season as the Cradle of Liberty Antique Fire Association held their annual muster at Cooper River Park in Pennsauken on August 3, 2025.
- Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
Déjà vu at Wanaque Mixed-Use Building
A building in the Haskell section of Wanaque which had been damaged by a fire several years ago, was once again the scene of a fire. On July 6, 2025, at 2015 hours, the Wanaque Fire Department was alerted for a building fire on Ringwood Avenue, in a two-story mixed-use building housing a beauty supply store on the ground floor and apartments on the second floor. Heavy smoke was pushing from the second floor and roof on arrival. Command reported a working fire and requested mutual aid. Crews quickly knocked down the fire on the second floor, but the fire had already extended to the cockloft. Crews opened the roof at the ceilings, which allowed the fire to be knocked down before spreading through the cockloft. The fire was placed under control in about an hour.
- Fire News photos by Peter Danzo
On July 9, 2025, Lakewood Fire Department Engine 5 and Chief 1 responded to Swathmore Avenue for a hazmat assignment. Units arrived to an overturned forklift with a substantial fluid spill. The spill was large enough for a response of the Ocean County Berkeley Township Hazmat Station 85 to respond to the scene.
- Fire News photos by Mark Rosetti
Forklift Overturned in Lakewood
The Bergen County Firemen’s Home Association Annual Barbecue and Entertainment August 16, 2025
By Justin Watrel, President Bergen County Firemen’s Home Association
The members of the Bergen County Firemen’s Home Association could not believe how fast the summer went by ... it was time for our second barbecue of the summer. These barbecues have become a huge hit with the residents and their families alike. What makes us feel good is how much the residents look forward to these afternoons out with good food and entertainment.
We really lucked out with the weather. It was sunny, clear, and warm with no humidity. The perfect day for a barbecue and we were packed with residents and their families. The barbecue menu included hamburgers and cheeseburgers, barbecue ribs and chicken, hot dogs and bratwurst, baked beans, corn on the cob, macaroni salad and cole slaw. People had quite the appetite that afternoon. It was a combination of the wonderful smells of cooking food, excellent weather and wonderful entertainment on a relaxing Saturday afternoon that set the mood.
Maywood Fire Department really brought out the bells and whistles for their fellow member and Kelly sang a very happy birthday to George. Then the State Police did a flyover in George’s honor which was a lot of fun to watch.
After the members of the organization assisted in serving all the residents and their families, we finally sat down to enjoy our lunch and catch up with other members. Our entertainer that afternoon was resident favorite, Kelly Carpenter, who has entertained at our events many times. She played from the songbook from the 1950s to the 70s and really engaged the crowd.
Then it was time to bring up our member and Maywood firefighter, George Steiger, who celebrated his 102nd birthday. The members of the
All good things came to an end though, and we started to clean up around 2 p.m. Some of the residents and their families lingered on this beautiful day. All our members wished George a very happy birthday and we took a group shot with him. This is what the brotherhood is all about.
It was another wonderful afternoon and the residents had a wonderful time. Another great event sponsored by the Bergen County Firemen’s Home Association.
Medevac Transports Fall Victim from Wildwood
In North Wildwood the victim fell down a flight of stairs and needed immediate medical attention. Wildwood Deputy 2 requested Wildwood Squad 3 to secure an LZ for an incoming Medevac. JeffSTAT 4 arrived and transported the trauma victim to Atlantic City Trauma Center. - Fire News photos by Mark Rosetti
Auto Repair Shop and Vehicles Destroyed by Fire in Fort Lee
Fort Lee and Palisades Park Companies were dispatched to a raging fire which destroyed an auto repair shop and several vehicles, as well as damaging an exposure building in Fort Lee on July 31, 2025. Palisades Park companies arrived on location first and reported the building fully involved, and a second alarm was transmitted. Fort Lee took command and requested a third alarm. Numerous mutual aid companies responded to the scene and for cover. A Mayday was called by Palisades Park soon after arrival and EMS was requested to the rear of the building, where a firefighter had been struck in the face by something from the building; he was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The main body of fire was knocked down in about an hour and crews remained on the scene for a couple more hours overhauling and hitting hot spots. After being placed under control, the scene was turned over to the Fort Lee Fire Prevention Bureau and the Bergen County Arson Squad. - Fire News photos by Peter Danzo
October Updates: Fire Prevention & NJEPA Conference Opportunities
October is Fire Prevention Month, a time to recognize the critical role of fire safety in protecting our communities. At the 2025 NJEPA Conference, fire service professionals benefited from sessions such as:
• New Jersey Transit Rail and Bus Incident Response Lecture – Training accredited by the NJ Division of Fire Safety, providing CEUs and valuable response knowledge for incidents involving mass transit.
• Active Shooter Incident Management (ASIM) – A unified framework for law enforcement, fire, and EMS to coordinate effectively during high-stakes events.
• The New Jersey Fire Emergency Resource Deployment Act – Guidance on how fire resources are deployed through
mutual aid at the local, county, and state levels during emergencies.
• Introduction to the New Jersey Fire Threat Task Force – Showcasing a partnership between law enforcement and the fire service to improve information sharing and coordination.
Garden State Fire Service Rules and Regulations – Reviewing statutes, codes, and standards to strengthen understanding between fire services and emergency management offices.
• QPR: Suicide Prevention for First Responders – Recognizing firefighters and other first responders as critical gatekeepers in supporting mental health within the ranks. These trainings underscore how NJEPA integrates fire preparedness into all aspects
of emergency management.
Looking ahead to the 2026 NJEPA Conference, April 20–24 at the Hard Rock Atlantic City:
1.Call for Papers opened in September — submit your ideas today.
2.Higher Education Challenge applications open this month.
3.Sponsor & Exhibitor Registration is now open — secure your space early.
Fire prevention starts with awareness, but it thrives through training, collaboration, and innovation. Join us in April as we continue advancing preparedness together.
Learn more and apply here: www.njepa.org
Academy Graduation for Seville VFP
Fort Lee Co. 2 Celebrates 125th Anniversary
Fort Lee Fire Department Company 2 celebrated their 125th anniversary with an open house. All residents and families of Fort Lee and surrounding communities were able to take tours of the firehouse and apparatus – Engine 2, Rescue 2, technical support unit 2 – and learn the history of the firehouse. The fire company received proclamations and other awards for their dedicated service to the community. Those who came to honor and present awards were Fort Lee mayor, council and other organizations within Fort Lee. Also present was New Jersey State Senator Josh Gottenheimer, Bergen County Executive James Tedesco III and others. After the event, members and past members gathered for an anniversary dinner held at the firehouse. If you are interested in purchasing an anniversary coin or t-shirt please contact the fire company through their Facebook page.
- Fire News photo by Chris Denton
Left to right: Rob Lane, Brian Allegretto, Rick Bellwoar, Perry Coker, Ryan Couse, AJ Lamanna, Justin Laielli, Joe Devine, Steve Schaffer. Center: Sydney Allegretto, Caitlyn Schaffer Seville Volunteer Fire Department.
- Fire News photo by Robert Newkirk
Evesham Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported structure fire in the Kings Grant section of town in early morning of August 4, 2025. Chief 2230 arrived and found a three-story apartment building and a visible fire in the attic. The fire was located by crew and extinguished quickly. No injuries were reported.
- Fire News photos by David Hernandez
Evesham Apartment Complex Attic Fire Quickly Stopped
Car Crashes into Apartment Building
Ruptures Gas Line
On August 7, 2025, Mount Laurel Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a vehicle into an apartment building on Saxony Drive. Quint 3614 arrived and found a vehicle had struck a gas line into the building and gas was free flowing. Units evacuated the apartments and shut down the gas. No injuries were reported.
- Fire News photos by David Hernandez
Carmichael Recognized for 30 Years Service
Leonard Carmichael, Jr., was recognized for 30 years of distinguished service as an instructor for the National Fire Academy on August 14, 2025. Chief Carmichael retired as the Deputy Chief of Operations for the City of Trenton (NJ) Fire Department. He has delivered hundreds of incident command, all-hazards incident management team (AHIMT), and leadership classes to thousands of fire, EMS, law enforcement and other emergency services leaders at the NFA campus and around the nation. He has also delivered presentations at various state and national conferences including the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) in Indianapolis and the International Fire Chiefs Association Fire Rescue International (FRI) conference. The presentation ceremony was held on the campus of the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland.
- Fire News photo by Kelly Gabliks
Up Close & Personal
Hasbrouck Heights Firefighters; Robert Stauffer Jr. (21) and Thomas Stauffer (5). Taking a break after battling a recent structure fire in their community.
- Fire News photo by Chris Denton
Members of Independent Hose Company Dumont Engine 4 at a recent structure fire. The crew left to right Daniel Drew pictured lime green shirt, Joemar Funtila, Nick Sinanian, Ross Rhein, Aidan McKenna, and Daniel Drew
- Fire News photo by Chris Denton
Firefighter Tymen Gordy has successfully completed his probation year. Chief Vanegas presented him with his Firefighter front. Job well done.
- Fire News photo by Eric ‘Doc’ Moran
Pleasantville Held Cadet Academy
The Pleasantville Fire Department held its first ever Cadet Academy this summer. Cadets got to participate in various trainings over the course of a week. All successfully completed and were presented awards.
- Fire News photos by Eric ‘Doc’ Moran
People Trapped in Elevator in Wildwood
On July 17, 2025, the North Wildwood and Wildwood Fire Departments responded to JFK Drive for a reported elevator entrapment. The crews from Ladder 2 and Squad 3 were able to successfully remove two parties from the stuck elevator.
- Fire News photos by Mark Rosetti
The volunteer fire companies of Cologne, Mays Landing, and Laureldale, along with the Cardiff and Bargaintown Fire Companies, EHT, and Hamilton EMS, all from Atlantic County, responded to Cates Road and Chapin Road in the Township of Hamilton for a multi-vehicle crash with entrapment. One driver was extricated by first responders and transported by EMS. The cause of the crash was investigated by the Township of Hamilton Police.
- Fire News photos by Ken Badger
Cologne Crash Involves Trapped Driver
SUPER VAC AND COMMAND LIGHT APPOINT NEW REGIONAL SALES MANAGER TO NORTHEAST TERRITORY
FORT COLLINS, Colo. — Super Vac and Command Light proudly announce the appointment of a new regional sales manager with the addition of Tom Houlihan in the Northeast region. Houlihan now represents Super Vac’s expansive lineup of ventilation equipment and Command Light’s array of scene lighting products in Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Washington DC and West Virginia.
Houlihan joins Super Vac and Command Light with more than 30 years of experience in the fire service, accompanied by 20-plus years in the fire and industrial markets. Houlihan joined the fire service in 1993, rising to the rank of Lieutenant and remains a current member in Colonie, NY.
Houlihan has a special ability to cultivate relationships with distribution partners and fire departments across the region. He brings his passion for sales, marketing, education and the fire service to Super Vac and Command Light after working at Task Force Tips, Garrison Fire & Rescue and Milton CAT.
“We’re excited to see what Tom can do with his love of sales and marketing, and his passion for the fire service, to Super Vac and Command Light,” Super Vac and Command Light President Roger Weinmeister said.
Houlihan will be present at key industry events beginning with
the New Jersey State Fireman’s Convention on Sept. 12, 2025. To view Super Vac’s full territory breakdown, visit supervac.com/sales-support. To view Command Lights’ full territory lineup, visit commandlight.com/sales-support.
About Super Vac
Super Vac is the world’s leading manufacturer in the emergency ventilation products. A one-stop shop for all things ventilation, Super Vac equips crews with a versatile array of only the toughest solutions, including the industry’s largest lineup of PPV fans, spanning from 8- to 80-inch blades, as well as smoke ejectors, available in 12-, 16-, 20- and 24-inch blades. Super Vac also manufactures rescue saws, rehab misters and other necessities.
About Command Light
Command Light, located in Fort Collins, Colo., has specialized in scene lighting for the emergency industry for more than 25 years and features only the best light towers, compact scene lighting, traffic flow boards and other safety lighting products. Command Light’s towers are available in a variety of configurations, including AC or DC, different tower bases, varying output choices and a long list of options, like backlighting to illuminate both sides of the scene
Budd Lake
Rollover
Hindered by Clutter
A car rolled over on its side on Old Budd Lake Road, Car 50, 51 and Rescue 55 responded and found a woman trapped in an SUV with the truck full of garage sale items from the front to the back. Crews had to start emptying the vehicle before they could start extrication. Once items were removed the crew stabilized the truck and used the tools to free the women. After 30 minutes she was freed and taken to Morristown Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
- Fire News photos by Kevin Maloney
Rollover Traps
Driver on Route 23 in Wayne
Wayne Fire Department and EMS operate at a vehicle rollover on its side with driver entrapped along Route 23 South on July 18, 2025.
- Fire News photos by Ron Bombaro
Driver Trapped by Car Accident in Mays Landing
The volunteer fire companies of Mays Landing, and Laureldale from the Township of Hamilton Fire Department along with Township of Hamilton and Egg Harbor Township EMS were dispatched along with Township of Hamilton Police at 1427 hours on July 26, 2025 to 4924 Ocean Heights Avenue for a report of a motor vehicle crash with entrapment. The Bargaintown Fire Company
Gas Main Hit by Utility Crews in Evesham
from the Egg Harbor Township Fire Department was also dispatched for their jaws as a backup company. Firefighters performed a “door pop” on the SUV involved and the occupant was removed, tended to by EMS, and transported. The cause of the crash was investigated by Township of Hamilton police.
- Fire News photos by Ken Badger
Evesham Fire Rescue was alerted to a gas main leak on August 4, 2025, at Nottingham Road and Iron Gate Road. Crews found fire blowing from a gas main on the street where utility crews had hit the main gas line with a dump truck and excavator. Units cooled the vehicles and nearby homes. No injuries were reported.
- Fire News photos by David Hernandez
Pleasantville Promotes Keven Vanegas to Chief
Keven Vanegas has already made history as the newly promoted chief of the Pleasantville Fire Department. Keven is not only the youngest to hold the title at the age of 39, but the first ever Hispanic Chief of the Department. He was hired in February of 2008 and has
been in the department for 17 years, promoting through the ranks from Captain to Battalion Chief to his current position. Best of luck in your new position!
Atlantic County Firefighters Assoc. Participates in 4-H Fair
It’s 4-H Fair time again. The Atlantic County Firefighters Association supports the youth of our county by displaying apparatus and distributing fire prevention materials to educate them about fire safety at the Annual 4-H Fair held August 8-9, 2025.
