Washington Township Fire Department

Washington Township, NJ

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In 1986, the Washington Township Fire District formed a local enforcing agency under the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code and hired a Fire Official to oversee local business inspections, provide public prevention education, and conduct fire investigations. The Bureau of Fire Prevention would work with the three volunteer fire companies in the township to provide a safer community. Then over the next few years, with the population and number of local businesses increasing, it became necessary to hire more inspectors and office staff to handle the workload. This also led to the need to hire an office staff and mechanic for fleet maintenance. By 1990, due to the increase in population, the Bureau of Fire Prevention was not only conducting more local inspections, but providing more public education and investigating fires that occurred within the township. The number of disp atches to emergency calls was also increasing and a need for more personnel during the weekdays.

Two fire inspectors and two mechanics already working for the district assumed a dual role as firefighters. In 1998, the Board of Commissioners decided that the district needed one person to run the day to day operations of the district and hired a district chief. A year later, six firefighters were hired to fill the weekday need for personnel making the district a combination career/volunteer department. Four more firefighters were hired over the next couple of years.

Today, there are nineteen (19) full time uniformed personnel that include a District Fire Chief, an Assistant Fire Chief (Chief of Staff), 4 captains and 13 firefighters serving Monday through Friday. The Department also as one full-time civilian mechanic. The office staff also includes a senior bookkeeper and clerk to the board. The career staff is responsible to run the weekday operations of the district. Some of those duties include fire suppression, rescue assignments, training, building maintenance, report writing, logistics, fleet maintenance, public education, fire inspections, fire investigations, and daily business practices. The career staff works with the volunteer staff on a daily basis to provide the best possible service to the citizens of WashingtonTownship.

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Upcoming Events

Mar 04

Public Meeting

March 4 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Mar 04

Public Meeting

March 4 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Mar 18

Board of Fire Commission Work Session

March 18 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Apr 01

Public Meeting

April 1 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Apr 01

Public Meeting

April 1 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

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RFP for Construction Manager 2020

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Thank you for everything that you all do each day 🚒

Happy Labor Day! Thanks for coming to our rescue and all the other things you do 24/7/365! 👍🏻👏🏻❤️ 🚒

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New Construction Techniques Continue To Alter Firefighting Tactics - In Public Safety

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A small exterior fire can spread to the attic in just two minutes. Learn why firefighting tactics must change to account for modern building practices.
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Simple fix is require sprinklers in all structures living areas and non living areas. But NJ is too political to ever push that cost on to its builders... Till then if everyone’s out safely then be less aggressive and save ff’s lives let the insurance handle it.

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We Need You!

The Washington Township Fire Department is accepting applications for Volunteer Firefighter. Become part of a progressive organization with the most up to date firefighting and rescue technology in the area. Whether you are responding to the Fire house from home or staffing a station with fellow Firefighters, your help is needed.

Did you know we offer the following benefits?

TRAINING FOR ALL FIRE-RESCUE DUTIES PAID 100% BY WTFD

RETIREMENT / LIFE INSURANCE PROGRAM

COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL MEDICAL EXAMS

STIPEND PROGRAM

TUITION CREDIT

DRESS & WORK UNIFORMS

TRAINING REMUNERATION

All this plus a sense of accomplishment all while helping your community and neighbors. If interested in becoming a VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER, please visit www.wtfd10.org/Rec_vol.html.
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Thank you for your interest in the Washington Township Fire District. Applicants between the ages of 14 (completed 8th grade) and 18 will join the Washington Fire District Fire Explorers Program. Clic...
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Washington Twp. Fire Dept.
213 E. Holly Ave
Sewell, NJ 08080

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