nj fire departments
Moving Fire Elections
The state comptroller released an audit Wednesday with a recommendation that fire district elections be moved to the same date as the November general election. The report spurred two lawmakers to renew their push to approve legislation that would turn the suggestion into law.
New App Helps NJ Firefighters [AUDIO]
A new smartphone app being used by Atlantic County fire departments is making alerts, and subsequent response to fires and other emergencies, faster and more efficient.
Atlantic City Firefighters on Notice [AUDIO]
Just in time for the holidays, dozens of firefighters in Atlantic City are facing potential layoffs.
Jersey Shore Fire Companies Need Equipment Help After Sandy [AUDIO]
Three and a half months after Superstorm Sandy, fire departments up and down the Jersey Shore are reporting problems with their equipment because of prolonged exposure to the elements.
A $640,000 Boost On the Way to NJ Fire Departments
More than $640,000 in federal funding will be given to six New Jersey fire departments for new equipment and training or safety operations.
Ads On Firetrucks? Not Out Of The Question [AUDIO]
Its certainly a sign of the times. Local governments across the country getting creative to raise much-needed revenue - putting more advertisements in public places.
Trenton Introduces Rolling Firehouse Closures [AUDIO]
New Jersey's Capitol is trying to maintain vital emergency services with a controversial move...so-called, "rolling firehouse closings."
NJ Fire Departments to Get Federal Grant Money
More money is going to New Jersey fire departments. Thanks to a federal grant, three fire departments will split $172,629.
Fire departments in Paterson, Westfield and Ocean Gate are set to receive the money for flood rescue emergency equpiment, operations and safety...