The Board of Fire Commissioner meeting scheduled for Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at 7pm has been cancelled. … [Read more...]
Congratulations to the recent Firefighter 1 Graduates Austin Wilk, Jared Simmons, and Barry Keanini. … [Read more...]
Congratulations to our 2020 officers who were sworn in by the Board of Fire Commissioners on January 5. Chief John Irwin III Deputy Chief Joseph Field Captains: John Irwin V, Chuck Fisher, Craig Leshner Jr., Adam Green Lieutenants: Walter Howard, Bruce Napier, Sean … [Read more...]
The BTFD takes advantage of the recent cold weather to conduct ice rescue training. … [Read more...]
BTFD Improves Its ISO Class Rating
The Burlington Township Fire Department has received notification from Insurance Services Office (ISO) that an analysis of the structural fire suppression delivery system provided in the community has been completed. The results of the analysis indicate that ISO’s Public … [Read more...]
You have less time to escape a house fire today than 30 years ago. Please view this video from the NBC Today Show to find out why. http://www.today.com/video/why-you-have-less-time-to-escape-a-house-fire-today-than-30-years-ago-601680451516 Visit the National Fire … [Read more...]
The Burlington Township Fire Department congratulates our Fire Official Matt Tomaszewski upon his successful completion of the National Fire Academy Executive Fire Officer Program. The program provides senior fire officers with a broad perspective on various facets of … [Read more...]
BTFD Recieves Grant Award
Burlington Township Fire Department has received a FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant in the amount of $358,500. The grant will be used to replace aging Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA). SCBA is an essential component of a firefighter's protective ensemble. It allows … [Read more...]
May 2016 The Burlington Township Fire Department recently took delivery of a new 2016 Pierce Velocity Heavy Duty Rescue Truck designated as Rescue 3018. The truck is housed at Fire Station 301 on the Burlington Bypass. It replaces a 28 year old Pierce Lance Rescue Truck … [Read more...]
Each year our hose and ladders are tested in accordance with national standards. This gives us confidence that they will be ready when needed for an emergency. … [Read more...]
The Burlington Township Fire Department welcomes our newest firefighter, Dominic Mazzio. At the March 23, 2016 Board of Fire Commissioners meeting Dominic was appointed as an Honorary Member of the department in recognition of his courage and dream to be a firefighter. … [Read more...]
On November 17, Fire Official Matt Tomaszewski and Fire Prevention Specialist John Irwin V provided kitchen safety and hands-on fire extinguisher training to Burlington Township Schools / Princeton Food Management cafeteria staff. If your business is located in Burlington … [Read more...]
The Burlington Township Board of Fire Commissioners honored six citizens for their actions at a house fire in the LaGorce Square neighborhood on July 22. These heroic individuals rescued the 86 year old occupant from the dwelling prior to the arrival of the fire department. The … [Read more...]
On Thursday, August 27 at 2:45 p.m. the Burlington Township Fire Department responded to an industrial warehouse fire on Elbow Lane. Fire crews encountered heavy smoke and fire conditions at the rear of the structure upon arrival. With assistance from several surrounding fire … [Read more...]
August 15, 2014 The Burlington Township Fire Department took delivery of a new 2014 Pierce Impel Pumper designated as Engine 3032. The truck is housed at Fire Station 303 on Neck Road. It replaces a 1993 Pierce Lance Pumper which will be sold at auction. The truck is a twin to … [Read more...]
