On September 1 New Jersey was hit with the remnants of Hurricane IDA. The storm caused historic flooding and produced numerous tornadoes. As a result, the Burlington Township and Mount Laurel Fire Department Water Rescue Teams were jointly deployed to the Flemington area in … [Read more...]
Every day emergency responders across the country work tirelessly to help save lives at the scene of traffic incidents. Every year hundreds of emergency responders representing fire, law enforcement, emergency medical services, towing and transportation agencies are struck and … [Read more...]
The Burlington Township Fire Department gives our sincere thank you to Tim Irons of the TC Irons Agency for the generous donation of 300 N95 masks to help protect our firefighters. … [Read more...]
COVID-19 Information
For the latest COVID-19 information please visit http://twp.burlington.nj.us/COVID-19 … [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...]
