Board of Fire Commissioners and Public Information

Township of Burlington Fire District No. 1

The Fire District is governed by a Board of Fire Commissioners who are elected by the registered voters of the Township of Burlington. Each year, the board is responsible for submitting a budget to the State of New Jersey for review and approval. In accordance with New Jersey State Law, the budget is presented to the voters of Burlington Township on the third Saturday in February between the hours of 2:00 PM and 9:00 PM for a vote. Election of Fire Commissioners also occurs at this time.

The Commissioners of the Fire District have the powers, duties, and functions within the district for the prevention and extinguishment of fires and the regulation of fire hazard to the same extent as a municipality. The Board can perform only those acts for which expressed or implied authority exists in law or in the rules and regulations stemming therefrom. The Board assumes final legal, ethical, moral, and financial responsibility of the district in accordance with New Jersey Statutes.

Board of Fire Commissioners

Deborah Painter, Chairwoman

Terry M. Field, Vice Chairman

Darren Thompson, Secretary

Christopher Johnson, Treasurer

Anthony Ciasca, Assistant Secretary/Treasurer

Burlington Township Fire District No. 1

Public Information Page

Mission Statement
The Burlington Township Fire Department exists to professionally serve and protect the residents, businesses, and visitors to our community. We will strive to prevent and intervene safely at fires, motor vehicle accidents, and situations that affect public safety. We will also commit to continuously improve our services through communications, team work, education and training.

Meeting Schedule
The following meeting schedule has been published in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act. Regular Meetings are held at Burlington Township Station 301, 1601 Burlington Bypass, Burlington Twp., NJ commencing at 7 PM. Executive Session Meetings are held at Burlington Township Station 302, 1001 Beverly Road, Burlington Twp., NJ commencing at 7 PM.

Regular Meetings
January 25, 2023 7 PM Station 301, 1601 Burlington Bypass
February 22, 2023 7 PM Station 301, 1601 Burlington Bypass
March 22, 2023 7 PM Station 301, 1601 Burlington Bypass
April 26, 2023 7 PM Station 301, 1601 Burlington Bypass
May 24, 2023 7 PM Station 301, 1601 Burlington Bypass
June 28, 2023 7 PM Station 301, 1601 Burlington Bypass
July 26, 2023 7 PM Station 301, 1601 Burlington Bypass
August 23, 2023 7 PM Station 301, 1601 Burlington Bypass
September 27, 2023 7 PM Station 301, 1601 Burlington Bypass
October 25, 2023 7 PM Station 301, 1601 Burlington Bypass
November 22, 2023 7 PM Station 301, 1601 Burlington Bypass
December 27, 2023 7 PM Station 301, 1601 Burlington Bypass

Executive Session Meetings
January 12, 2023 7 PM Station 302, 1001 Beverly Road
February 9, 2023 7 PM Station 302, 1001 Beverly Road
March 9, 2023 7 PM Station 302, 1001 Beverly Road
April 13, 2023 7 PM Station 302, 1001 Beverly Road
May 11, 2023 7 PM Station 302, 1001 Beverly Road
June 8, 2023 7 PM Station 302, 1001 Beverly Road
July 13, 2023 7 PM Station 302, 1001 Beverly Road
August 10, 2023 7 PM Station 302, 1001 Beverly Road
September 14, 2023 7 PM Station 302, 1001 Beverly Road
October 12, 2023 7 PM Station 302, 1001 Beverly Road
November 9, 2023 7 PM Station 302, 1001 Beverly Road
December 14, 2023 7 PM Station 302, 1001 Beverly Road

Contact information for those who exercise day to day supervision or management over some or all of the operations of the fire district click here.

Fire District policy statements deemed relevant by the commissioners to the interests of the residents within the district click here.

Open Public Records Act Request Form

Listing of attorneys, advisors, consultants and any other person, firm, business, partnership, corporation or other organization which received any remuneration of $17,500 or more during the preceding fiscal year for any service whatsoever rendered to the fire district.

Amtrust North America
Continental Fire & Safety, Inc.
Fire & Safety Services, Ltd.
Mohl, Elliott, Bauer & Gass CPAs, PA
PSE&G
Sendzik & Sendzik, P.C.
T.C. Irons Insurance Agency
TD Equipment Finance, Inc.
Township of Burlington
W.J. Gross, Inc.