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New Jersey Division of Fire Safety (CRF ID #523)
ADDRESS
101 S. Broad St.
PO Box 809
Trenton, NJ 08625-0809
PHONE
609-633-6106 - Division of Fire Safety, Director's Office
609-292-6055 - Office of Communications
609-633-6324 - Fire incident reporting
609-633-6110 - Bureau Fire Code Enforcement
609-633-6121 - Bureau Fire Department Services
FAX
609-633-6134
URL
http://www.nj.gov/dca/dfs/
HOTLINE
800-357-5230 - Juvenile Firesetter Hotline
800-347-3546 - Volunteer Firefighter/EMT Recruitment
ADMINISTRATOR
Lawrence Petrillo, Director, NJ State Fire Marshall
CONTACT PERSON
Jennifer Monaghan, Deputy Director
HOURS
MON-FRI: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
DESCRIPTION
The government agency, administered by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, which oversees and enforces the State Fire Safety Act, administers the New Jersey Fire Incident Reporting Program, and implements training and education for the Fire Service and the general public. It provides direct services such as research, training, technical assistance, inspection of State owned and leased buildings, and licensing of those enforcing the code. It is also responsible for gathering fire incident information and distributing free smoke detectors to needy households throughout New Jersey. The division is also responsible for conducting firefighter serious injury and death investigations.
SERVICES
Public education/information - General public - Fire safety issues
Technical and financial assistance - Local volunteer fire and emergency squad companies
Licensing and inspection - Fire safety - All structures in New Jersey
PROGRAMS
Volunteer Emergency Services Organization Loan Program (VESO): A government program which provides low-interest loans to volunteer fire and emergency squad companies for vehicle or equipment purchases or building restoration
Fire Safety Commission: The government organization which assists and advises the Department of Community Affairs on fire safety related issues. It consists of 23 members: 2 from the Senate appointed by the Senate President, 2 from the General Assembly appointed by the Speaker of the General Assembly, 11 appointed jointly by the Senate President and the Speaker of the General Assembly, and 10 appointed by the Governor. Members of the legislature serve for their term of office and the others serve 5-year terms. Call 609-633-6070
Fire Safety Councils: Six councils established to assist the Fire Safety Commission on the following subjects: Uniform Fire Safety Act; Training and Education; Statistics; Master Planning; Public Education; and Firefighter Safety and Health. Call 609-633-6070
Fire Service Women of New Jersey: An organization comprised of female fire service personnel throughout the State of New Jersey which addresses issues unique and specific to women in fire service. Contact Grace Forrester of this Division, 609-633-2122 or Karla Schoener, President of Fire Service Women of NJ, 2 Scenic Drive, Sicklerville, NJ 08081
PUBLICATIONS
Fire Department Directory - A directory of all fire departments within the State, which includes contact information and firefighter statistics.
Fire in New Jersey Report - An analysis of fire problems statewide.
Uniform Fire Code - Mandatory statewide code.
Fire Focus - Newsletter sent to all fire departments
Numerous public education brochures
SPECIAL EVENTS
Annual Fire Service Instructor's Retreat
Annual Recertification Retreat for Fire Officials/Inspectors
Annual Women in the Fire Service Retreat
Annual New Jersey Weekend at the National Fire Academy
Annual Fire Chief's Symposium
FOUNDED
1993
SUBJECT
CONSUMER SERVICES
PROTECTIVE SERVICES
DATE MODIFIED
02-07-06