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New Jersey Division of Fire Safety
ADDRESS
101 S. Broad St., PO Box 809
Trenton, NJ 08625
PHONE
609-633-6106 - Division of Fire Safety, Director's Office
609-292-6055 - Office of Communications
FAX
609-633-6134
INTERNET ADDRESS
ADMINISTRATOR
Lawrence Petrillo, Director, NJ State Fire Marshal
CONTACT NAME
Jennifer Monaghan, Deputy Director
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.
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.
FOUNDED
1993
SUBJECTS
Consumer Services
Protective Services
LAST UPDATED
6/08