Ongoing staffing issues in Collingswood’s fire department created a delayed response at a recent fire call to a high-rise residential building, according to officials. The fire company only had two firefighters to respond to a fire call at Parkview Towers,

Normally used for high-water rescues, a Paterson fire truck with high suspension and fat tires helped crews respond to calls during the snowstorm.

New Jersey American Water today announced the opening of its 2026 Volunteer Fire and EMS Grant Program, providing funding for volunteer fire departments and emergency response organizations across its service area.

Tensions surrounding a dispute between volunteers at a local fire department and its township are heating up. Last year, the Mountain Lake Fire Company department’s chief and volunteers accused elected officials of interfering with emergency response operations and unfairly punishing one of its members,

Hydrants are required to be cleared within 24 hours of snowfall at least 36 inches in all directions, according to state law. The clearing must include an access path to connect hose lines from fire trucks.

RAHWAY – A 57-year-old woman has died following a multi-alarm fire Jan. 20 at a High Street home, according to Mayor Raymond Giacobbe. The woman was identified Jan. 22 as Tracey Buchanan.

The New Jersey Labor Department has cited the Gloucester City Fire Department for several violations of state law related to the burning and subsequent collapse of an apartment house in which three firefighters and three young sisters died last July 4.