BRIDGETON FIRE DEPARTMENT

 

Frequently asked questions:

 

I am starting a business in Bridgeton.  Do I need a fire inspection?

To comply with state and local codes, your business will most likely need an annual fire inspection.  For more information click here.

 

I am selling or buying a home.  I am told I need a Certificate of Smoke Detector/Carbon Monoxide Detector and Fire Extinguisher Compliance.

The Bureau of Fire Prevention can provide this certificate.  Fees range from $35.00 to $125.00.  Call for an appointment.   For more information click here.

 

Can I burn leaves or trash in my yard?

No person or persons shall make or cause to be made any open fire or bonfire of any kind or burn any type of combustible materials whatsoever in the City of Bridgeton except for cooking purposes or indoor fireplaces, incinerators or furnaces according to Chapter 107 of the City Code. For more information click here.

 

I had a small fire on my property or in my house but it is now extinguished.  Should I call the fire department?

Yes!  Many times a fire can appear out but my reignite minutes or even hours later.  Always call 911 as soon as possible if  you see or smell smoke or fire.  In addition, insurance companies often require a fire report from the fire department.

 

More frequently asked questions

Emergency Dial 911       Orange Street Headquarters: (856) 451-0091       Scholastic Drive Station: (856) 451-4250

 

Welcome to the Bridgeton Fire Department

The Bridgeton Fire Department consists of 21 career firefighters, 11 volunteer firefighters and 14 fulltime and 11 part-time Emergency Medical Technicians.  In 2007, the Bridgeton Fire Department responded to 4,624 fire and emergency medical calls.

 

Bridgeton firefighters and EMTs respond to all fire, rescue, medical and hazardous material emergencies within the City of Bridgeton.  In addition, the Bridgeton Fire Department provides ambulance service in Hopewell, Stow Creek and Greenwich townships.  The department also provides assistance to neighboring fire and EMS agencies whenever needed.

 

The department serves as the local enforcing agency of the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code and performs over 400 annual inspections within the city limits.  In addition, the department also performs residential Certificate of Smoke Detector/Carbon Monoxide and Fire Extinguisher Compliance inspections.  The department is responsible for investigating all fires in the City and also conducts fire prevention education throughout the Bridgeton community.

 





 

 

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Disclaimer:  The information provided on this web site is intended to provide news, informative content and general information for the public.  It is not intended to take the place of or conflict with any City of Bridgeton or Bridgeton Fire Department policy, statements or actions.  For official statements about emergency events, Fire Department policy or any other information for legal or official use, please contact Fire Chief David Schoch.

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Emergency: 911

Business: 451-4250

Headquarters: 451-0091

Fax: 459-1801


 

 


Serving Since 1877


 

 


 Cohansey 1877

Minerva 1840

Neptune 1819


 

 


 

Incident Survey:

Fire

  2007: 1057

2006: 846

2005: 851

2004: 873

2003: 895

2002: 946

2001: 985

2000: 876

 


 

 


 

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