Alison Ashley
March 21, 2011
Darren E. Rivers Becomes Jersey City Fire Chief
First African-American In 139-year History
Link to more about Chief of Department Rivers portrait: Alison Ashley
MISSION STATEMENT
The Jersey City Department of Fire
and Emergency Services,
a professional organization,
is committed to protecting
the lives and property of our great city.
We will achieve our mission by meeting the needs of our diverse and evolving community through prevention, education, fire suppression, medical and emergency services.
We will uphold our long-standing tradition by proudly serving the community with duty, honor and dedication.
We will achieve our mission by meeting the needs of our diverse and evolving community through prevention, education, fire suppression, medical and emergency services.
We will uphold our long-standing tradition by proudly serving the community with duty, honor and dedication.
We are proud to be the recipient of these 2 awards which are on display in the lobby at headquarters.
Link to more...
THE PRO PATRIA AWARD
THE FREEDOM AWARD
more links
OPERATIONS pdf
THE BIG HOUSE
355 Newark Ave
FIREHOUSE LOCATIONS
ARCHIVES
THE JCPD WEBSITE
Organized fire protection in Jersey City began on September 21, 1829 with the Volunteer Liberty Engine Company One. Since that time, the Fire Department has grown with the City. Presently, the Jersey City Fire Department is comprised of 550 uniformed members and 50 civilian employees.
The Fire Department maintains a fleet of 28 pieces of front line fire apparatus which include pumper trucks, ladder trucks, rescue trucks, a hazardous materials unit (HAZMAT) and a mask service unit (MSU).
Fire companies respond from 17 fire stations located throughout the City. Last year, the Fire Department responded to over 22,000 fire alarms, emergencies, and requests for medical assistance. All members of the Jersey City Fire Department receive first responder training and all Fire Department vehicles are equipped with automatic defibrillators. With the growth of the Jersey City waterfront, Jersey City is now home to 142 high-rise buildings including the tallest building in New Jersey, adding to the Fire Department's formidable task of protecting the citizens of Jersey City.
THE FARRIER MEMORIAL
January 24 was the 120th anniversary of the Death of Chief of Department Henry Farrier and Firefighter Stoker Dinan. This is the only date in the history of the J.C.F.D. that 2 Fire Department members died in the line of duty. Link to the newspaper account.
Alison Ashley
First African-American In 139-year History
Jersey Journal August 31, 2010
