New Jersey Division of Fire Safety

Check out @NJFireSafety's Spring 2023 edition of Fire Focus! 📰nj.gov/dca/divisions/…

Today, New Jersey’s fire service lost a tremendous ally and friend with the passing of Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver. Since 2018, we at NJDFS had the honor of working with her as DCA Commissioner. Her strength, experience, and dedication to the people of NJ will never be forgotten.

Today the New Jersey Division of Fire Safety is mourning the loss of two brother firefighters from the City of Newark. Our hearts go out to their families, friends, loved ones, and the Newark FD. We pray for those injured and wish all a speedy and complete recovery.

It is with great sadness that we report the passing of K9 Titan, Division of Fire Safety team. He was Captain Stephen Letts beloved partner & he truly made a positive impact upon the state’s fire service, law enforcement, and citizens. RIP faithful partner - 6/5/12 to 6/16/23.

Thank you to our @njdepforestfire firefighters for working tirelessly to contain this wildfire. These brave men and women worked throughout the night and are continuing their work today to protect lives and our natural resources.

🚒 .@njFiresafety and @KeanUniversity held their 16th Annual NJ F.I.R.E Bowl Challenge. Burnet Middle School and Nicholas Orseko School competed in their knowledge of fire-related questions. Congratulation to Nicholas Orseko School for their win and to all the participants. 👏🏽

In advance of the upcoming Memorial Day holiday, the @NJFireSafety is reminding residents of important grilling safety tips to ensure celebrations are safe. 🍔For more grilling safety tips to keep your family safe during the upcoming barbecue season visit, bit.ly/3BUGAoJ

.@NJDCA leadership, supported by @njhousing and @nj_njra, prepares to address the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee on DCA's fiscal year 2024 budget.

Happy Mother's Day! 👩🏽‍🚒🚒

Happy Public Service Recognition Week to all those across the state for their dedication to public service! We appreciate your hard work. 👏🏾 #PublicServiceRecognitionWeek!

International Firefighters Day commemorates the sacrifices made by firefighters and raises awareness about the dangers they face. Thank you to all the fire service members throughout NJ and the nation who put themselves in harm’s way to protect others.

In this year's budget, we've proposed an additional $10 million to help regional and local fire departments purchase new safety equipment.    We're going to keep doing whatever we can to support our first responders.

This program is making a measurable difference in getting our firefighters the resources they need to do their jobs safely and effectively in emergency situations. More Info: bit.ly/44jJWyu

.@GovMurphy announces additional $10 million in American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding for Fiscal Year 2024 to support the continuation of the Firefighter Grant Program. 🧯bit.ly/44jJWyu

Announcing Additional Funding for the Firefighter Grant Program: youtube.com/live/qmewFRjsY…

The month of May is #AAPIHeritageMonth and allows us the opportunity to recognize the contributions and influence of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the history and culture of the United States. 🪷 Learn more: asianpacificheritage.gov

.@NJDCA & @njhousing leadership addressed the Assembly Budget Committee on DCA's fiscal year 2024 budget. Topics ranged from municipal aid, affordable housing, Covid-19 rental assistance, foreclosure prevention, first-time home buyer incentives to homelessness prevention.

Congratulations and thank you for your service! 🚒

.@NJFireSafety recently celebrated its Fire Investigation/K-9 Unit for 20 years of public service. With its skilled investigators and K-9s, the Unit is able to handle more than 350 investigations per year. 🐕‍🦺 Learn More about the Unit: bit.ly/3V41uu5

Congratulations to the @NJFireSafetys’s Fire Investigation K-9 Unit as they celebrate 20 years of service. Their tireless work & dedication has culminated in over 4,500 investigations statewide, many leading to successful prosecutions. Their work is invaluable!