The mission of the City of Burlington Fire Department as a professional organization is dedication to the preservation of the lives and property of the residents and visitors of the City of Burlington from devastation by fire and other disasters when called upon.
The Fire Department is comprised of volunteer fire companies located throughout the City. The Department is responsible for preserving and enhancing the quality of life in the City of Burlington through the effective prevention of fire and the efficient delivery of emergency service of fire suppression, rescue services, and emergency medical support.
Homeland Security, Fire Dept. Preparedness - This unit is responsible for establishing plans and procedures for responding to a terrorist event. They also must review all bulletins disseminated by the United States Office of Homeland Security and react accordingly.
Safety - This unit is responsible for the investigation of any and all accidents involving firefighters or apparatus. This unit is charged with enforcing firefighter accountability as well as investigating the Department’s safety concerns.
Training - This unit is concerned with maintaining a department- wide training schedule, so that the members are equally well- trained in case of an emergency.
Research and Development - This unit is entrusted with evaluating any new and/or existing equipment that the Department intends to purchase. In addition, they must examine the effectiveness of both existing and proposed Department procedures.
Community Relations - This unit assumes responsibility for establishing and maintaining good public relations. This duty includes enrollment and retention of firefighters.
Fire services have been provided in the City since New Jersey’s oldest Fire Company*, Endeavor, began operations in 1742. The Young America Fire Company was built in 1870’s and has been completely restored to that period. The Mitchell, Neptune, and Niagara also houses antique fire apparatuses that have been restored. Stop in and check it out!
| Active Companies | Historic Companies (inactive) |
|---|---|
| Mitchell Fire Company #3 | former Young America Company |
| Neptune Hose Company #5 | former Endeavor Fire Company #1 |
| Niagara Hose Company #6 | former Hope Steam Fire Engine Company |
| Endeavor Emergency Squad |
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY: CALL 911
Rusty Caruso, Fire Chief
Tel: 609-386-0626
Fax: 609-386-3223
Email: firechief@burlingtonnj.us
Brent Tomer, Deputy Chief
Tel: 609-386-0626
Email: deputychief@burlingtonnj.us
Mitchell Fire Company #3
Federal and Mitchell Streets PO Box 668
Burlington, NJ, 08016
Tel: 609-386-0433
Neptune Hose Company #5
Bordentown Road PO Box 283
Burlington, NJ, 08016
Tel: 609-386-0435
Fax: 609-386-1776
Niagara Hose Company #6
High Street and US Hwy. Rte. 130
Burlington, NJ, 08016
Tel: 609-386-0434
Endeavor Emergency Squad (Endeavor Emergency Squad handles EMS, Heavy Rescue, and
Underwater Search And Rescue)
19 East Union Street PO Box 1311
Burlington, NJ, 08016
EMS Chief David Ekelburg
Tel: 609-386-8899
Email: endeavorsquadchief@comcast.net
The most important component of any Fire Company is its trained Firemen. The most exceptional fireman is the Volunteer. Their dedication to the public safety comes at great personal cost, sometimes requiring the ultimate sacrifice. Your City’s Fire Companies are always in need of helpful, hardy individuals. Be a leader-volunteer.
If you're interested in becoming a volunteer firefighter, please visit a nearby firehouse for more information.
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