BRIDGETON FIRE DEPARTMENT

Fire Safety for Families

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Emergency Dial 911       Firehouse: 451-0091       City Hall: 455-3230       Bridgeton Police: 451-0033       Health Department: 327-7602

About the City of Bridgeton

The City of Bridgeton is comprised of 25,349 people living within 6.2 square miles.  The City has the largest historic district in New Jersey.  The city is located extreme southern New Jersey along the Cohansey River, a tidal tributary.  The city has a large zoo, park and recreation area and is home to the annual Sunset Triathlon.  Bridgeton also has a diverse population and is rich in culture.  The city is rich in history, dating back to 1868.   A large downtown area is present with many turn of the century  structures.  In addition to the many large Victorian homes that the city is famous for, new residential developments have been built in recent years.   A high-rise, the largest state prison in New Jersey, a state office building, social security office, county courthouse and numerous other government building and business offices adorn the city, which is the county seat.

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.

Emergency: 911

Business: 451-0091

Fax: 459-1801

Serving Since 1877

 Cohansey 1877

Minerva 1840

Neptune 1819

Fire Incidents:

2010: 1137

2009: 1181

2008: 1210

2007: 1057

2006: 846

2005: 851

2004: 873

2003: 895

2002: 946

2001: 985

2000: 876

EMS Incidents:

2010: 4661

2009: 4677

2008: 4558