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.

 

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.

 

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Fire safety information

 

 

 

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

 

Contact Information

Fire Station:

Station 7

Location: 1 Orange Street Bridgeton , NJ

Hours: 24/7

Telephone: (856) 451-0091 or (856) 451-0090

Station Desk 24/7  Fax: (856) 455-9728

Chief's Office Fax: (856) 459-1801

 

 

 

 

Addresses:

Mailing

City of Bridgeton

Fire Department

181 East Commerce Street

Bridgeton, NJ 08302

Shipping

City of Bridgeton

Fire Department

1 Orange Street

Bridgeton , NJ 08302

 

Telephone:

Emergency

Dial 911 for Police - Fire - Ambulance For non-emergency police matters, call 451-0033

Shift Captain/Lieutenant, 24 Hour Non-Emergency, General Inquiries

(856) 451-0090

Administration, EMS Billing, Fire Inspection Bureau, Smoke Detector/CO & Extinguisher Certifications

(856) 451-0091

Fire Alarm

Do not give your fire alarm company the above phone numbers to use when reporting a fire alarm.  During emergencies, no one may be available to answer telephone calls at the fire house.  Call the Cumberland County Communications Center at (856) 455-8500 to obtain the proper telephone number to report a fire alarm.

 

E-Mail:

Chief David E. Schoch

Administration, Operations, Fire Code Official

Battalion Chief Todd Bowen

Employment, Fire Code Inspections, Fire Investigation, Operations

Captain Jon Trembley

"A" Shift

Lieutenant Greg Poeppel

"A" Shift

Captain Kevin Scarlato

"B" Shift

Lieutenant John Schaffer

"B" Shift

Captain Gene Shelton

"C" Shift

Lieutenant Donald Sims

"C" Shift, Emergency Management

Tiffany Durham (Office)

EMS Quality Control, EMS & Rescue Services Billing, Smoke Detector Certificates


 




 

 

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Incident Survey:

Fire

2009: 1181

2008: 1210

2007: 1057

2006: 846

2005: 851

2004: 873

2003: 895

2002: 946

2001: 985

2000: 876

 


 

 


 

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