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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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Emergency Dial 911 Firehouse: 451-0091 City Hall: 455-3230 Bridgeton Police: 451-0033 Health Department: 327-7602 |
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Emergency Medical Services The Bridgeton Fire Department staffs one Basic Life Support (BLS) ambulance, with two New Jersey certified Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT), twenty four hours a day, seven days per week. An additional BLS ambulance is staffed from 6am to 2am each day . When available, on duty firefighters can staff additional ambulance when needed during times of high call volume. In addition, extra ambulances are staffed during special events. The City of Bridgeton currently maintains a fleet of five ambulances. Providing service to the City of Bridgeton and the townships of Hopewell , Stow Creek and Greenwich, Bridgeton Fire Department EMS covers 76.7 square miles with a population of 34,441*. *2007 US Census estimate EMS Timeline May 2009: Coverage expands to Shiloh Boro July 3, 2008: Coverage expands to Greenwich Township January 1, 2008: Service to Hopewell Township and Stow Creek Township begins May 16, 2007: First post merger purchase of an ambulance January 1, 2007 City of Bridgeton Fire Department and Bridgeton Emergency Ambulance Association (BEAA)/Bridgeton City EMS merged, creating an EMS division within the fire department.
© 2008 Bridgeton Fire Department 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. |
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Emergency: 911 Business: 451-0091 Fax: 459-1801
Serving Since 1877
Cohansey 1877 Minerva 1840 Neptune 1819
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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