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Wood-Ridge Fire Department

Chief of Department
Nicholas Meglio

1st Assistant Chief  2nd Assistant Chief 
Michael Cribben Liam Maloney
   
Captain Lieutenant
 Thomas H. Burniston Mateusz Czwakiel
 
Lieutenant
  Michael Donato
  Lieutenant
  Vincent Giordano
   
Corresponding Secretary  
Nicholas Fallon  
   
Treasurer Recording Secretary
Ronald Phillips, Sr. Thomas Bischoff, Jr.
   

 

The Wood-Ridge Fire Department has been providing fire and rescue services to the Borough of Wood-Ridge and surrounding communities since 1897. Approximately 50 volunteers provide this service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from Fire Headquarters located at 85 Humboldt Street.
 
The current roster stands at forty firefighters, all who attend extensive training in firefighting services.  Fire department members, along with fire prevention bureau inspectors, conduct fire safety public education programs for the schools and civic organizations.


History of the Fire Department

Organized on July 19, 1897, the Wood-Ridge Volunteer Fire Department has proudly served the Borough of Wood-Ridge for 128 years. From its inception with a hook and a ladder and its long string of buckets hanging underneath, the Wood-Ridge Fire Department now operates three engines, an aerial ladder and a heavy rescue truck.

The Ladies Auxiliary is a volunteer organization that provides support to the fire department and community during emergency related events.  The 15 members provide support by aiding at long term fire alarms with refreshments and any service that might be needed with help at a location.

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please email fdrecruitclerk@woodridgenj.gov for more information.

For additional information, please visit the Wood-Ridge Fire Department website.