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    NEW JERSEY STATE FIRE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION 

    Training

     

    NJ Wildwood Convention Training-Thursday, September 11th, 2025

    Registration Begins 8am in the Convention Center

    This year’s program, presented by Safety and Survival and Battalion Chief Chris Santone, of Mt. Laurel Fire Department will focus on the important topic of Strategy & Tactics for Large Commercial Warehouse Fires.

    New Jersey has been inundated with these large warehouses with several serious fires here and around the United States resulting in often over-taxed resources, many stations responding, and both tactical and strategic errors made. We all may sometime have an opportunity to respond to one of these massive events. Chief Santone will try to make us better prepared should we respond to and command or participate in one of these large-scale events.

    These are very complex events posing significant challenges due to building size, fuel load, access limitations, delayed detection, and potential structural collapse. This training program will explore real-world case studies, fire behavior in these open and high-ceiling environments, pre-planning considerations, and coordinated multi-company operations. The course will emphasize the importance of early risk assessment, water supply management, command structure, ventilation tactics, and defensive vs. offensive decision-making in rapidly evolving fire conditions.

    This program is designed to enhance operational leadership through decision-making, reinforce incident command principles, and improve fireground outcomes through proactive planning and decisive tactical execution.

    This is a great program that you don’t want to miss!

    If you pre-pay your 2026 dues before Wildwood, the cost will only be $10.00 per attendee. If you haven’t paid your 2026 dues the cost will be $25.00. Non-members cost of the seminar will be $40.00.

    Remember all officers can join the association. Watch our social media outlets and webpage for registration information. See you in Wildwood!

     

     

    The NJ State Fire Chiefs Association presents:
    "Managing Large Outdoor Events"

    For More Information & Registration
     

    The New Jersey State Fire Chiefs Association proudly presents "Managing Large Outdoor Events." This course will be held May 31st, 2025 at the New Market Fire Department (801 S. Washington Avenue, Piscataway, NJ 08854) and will run from 9am-12 noon.

    This is free to active NJ Firefighters.

    Any questions you have and to RSVP to the event, please e-mail Central Region Trustee Artie Hayducka: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..




    The NJ State Fire Chiefs Association presents:
    "Intro to Officer Development Webinar Series"

    For More Information & Registration
     

    The New Jersey State Fire Chiefs Association proudly presents our "Intro to Officer Development Webinar Series." Please click on the link to access the flyer, which will be broken down into (6) 1.5 hour sessions on Tuesday Evenings from October 8th to November 12th, 2024 at 1900.

    This is free to members of NJSFCA and $25.00 for non-members. Classes include Incident Size-Up, Engine and Truck Co. Ops, Incident Command, Mentorship and Customer Service.

    Any questions, please e-mail us at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.




    The NJ State Fire Chiefs Association

     

    Location: Wildwood Convention Center

    This program is for anyone who may serve in a leadership position. Association Members are $25.00, and $40.00 for non-members.

    Any questions, please e-mail us at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

     

    NEW JERSEY STATE FIRE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION 

    OUR MISSION

     

    “The Mission and purpose of the New Jersey State Fire Chiefs Association is :
    To provide visionary leadership for chief fire officers and fire departments in New Jersey.
    To provide support and resources to chief officers through education, exchange of ideas, and
    knowledge in:
    ● Fire Prevention
    ● Fire Operations
    ● Fire Administration
    ● Firefighter health, wellness, and safety
    a. Advocate before, as well as partner with governmental bodies on matters impacting the work,
    safety,
    and health of New Jersey chief fire officers, firefighters, and the public.
    b. Promote professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity, pride, and leadership among and
    between
    New Jersey fire associations, chief fire officers, and fire departments.
    c. Support New Jersey fire officers and fire departments in their efforts to build and strengthen
    their
    relationships with the communities they serve.
    d. Promote professional development for the leaders of NJ Fire & Emergency Services.
    e. To advocate on behalf of the NJ Fire and Emergency Services
    f. The discussion and dissemination of methods of Prevention and Suppression of fires.
    g. To give attention to such other matters as the Fire Service shall, from time to time, bring
    before it
    for discussion and possible action.
    h. The promotion of social and fraternal fellowship.”

    Recent News

    PRESIDENT’S REPORT

    Greetings, Esteemed Members, First of all, I would like to thank all of you who supported me in becoming the 39th president in the 117th year of our esteemed organization. It is my goal to build on all the work that outgoing President Bill Smith accomplished in his two years as president. And he did it during a pandemic! I am engaged and committed ...

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    MENTORING: TO SECURE OUR FUTURE AND CEMENT OUR LEGACY

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    MEET OUR NEW SECOND VICE PRESIDENT ROBERT MORRIS

    Chief Robert Morris joined the Lakehurst Fire Department in 1976 serving as Fire Chief for over 20 years. Today he serves as the Ocean County Fire Coordinator for Zone 4, does consulting work, and is an adjunct faculty member of Stockton University where he earned his doctorate in Organizational Leadership. His main areas of interest today in the f...

    ANNUAL MEETING INFORMATION

    The Association's Annual Meeting took place on Thursday September 15, 2022 at the Wildwood Convention Center, Wildwood, New Jersey. President William Smith kicked off the meet- ing at 1:00 p.m. The meeting was well attended. There was a full agenda for this meeting as Scholarship Awards and Valor Awards were presented. In addition, there were elect...

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