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* Engine 4, Ladder 2 - 241 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., University Heights |
* Engine 4, Ladder 2 - 241 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., University Heights |
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* Engine 8 - 296 Ferry St., North Ironbound |
* Engine 8 - 296 Ferry St., North Ironbound |
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* Engine 12 - 360 Clinton Ave., |
* Engine 12 - 360 Clinton Ave., (Quarters of Engine 10, Ladder 5) - Disbanded in 2010 |
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* Engine 16 - 473 Ferry St., North Ironbound(Quarters of Ladder 8) - Disbanded in 2010 |
* Engine 16 - 473 Ferry St., North Ironbound(Quarters of Ladder 8) - Disbanded in 2010 |
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* Engine 17 - |
* Engine 17 - 360 Clinton Ave.,(Quarters of Engine 10, Ladder 5) |
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* Engine 20 - 15 Prince St., Springfield/Belmont |
* Engine 20 - 15 Prince St., Springfield/Belmont |
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* Engine 21 - 420 Sanford Ave., Lower Vailsburg(Quarters of Engine 26, Ladder 12) |
* Engine 21 - 420 Sanford Ave., Lower Vailsburg(Quarters of Engine 26, Ladder 12) |
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| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Established | 1863 |
| Employees | 700 |
| Staffing | Career |
| EMS level | BLS |
| Facilities and equipment | |
| Battalions | 3 |
| Stations | 16 |
| Engines | 15 |
| Trucks | 8 |
| Rescues | 1 |
| HAZMAT | 2 |
| Fireboats | 1 |
The Newark Fire Department "NFD" provides fire protection and medical assistance to the city of Newark, New Jersey.[1] The Newark Fire Department responds to approximately 45,000 emergency calls annually. In 2006, the NFD responded to 2,681 fire and hazardous condition calls.[2]
Organization
The Newark Fire Department is sub-divided into 13 separate divisions of operations: Administration, Community Relations, Construction and Maintenance, Emergency Management, Fire Prevention and Life Safety, Fire Signal System Operation, Firefighting/Fire Suppression, Hazardous Materials(Haz-Mat.) Response, Investigations, Operations, Photography and Media Liaison, Special Operations, and Training.
Operations
The NFD currently operates out of 16 Fire Stations, located throughout the city, in 3 Battalions, under the command of a Deputy Chief/Tour Commander per shift. Each Battalion is commanded by a Battalion Chief per shift. The Newark Fire Department also operates and maintains a fire apparatus fleet of 15 Engines, 8 Ladders, 1 Rescue, and numerous Special, Support, and Reserve Units. Each frontline piece of fire apparatus is staffed by a crew of firefighters and fire officers per shift.
In addition to the 16 Fire Stations, the NFD also operates several other facilities, including a Fire Headquarters, located at 1018 18th Ave. This building houses the offices of the Fire Director and Chief of Department.
Apparatus Profile
- 15 Engines(E5, E6, E7, E9, E10, E11, E13, E14, E15, E18, E19, E26, E27, E28, E29)
- 8 Ladders(L4, L5, L6, L7, L8, L10, L11, L12)
- 1 Rescue(R1)
- 3 Battalions(B3, B4, B5)
- 1 Deputy Chief/Tour Commander(D1)
- 1 Haz-Mat. Unit
- 1 Haz-Mat. Spill Unit
- 1 Haz-Mat./Decon. Unit
- 1 Mobile Command Unit
- 1 Air Unit
- 1 Foam Unit
- 1 Dive Team Van
- 2 Special Operations Support Units
- Numerous Special, Support, and Reserve Units
Fire Station Locations and Apparatus
Below is a complete listing of all NFD fire station locations and fire companies in the city of Newark according to Battalion.[3]
Battalion 3
| Engine Company | Ladder Company | Special Unit | Battalion | Address | Neighborhood |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine 6 | Deputy 1 | 344 Springfield Ave. | Springfield/Belmont | ||
| Engine 7 | 241 West Market St. | University Heights | |||
| Engine 9 | Battalion 3 | 197 Summer Ave. | Mount Pleasant/Lower Broadway | ||
| Engine 13 | Ladder 6 | 718 Mount Prospect Ave. | Forest Hill | ||
| Engine 15 | Ladder 7 | 271 Park Ave. | Lower Roseville | ||
| Engine 28 | 691 N. 6th St. | Upper Roseville |
Battalion 4
| Engine Company | Ladder Company | Special Unit | Battalion | Address | Neighborhood |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine 11 | Ladder 11 | Rescue 1, Haz-Mat. 1 | 345 S. 9th St. | Fairmount | |
| Engine 18 | Battalion 4 | 395 Avon Ave. | West Side | ||
| Engine 26 | Ladder 12 | 420 Sanford Ave. | Lower Valisburg | ||
| Engine 29 | Ladder 10 | 86 Clinton Pl. | Weequahic |
Battalion 5
| Engine Company | Ladder Company | Special Unit | Battalion | Address | Neighborhood |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine 5 | 65 Congress St. | North Ironbound | |||
| Engine 10 | Ladder 5 | 360 Clinton Ave. | South Broad Street | ||
| Engine 14 | 71 Vesey St. | South Ironbound | |||
| Ladder 8 | 473 Ferry St. | North Ironbound | |||
| Engine 19 | 528 Frelinghuysen Ave. | Newark Liberty International Airport | |||
| Engine 27 | Ladder 4 | Battalion 5 | 89 Elm Rd. | South Ironbound |
Up to 2010, the firehouse located at 191 Orange Street was home to Ladder 1, Rescue 1, and Haz-Mat. 1. Currently, it no longer houses active fire companies, however it is the headquarters of the department's Special Operations Division and houses Haz-Mat. 2, the Haz-Mat. Spill Unit, the Haz-Mat. Decontamination Unit, the Dive Unit, the Foam Unit, the Mobile Command Unit, and many other Special Operations Units. Like other stations in the city, it also houses a fleet of reserve/spare fire apparatuses. Also, the Special Services and Fire Alarm Line Divisions are located at 56 Prospect Street (former quarters of Engine 5) in the North Ironbound neighborhood.[4]
Closed/Disbanded Fire Companies and Budget Cuts
Below is a list of fire companies that have been closed or disbanded from service through the history of the Newark Fire Department. These closing have usually been the result of budget cuts to the fire department. Most recently, on October 1, 2010, the NFD removed Battalion 1 from service and distributed the command of its Fire Stations and Companies over the remaining 3 Battalions. Also, Engine 12, Engine 16, and Ladder 1 were disbanded from service. Battalion 2 is staffed to make up a 4th Battalion when manpower permits, and Battalion 6 is also staffed to make up the 5th Battalion when manpower permits.[5][6][7]
- Engine 1 - 188 Mulberry St., Downtown
- Engine 2 - Centre Pl., Downtown
- Engine 3 - 188 Mulberry St., Downtown
- Engine 4, Ladder 2 - 241 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., University Heights
- Engine 8 - 296 Ferry St., North Ironbound
- Engine 12 - 360 Clinton Ave., (Quarters of Engine 10, Ladder 5) - Disbanded in 2010
- Engine 16 - 473 Ferry St., North Ironbound(Quarters of Ladder 8) - Disbanded in 2010
- Engine 17 - 360 Clinton Ave.,(Quarters of Engine 10, Ladder 5)
- Engine 20 - 15 Prince St., Springfield/Belmont
- Engine 21 - 420 Sanford Ave., Lower Vailsburg(Quarters of Engine 26, Ladder 12)
- Engine 23 - 44 Mt. Prospect Ave., Lower Broadway
- Engine 24 - 77 Academy St., Downtown
- Engine 25 - 395 Avon Ave., West Side(Quarters of Engine 18)
- Ladder 1 - 191 Orange St., University Heights - Disbanded in 2010
- Ladder 3 - 241 W. Market St., University Heights(Quarters of Engine 7)
- Ladder 9 - 395 Avon Ave., West Side(Quarters of Engine 18)
- Tactical Unit 1 - 15 Prince St., Springfield/Belmont(Quarters of Engine 20 - Disbanded to form Rescue 1
- Battalion 1 - 241 W. Market St., University Heights(Quarters of Engine 7) - Disbanded in 2010
- Deputy 2 - 65 Congress St., North Ironbound(Quarters of Engine 5)
Communications
Response Guidelines
- Box/1st Alarm Assignment(Alarm of Fire): 4 Engines, 2 Ladders, Rescue, 1 Battalion Chief, Deputy Chief/Tour Commander
- Signal 11(Working Fire) Assignment(Full Assignment, Upgrade): 1 Ladder(F.A.S.T.), 1 Battalion Chief(Safety)
- Signal 2-2(2nd Alarm) Assignment: 4 Engines, 1 Ladder, 1 Battalion Chief
- Signal 3-3(3rd Alarm) Assignment: 3 Engines, 1 Ladder, 1 Battalion Chief
- Signal 4-4(4th Alarm) Assignment: 3 Engines, 1 Ladder, 1 Battalion Chief
Radio Signal Codes
The Newark Fire Department currently uses radio signal codes during communication via department radios and to classify specific types of incidents. Below is a list of codes used.
- Signal 10 - Requesting a Full Box Assignment
- Signal 11 - Working Fire, Full 1st Alarm Assignment
- Signal 100 - Arson
- Signal 102 - Request Arson Unit to Investigate
- Signal 300 - Malicious False Alarm
- Signal 305 - Response of 1 Fire Company(Usually an Engine)
- Signal 308 - Response of 1 Engine Company, 1 Ladder Company, and 1 Battalion Chief
- Signal 309 - Response of 2 Engine Companies, 1 Ladder Company, and 1 Battalion Chief
Signal's 305, 308, and 309 are announced as Signal's 5, 8, and 9 over the department radio.
References
- ^ City of Newark, NJ - Mission and Purpose
- ^ "Newark: Fire Incidents in 2006, New Jersey (NJ)". CityData.com. 2009. Retrieved June 28, 2012.
- ^ City of Newark, NJ - Newark Fire Department Stations
- ^ "Newark, N.J. Fire Department Firehouse Locations - 2005". newarkfirehistory.com. 2005. Archived from the original on 2012-12-28. Retrieved June 27, 2012.
{{cite web}}:|archive-date=/|archive-url=timestamp mismatch; 2010-05-14 suggested (help) - ^ Newark Fire Department, City of Newark. Accessed 2011-09-13.
- ^ Newark Fire Department Stations, City of Newark. Accessed 2011-09-13.
- ^ Home page, Newark Fire History. Accessed 2011-09-13.
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