Fire Safety Services — Fire Marshal's Office & Fire Academy
The Fire Marshal's Office
The Monmouth County Fire Marshal's Office mission is to be the focal point for the Fire Service in Monmouth County. Functions include the operations of the Fire Marshal's Office and the Fire Academy.
The Fire Marshals act in an advisory capacity to all fire departments within the County. The Office aids in the prevention of fire hazards and initiates programs for public awareness.
It also provides municipal fire departments with assistance necessary to investigate, coordinate, control, or extinguish any fire situation when requested.
The Fire Academy
The Monmouth County Fire Academy is a customer-focused fire and emergency response facility providing superior fire protection and emergency services training to the maximum number of volunteer and career firefighters as well as emergency service personnel.
The Academy instructs firefighters to develop skills necessary to command and control emergency operations involving fire, rescue, hazardous materials and weapons of mass destruction incidents, and imparts skills in fire prevention, inspection and public education.
The services provided by Fire Safety Services
Fire Investigation
Determining origin and cause of suspicious, accidental, or fatal fires throughout the county.
Fire Academy
Cutting-edge, full-contact fire service training for the firefighters of Monmouth County.
Code Enforcement
Enforcing the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code (N.J.A.C. 5:70) at commercial properties.
Fire Safety Inspections
Periodic inspections of public buildings, businesses, schools, and event venues.
Permits
Open burning, fireworks, hot work, tents, bonfires, and hazardous materials storage.
Public Education
Fire safety education programs for schools, community groups, and businesses.
