The Jersey City Fire Department is one of the oldest and most respected fire departments in the nation, dedicated to protecting life, property, and the environment across New Jersey’s second-largest city. Established in 1829, the department has grown into a modern, all-hazards emergency response agency, providing fire suppression, technical rescue, hazardous materials mitigation, marine operations, and emergency medical response.
Operating out of multiple strategically located firehouses throughout the city, the JCFD responds to tens of thousands of calls annually, serving a diverse urban population and a complex infrastructure that includes high-rise buildings, industrial zones, tunnels, and a busy waterfront.
The department’s personnel are highly trained professionals committed to excellence, community service, and firefighter safety. Through continual training, modernization, and community engagement, the JCFD maintains its reputation as a premier metropolitan fire service and a cornerstone of public safety in Jersey City.
