Ocean Grove Fire District

 

 

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Board of Commissioners

Neptune Township Fire District No. 2

Notice

Please be advised that the Commissioners of Neptune Township Fire District No. 2, shall hold a budget hearing on January 16, 2025 at 7:30 pm at special meeting of the Board of Commissioners, 50 Olin Street, Ocean Grove NJ 07756 to review the Fire District Budget for the year 2025.  Copies of the proposed budget are available for review at the above address.

This is the meeting that was also announced for, and at, the January 9, 2025 regular meeting of the Board.  The Board may take formal action regarding the budget and routine administrative matters at the meeting.

David Shotwell Jr., Clerk

Neptune Township Fire District No 2

 

2025 Proposed Budget

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NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP FIRE DISTRICT NO. 2 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
NOTICE

ELECTION;

The annual Fire District Election will be held on Saturday, February 17, 2024 from 2 pm to 9 pm at the Olin Street Firehouse. Voters will be asked to elect two (2) Commissioners, each for a three (3) year term, and vote on the budget appropriation question below:

BUDGET

WORKSHOP

Please CLICK HERE for the 2024 Budget 

Please CLICK HERE for the Synopsis of 2022 Report of Audit

Resolution No. 2024-02-03- Confirm Receipt of Annual Report of Audit for Year 2022

A RESOLUTION TO APPOINT PROFESSIONALS

WHEREAS, There exists a need by the Board of Fire Commissioners for various professional services including legal and audit; and,
WHEREAS, These appointments are being made without competitive bidding because the appointments involve members of recognized professions, licensed and regulated by law, pursuant to NJSA 40A:11-5;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, By the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Fire District No. 2 (Ocean Grove Fire District) Neptune, N.J, that the Chairman and Clerk be and they are hereby authorized and directed to engage the services of:

Vincent J. Alvino                                              Auditor
James Hundley                                                Attorney

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That these appointments are being made pending submission and approval of service contracts; and,

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the clerk of the Board be and is authorized and directed to publish this resolution in accordance with NJSA 40A:11-1.

Mutual Aid Plan
Audit Acknowledge 
SCBA Resolution
Fire Explorer Resolution
Vehilce Assignment

NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP FIRE DISTRICT #2 (OCEAN GROVE FIRE DISTRICT) MISSION AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The mission of the Neptune Township Fire District #2 (also known as the Ocean Grove Fire District) is to provide the highest level of fire suppression, fire prevention and fire inspection services to the Ocean Grove Historic District within the Township of Neptune.

The District employs a single full-time paid firefighter and relies on dozens of dedicated and trained volunteer frrefighers.  The District is comprised of three fire companies; Washington Fire Company founded in 1879, the E.H. Stokes Fire Company founded in 1886 and Eagle Hook & Ladder Fire Company founded in 1892.  Both Washington and Stokes Companies are located at the Olin Street Firehouse located at the comer of Olin Street and Central Avenue.  Eagle Company is located at the Eagle Firehouse located at the comer of Main and Whitefield Avenues.

The Fire District’s  primary responsibility is fire suppression and answers approximately 200 fire calls annually.  Due to the close proximity of homes and businesses in the historic district, the three fire companies take great pride in our record of rapid and effective response to extinguish frre.

The District also staffs a Fire Prevention Bureau with a part-time Fire Official and part-time Fire Inspector to enforce the provisions of the State Uniform Fire Code.  The Fire Bureau routinely inspects multiple dwellings and commercial properties to ensure compliance.  During the month of October, the Fire Bureau participates in Fire Prevention Month and conducts educational programs about fue prevention measures to take in the home.

The Fire District is governed by an elected five member Board of Fire Commissioners.  The Commissioners meet monthly, usually on the 2nd Thursday of the month, at which time they review operations, discuss and approve capital improvements and equipment needs, and approve the payment of bills.  The Board adopts an annual budget in conformance with the laws of the State ofNew Jersey as promulgated by the State Department of Community Affairs.

Members of the three frre companies annually select a Departmental Chief and two assistant chiefs.  Each company also independently selects a Company Captain and two lieutenants.  All officers are sworn into office at a New Year’s Day ceremony.

The Fire District staffs all three fire companies during times of severe weather conditions or when any other situation threatens to compromise the rapid response of frre fighters.  Recently, in preparation of Hurricanes Irene and Sandy, the Fire District assisted in evacuation efforts both before and during the storms.

RULES & REGULATIONS

Neptune Township Fire District No. 2, also known as the Ocean Grove Fire District, operates under the Laws of the State of New Jersey.  The District and the Board of Commissioners operates pursuant to New Jersey Revised Statutes §40A:14-70 et seq.

Regulations are contained in the New Jersey Administrative Code at N.J.A.C. 5:70.

5:71, 5:73, :5:75 and 5:75A

The State of New Jersey requires the Fire District to provide a list of attorneys, advisors, consultants and any other person, firm, business, partnership, corporation or other organization which received any remuneration of $17,500 or more during the preceding fiscal year for any service whatsoever rendered to the Fire District, but shall not include volunteers receiving benefits under a Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP). 

The following entities received renumeration of $17,500 or more in 2022:

Alvino Schechter LLC
Jardine Siding
New Jersey American Water Co.
F.I.S. On-Site Services, LLC
Township of Neptune