Ocean Grove Fire District

 

 

ELECTION;
The annual Fire District Election will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2023 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

REVENUES
Fund Balance Utilized	$115,000.00
Interest on Investments	$100.00
Total Operating Grant Revenue	$6,251.00
Total Revenues Offset with Appropriations	$30,000.00
Amount to be Raised by Taxation	$812,162.00
TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUES	$963,513.00

 

 

APPROPRIATIONS
Administration	$148,600.00
Operations & Maintenance	$678,113.00
Appropriations Offset with Revenues	$30,000.00
Capital Improvements	$60,000.00
Debt Service	$46,800.00
TOTAL BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS	$963,513.00

 

WORKSHOP

The Board of Commissioners of Neptune Township Fire District No. 2, (Ocean Grove Fire District) will hold a workshop session on March 7, 2023 at 7:00 pm before the regularly scheduled Board meeting. The meeting will be held at the Olin Street Firehouse, 50 Olin Street, Ocean Grove NJ.

 

DAVID M. SHOTWELL JR., Clerk
Neptune Township Fire Dist. No. 2

 

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Township of Neptune
Public Notice
Commissioners of Fire District No. 2
in the Township of Neptune, County of Monmouth

 

Please take notice that petitions to nominate candidates for the office of Commissioner of the fire district are available at the Olin Street Firehouse, 50 Olin Street, Ocean Grove, New Jersey between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.  The election will take place on February 18, 2023.  The polling place will be at the Olin Street Firehouse.  The polls will open at 2 p.m. and close at 9 p.m.  Petitions must be delivered to the undersigned at the Olin Street Firehouse, 50 Olin Street, Ocean Grove, New Jersey, no later than January 13, 2023.

 

David Shotwell Jr., Clerk
Commissioners of Fire District No. 2
Township of Neptune

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Please CLICK HERE for the 2022 Budget 

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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

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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 frre 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.

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Contact Information

Board of Fire Commissioners Chairman	Robert McEwan 50 Olin Street Ocean Grove NJ 07756 732-774-0306 Bob@fastsigns.com
Fire District Clerk	David Shotwell 50 Olin Street Ocean Grove NJ 07756 732-774-0306 clerk.district54@gmail.com
Fire District Financial Officer	Debra Latshaw 50 Olin Street Ocean Grove NJ 07756 732-774-0306 finance.disctrict54@gmail.com
Fire Official	Scott Liddick 50 Olin Street Ocean Grove NJ 07756 732-774-0306

 

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 2021:

New Jersey American Water Co.
F.I.S. On-Site Services, LLC
New Jersey Fire Equipment Co.
Township of Neptune
All Hands Fire Equipment