East Rutherford Bureau Of Fire Safety
199 Paterson Ave.
East Rutherford, NJ 07073

201-728-9323

Dennis E. Monks Fire Official

firesafety@eastrutherfordnj.net

Mission Statement:
 

To prevent fires and/or reduce injury, loss of life and property damage due to fire.

Vision:

To have the necessary infrastructure in place to protect our Firefighters, EMS workers, Police Officers and Residents, and to ensure a fire safe community through public education and inspections.

Duties:

Under the leadership of the Fire Official the bureau of fire safety is responsible for the following:

• Ensure all businesses are inspected and comply with the NJ uniform fire code

• Issue permits and certificates of inspection

• Investigate all complaints and fires within the borough

• Prepare and conduct fire prevention presentations to our schools, civic organizations and residents

• Conduct free home fire inspections

• Conduct the annual fire prevention poster contest

• Coordinate the annual borough fire works display

• Assist in staffing daytime emergency medical services

Staffing:

• Fire Official (Prevention Chief/Fire Marshall)

• Office Administrator

• Full Time Inspector

• Part Time Inspector

Public Service Announcements:

Public Safety Education Offerings:

The East Rutherford Bureau of fire safety provides several different fire safety education programs, brochures and home inspections. We cover common fire hazards, fire evacuation, proper use of fire extinguishers as well as installation and maintenance of smoke detectors. Fire Safety speaking engagements and brochures are structured to accommodate all ages and learning abilities.

For further information regarding this or any other fire safety issue please contact our office at 201-728-9323. Our Hours are 9:00a.m. -4p.m. Monday through Friday. E-mail Address firesafety@eastrutherfordnj.net.