General Info

The Newark Fire Department is responsible for providing firefighting and emergency services. Its firefighting division specializes in handling structural fires, hazardous material incidents and automobile accident extrications. The Newark Fire Department also provides airport, high-angle and confined space rescue services. The department s training division conducts training programs for members and other city agencies, as well as the general public. Its fire prevention and life safety division is responsible for reducing the loss of life, property damage and injuries from fire incidents through building inspections, code enforcement, public education and construction plans review. The Newark Fire Department maintains a fleet of fire apparatus and sport utility vehicles, sedans and vans.