Dedicated to Saving Lives

Ocean County’s Largest Volunteer Fire Department

Dedicated to Saving Lives

Ocean County’s Largest Volunteer Fire Department

Fire Protection and Rescue Services in Toms River, NJ

At Toms River Fire, we aim to protect the community by delivering excellent fire protection and rescue services. We are the county’s largest volunteer fire department with six companies and 350 members ready to serve 24 hours a day.

About Our Waterfront Community

Located in Ocean County, New Jersey, the Toms River township is 42 square miles with 100,000 residents that almost doubles during the summer months. Toms River is bisected by five state highways and is one of the 33 municipalities in the county that serves over 433,000 residents in 636 square miles. Aside from many inland waterways and lakes, tidal waters within the town include:

  • Atlantic Ocean
  • Barnegat Bay
  • Silver Bay
  • Toms River
  • Winding River
  • Goose Creek

Firefighting and Rescue Groups

Under the governing body of the Toms River Board of Fire Commissioners, the Toms River Fire Department maintains the following groups:

  • Six Fire Companies for Fire Protection
  • Bureau of Fire Prevention
  • Fire Communications Center
  • Wireless Communications Division
  • Fire Academy
  • Technical Rescue Team
  • Ice Rescue Team
  • Water Rescue

About Our Waterfront Community

Located in Ocean County, New Jersey, the Toms River township is 42 square miles with 100,000 residents that almost doubles during the summer months. Toms River is bisected by five state highways and is one of the 33 municipalities in the county that serves over 433,000 residents in 636 square miles. Aside from many inland waterways and lakes, tidal waters within the town include:

  • Atlantic Ocean
  • Barnegat Bay
  • Silver Bay
  • Toms River
  • Winding River
  • Goose Creek

Firefighting and Rescue Groups

Under the governing body of the Toms River Board of Fire Commissioners, the Toms River Fire Department maintains the following groups:

  • Six Fire Companies for Fire Protection
  • Bureau of Fire Prevention
  • Fire Communications Center
  • Wireless Communications Division
  • Fire Academy
  • Technical Rescue Team
  • Ice Rescue Team
  • Water Rescue

Firefighting Training

As mandated by the state, our volunteer firefighters must pass an NJ State Level 1 and 2 Firefighter Course. We offer these programs at the Toms River Fire Training Center.

Join Our Team

We accept volunteers to help us in keeping the community safe. Sign up on our Recruitment page.