Brigantine Fire and EMS Department

12/25/2025

🎄While many of us are cozy at home with loved ones, countless heroes are out there keeping us safe and cared for.

A huge thank you to our Police Officers, Firefighters, EMTs, Dispatchers, Doctors, Nurses, and Troops who are working today and sacrificing time away from their families to protect us and keep us safe. 🙏🏼

12/11/2025

A message from Fire Official Jack Murray in the Fire PRevention Bureau

⚠️ CODE BLUE ALERT ISSUED FOR ATLANTIC COUNTY ⚠️
The National Weather Service is forecasting dangerously cold conditions, triggering an official Code Blue. This alert is issued when temperatures are expected to reach 32°F or below, or when wind chills are 0°F or lower for at least two hours. Code Blue helps protect individuals who may be living outdoors or in unsafe, poorly heated conditions.

📞 If you have an emergency:
• Call 9-1-1 for life-threatening situations
• Non-emergencies: 609-266-7414

🏠 Warming Centers:
If activated, they will be listed at nj211.org.

Know Your Rights: Heat Is Required

New Jersey law requires landlords to provide safe, heated living conditions.
In Brigantine, municipal code §238-3(F) mandates landlords maintain at least 68°F from Sept 15–June 1.

No Heat? Report It.

If you’re a tenant without heat, contact the Brigantine Bureau of Fire Prevention & Code Enforcement:
📞 609-266-3102
📧 fireprevention@brigantinebeachnj.com

💻 Use the “Report a Concern” portal on the City of Brigantine website

All rental units must be registered and inspected under Brigantine Code Chapter 246, following the 2018 International Property Maintenance Code. Buildings with 3+ units must also be registered with the NJ Bureau of Housing Inspection.

12/06/2025

Santa arriving at Station 1 to visit with Brigantine families and children 🎅🏼

12/06/2025

🎄✨ City Hall Christmas Tree Lighting ✨🎄

What a great night on the Island! Many of Brigantine’s children and families came out to welcome the holiday season and watch Santa arrive in style on the BCFD ladder truck. The kids loved visiting with Santa and kicking off the festivities together.

A big thank you to Brigantine Public Works and BCFD’s A Platoon for all of the setup and beautiful decorations that made the event shine. We also want to thank the members of City Council, the Chamber of Commerce, and all of our amazing helper elves for hosting and making the night special.

Happy Holidays, Brigantine! 🎅🌟

12/03/2025

Santa Claus is coming to town with the Brigantine Fire Department on Monday 12/8 and Tuesday 12/9. Be sure to follow us at https://www.facebook.com/share/19xPgsZYK5/?mibextid=wwXIfr for updates.

Happy Holidays!

11/27/2025

Today we are thankful for our Firefighter/EMTs, Dispatchers, and Police Officers for your dedication, sacrifice, and professionalism.
A special thank you to those working today, away from their families on Thanksgiving, keeping Brigantine safe. 🚒🚑🚓 📞💙❤️💛

11/17/2025

🔥 🤿 Proud of our Brigantine Dive Team! 🤿🔥
Lasr week, our divers crushed a 4-day intensive training & recertification in Rapid Response Search & Recovery + Black Water Diving, led by the legendary Butch Hendricks and his elite Lifeguard Systems team. Butch has been training our crew for 30+ years and is globally recognized as THE authority in public safety diving.

A HUGE thank you to the U.S. Coast Guard Station Atlantic City for generously allowing us to train at their outstanding facilities – your support makes all the difference! 🇺🇸⚓

As one of Atlantic County’s exclusive Dive Teams, we’re on call 24/7 for municipalities across the county—recovering bodies, vehicles, weapons, and evidence from oceans, bays, lakes, quarries… you name it. For over 30 years, in every condition imaginable, we answer the call.
Ready for anything. Trained by the best. Serving Brigantine and South Jersey with honor. 💪🌊

11/13/2025

Earlier this week, our 5th graders from Brigantine Community School made their annual visit to the library—and stopped by Station 1 for a fun tour! 🚒
The kids explored the station, apparatus, and gear with excitement. A big thanks to Mrs. Murray, Mrs. Yard, and Mrs. Wetzel’s classes for making this tradition so special. We look forward to it every year! ❤️

11/11/2025

🇺🇸 We pay tribute to our nation’s Veterans. Your remarkable bravery, sacrifice, and service protect the liberties we value greatly every day. We are forever grateful.

11/07/2025

A few weeks ago, students from BCS and Kelly Lentz of Brigantine Living joined us during live burn training and company drills. They also had the opportunity to interview our Fire Chief and several BCFD Firefighter/EMTs.

The students got an up-close look at real fire training while building valuable skills in filming, editing, and interviewing. We’re proud to help inspire the next generation of future firefighters/EMTs and give them a behind-the-scenes view of life in the fire service!

https://youtu.be/5YN1ZbUdlCM?si=l5pcKdewuBU5wsBEksde tseo

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