Board of Fire Commissioners- Township of Edgewater Park

Duties and Responsibilities

The Township has one Fire District, with its own publicly elected Board of Fire Commissioners. The Fire Commissioners are the legal governing body of the Fire Companies, the Bureau of Fire Safety, and the Training Center. 

The Board is directly responsible for the fire protection of all people, buildings, and property in each district. The Board promulgates rules and regulations, establishes and maintains operational standards.

Notice of Public Hearing on
Edgewater Park Township Fire District Board of Fire Commissioners
2026 Budget

Please be advised that the Commissioners of the Edgewater Park Township Fire District, in the County of Burlington, will hold a public hearing on the 2026 Budget at their regularly scheduled public meeting on February 10, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Edgewater Park Township Municipal Building, 400 Delanco Road, Edgewater Park Township, New Jersey. The Commissioners will conduct a public hearing concerning the 2026 Fire District budget, at which time members of the public will be given the opportunity to comment prior to adoption of same. Formal action will be taken at this meeting. The District’s proposed budget documents are on the Fire District’s website.

By order of the Board of Fire Commissioners, Edgewater Park Township Fire District

Edgewater Park Township Fire District Board of Fire Commissioners
400 Delanco Road
Edgewater Park Township, New Jersey

2026 Meetings

• March 3 - reorganization & regular meeting
• April 7 - regular meeting
• May 5 - regular meeting
• June 2 - regular meeting
• July 7 - regular meeting
• August 4 - regular meeting
• September 1 - regular meeting
• October 6 - regular meeting
• November 3 - regular meeting & fire district elections
  combined with general election
• December 1 - Reorganization & Regular Meeting

OPRA Requests

OPRA Requests-All requests for the Edgewater Park Fire District should be directed to the designated Record Custodian Matthew Augustino at epfdfi14@gmail.com.

For more information assistance or additional information, call 609-877-8812. Please use the approved OPRA form. 

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It's time for Fall & Winter Fire Safety Tips!

Download the complete list of Fall & Winter Fire Safety Tips

Fire Pit Season

Fire Pits can be the source of dangerous sparks if not properly screened. Read Edgewater Park Fire Official Matt Augustino's "Notice About Proper Burning" - which includes warnings about burning materials other than fire pit logs. Keep your home and neighborhood safe from "wild fires" which can start from improper burning. 

Retirement

Fire Official John Augustino Retires after 29 Years of Service

At an Awards Ceremony on February 19, 2021, Mayor Lauren DiFilippo announced the retirement of Fire Official John Augustino after 29 years of service to Edgewater Park Fire District #1.

John is succeeded by his son Matt Augustino, seen here as father and son wish each other well in their respective new roles!

Edgewater Park Township Committee, Staff and Citizens also wish John well in his retirement! 

Click to see his retirement plaque