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  • 2024 was a busy year.
    January 1, 2025 at 5:00 AM

    The Barnegat Vol. Fire Co. answered 652 calls during the year. This averages to about 1.78 calls per day. This was our highest year ever !

  • Structure Fire
    December 23, 2024 at 4:46 AM

    Station 11 Battles 4 Alarma.

  • Storms and Power Failure Keeps Station 11 on the Run
    June 25, 2024 at 4:00 AM

    Between Sunday June 23rd and Monday June 24th, The Barnegat Fire Co. responded to numerous calls for assistance. Sunday evening, a torrential thunder storm ripped through our area resulting in a lightning strike and several fire alarm activations. On Monday, a power outage produced numerous calls from fire alarm activations, traffic details due to traffic control signals being out as well as an elevator rescue. All in a days work from your neighbors at Station 11.

  • Structure Fire
    May 25, 2024 at 3:10 PM

    On Saturday May 25th, Station 11 responded to a working structure fire in the Settler's section of the township. Upon arrival, Chief 1100 establised command. Ladder 11-15 was first due truck and stretched 1 handline into the structure. 11-03 responded 2nd due and established a water supply. Heavy smoke and fire was found in the laundry/kitchen area and was knocked down. Overhaul operations continued late into the incident. The structure suffered significant fire & smoke damage. The Barnegat Fire Co. recognizes the help and co-operation of our mutual aid companies

    Station 47 Stafford Fire Co.

    Station 36 Waretown FIre Co.

    Station 60 Forked River Fire Co.

    Quality Ambulance Co.

    Barnegat Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary

  • Goodbye 2023. It's a wrap
    January 1, 2024 at 5:00 AM

    The Barnegat Vol Fire Co. ended 2023 with 588 calls. That's one of our biggest years since Hurricane Sandy. We look forward to serving you in 2024. Happy New Year !

  • ELECTION RESULTS
    December 5, 2023 at 5:00 AM

    Congratulations to our newly elected Officers for 2024.

    Chief 1100: Chris Velders
    Deputy Chief 1110: Scott Sircovitch
    Assistant Chief 1120: Ken Link
    Captain 1130: RJ Shields
    2nd Lieutenant 1150: Mike Morrison
    President: Anthony Robinson
    Vice President: Thomas Topoleski
    Secretary: Charlotte Boguslawski
    Treasurer: Joe DeSena (Reelected)
    Trustee: Ron Larson (Reelected)

  • Extrication Drill
    November 18, 2023 at 5:00 AM
    The Barnegat Fire Company station 11 wanted to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to Modern Day Recycling for generously allowing us to use their incredible facility for our recent training.The entire team at Modern Day Recycling went above ...
  • Barnegat Fire Co. Captures 1st place.
    March 7, 2023 at 6:15 PM
    On September 17th 2022 The Barnegat Volunteer Fire Co. received a 1st place trophy for Best Appearing Antique Motorized Mini Pumper at the NJ State Firemen's Convention in Wildwood NJ. A big thanks to John Deisler for spearheading this project agai...