Thursday night the New Jersey State Police requested the boat to assist with a body recovery from Allamuchy Pond off of Rt. 517. Cars 50, 51 and 52 along with Utility 54 and Marine 1 responded Allamuchy Engine and Chief were called to asset. Crews put the boat in the water and retrieved the body … Read more
Around lunch time Monday calls came in for smoke and arching from the roof of the mall at 206 in the Flanders section. Cars 50, 52 and 91 arrived along with Tower 96 and Engine 53 and went to the rear. T 96 laddered the roof while E-53 secured the power to a heating system … Read more
Recently the Tender along with Car 52 responded to Washington Twp. for a house fire. Tender 57 stood by at the scene then was released after a half hour.
The department participated in local government visit by the 3rd graders from Chester M. Stephen School kids toured the Municipal Building then out to see the police, Fire and Ambulances. It is great to see the kids learning.
The month of May may have brought flowers but also many car accidents. The Rescue responded to several crashes most minor injuries a few were had some more serious injuries. The jaws of life were used 3 times please drive with caution and don’t be distracted.
On May 31st, 2026, was the 15th anniversary of the passing and line of duty death of Assistant Chief Thomas Shields. The Budd Lake Fire Department was honored to be a part of the ceremony Ladder 58 along with Roxbury Tower 15 proudly flew the flag over the street entrance. Tom Shields was a dedicated … Read more