As the new State Fiscal year begins, the PFRSNJ Board conducts formal reorganization at the July meeting. Ed Donnelly was once again voted as Chairman of the Board in a unanimous  vote. This provides continuity of leadership during a crucial stage of the formal transfer process with the State Treasurer and Division of Investment. The Chair, Executive Director, and Chief Financial Officer provided a public update on the transition negotiation process. Substantial progress has been made in terms of finalizing a memorandum of understanding with the State on a number of discussion points. With the progress towards formal transfer, Board and Management attention is now centering on ensuring the PFRS ability to receive the fund assets.

It is with deep regret we announce the Active Duty Death of Captain Thomas Zub, Union County HazMat FMBA Local 99. 

Visitation will be held Thursday, July 21, 2022 at Walter Johnson Funeral Home, 803 Raritan Road, Clark, NJ 07066 from 4pm - 8pm. 

Funeral Service will be held Friday, July 22, 2022 at Walter Johnson Funeral Home beginning at 10am. Interment will follow at St. Gertrude Cemetery, 53 Inman Avenue, Colonia, NJ 07067. 

Please keep the Zub Family and the Members of Union County HazMat Local 99 in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

The donation drive that started on March 9, 2022, went viral thanks to social media.  During this donation period members of the Clifton Fire Department successfully collected and sent 60 tons (120,000 lbs) of firefighting and medical equipment to Ukraine.  Equipment was donated by over 200 towns, cities, clubs, non-profits, manufacturers and vendors from 21 states.

Members from the NJ FMBA attended the 2022 Fallen Firefighters Memorial at the NJ Fallen Fire Museum and NJ Fallen Firefighters Memorial in Allentown, NJ on June 4th. Tom Nunn, Clifton FMBA Local 21, has been an instrumental piece in putting the event together along with working to get the museum and memorial operational. This Firefighters Memorial is sacred ground established and dedicated to honor those who have given their time and in some circumstances given their lives (LODD) and passed on. They selfishly gave to their communities and friends, what they could and now we honor and remember them.  The site displays engraved pavers, a steel beam from the 911 World Trade Center Attack, and an annual Memorial Service for all New Jersey residents’.

The First Responder Partnership Health Center (FRPHC) recently opened in Hamilton, near the intersection of I-195 and the Turnpike. It offers same day appointments for the widest range of primary care services available onsite anywhere in New Jersey (doctor visits, labs, X-rays, physical therapy, chiropractic, behavioral health and medications). It also has tele-medicine capabilities for those not living or working in the area. Copays are waived for those covered by the State Health Benefits Plan.

he New Jersey Department of Community Affairs’ (DCA) Division of Local Government Services (DLGS) and Division of Fire Safety (DFS) today announced that the application period is open for the American Rescue Plan Firefighter Grant Program, which will help local and regional fire departments in New Jersey provide first responders with proper protective, cleaning, and sanitization equipment. The application announcement comes on the heels of Governor Murphy appropriating $10 million from the American Rescue Plan State Fiscal Recovery Funds last month to support the purchase of firefighter equipment during this time of heightened community need.

The NJ Civil Service Commission has announced the entry level test application for the position of firefighter for multiple jurisdictions. If you or someone you know is interested in applying please click on the follwoing links for more information:

The NJ FMBA Foundation Golf Classic has been postponed. The rain date will be held on May 31, 2022

If there are any questions please call the office.

Save the Date!

August

August Membership Meeting

August 10, 2022

The Wharf, Wildwood, NJ

Orange Fire Dept. Local 10 

“5k with the Community”

August 27th, 2022 10:00am - 2:00pm

Central Field, Orange, NJ

Register at Raceroster.com

Search for “FMBA Local 10”

September

20th Fallen Heroes 5K Memorial Run

September 10, 2022

Bar Anticipation

Lake Como, NJ

Scott V Garber Memorial Golf Classic September 12, 2022

TBD

September 126th Annual Convention September 12-16, 2022

Hard Rock

Atlantic City, NJ

7th Annual Mark A. Virag Memorial Cancer Fund Cornhole Tournament

September 14, 2022 4:00PM

Hard Rock, Atlantic City, NJ

Cost $300 per team of two players

Register at www.njfmba.org/cornhole

4th Annual Bloomfield Local 19 Golf Outing

September 21st, 2022

Crystal Springs Golf Club

Hamburg, NJ

7:30am Registration 9:00am Shotgun

Cost: $175.00 per golfer

October

Tom Tevlin Local 500 Golf Classic

October 6, 2022

Pebble Creek GC, Colts Neck, NJ

7:30am Registration 9:00am Shotgun

Cost: $150.00 per golfer

For info call Bob Hill 732-860-0367

Where Angels Play Foundation F.L.A.S.H

October 12-15, 2022

Myrtle Beach, SC

Reservations call 843-273-3015

For info call 732-407-5237

Westfield Local 30 Golf Outing

October 17th, 2022

Echo Lake CC, Westfield, NJ

12:00pm Shotgun

Cost: $205 per golfer

More info visit tinyurl.com/2022WFDGOLF

Princeton Local 72 Golf Outing

October 17th, 2022

Cherry Valley CC, Skillman, NJ

8:00am Registration 10:00am Shotgun

Cost: $225.00 per golfer

For info call 609-651-6685

October Membership Meeting October 19, 2022

Union Elks

November

November Membership Meeting

November 9, 2022

Union Elks

NJ League of Municipalities

November 14-18, 2022

AC Convention Center

Atlantic City, NJ 

December

December Membership Meeting

December 14, 2022

Union Elks

The CSC has announced updates regarding the upcoming oral examination currently in cycle for 1st level Supervisor in addition to an announcement about the oral examination for the current cycle for 2nd Level Supervisor.

Due to the current health and safety concerns, the 2022 Cooked and Uncorked event has been canceled. A new date for the event will be announced in the near future. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to hosting this event again soon!

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Check here for information regarding the 2022 NJ FMBA Educational Convention which will be taking place February 7th - 10th at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casin in Atlantic City. Details include a tentative agenda, room reservation information, and class registration. 

CLICK HERE FOR CLASS REGISTRATION

NJ FMBA 2022 Educational Convention

February 7-10, 2022

Room Reservation Instructions

Group Code: GFIRE22

Congressman Bill Pascrell will be holding a press conference on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 in regards to Major Federal Grants and Benefits Bill for NJ First Responders. The event will take place at Paterson City Hall, 155 Market Street, Paterson, NJ 07505 at noon.