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New Jersey Firefighters Honor Fallen Heroes at 129th Annual Convention
Atlantic City, NJ – In a solemn ceremony that underscored the ultimate sacrifice made by those who serve, the New Jersey State Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association gathered at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino to remember fallen brothers and sisters during their 129th Annual Convention's Memorial Ceremony on September 16, 2025.
Legislative Victory: 94 Pro-Firefighter Bills Passed Under Murphy Administration
Atlantic City, NJ – Legislative Committee Chair Carlos Mercado delivered an impressive report to convention delegates on September 16, 2025, detailing unprecedented success in advancing firefighter interests through the state legislature over the past eight years under Governor Phil Murphy's administration.
NJ FMBA Holds Its Inaugural Education and Training Committee Training Seminar
On May 17th, 2025, we launched the Education & Training Committee’s first-ever training event. This inaugural session took place at the Union County Fire & EMS Academy, made possible through a collaborative effort with Michael Scanio, the Director of Emergency Services for Union County, and Academy Director Michael Tomich. We sincerely thank both of you for partnering with the NJ FMBA to provide a venue that allows us to deliver high-quality training to our members.
The class, “Modern Fire Behavior: Bringing Science to the Street & Tactical Thermal Imager Use for Fireground Decision-Making,” was taught by Captain Mike Delay (retired) from Fire Service Performance Concepts, LLC, and John Dixon, Battalion Chief for the Teaneck Fire Department and Academy Director at the Sussex County Public Safety Training Academy. It focused on two primary topics: modern fire behavior and the use of thermal imaging cameras on the fireground.