​Interested in Joining NSEC?

Read how easy it is to join us in serving the community and the benefits of membership! 

Join Northside Engine Company:

Interested in helping your community? Then working as part of the fire company is a great way to help and pick up a couple extras while you are at it. NO EXPERIENCE IS NEEDED, and all training is included!
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You need to be:
1) At least 18 years old
2) Have a valid NJ drivers license
3) Be a resident of one of the following: Brorough of Tinton Falls, Shrewsbury Township, Red Bank, Lincroft, Shrewsbury or Eatontown and have been a resident for 6 months

The rest is easy:
  - You must complete the application
  - Pass the background checks
  - Receive a favorable recommendation from the investigating committee

Following this you will become a Probationary member for 6 months.
After completion of 6 months as a probationary member, the active members will vote to accept or reject your membership based on your performance and recommendations by the line officers.
It all starts by with your email to [email protected]

Junior Program:

We also have a junior program for individuals who are under the age of 18. For more info please contact us!

Benefits:

Lenght of Service Award Program (LOSAP)
A statewide program established in 1998 to provide communities the ability to implement retirement savings contributions to volunteer emergency responders. For more information see this from the state.

Life Insurance
District supplied life insurance policy once qualified.

Training
Fire company members are trained in fire ground operations, safety, ladders, ropes, wildland fire suppression, electrical and chemical hazards and incident command.

Training starts with Fire Fighter I & II given at the Monmouth County Fire Academy, Middletown Fire Academy, or Middlesex County Fire Academy.
Links to training:
Monmouth County Fire Academy
Middletown Fire Academy
Monmouth County Fire Academy

Training continues throughout your career as you progress in experience and command responsibilities.

Tuition Assistance
The Borough of Tinton Falls participates in a program providing tuition waivers for volunteer emergency responders up to $600 per year. This program covers both the volunteer and their spouse and dependent children. It starts after your first year of service, and you can get additional tuition credit for each individual emergency service organization you belong to.

Municipal Fee Waiver
(2-18A.4) Exemption from the payment of any Tinton Falls Borough fees for the Borough recreation activities, Borough training programs, Borough licenses and permit fees, fees for the use of Borough buildings and facilities and Borough programs up to a maximum of three hundred ($300.00) dollars per year, provided the fee or charge is for the personal and nonprofit use of such member in good standing.

Valid Excuse to get out of Jury Duty
"If you are a volunteer firefighter or volunteer member of a first aid or rescue squad and want to be excused on that basis, you must provide verification that you are an active member. A letter from your supervisor or a photocopy of your identification card with that group may be sufficient documentation." see state website

 

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Contact Us

email
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​[email protected]​

phone

​732.741.3205

address
35 Springdale Ave,
​Tinton Falls, NJ 07724