October 2017 - BE COOL ABOUT FIRE SAFETY!!

WELCOME and thank you for visiting the Silverton Volunteer Fire Company website - 2017. This site is designed for use by the public and the members of our fire company. Six fire companies, make up the largest fire department in Ocean County and is staffed by 350 volunteers providing fire protection to the residents of Toms River 24 hours a day. Each fire company is an all-volunteer organization and the members are committed to providing the highest level of fire and rescue services to the residents of Toms River Township. The Toms River Fire Department under the governing body of the Toms River Board of Fire Commissioners maintain the following: Six fire companies for fire protection, Bureau of Fire Prevention, Fire Communications Center, Wireless Communications Division, Fire Academy, Technical Rescue Team, Ice Rescue Team and a Dive Team. The water front community of Toms River, is located in Ocean County on the New Jersey Shore. The Township is 42 square miles with 100,000 residents that almost doubles during the summer months. The town is bisected by 5 state highways and is 1 of 33 municipalities within Ocean County who serve over 433,000 residents that reside in the 636 square miles. Tidal waters within the town include the Atlantic Ocean, Barnegat Bay, Silver Bay, Toms River, Winding River, Goose Creek, Kettle Creek, and multiple inland waterways and lakes.

You can make a big difference in your life and the lives of others by volunteering your time as a firefighter. The mission of the Toms River Fire Department is to enhance the quality of life of all those we serve. We will respond safely and quickly with trained, skilled, and compassionate members, and using the best available equipment, neutralize or reverse any situation of those in need. We will continue aggressive planning and response preparation, and will strive to prevent the need for our emergency services through education and community interaction. Our services are delivered by a dedicated family of members committed to exceeding the needs and expectations of those we serve.

Please peruse our site and feel free to contact us if you have any questions. As always, we are proud to serve the residents of Silverton and Toms River Township.