The North Bergen Fire Prevention Bureau conducts State mandated fire inspections throughout the Township. All buildings that are inspected must meet New Jersey Fire Code requirements. All inspectors are certified by the New Jersey Division of Fire Safety. The purpose of these inspections are to enforce the New Jersey Fire Code and educate the public's awareness about the danger of fire.

Services

• Conduct fiscal year State mandated fire inspections throughout the Township
• Respond to all complaints from the general public of suspected fire code violations
• Respond to all requests to teach Fire Safety and Prevention awareness throughout the Township
• Conduct fire investigations at fire scenes to determine the origin and cause
• Respond to incidents of possible Juvenile Firesetters and refer them to the proper agencies for assessment

Fire Safety Resources

The following links will give you important information regarding fire safety:

• The National Fire Protection Association (nfpa.org)
• The Federal Emergency Management Agency (fema.gov)
• The New Jersey Division of Fire Safety (state.nj.us/dca/divisions/dfs)
• North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue (northhudsonfire.com)

Fire Safety Bulletins

• Candle Safety Tips
• Car Fire Safety
• Carbon Monoxide Safety Tips
• Christmas Tree Safety Tips
• Cooking Safety
• E-Bike & E-Scooter Safety Tips
• Electrical Safety Tips
• Escape Planning Tips
• Fire Alarm Apartment Safety Tip
• Fireworks Safety Tips
• Grilling Safety Tips
• Halloween Safety Tips
• Portable Heater Safety
• Safety Information
• Senior Safety Cards
• Senior Safety Tips
• Smoking Safety
• Thanksgiving Safety
• Top 10 Winter Freeze Tips
• Winter Holiday Safety
• Winter Storm Safety

Questions? Visit The North Bergen Help Desk