Asbury Park Professional Firefighters Local 384

08/03/2026

Our thoughts and prayers are with Bil’s family and everyone at Neptune Township EMS during this difficult time 🙏🏻

It is with great sadness that we share the news that Neptune Township EMS Chief Bil Rosen collapsed and died in the line of duty this morning. He was 59. This is a major loss for all of us, and we’re still processing the shock. Bil was a friend, a family member, and held multiple significant roles throughout EMS in New Jersey. Bil touched countless lives through his work at Neptune EMS, the New Jersey EMS Task Force, Neptune OEM, as well as through his cooking, his teaching, and his family.

Bil was passionate about mental health and wellness and established a robust peer support system within Neptune Township EMS that has come to grow into something bigger than imagined. The hope for him was to create a program that nurtured and destigmatized the judgment around mental health in public safety. In addition to his role as EMS Chief for Neptune Township, he also held the positions of Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator for Neptune OEM, Training Module Manager for the NJ EMS Task Force and Deputy EMS Coordinator for Monmouth County, and was a long time dedicated member of Shark River Hills First Aid. He was a lifelong educator of public safety professionals, and instructed thousands of students both nationally and internationally.

He had a strong love of food, and, most of all, his family. You could feel the joy he had for watching his son Bash begin his journey in EMS. Most recently, they could be found standing together side by side at the FIFA world cup. In addition to that, he could be found at the sidelines of Bash’s soccer games cheering him on with pride. Notoriously known for his famous kayak and hunting trips with his close friends; he had a love for getting outdoors and always loved to share his tales with coworkers and friends alike.

We’ll share more details about services as soon as we have them. For now, please keep Bil’s wife Kristin, his son Sebastian, his loving family, and everyone whose lives he touched along the way in your thoughts. His dad jokes will be deeply missed, and the joy he brought to all of us will never be forgotten. The legacy he has left behind will be carried on for generations by all the lives that Bil touched.

NJ EMS Task Force
Shark River Hills First Aid Squad, Inc
Monmouth County Sheriff's Office
Neptune Township Office of Emergency Management
Neptune Township Special Operations Rescue

08/03/2026

On Friday July 24th, members from Tour 2 along with members of the Asbury Park Police Department and Asbury Park Beach Patrol responded to a emergency medical call on the beach and performed live saving CPR, resulting in a positive outcome.

08/01/2026

At approximately 06:30hrs this morning, the Asbury Park Fire Department was dispatched to the Asbury Park Beach for a reported 3 juveniles in distress.

Upon arrival, Tour 1 Acting Battalion Chief Fahnholz encountered a gathering of approximately 300 people on the beach. As he made his way through the crowd, Monmouth County Communications Center had advised him that an Asbury Park Police officer had entered the water in an attempt to rescue the victims. At that time, FF’s John Britton and Christian Manning, both fully trained and equipped rescue swimmers had already entered the water and were swimming towards the individuals. Acting BC Fahnholz immediately requested confirmation from dispatch regarding the police officer’s location to determine if the PO was one of the three individuals he had visual contact of. It was confirmed that the three individuals consisted of 1 APPD officer and two juveniles.

FF’s Britton and Manning reached one of the juveniles, who appeared fatigued but was not in immediate distress. They instructed him to continue swimming to shore while they proceeded approximately 30 yds past the jetty to reach the second juvenile and the officer.

FF Manning first made contact with the officer who was keeping the JV above the surface. FF Manning assumed control of the 14- year old victim from the officer. Working together, FF’s Britton and Manning safely removed the juvenile. While this rescue was ongoing, FF Piccolo entered the water and assisted the other juvenile, who had become increasingly fatigued, safely onto shore.

The 14-yr old victim rescued was evaluated on the beach and transported to JSUMC for further care by FF’s Jamar Stephens and Nikki Del Pizzo.

The actions of the Asbury Park Police Department officer, along with the professionalism, training, and teamwork of all the members of Tour 1 resulted in a successful rescue of all individuals without injury to rescuers.

07/30/2026

Last night, 83 Truck responded mutual aid into the Oakhurst section of Ocean Township for a working fire. Crews were tasked to perform ventilation. Great job by all companies!

07/29/2026

Another step closer!

By WILLIAM CLARK The new $18.5 million Asbury Park firehouse on Memorial Drive is expected to be operational soon, although exactly when is still uncertain.

07/16/2026

🚒 Air Quality Advisory – Canadian Wildfire Smoke Expected

Residents should be aware that smoke from the ongoing Canadian wildfires is expected to drift into our area, with conditions forecast to worsen throughout the day tomorrow. Combined with the expected heat and high humidity, air quality is likely to be poor and could affect everyone, especially those with respiratory or heart conditions.

If you have asthma, COPD, or other respiratory illnesses, consider staying indoors with windows closed and limiting strenuous outdoor activity whenever possible. If you must be outside for an extended period, monitor local air quality conditions and take appropriate precautions.

🔥 When should you call 9-1-1?

Wildfire smoke can create a hazy appearance and a noticeable smoky odor. However, if you see smoke coming from a building, vehicle, wooded area, or anywhere you believe there may be an active fire, call 9-1-1 immediately. It’s always better to have firefighters investigate than to ignore a potential emergency.

If you’re unsure whether what you’re seeing is wildfire smoke or an actual fire, don’t hesitate to call. Our dispatchers and firefighters would much rather respond and determine everything is safe than have a real emergency go unreported.

Please stay safe, stay hydrated, and check on elderly neighbors and those with medical conditions during this period of heat and poor air quality.
— Asbury Park Firefighters Local 384

07/06/2026

🚨🚨🚨🚨Due to multiple storm related emergencies, we are asking everyone to please stay indoors and off the roads to allow our members to respond. Again, please stay off the roadways!🚨🚨🚨🚨

07/01/2026

Today, July 1, 2026, the Entry level Firefighter applications have opened. If interested in pursuing a career with the Asbury Park Fire Department, please visit the NJ Civil Service Commission’s website and fill out the application. Testing is expected to be done in December 2026 and January 2027. Good luck to all who apply!

04/24/2026

Asbury Park Firefighters Local 384 Challenge Coins now for sale! $15 per coin and are available for pick up at 800 Main Street OR contact one of our members directly and the will assist you!

04/02/2026

83 Truck (Tour 1) along with 83-67 are currently operating in the City of Long Branch at a multi-alarm fire in a large lightweight under construction building.