NJ FMBA

09/04/2026

Behind every successful national event are firefighters who step up to serve, often without recognition.

For more than 20 years, members of Summit's Firefighters - FMBA 54 have proudly assisted the Operations Team and Operations Command Staff during the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend in Emmitsburg, Maryland. This year's ceremony honored the firefighters lost in 2025, ensuring they and their families received the respect and dignity they deserve.

We are proud to recognize the members of Team Summit who represented both their Local and the New Jersey fire service:

Joe Wurtzbacher, Josh Evers, Brian Harnois, Eric Evers, Rick DeGroot, Paul Imbimbo, Nick Ciraco, Matt Lemons, Matt Klapper, and Mike Tomich.

Thank you for your continued commitment to honoring our fallen brothers and sisters and for more than two decades of dedicated service to this important mission.

09/02/2026

Attention FMBA Locals, have an upcoming event or initiative you want to get in front of more people? The NJ FMBA Social Media Committee is here to help.

Fundraisers, training opportunities, community events, Local initiatives, and other important efforts can be submitted through our social media request form. We will do our best to help share approved submissions across NJ FMBA social platforms and highlight the work our Locals are doing throughout the state.

This is another way we can support our Locals and help give important events and causes a stronger reach. Please keep in mind that some restrictions apply and not every submission can be guaranteed.

Submit your event information here:
https://forms.gle/nVUhXjG6JfF2JZuz8

Get your information in early and give us the best chance to help promote it.

08/31/2026

The Vineland Fire Department is bringing another outstanding weekend of training to South Jersey.

Join firefighters from across the region at the South Jersey Fire Symposium, taking place January 22-24, 2027, at the Vineland Convention Center.

This year's lineup features nationally recognized instructors covering topics including:
• Honoring the Charleston 9
• Vent Enter Search (VES): Beyond the Door
• Lithium-Ion & EV Fire Strategies
• Fireground Strategies for Commercial Properties
• 1st Due Engine, Ladder & Chief Operations

Whether you're looking to sharpen your skills, learn from some of the best in the fire service, or network with fellow firefighters, this symposium delivers an outstanding training experience.

For registration information, contact [email protected].

Don't miss one of South Jersey's premier fire service training events!

08/28/2026

Reminder - The 130th Annual NJ FMBA Convention is set for September 14-17 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City!

Our Annual Convention brings together delegates from across New Jersey to conduct the business of our union, hear important updates, and continue the work of representing the interests of our members.

Hotel reservations at the NJ FMBA group rate are now available. We encourage Locals to book early to secure their rooms.

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
1000 Boardwalk
Atlantic City, NJ

Reserve your room here:
https://book.passkey.com/go/GFIR26Z

We look forward to seeing everyone in Atlantic City in a few weeks!

08/27/2026

The Hamilton Township Professional Firefighters, representing FMBA Locals 84/284, is hosting an evening of fire service training with Captain Bobby Eckert of Eckert Fire Tactics.

Fire Ground Considerations
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Bent Iron Brewery
70 Extonville Road, Hamilton, NJ

Tickets are $50 and include a catered dinner from Villa Manning plus one beer.

Tickets can be purchased by cash, check, or Venmo:
Venmo:
Email: [email protected]
Text Patrick Manning: 609-203-4760

Get your ticket and join Hamilton’s career firefighters for a solid night of training, food, and time with fellow members of the fire service.

08/26/2026

The 24th Annual NJ FMBA Fallen Heroes 5K Memorial Run is more than just another event. It’s one of the most important traditions of our organization.

Each year, we come together to honor the memory of those we’ve lost, support their families, and demonstrate the strength of the New Jersey fire service. This year, as we recognize the 25th anniversary of 9/11, that mission carries even greater meaning.

We’re asking every NJ FMBA Local to step up and be part of it.

Register a team. Bring your members. Most importantly, consider becoming an event sponsor. Sponsorships from our Locals are a visible commitment to remembering our fallen brothers and sisters and ensuring this event continues to grow for years to come.

Let’s make this year’s Fallen Heroes 5K the largest and strongest in its history.

Saturday, September 12, 2026
9:00 AM
Bar Anticipation | Lake Como, NJ

Register or become a sponsor today:
www.NJFMBAFallenHeroes5K.com

Together, we honor. Together, we remember. Together, we never forget.

08/25/2026

The 11th Annual NJ FMBA Foundation Co****le Tournament is coming up fast!

Join us on Tuesday, September 15 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City during Convention week for one of the events our members look forward to every year.

All proceeds benefit the Mark A. Virag Memorial Cancer Fund, supporting firefighters and their families when they need it most.

Grab a partner, represent your Local, and come ready to compete. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top teams, and the championship belts are up for grabs!

$200 per teamRegistration deadline: September 10, 2026

Register now:https://www.njfmba.org/cornhole

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08/24/2026

A major milestone for NJ FMBA Local 359!

Local 359, representing EMTs with Monmouth County EMS (MedStar), has officially secured its first collective bargaining agreement.

This was a full-team effort from the start. The NJ FMBA Organizing Committee helped build the foundation, and the Labor Committee stepped in during negotiations to provide the experience, strategy, and support needed to move the process forward.

The result is a strong first contract that delivers meaningful raises, back pay, improved working conditions, and a solid foundation for the future of Local 359.
Congratulations to the members of Local 359 for staying together, staying focused, and seeing this through. This is exactly what union representation is supposed to look like!

For Locals preparing for negotiations or looking for support, reach out to the NJ FMBA and get the right people involved early.

08/21/2026

Time is running out to register!

There's still time to join FMBA Local 500 for the 11th Annual Tom Tevlin Local 500 Golf Classic, but spots won't last forever.

Join us on Thursday, October 1, 2026 at Pebble Creek Golf Club in Colts Neck for a great day of golf, camaraderie, and friendly competition.

Your registration includes:
• 18 holes of golf
• Breakfast
• BBQ lunch
• Swag bag
• Hole-in-one contest
• Longest drive & closest-to-the-pin competitions
• Cooler of Cheer raffle
• 50/50 and door prizes

Registration opens at 7:30 AM with a 9:00 AM shotgun start.

Don't wait until the last minute. Grab your foursome, register today using the Venmo QR code on the flyer, or contact John Hund at 201-615-5831 or [email protected] with any questions.

We'll see you on the course!

08/20/2026