Ocean County Fire Marshals FMBA Local 98

10/10/2026

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09/26/2026

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OCEAN COUNTY – As Ocean County continues to experience the effects of the Nor’easter, the Ocean County Board of Commissioners encourages residents to stay weather aware and be mindful of travel while in the State of Emergency.

While the tides have rescinded, there will be another high tide later this evening that could continue to cause damage and be dangerous.

The Ocean County Board of Commissioners also reminds residents to remember these tips from the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Management while they continue to monitor weather conditions:
• Be sure to secure potentially wind-borne objects.
• Avoid driving through flooded areas. In addition, residents should move vehicles to higher ground if they live in low laying area.
• Bring pets indoors.
• Check your car battery.
• Place generators 20 feet from doors or windows.

During this weekend’s storm, please be cautious and follow the instructions of first responders. In case of an emergency, call 9-1-1.

In the event of power outages, Jersey Central Power and Light Company customers should call 1-888-544-4877, texting "OUT" to 544487, or visiting JCP&L’s website and Atlantic City Electric Customers should call 1-800-833-7476 or Text “OUT” to 20661.

09/22/2026

Only 8 seats left! Dont miss out on a great training opportunity!

Training Opportunity!! Currently there’s only 8 seats left, for the 3 day Boat Fire Course . The course includes lecture, Live burn demonstrations and group investigation exercises

08/30/2026

Dont miss out on this great training opportunity!

06/30/2026

Congratulations PST Warren Harzer on your much earned retirement!!!

Good morning. After eighteen years of being the voice for so many out in the field today we say goodbye to Warren Harzer centered in this picture. PST Harzer epitomizes the dedication and hard work required to be the professional dispatcher that has he been for so many years. Those in field fighting fires and the officers Seaside Heights Police Department have been fortunate to have his calm voice in the eyes of the storm- here is to one of the truly good guys- God Speed Warren Harzer and best of luck in the next chapter of your life!Ocean County EMS Coordinators Ocean County Fire MarshalBeachwood & Pine Beach PBA Local 253South Toms River Police DepartmentBayville EMSOcean County GovernmentOcean County Fire and EMS Training CenterOcean County Police Academy

02/03/2026

01/24/2026

The New Jersey Emergency Management Association (NJEMA) advises all local Offices of Emergency Management to actively promote preparedness messaging ahead of this weekend’s significant snow event.

The State of New Jersey has declared a State of Emergency effective Saturday, January 24, 2026 beginning at 5PM, and hazardous travel conditions are expected across the state.

🧊 OEMs are encouraged to remind residents to:
• Avoid unnecessary travel once snow begins
• Monitor official weather forecasts and local alerts
• Prepare emergency kits with food, water, medications, flashlights, and batteries
• Fully charge mobile devices and backup power sources
• Check on elderly neighbors and those with access or functional needs
• Use caution when shoveling snow and avoid overexertion
• Keep vehicles fueled and stocked with winter emergency supplies

🌨️ Preparedness now helps reduce risk and keeps communities safer during severe winter weather. The latest weather briefing from the US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly can be found athttps://www.weather.gov/media/phi/current_briefing.pdf

NJEMA thanks our local OEM partners for their continued leadership, coordination, and commitment to public safety across New Jersey.

12/02/2025

Ocean County Fire Marshals FMBA Local 98 would like to sincerely congratulate our friend and brother Sgt. Haskell from Ocean County Prosecutor's Office on his much earned and deserved retirement!!!

Congratulations to Sergeant Thomas Haskell on his retirement from the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office! Sgt. Haskell began his career here at OCPO in 2004. He has spent his entire career with the Major Crime Unit- Arson Squad. Thank you for your service Sgt. Haskell and enjoy the next chapter of your life!
Pictured are OCPO Chief of Detectives Anthony U. Carrington, Executive Assistant Prosecutor Bridget Coughlin, Sergeant Haskell, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer, First Assistant Prosecutor Michael T. Nolan, Jr. and Deputy First Assistant Prosecutor Michael Weatherstone.

11/30/2025

The Ocean County Fire Marshal’s Office strives to succeed in community risk reduction by positively encouraging strong teamwork, interagency collaboration, thorough investigations and community engagement. Great job by all agencies involved!!

Ocean County Fire Marshal
Ocean County Prosecutor's Office
Ocean County Sheriff 911
Lakewood Professional Firefighters and Fire Officers, FMBA 80 & 280
Lakewood Police Department
Ocean County Government
Lakewood Scoop
NJ FMBA

LAKEWOOD MAN CHARGED WITH AGGRAVATED ARSON
AND TWO COUNTS OF ARSON

Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on November 30, 2025, Israel Salgado-Miron, 39, of Lakewood, was charged with Aggravated Arson and two counts of Arson in connection with incidents that occurred in Lakewood Township on November 29, 2025.

On November 29, 2025, at approximately 10:30 p.m., Lakewood Township Police and Fire Departments responded to a structure fire on East Eighth Street. Upon arrival, first responders discovered a fire in the basement window well of the structure. Shortly thereafter, emergency personnel discovered two additional brush fires along railroad tracks in the area. Firefighters were able to extinguish all three fires. An investigation by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit-Arson Squad, Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit, Lakewood Township Police Department Detective Bureau, and Ocean County Fire Marshal’s Office, revealed that the origin of the structure fire on East Eighth Street was in the basement window well of the structure, and the cause of the fire was incendiary by an unknown person utilizing an open flame to available combustible materials. Further investigation revealed that the cause of the two brush fires was incendiary by an unknown person utilizing a hot set to a jackpot of fuel.

Continuing investigation led to the identification of Salgado-Miron as the individual responsible for setting all three fires. Salgado-Miron was taken into custody and transported to the Ocean County Jail where he is presently lodged pending a detention hearing.

Prosecutor Billhimer commends the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit-Arson Squad, Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit, Lakewood Township Police Department Detective Bureau, and Ocean County Fire Marshal’s Office, for their collective assistance in connection with this investigation.

The charges referenced above are merely accusations and the press and public are reminded that all defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
R.P.C. 3.6(b)(6).

11/27/2025

🍁🦃Our Office wishes you & your loved ones a very safe and happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🍁