New Jersey Firefighters PFANJ

10/27/2026

🗳️ PFANJ PROUDLY ENDORSES BROTHER RICCI FOR EGG HARBOR CITY COUNCIL 🗳️

🚒​ International Association of Fire Fighters Pleasantville Fire Officers IAFF Local 4928 President Joseph Ricci, Jr. is running for Councilman in Egg Harbor City!

🫡​With six years of previous experience on Council, 18 years in the fire service (currently as Battalion Chief in the Pleasantville Fire Department), and a proven track record as a dedicated union leader, Joe has the experience and leadership EHC needs.

🤝​From his time in local government to protecting others on the front lines, supporting working families, and mentoring local youth as a football coach, service has always been at the heart of everything Joe does. That lifetime of commitment makes our decision to endorse, and your decision to vote, an easy one!

​🇺🇸 Election Day is Tuesday, November 3rd. Vote Joe Ricci, Jr. for Egg Harbor City Council!

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10/25/2026

🗳️PFANJ CONTINUES SUPPORT OF TEDESCO WITH ENDORSEMENT🗳️

🇺🇸The Professional Firefighters Association of New Jersey (PFANJ) is standing with Jim Tedesco as he launches his campaign for a 4th term as Bergen County Executive.

👨‍🚒​As a volunteer firefighter, Jim Tedesco understands firsthand what it takes to protect our neighborhoods. Throughout his time as County Executive, he has prioritized public safety, modernizing county emergency infrastructure, and making sure our first responders have the training, tools, and support they need every single day.

🗓️Vote Jim Tedesco for Bergen County Executive on Tuesday, November 3rd!

10/22/2026

🗳️PFANJ ENDORSES DAILY & WILGUS IN FLORENCE TWP🗳️

🚒Public safety relies on dedicated leaders who know what it takes to protect our neighborhoods and have the requisite knowledge to provide the resources needed by our members to protect Florence Township.

👨‍🚒The Professional Firefighters Association of New Jersey believe Scott Daily and Philip R. Wilgus, Jr. are those leaders and have endorsed them for Fire Commissioner.

​✅ Scott Daily: Life member of Masonville Vol. Fire Dept., former Lt. for Mt. Laurel & FTFD, and dedicated Fire Commissioner.

✅ Philip R. Wilgus, Jr.: Active FTFD volunteer firefighter, Board of Trustees member, and multi-year "Top Responder" award winner.

🗓️Vote Daily & Wilgus on November 3rd!

10/15/2026

🗳️PFANJ ANNOUNCES ENDORSEMENTS FOR US HOUSE🗳️

🗣️"An endorsement by the PFANJ is not handed out based on party lines. We operate under a clear and unwavering philosophy: we support those who support us," said PFANJ President Matthew Caliente. "Whether Democratic or Republican, these leaders have consistently stepped up to advocate for the health, safety, retirement security, and operational needs of our members, our professions, and the communities we protect."

District 1: Donald Norcross (D)
District 2: Congressman Jeff Van Drew (R)
District 3: Congressman Herb Conaway, MD (D)
District 4: Christopher Smith (R)
District 5: Rep Josh Gottheimer (D)
District 6: Frank Pallone Jr. (D)
District 7: Congressman Tom Kean (R)
District 8: Rob Menendez (D)
District 9: Nellie Pou (D)
District 10: Rep. LaMonica McIver (D)

📜A single congressional delegation cannot push complex federal bills over the finish line on its own—it takes the collective strength of the International Association of Fire Fighters and the solidarity of hundreds of thousands of brothers and sisters across all 50 states to move the needle in Washington. Our endorsed candidates, and their Congressional colleagues, have demonstrated a strong commitment to supporting federal legislation critical to first responders, including:

- Social Security Fairness Act: WEP/GPO Repeal
- AFG/SAFER Grant Funding
- PFAS Protection and Research
- 9/11 Health & Compensation

🔗PRESS RELEASE: https://www.newjerseyfirefighters.org/latest-news/professional-firefighters-association-of-new-jersey-announces-endorsements-for-u-s-house-of-representatives

10/01/2026

📢 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION UPDATE📢
October 2026 Fire Service Status Report

🚒 Today, the CSC released the latest Fire Service Status Report with the following updates:

🟡🟡🟡🟡🟡 Fire Chief - The current cycle announcement was released on August 1, 2026. Oral Assessments are tentatively scheduled for November 23, 2026.

🟡🟡🟡🟡 Deputy Fire Chief - The current cycle announcement was released on December 1, 2025. Oral Assessments are being scored.

🟡🟡🟡 Battalion Fire Chief - The previous cycle announcement was released on March 1, 2025. All lists were issued with Oral Assessment reviews ongoing.

The current cycle announcement was released on September 1, 2026. Written Exams are tentatively scheduled for January 2027 with Oral Assessments tentatively scheduled for April 2027.

⚪⚪ 2nd Level Fire Supervisor - The previous cycle announcement was released on February 1, 2025. Scoring is complete and all lists were issued.

The current cycle announcement was released on August 1, 2026. Written Exams are tentatively scheduled for November 19, 2026 with Oral Assessments tentatively scheduled for April 2027.

⚪ 1st Level Fire Supervisor - The previous cycle announcement was released on February 1, 2025. Oral Assessments are currently being scored.

The current cycle announcement was released on August 1, 2026. Written Exams are tentatively scheduled for November 19, 2026. Oral Assessment Exercises are tentatively scheduled for April 2027.

🔴 Entry Level Firefighter - The 2026 Firefighter announcement closed on August 31st, 2026.

🔗Follow the link to find the full Fire Service Status Report and to see which jurisdictions are in each cycle: https://www.nj.gov/csc/jobs/publicsafety/pdfs/October%202026%20Fire%20Service%20Status%20Report_10.1.26.pdf

09/30/2026

🪏 BREAKING GROUND FOR FIRST RESPONDER HEALTH🪏

🏗️ Yesterday, we celebrated the official groundbreaking and announcement of the construction of Cardio Pulmonary Diagnostics’ brand-new Medical Arts Building at 748 Spring St. in Elizabeth, NJ!

↪️​This milestone comes right on the heels of another exciting expansion—the opening of CardioPulmonary Diagnostic, LLC new office location in Hamilton, NJ! Together, these developments mark incredible progress in making high-quality, specialized healthcare even more accessible across the state.

🏥​This state-of-the-art facility in Elizabeth will serve as the future home of Captain's Gift - The Captain Dominick Buscio Program, a vital initiative dedicated to providing life-saving cardiovascular and pulmonary health testing for active and retired first responders who face high-stress environments and unique health risks. Programs like this are crucial in ensuring our members get the proactive, specialized care they need and deserve.

​🎉A huge congratulations to Dr. Patel and his entire team for their visionary leadership, dedication, and unwavering commitment to the PFANJ and for expanding healthcare access for the state's entire first responder community!

​👨‍🚒New Jersey Firefighters PFANJ 2nd Vice President Dave Hines and Treasurer Greg Swanson were on hand for the ceremony to support this incredible milestone for all first responders across the state.

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09/19/2026

Our Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial is an annual event that honors the...

09/18/2026

🛫​Members of the New Jersey Firefighters PFANJ are in Colorado to honor our Camden Fire Department brothers, David Figueroa and Julius A. Snyder, as they take their rightful place on the International Association of Fire Fighters Memorial Wall in Colorado Springs.

🫂We will stand with their families, friends, and fellow firefighters as we remember their dedicated service, unwavering bravery, and ultimate sacrifice.

🕯️They join 288 fallen IAFF brothers and sisters being honored this year—a reminder that their legacy will never be forgotten.

💻​Join us in honoring Brother Figueroa and Brother Snyder by tuning into the livestream:
​📅 Saturday, Sept. 19
🕛 12 p.m. ET | 10 a.m. MT
📍 Watch Live on YouTube:

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Our Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial is an annual event that honors the...

09/11/2026

Twenty-five years later, we carry the memory of that fateful day and the heavy toll that continues to follow.

​Today, we honor the 343 International Association of Fire Fighters brothers of the FDNY who made the ultimate sacrifice on September 11, 2001, answering the call without hesitation. We also remember and stand with the countless brothers and sisters who have answered the call since—those who returned to the pile, breathed the toxic air, and have since lost their lives to illness or continue to fight brave battles today.

We also remember every civilian taken from us that day in New York City, Washington, DC, and Shanksville. The courage displayed across our nation will never be surpassed.

We will never forget.

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09/10/2026

👨‍🚒STANDING UP FOR NJ FIRST RESPONDERS AND LABOR 💪

🙏​Huge thanks to Rep Josh Gottheimer for inviting the Professional Firefighters Association of New Jersey (PFANJ) to today’s Labor Roundtable. It was a vital opportunity to discuss how he can continue to stand with labor and address the critical issues facing our unions across the state.

🔥​2nd VP, Dave Hines, proudly represented the PFANJ at the table, bringing crucial issues to the forefront:

-Fire Apparatus Crisis: Highlighting how aging fleets and equipment shortages directly impact firefighter safety and response capabilities in our local communities.

-​Staffing Needs: Discussing chronic staffing shortages and the urgent need for minimum manning.

-​OSHA's Emergency Response Standard: Advocating for the life-saving benefits of the proposed OSHA standard to ensure modern safety protections for all responders.

🤝​Thank you, Congressman Gottheimer, for your continued engagement and dedication to supporting New Jersey’s labor workforce.

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