Fire Department Appointments
The Lakewood Board of Fire Commissioners, along with Fire Chief Jonathan Yahr, is pleased to announce the appointment of volunteer firefighter Aldo Montes and the official swearing-in of Career Firefighters Joseph T. Bisogno and Marvin J. Pisco. These appointments and oaths of office were administered during the Board of Fire Commissioners meeting held on June […]
Lakewood Firefighters Honored with Life Saving Awards by the 200 Club of Ocean County
The Lakewood Fire Department is proud to announce that two of its firefighters were honored on Thursday by the 200 Club of Ocean County for their heroic actions earlier this year. Lieutenant Robert Cook and Probationary Firefighter Andrew Sanchez received the Life-Saving Award during the club’s annual awards dinner, held on June 12, 2025. The […]
Fire Department Honors Fallen Heroes with High Achievement Award at Ocean County Fire Academy Graduation
The Lakewood Fire Department proudly participated in the Ocean County Fire Academy’s Firefighter I and II graduation ceremony on the evening of June 2, 2025. As part of the ceremony, awards were presented to recruits for exceptional performance and academic achievement during the class. Among these honors, the Stanley Marks/Alex Latyshev High Achievement Award was […]
Fire Department Promotions
The Lakewood Board of Fire Commissioners, along with Fire Chief Jonathan Yahr, is pleased to announce the promotion of Career Fire Lieutenant Robert J. Leon Sr. to the rank of Fire Captain, and the swearing-in of Career Firefighter Evan M. LaValle at the recent Board of Fire Commissioners meeting held on May 12, 2025. Captain […]
Lag Ba’Omer Safety & Bonfire Permit Information
With Lag Ba’Omer just around the corner, the Lakewood Board of Fire Commissioners in conjunction with Fire Chief Jonathan Yahr, Fire Department Chaplain Rabbi Moshe Rotberg, members of the Lakewood Fire Department and the Office of the Ocean County Fire Marshal offer the following safety tips and Bonfire permit information. Bonfire Permit: Anyone planning on […]
Fire Department Appointments
The Lakewood Board of Fire Commissioners along with Fire Chief Jonathan Yahr, is pleased to announce the appointment of volunteer firefighters Alan Perez Vilchiz, and Michael J. D’Elia 3rd. These appointments were confirmed at the Lakewood Board of Fire Commissioners’ meeting held on Monday, April 7th, 2025, where they were sworn in with honor and […]
Lakewood Board of Fire Commissioners Issues Proclamation Honoring Asbury Park Fire Department
At a recent meeting held on March 10, 2025, the Lakewood Board of Fire Commissioners issued a formal proclamation recognizing and expressing gratitude to the City of Asbury Park, NJ Fire Department for their invaluable support. The proclamation acknowledges the Asbury Park Fire Department’s commitment and dedication in providing coverage for the Lakewood Fire Department […]
Lakewood Firefighters Recognized for Life-Saving Rescue at Assisted Living Facility
The Lakewood Board of Fire Commissioners along with Fire Chief Jonathan Yahr and the Lakewood Fire Department is proud to recognize the heroic actions of its firefighters following a life-saving rescue at an assisted living facility on March 16, 2025. At approximately 20:14 hours on March 16, 2025, Lakewood Fire Department’s Engine 5 and Ladder […]
Change Your Clocks, Change Your Batteries
As the community prepares to spring forward for Daylight Saving Time on March 8th, The Lakewood Board of Fire Commissioners along with Fire Chief Jonathan T. Yahr, Fire Prevention Specialist Sima Clapman and the members of the Lakewood Fire Department are encouraging residents to prioritize their safety by changing the batteries in smoke detectors and […]
Fire Department Appointments and Promotions
The Lakewood Board of Fire Commissioners along with Fire Chief Jonathan T. Yahr, proudly announced the appointment of nine new full-time paid firefighters and the promotion of four firefighters to lieutenant during a historic reorganization event for Engine Company No. 1 on Thursday, January 23rd, 2025. This significant milestone marks the transition of Engine Company […]
