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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 […]

Fire Department Announces Passing of Firefighter Qua’dry W. Lyons

  It is with deep sadness that the Lakewood Fire Department announces the untimely passing of one of our own, Firefighter Qua’dry W. Lyons on January 14, 2025. Firefighter Qua’dry Lyons joined our department as a Volunteer Firefighter in June of 2023 and was hired as a full-time career Firefighter in July of 2024 and […]

Lakewood Fire Department Establishes New Rescue Company

The Lakewood Board of Fire Commissioners along with Fire Chief Jonathan Yahr are proud to announce the creation of a new Rescue Company designed to enhance the Fire Department’s emergency response capabilities and provide specialized rescue services to the community. This highly trained and dedicated unit will address some of the most challenging and complex […]

Airplane Crash At Lakewood Airport

The Lakewood Fire Department responded to an airplane crash that occurred just off the runway at Lakewood Airport earlier today. Emergency services were dispatched at approximately 3:54 PM and Fire units arrived in under 5 minutes. Upon arrival Units found 3 Souls were on board 2 were uninjured and 1 was transported to Jersey Shore […]

Lag Ba’Omer Safety & 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 Bon Fire permit information. Bonfire Permit: Anyone planning […]

Chametz Burning Sites & Fire Safety

With the Pesach Holiday season upon us 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 Marshall remind the community to be mindful of the following hazards to ensure a safe […]

“Change Your Clocks, Change Your Batteries”

As the community prepares to spring forward for Daylight Saving Time on March 10th, 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 is encouraging residents to prioritize their safety by changing the batteries in smoke detectors and […]

LFD Acknowledges Lakewood Police Department’s Communication Division

The Lakewood Fire Department proudly acknowledges and commends the exceptional efforts of the Lakewood Police Department’s Communication Division in the creation of an innovative Alarm Assignment Program for the Fire Department. At its February 12, 2024, meeting, the Lakewood Board of Fire Commissioners recognized the invaluable collaboration and dedication demonstrated by the Lakewood Police Department’s […]

Fire Department Appoints New Volunteer Firefighter

The Lakewood Board of Fire Commissioners along with Fire Chief Jonathan Yahr, is pleased to announce the appointment of two new volunteer firefighters, Rolando J. Olivarez, and Alexander Palacio. The appointments were confirmed at the Board of Fire Commissioners meeting on Monday, January 8, 2024, where they were sworn in with honor and commitment. The […]