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 […]
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 […]
Winter Holiday Fire Safety
As the holiday season approaches, the Lakewood Fire Department is urging residents to prioritize fire safety during Chanukah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa celebrations. The Lakewood Board of Fire Commissioners, in partnership with Fire Chief Jonathan Yahr, Fire Prevention Specialist Sima Clapman, and the Lakewood Fire Department, emphasizes the importance of safe practices to ensure a joyful […]
Lakewood Fire Department Deploys RAC Unit to Support State Forest Fire Response in Jackson Wildfire
The Lakewood Fire Department is actively assisting in the response to the Jackson wildfire, a major forest fire impacting the Jackson area. In collaboration with regional fire services, the Lakewood Fire Department has deployed its RAC (Rehab and Care) Unit, operated by Lakewood EMS, to provide critical support to firefighters on the front lines. The […]
Change Your Clocks, Change Your Batteries
As the community prepares for Daylight Saving Time on November 3rd, 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 carbon monoxide alarms […]
FIRE DEPARTMENT ACHIEVES IMPROVED ISO RATING
The Lakewood Board of Fire Commissioners along with Fire Chief Jonathan Yahr are proud to announce that effective November 1, 2024, the Lakewood Fire District will achieve a significant improvement in its Insurance Services Office (ISO) Public Protection Classification (PPC) rating, moving from a rating of a Class 5 to a Class 3 rating (Class […]
