Lawrence Township Professional Firefighters

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Lawrence Township Professional Firefighters Also known as Firefighters' Mutual Benevolent Association (FMBA) Local 96. in town between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.

We are the labor union that represents the career firefighters who protect Lawrence Township (Lawrenceville), NJ Firefighters’ Mutual Benevolent Association (FMBA) Local 96 represents the career firefighters who protect Lawrence Township (Lawrenceville), which is located in Mercer County in central New Jersey. The Lawrence Township Fire Department is a combination organization made up of three volunteer fire companies and a small staff of career firefighters who are responsible for protecting lives and property within the 22 square miles of Lawrence Township. In addition to providing first-due firefighting and rescue services to Lawrence Township, LTFD also regularly assists neighboring municipalities through various mutual aid agreements. While Lawrence Township’s nighttime population (2010 census) is 33,472, the daytime population swells to well over 100,000 as professionals, students and consumers work, learn and shop at Bristol-Myers Squibb, Educational Testing Service, Rider University, Lawrenceville School, Quaker Bridge Mall, Mercer Mall, Lawrence Shopping Center, and other venues, and also travel through town along Interstate 95, Route 1 and other major roadways. The township’s three volunteer fire companies date back to 1906, 1914 and 1915, respectively. Like other volunteer and combination fire departments around the country, LTFD’s volunteer ranks have declined in recent years. The reality is that – with increasing economic demands being made on families, and with 911 responses and mandatory training requirements continually growing – fewer people today are able to invest the time and make the commitments necessary to being an active volunteer firefighter. In an effort both to support its volunteer fire companies and to ensure a timely response to emergencies, Lawrence Township employees four career firefighters who, using the Mercer County fire radio designation of Station 20, respond to all 911 calls (fires, traffic accidents, rescues, medical emergencies, hazardous materials spills, etc.) Monday through Friday – the hours when most volunteers are working their fulltime jobs and the township’s volunteer availability is its lowest.

2026 Lawrence Township Trunk or Treat.
23/10/2026

2026 Lawrence Township Trunk or Treat.

07/10/2026

It’s time to put your Halloween decorating skills to the test! Deck out your home, get creative, and show off your best spooky setup for a chance to win 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place for Best Overall Presentation! 🕷️ 🕸️

🎃 Registration closes: October 15th at noon
👻 Judging: October 16th - 29th
🏆 Winners announced: October 30th

Open to Lawrence Township residents!

Sign up online and get your spook on!

https://forms.gle/tQP4pvu3iA8C63vH8

Come see us today at Lawrence Township Community Day! We have goodie bags, helmets, candy, and a Lego raffle!
03/10/2026

Come see us today at Lawrence Township Community Day! We have goodie bags, helmets, candy, and a Lego raffle!

01/10/2026
24/09/2026

Lawrence Township will host a public presentation of the Center for Governmental Research (CGR) Fire and EMS Study on Thursday, Oct. 1, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Meeting Room of the Municipal Building, 2207 Lawrence Road. This meeting is open to the public.

The study was funded by a grant from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. CGR principal Paul Bishop will review the study's findings and key recommendations at this special meeting of the Public Safety Committee. Public participation will follow the presentation. Final decisions rest with the governing body.

To see the full study, visit https://tinyurl.com/2026firestudy

24/09/2026
Last night the Lawrence Township Fire Department was dispatched for a reported smoke condition on Drift Avenue. Upon arr...
11/09/2026

Last night the Lawrence Township Fire Department was dispatched for a reported smoke condition on Drift Avenue. Upon arrival heavy smoke was showing from the dwelling and a working fire was found inside the basement. Both our career staff members on A Platoon utilizing Telesquirt 20, along with the volunteer staff, and multiple mutual aid companies put hand lines in service to extinguish the fire. A big thank you to our mutual aid partners for their continued assistance!

This training was attended by B Platoon. This was a great opportunity to train with our volunteer staff along with the W...
19/08/2026

This training was attended by B Platoon. This was a great opportunity to train with our volunteer staff along with the West Windsor career staff.

Congratulations to Probationary Firefighter Nick Ratigan on graduating from the Trenton Fire Academy today! Nick's offic...
31/07/2026

Congratulations to Probationary Firefighter Nick Ratigan on graduating from the Trenton Fire Academy today! Nick's official first shift is Wednesday and he has been assigned to B Platoon.

B Platoon had the pleasure in participating in this year's demonstration for the 2026 Lawrence High School Seniors. This...
16/06/2026

B Platoon had the pleasure in participating in this year's demonstration for the 2026 Lawrence High School Seniors. This is an event our career staff looks forward to attending each year to help show our graduating seniors the dangers of driving impaired.

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