The volunteer fire company is located in Riverside Township, Burlington County, NJ and provides fire protection and emergency services to the 1.6 square mile community of approximately 8100 residents and to neighboring communities through mutual aid. The goal of Riverside Fire Company No. 1 is to reduce the loss of life and damage to property due to fire and related emergencies by providing quality emergency services through leadership, training, education, prevention, dedication, and support to the citizens of Riverside Township and neighboring communities. The Riverside Fire Company No. 1 has approximately 75 members in the following membership classifications: Active Firefighters, Exempt Firefighters, Fire Police Officers, Junior Firefighters, and Honorary Members. Riverside Fire Company No. 1 apparatus consists of the following:
Command 7000 – a 2017 Ford F-150, Command Vehicle, Chief
Command 7001 – a 2017 Ford F-150, Command Vehicle, Deputy Chief
Engine 7011 – a 2013 Pierce, 2000 GPM pump
Engine 7012 – a 2001 American LeFrance, 1500 GPM pump
Ladder 7015 – a 2005 Pierce, 105’ ladder
Utility 7017 – a 2008 Ford F-250 with snow plow, Support Vehicle
Fire Police 7019 – a 2011 Ford Expedition, Fire Police Unit
Marine 701 – a 2010 Rescue One 18’ boat, 45 HP outboard. In addition to emergency incidents the Riverside Fire Company No. 1 is active in community events, such as: fire prevention activities at schools and businesses; participation in holiday parades, the annual car show, the annual Community Day celebration, and fairs; events involving the local Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3020 and the American Legion Post 146; and other events. The Riverside Fire Company No. 1 is always interested in people who have an interest in serving as Active Firefighters, Fire Police Officers, and Junior Firefighters and are considering membership in this fine organization. Please do not hesitate to contact the Chief of Riverside Fire Company No. 1 by phone or email to state your desire to join and to begin the process. Please Note: The Riverside Fire Company No. 1 will be utilizing this messaging media to inform those in our community as well as other interested parties of upcoming events of interest, provide service notifications, and share important public service announcements. Comments made on this page will be monitored by the Riverside Fire Company No. 1. The Riverside Fire Company No. 1 has the right to remove any inappropriate comments including, but not limited to, those that have obscene language, sexual content, threaten or defame any person or organization, violate the legal ownership interest of another party, promote illegal activity, support or oppose political candidates and/or ballet propositions, and promote commercial services or products that are not typically related to a particular posting.
