Toms River Fire Company 2

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This company is incorporated under the laws of the State of New Jersey. Incorporated on April Toms River Fire Company No. 2 was incorporated on April 18, 1922.

This organization shall be known by the name of Toms River Fire Company # 2 Incorporated of the Township of Toms River, County of Ocean and State of New Jersey. Toms River Fire Company No. 2 provides fire suppression and rescue services to the downtown and central areas of Toms River Township. We utilize 2 Engines, 1 Brush Trucks, 1 Heavy Rescue, and various support vehicles out of our 2 stations. Main Station is located downtown on W Water Street and our substation is located on Hooper Ave just north of Route 37. The members listed below are known charter members: A. Novins, Benjamin Novins, Jack Costa, George Alshierile, H. Dittimar, Herbert Clayton, Roy Goble. First apparatus was a 1922 Packard car built with a chemical firefighting system on the body. Notable events in the early years:

Toms River Fire Co. No. 2 was on the initial response to Navy Base Lakehurst on May 6, 1937 to assist with the crash and fire of the air ship Hindenburg. Toms River Co. 2 firefighters were given a letter of commendation from base commander C.E Rosendahl. Toms River Fire Co. No. 2 responded to the Ocean County Jail fire on Sunday morning August 23, 1959. 8 inmates perished, 4 Toms River firefighters were badly injured along with one civilian. On December 11, 2001 these firefighters were awarded with medals of honor from the fire department.

10/29/2026

10/28/2026

10/27/26-Crash w/ Entrapment- Rescue 2624 extricated one from an overturned vehicle on Route 37.

10/24/2026

10/23/26- Fatal Apartment Fire- Last night at 2323 hours, Toms River Fire Companies #1 and #2 were assigned for a fire alarm activation at Highland Plaza. Shortly after dispatch, the assignment was upgraded to a reported apartment fire. Ultimately the incident was elevated to a 2nd Alarm assignment. Companies operated for approximately two hours before being placed in service. One victim was discovered during a primary search of the apartment and unfortunately resulted in a fatality. An origin and cause investigation was conducted by the Toms River Bureau of Fire PreventionOcean County Prosecutor's OfficeToms River Police Department and deemed the fire accidental in nature. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of the victim.

10/24/2026

FATAL TOMS RIVER STRUCTURE FIRE
RULED ACCIDENTAL

Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on October 23, 2026, at approximately 11:20 p.m., Toms River Township Police and Fire Departments were dispatched to the Highland Plaza Apartments on Highland Parkway for a report of a structure fire. Upon arrival, first responders observed smoke coming from a second story apartment. During a primary search of the residence, firefighters located a deceased female on the floor of the living room. The victims identity will be released once she is positively identified and notification is made to her next of kin.

A thorough and extensive investigation by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit-Arson Squad, Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit, Toms River Township Police Department Detective Bureau, and Toms River Township Bureau of Fire Prevention, revealed that the origin of the fire was on a couch along the east wall of the living room. The cause of the fire was determined to be accidental in nature due to careless smoking.

Prosecutor Billhimer acknowledges the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit-Arson Squad, Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit, Toms River Township Police Department Detective Bureau, Toms River Township Bureau of Fire Prevention, and Ocean County Medical Examiner’s Office, for their combined and cooperative efforts in connection with this investigation.

10/16/2026

The Toms River Fire Company #2 would like to thank our participants and sponsors of our first annual golf outing! It was an incredibly successful event and we are beyond excited to host it for years to come! We appreciate every single person and business that contributed to this event!

10/15/2026

10/14/2026

Tomorrow we kick off our first annual golf outing! Registration will begin at 12PM for all signed up!

10/06/2026

Our first annual golf outing is just over a week away! There is still time to sign up for a great day of golf, food, drinks and gifts! There will be an after party at Shogun Legacy following the outing!

10/06/2026

Our new engine, replacing our 2003 Pierce Dash that runs out of the sub-station on Hooper Ave, is moving swiftly through the production line in Appleton!

09/20/2026

The Officers and Members of Toms River Fire Company No. 2 extend our heartfelt condolences to Silverton Fire Chief John Keating and his family on the passing of his beloved wife, Ursula.

Our hearts are with Chief Keating, his family, and our brothers and sisters at Silverton Volunteer Fire Company during this incredibly difficult time. May they find comfort in the love and support of the Toms River community in the days ahead.

Address

45 W Water Street
Toms River, NJ
08753

Telephone

+17323491345

Website

http://www.tr2fd.com/

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