The West Long Branch Fire Company No.2 is comprised of some of the finest firefighters. The members of Company No.2 have a coverage area of approximately 3 square miles made up of residential, commercial, and educational institutions, which include Monmouth University. The Borough of West Long Branch has a population of 8,258. Our 45 dedicated active members cover approximately 350 calls for service each year. Members are alerted to emergency situations via radio dispatched by the Monmouth County Sheriffs Office Communication Center and simultaneous messages sent to the members smart phones. Our members provide a variety of services to the community which include fire suppresion, vehicle extrication, and fire prevention safety. New members are required to attend training to become firefighters. The New Jersey State Firefighter 1 course is hosted by the Monmouth County Fire Academy twice a year. With a combination of classroom and hands-on participation, the new firefighter candidate masters the basic tasks of firefighting. A written and a proficiency exam are given at the end of the course. Some topics covered are Right-to-Know, Firefighter Safety and Survival, Medical Care, Rope Riggings and Knots, ICS-100 and 700, Fire Behavior, Chemistry of fire, SCBA’s, Extinguishers, Forcible Entry, Ladders, Rescue Procedures, Ventilation, Water Supply, Hose and Nozzle handling, Salvage and Overhaul, Sprinklers, Communications, Bloodborne Pathogens, Utility emergencies, Thermal Imaging Cameras, and Haz-Mat Awareness. At the completion of Firefighter I members have to continue their education with annual mandatory training as well as advanced courses. The West Long Branch Fire Company No.2 is always looking for new members, if interested please contact a site administrator to be put in contact with our membership committee.
