Address:
10 Vassar Avenue P.O. Box 48
Fortescue, NJ 08321
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Emergency Dispatch Phone: 911
Business Phone: 856-447-3251
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Department Web Site: http://www.fire-ems.net/firedept/view/Fortescue2NJ
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Email: None
About Fortescue Fire/Rescue Dive Team:
Fortescue Fire/Rescue & Dive Team proudly protects 1000-3500 people living in an area of 140 square miles. We operate out of 1 station that protects a primarily rural area. Our department is a public department whose members are on a volunteer status. Fortescue is a unique department because of its location. The small rural island community is located on the southwest corner of Cumberland County in New Jersey on the Delaware Bay. This small secluded town caters to the boating industry and other water sports. The population ranges from 1000 people during the off season, during the summer months this town grows to over 3500 residents. An estimated 500,000 people visit Fortescue annually. The company's main objective is to provide Fire/Rescue protection, with their speciality being water rescue and recovery. All rescue divers are Certified Public Safety Divers, who provide both water rescue and recovery throughout New Jersey.
Department Type: All Volunteer
Services Provided:
- Firefighting
- ALS Emergency Medical Service
- Vehicle Rescue (Extrication)
- Search & Rescue
Number of Stations: 1
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