Overview[]
The Asbury Park Fire Department is a career department that employs around 53 firefighters who protect a population of approximately 15,000 residents over an area of about 2 square miles. Asbury Park, like many others along the Jersey Shore, is known for its boardwalk and beaches, which attract many tourists every year. The APFD also provides emergency medical service on the BLS level.
History[]
The Wesley Engine & Hose Company No. 1 was formed in 1877, Independence Hook & Ladder Company No. 1 was formed in 1879, Enterprise Hose Company No. 1 was formed in 1880, Neptune Fire Company was formed in 1883, Allan R. Cook Fire Company was formed in 1884 and Goodwill Hose Company No. 5 was formed in 1885. Other Companies include the Atlantic Hook & Ladder Company, Engine & Hose Company No. 4 and the Eureka Fire Company.
Former Stations[]
| Station | Address | In Service | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neptune Fire Company / A. R. Cook Fire Company | 800 Main Street | 1900-? | Now used by Asbury Park Fire Department |
| Goodwill Hose Company / Atlantic Hook & Ladder Company | 1119 Summerfield Avenue | Demolished | |
| Wesley Engine & Hose Company No. 1 / Independence Hook & Ladder Company No. 1 | 646 Mattison Avenue | Demolished | |
| Engine & Hose Company No. 4 | 1506 Park Avenue | Still stands |
Apparatus Roster[]
All pump/tank measurements are in US gallons.
Fire Station (Station 83-1) - 800 Main Street[]
Built 1900
- Engine 83-75 - 2019 Seagrave Marauder II (2000/500) (SO#78K49)
- Engine 83-76 - 2006 HME 1871 / Smeal (1500/500)
- Rescue 83-85 - 1993 Ford L-8000 / Rescue 1 (Ex-South Wall Fire Rescue)
- Tower Ladder 83-89 (Spare) - 2013 Seagrave Marauder II / 1971 Baker (-/-/75' mid-mount Aerialscope platform) (Ex-Freewood Acres Fire Company No. 1, ex-Brick Township Fire Department, ex-Jericho Fire Department (New York))
- Tower Ladder 83-90 - 2024 Seagrave Marauder 6x4 (-/-/95' Aerialscope) (SO#56290)
- Battalion 83-68 - 2015 Ford Police Interceptor Utility
- Chief 83-66 (Chief of Dept.) - 2017 Ford Police Interceptor Utility (Unmarked)
- Spare Engine - 2006 HME 1871 / Smeal (1500/500) (Ex-Engine 83-75)
- Ambulance 83-56 (Spare) - 201? Ford E-450 / PL Custom
- Ambulance 83-58 (Spare) - 2015 Ford E-450 / PL Custom
- Ambulance 83-60 - 2022 Ford E-450 / PL Custom (SN#4334)
- Ambulance 83-61 - 2018 Ford E-450 / PL Custom (SN#3848)
- Utility 83-99 - 2019 Ford F-350
- Special Operations Trailer - 20? Car-Mate
- Rescue Boat - Zodiac w/motor & trailer
On Order[]
Spartan Metro Star / Toyne pumper (2000/500) (Ordered December 2024)
Retired Apparatus[]
- 2006 HME 1871 / Smeal pumper (1500/500) (Ex-Engine 83-77) (Sold to Southport Fire Department (Maine))
- 2006 Seagrave / 1994 Seagrave aerial (-/-/100' tractor-drawn) (Ex-Truck 83-90) (Trailer ex-Baltimore County Fire Department) (Currently owned by a private collector in VA)
- 2000 International / E-One pumper (1250/1000) (Ex-Engine 83-76)
- 1999 Seagrave (-/-/100' rear-mount) (Ex-Truck 83-90) (Ex-Mamaroneck (Town) Fire Department) (Ex-FDNY Ladder 137)
- 1993 E-One Protector (1500/500) (Ex-Engine 83-75)
- 1988 Mack MC / Ward 79 pumper (1500/750) (Ex-Wanamassa Fire Company)
- 1985 Seagrave aerial (-/-/100' rear-mount) (Ex-Truck 1)
- 1977 Hahn pumper (Ex-Engine 1)
- 1971 Mack CF / Baker aerial (-/-/75' mid-mount platform) (Ex-Jericho Fire Department, ex-Brick Township Fire Department, ex-Freewood Acres Fire Company)) (Boom remounted on 2013 Seagrave)
- 1968 Seagrave pumper (1500/750) (1989 refurb) (Ex-Engine 83-78) (Ex-Wanamassa Fire Company)
- 1964 Hahn pumper (1000/)
- 1959 American LaFrance pumper (Ex-Neptune Township Fire Department (New Jersey))
- 1956 Seagrave 70th Anniversary Series aerial (-/-/100' tractor-drawn)
- 1948 American LaFrance pumper (Reg.#L-3494)
- 1939 American LaFrance pumper (Reg.#8059)
- 1930 American LaFrance 85' tractor drawn aerial (Reg.#7131)
- 1927 American LaFrance pumper (Reg.#6057)
- 1927 American LaFrance pumper (Reg.#6056)
- 1917 American LaFrance ladder truck (Reg.#1782)
- 1917 American LaFrance pumper (Reg.#1781)
- 1917 American LaFrance pumper (Reg.#1780)
Future Plans[]
New Fire Station under construction at 200 Memorial Drive.
External Links[]
- Asbury Park Fire Department
- Asbury Park Fire Department Facebook page
- Asbury Park Fire Department Professional Firefighters Facebook page