Winslow Township, NJ Closing 3 Fire Departments

Winslow, New Jersey will be consolidating its fire department, closing three stations that serve the township.

Winslow Township Fire Department took to Facebook to break the news to residents and provide an explanation.

Winslow Township, NJ Fire Department Undergoing Restructuring, Realignment

According to Winslow Twp. Fire Chief Marc S. Rigberg three of the township's fire stations will now operate out on one large firehouse.

Unfortunately, Chief Rigberg elaborates, volunteerism is down and the number of volunteer firefighters with Winslow Fire Department stands at just 35. There were once reportedly one hundred forty.

Chief Rigberg assures his community the restructuring has nothing to do with the quality of the current volunteers, there just aren't enough of them and, ultimately, the decision comes down to the safety of the township residents they serve.

3 Fire Stations in Winslow Township, NJ to Close

The following are the three Winslow Township Fire Stations that will close:

Station 25-6, Albion

Station 25-9, Elm

Station 25-4, Tansboro

The main firehouse for Winslow Township Fire Department will now be Station 25-3, Cedar Brook.

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You can read the full statement from Winslow Township FD below.