NJFFS SECTION B10 Home Page

Wildland fire suppression for the State of New Jersey covering Middlesex and Monmouth Counties in Central New Jersey

B10’s primary response areas include: East Brunswick Twp, Englishtown, Freehold Borough, Freehold Twp, Helmetta, Holmdel Twp, Jamesburg, Manalapan Twp, Marlboro Twp, Monroe Twp, Old Bridge Twp, Plainsboro, Sayreville, South Amboy, South Brunswick Twp, South River, Spotswood and surrounding towns as requested.

Thursday, April 25, 2024

Section B10
Current Fire Danger

TODAY IS A CLASS 3 DAY

Buildup Index: 36
KBDI: 88
Temp: 52
Relative Humidity: 38 %
Haines Index: 4
Fine Fuel: 7.5
Spread: 23
Wind: ENE at 8
Class day updated 04/25/24 at 1417 hrs

NJ FIRE WEATHER FORECAST

NJ FIRE DANGER INFORMATION HUB

NJ PRESCRIBED FIRE DASHBOARD

USFS/Rutgers Fire Danger Monitoring Consoles

NJ FIRE DANGER CONSOLE- SOUTH

NJ FIRE DANGER CONSOLE- NORTH

NJ CAMPFIRE RESTRICTIONS

There are no current restrictions in place

-SPECIAL NOTICES-
WEATHER ALERTS

04/25/24 Statewide Wildfire Danger

NJ Forest Fire Service Vacancy Announcement

Full-time Aviation Mechanic

Apply today: Requirements/Information

Did you know that the New Jersey Forest Fire Service manages a fleet of six helicopters and three fixed-wing aircraft?
The Forest Fire Service is now hiring a full-time aviation mechanic to be based out of the Coyle Field Air Attack Base in Woodland Township, Burlington County.
Applicants must have three (3) years of experience in the inspection, maintenance, and repair of helicopter and/or fixed wing aircraft, airframes, turbine powerplants and related components and systems. Additionally, applicants must possess a valid Federal Aviation Administration approved Airframe and Powerplant certificate considered 'recent' by the following standards set forth in the Federal Aviation Regulation, Part 65, Section 65.83.

NJFFS FIRE TOWER/AIR BASE STAFFING

Friday 04/26/24
Div A, B & C fire towers are STAFFED today

Div A- Aeroflex Air Base is STAFFED today with DELTA 5
Div B- Miller Air Base is STAFFED today with TANKER 81
Div C- Downstown Air Base is STAFFED today with TANKER 61

CURRENT NJ WILDFIRE ACTIVITY

WILDFIRE

04/25/24 @ 1400 hrs- SECTION A4- ‘Snowbowl Wildfire’, Bowling Green Mountain, Jefferson Twp off Weldon Rd.

Crews currently working a fire near the Milton fire tower. Delta 5 was utilized for bucket work along with a dozer during burn-out operations. A spot fire was reported about 1 mile south of the original fire. The spot fire was held to a half acre with the help of Delta 5. There are no structures in the area. (Updated 04/26 @ 0830 hrs).

MAJOR WILDFIRE
510 acres/100% contained

04/24/24 @ 0830 hrs- SECTION C11/SECTION B1- ‘County Line Wildfire’, Wharton State Forest, Waterford Twp off of Jackson Rd-

At 8:00 a.m. Thursday, April 25, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service reached 100% containment of a 510-acre wildfire in the area of Jackson Rd. in Wharton State Forest. The fire burned in both Waterford Twp, Camden County and Shamong Twp, Burlington County.

Forest Fire Service staff will remain on scene and continue to monitor control lines and address areas of concern until significant precipitation occurs to ensure public safety.

The public is advised that smoke may be visible for an extended period while firefighters work to mop-up the wildfire. Motorists traveling in the area should remain cautious of smoke. Additionally, we ask that motorists watch for firefighters and fire vehicles that may be working on the roadsides. Jackson Road has been reopened.

No structures were threatened by the wildfire. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. No injuries were reported. (Updated 04/25 @ 0815 hrs)

Remember, No Drones in Fire Zones -
If YOU fly, WE can't!

There are serious consequences to flying an unauthorized drone near a wildfire.
During a wildfire, our aircraft fly low to the ground, often at the same altitude that a drone would fly. If a drone is detected flying over or near a wildfire, all Forest Fire Service air support will be grounded - hampering suppression and observation efforts.
Please do your part, and prevent interfering with wildfire suppression by
staying grounded.