Englewood, NJ – April 28, 2025 – The Professional Firefighters Association of New Jersey (PFANJ) and the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) have been working hard to combat the cuts from the Trump Administration that have negatively impacted the careers of our members and all first responders. These cuts include a reduction in services from these vital programs: National Firefighter Registry for Cancer, World Trade Center Health Program, National Fire Academy, Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program, and U.S. Forest Service.

Jackson, NJ – January 30, 2025 – The Professional Firefighters Association of New Jersey (PFANJ) has endorsed Ray Tremer for Commissioner in Jackson Fire District 4. Tremer, a career firefighter in Harrison, NJ, is seeking to improve public safety in his hometown where he got his start in the fire service as a Junior Firefighter with the Jackson Mills Fire Company. An Air Force veteran who served during Operation Iraqi Freedom in northern Iraq, Ray has also been deployed to Guam and Germany before starting his civilian career in the New Jersey Department of Corrections. Tremer’s military and public safety experience position him to help Jackson Fire District 4 respond to the rapidly changing environment, growth, and increasing call volume in the Township.

Trenton, NJ – November 4, 2024 – The Professional Firefighters Association of New Jersey (PFANJ) expresses its deep appreciation for Congressman Josh Gottheimer's steadfast commitment to first responders. During a meeting this past Friday, PFANJ leadership discussed their priorities with the Congressman, including additional steps to protect first responders in the state of New Jersey. The Congressman’s views align closely with PFANJ’s vision for a safer and stronger state under our next president, Congress, and governor.

Trenton, NJ – October 26, 2024 – The Professional Fire Fighters Association of New Jersey (PFANJ) commends our congressional delegation for their significant contributions to improving the well-being and working conditions of firefighters and first responders across the country. Citing their impact on our state’s first responders President Matthew Caliente and the Executive Board are pleased to announce the endorsement of the following members of Congress:

Evesham Township, NJ – September 23, 2024 – The Professional Firefighters Association of New Jersey (PFANJ) has endorsed Bruce Albright for Evesham Fire District No. 1 Board of Fire Commissioners. Albright is a familiar face in Evesham Township and has consistently shown his unwavering support for our firefighters in Evesham Township Professional Firefighters Association IAFF Local 4687.

Evesham Township, NJ – September 22, 2024 – The Professional Firefighters Association of New Jersey (PFANJ) has endorsed Bradford McIntyre for Evesham Fire District No. 1 Board of Fire Commissioners. McIntyre has a deep understanding of the community’s needs and has committed to our firefighters in Evesham Township Professional Firefighters Association IAFF Local 4687 that he will work closely with them to enhance public safety in Evesham.

Atlantic Highlands, NJ – September 19, 2024 – The Professional Firefighters Association of New Jersey (PFANJ) is proud to endorse Jose Pujols for Atlantic Highlands Borough Council. Pujols, a 23-year member of North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue and a current Captain, has a proven track record of public service and dedication to his community.

TRENTON - The Professional Firefighters Association of New Jersey, IAFF, AFL-CIO, the state-wide representative of career professional firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and dispatchers affiliated with the 340,000 -member International Association of Fire Fighters, has issued their endorsements for all the positions in the New Jersey Senate and General Assembly.

The PFANJ was on hand on March 12 as Governor Phil Murphy, Senator Bob Menendez, Senator Cory Booker, and many other political leaders from throughout the state, hold a press conference in Elizabeth to share the details of the "American Rescue Plan".

Recognizing the integral role of 9-1-1 dispatchers in emergency response, legislation sponsored by Assemblyman John Armato to designate 9-1-1 operators as first responders was approved Monday by the Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee. The goal of this legislation (A-3804) is for 9-1-1 operators to have a title that better reflects the services they provide.