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Lawrence Township Professional Firefighters

Also known as Firefighters' Mutual Benevolent Association (FMBA) Local 96. in town between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.

We are the labor union that represents the career firefighters who protect Lawrence Township (Lawrenceville), NJ Firefighters’ Mutual Benevolent Association (FMBA) Local 96 represents the career firefighters who protect Lawrence Township (Lawrenceville), which is located in Mercer County in central New Jersey. The Lawrence Township Fire Department is a combination organization made up of three volunteer fire companies and a small staff of career firefighters who are responsible for protecting lives and property within the 22 square miles of Lawrence Township. In addition to providing first-due firefighting and rescue services to Lawrence Township, LTFD also regularly assists neighboring municipalities through various mutual aid agreements. While Lawrence Township’s nighttime population (2010 census) is 33,472, the daytime population swells to well over 100,000 as professionals, students and consumers work, learn and shop at Bristol-Myers Squibb, Educational Testing Service, Rider University, Lawrenceville School, Quaker Bridge Mall, Mercer Mall, Lawrence Shopping Center, and other venues, and also travel through town along Interstate 95, Route 1 and other major roadways. The township’s three volunteer fire companies date back to 1906, 1914 and 1915, respectively. Like other volunteer and combination fire departments around the country, LTFD’s volunteer ranks have declined in recent years. The reality is that – with increasing economic demands being made on families, and with 911 responses and mandatory training requirements continually growing – fewer people today are able to invest the time and make the commitments necessary to being an active volunteer firefighter. In an effort both to support its volunteer fire companies and to ensure a timely response to emergencies, Lawrence Township employees four career firefighters who, using the Mercer County fire radio designation of Station 20, respond to all 911 calls (fires, traffic accidents, rescues, medical emergencies, hazardous materials spills, etc.) Monday through Friday – the hours when most volunteers are working their fulltime jobs and the township’s volunteer availability is its lowest.

13/08/2025

🚨 Equipment Upgrade Alert! 🚒

FMBA Local 96 Members are proud to announce the arrival of our new LUCAS 3. This is a critical tool that will enhance our ability to deliver high-quality, life-saving care during cardiac arrests. This device is now placed in service on one of the Townships busiest frontline units, Rescue 20.

We are deeply grateful to Bristol Myers Squibb for their generous support in making this possible.

Through their Corporate Giving Program, BMS was able to fulfill the request for not one, but Two LUCAS 3 CPR Devices. One of which will be placed on an ambulance with the members over at Lawrence Township Emergency Medical Services FMBA Local 396. This further exemplifies Bristol Myers Squibb’s commitment to improving health outcomes and supporting first responders in our community. Thanks to their partnership, our team is better equipped to respond quickly and effectively when every second counts.

From all of us at FMBA Local 96, Thank you, BMS, for helping us save lives 💙

We would also like to thank Red Line Fabrication & Machine LLC for their excellent work in the mounting of a shelf in our apparatus cab to protect and store the unit. And last but not least, a very special thanks to Diana over at Stryker for her help and patience during this process!

02/07/2025

Safety Town is a great program through the township where we can bring all the kids to the firehouse to discuss smoke detectors, stop drop & roll as well as other fire safety tips. We can’t wait for next year!

22/06/2025

We would like to express our condolences to the family and friends of Officer Tim Long and the Trenton Police Department for their loss.

14/05/2025

We offer our sympathies and condolences to the Pfeiffer family & the Hamilton Fire Division.

Our hearts are heavy today. Please keep Captain Pfeiffer, his family, his friends, and our members in your prayers.

03/05/2025

Congratulations to the Lawrence High School Baseball team on winning the CVC Colonial division title now 3 years in a row!

30/04/2025

Please use caution today due to the elevated fire risk…

04/30/25- ELEVATED RISK FOR FIRE SPREAD TODAY FOR ALL OF NJ...

There is an elevated risk for fire spread through early this
evening across most of New Jersey and Southeastern Pennsylvania.
Minimum relative humidity values will drop to 15 and 30 percent.
This will be accompanied by northwesterly winds of 10 to 15 mph
with gusts up to 25 mph. These conditions, along with the
continued drying of fine fuels, could support the rapid spread of
any fires that ignite, which could quickly become difficult to
control. The winds will diminish later this evening and the
relative humidity will also increase.

Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged. Be sure to properly
extinguish or dispose of any potential ignition sources, including
smoking materials such as cigarette butts.

This forecast considers meteorological, fuel, and land conditions
and has been developed in coordination with state fire officials.

Today's forecasted stats:
Max temp 77
Min RH- 18%
Winds- NW 9 gusting to 17 mph

25/04/2025

Members met up with Paul Tweedly to present him and his Wife Janice a plaque of appreciation for all of their years of service to the community and Emergency services workers since opening Captain Paul’s Firehouse dogs. Recently Paul sold the restaurant and is looking forward to enjoying his retirement.

NJ FMBA

17/04/2025

NJ/Lawrence Township FF Candidates: Keep an eye out on May 1st for your test results!

07/03/2025

Engine 50, Quint 52 and Lawrence Township Professional Firefighters Rescue 20 operating at an odor of smoke this morning in the Township. The crew from Rescue 20 found an issue with the oil burner, the area was ventilated by Engine 50 and turned over to the homeowner. Units from the Valley Volunteer Fire Companies also responded to the incident.

24/02/2025

Congratulations to the West Windsor Professional Firefighters for their additional manpower to have 4 firefighters per shift on a 24 hour rotation. This increase allows for greater safety for the residents & firefighters of West Windsor. Again, Congratulations on being proactive and progressive with the needs of your growing community.

28/01/2025

Today, the Lawrence Township Career Firefighters participated in the Saint Ann School Flag Raising Ceremony. We were honored to attend this ceremony along with LTPD, LTEMS, and Mayor Farmer.

24/01/2025

If you are interested in purchasing a t-shirt please direct message us with what size you want. Pickups will be at Station 201 located at 21 Slack Ave. Pickup window is Monday through Friday 8am-4pm.

**sizing and quantities are limited at this time. Cash only at this time

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C/o 165 Pilla Avenue
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08648

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