Lawrence Township Professional Firefighters

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 vol

unteer 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.

12/05/2026

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Drawing Date- July 20th, 2026

B Platoon utilizing Engine 20 operated at this 2nd Alarm fire today. Thank you to our volunteer staff and mutual aid par...
08/05/2026

B Platoon utilizing Engine 20 operated at this 2nd Alarm fire today. Thank you to our volunteer staff and mutual aid partners for their continued assistance.

Earlier today, at approximately 8:40 a.m., the Lawrence Township Fire Department responded to a multi-alarm structure fire at Motel 6, located at 2995 Brunswick Pike in Lawrenceville.



Upon arrival, first responders encountered heavy black smoke coming from a second-floor motel room. Lawrence Township career firefighters immediately initiated aggressive rescue and fire suppression operations.



Due to dangerous smoke conditions in the hallway, several motel residents became trapped inside their second-floor rooms and were unable to safely exit. Firefighters successfully rescued multiple occupants by utilizing ground ladders to access the balconies of the affected rooms.



This incident marks another fire response since the implementation of Lawrence Township’s new 24/5 career fire staffing schedule. Lawrence Township volunteer firefighters also responded and worked side-by-side with career staff to assist with fire suppression operations.



Today’s incident once again put the Township’s newly implemented fire response model to the test under real emergency conditions, and it performed exactly as intended. The rapid response by career firefighters, combined with the continued dedication and support of volunteer firefighters, resulted in the successful rescue of multiple occupants and a swift, coordinated fire attack.



Mutual aid assistance was also provided by West Windsor Fire & Emergency Services, Hamilton Township Fire Department, Princeton Fire Department, and Ewing Township Fire Department.



The fire remains under investigation at this time.

We are very proud to have our Probationary Firefighter Nick Ratigan be a part of this historic academy class!
21/04/2026

We are very proud to have our Probationary Firefighter Nick Ratigan be a part of this historic academy class!

15/04/2026
Starting this Monday, the Lawrence Township Career Firefighters will begin providing 24-hour fire coverage Monday throug...
11/04/2026

Starting this Monday, the Lawrence Township Career Firefighters will begin providing 24-hour fire coverage Monday through Friday for our community.
This is an exciting step forward as we expand our hours and enhance the level of protection for the residents of Lawrence Township. Our department is proud to continue building a stronger, more responsive fire service dedicated to your safety.
We also look forward to working side by side with our department's volunteer staff to provide professional, reliable, and high-quality fire protection.
Thank you for your continued support as we take this important step in serving our community.

For Immediate Release: Career Staff Schedule Change and Per Diem Staff Hiring.
30/03/2026

For Immediate Release: Career Staff Schedule Change and Per Diem Staff Hiring.

26/03/2026

Earlier this afternoon the Lawrence Township Fire Department was dispatched for a reported house fire on Denow Road. Career staff members manning Rescue 20, Engine 20, and Tower 20 responded. Chief 20 arrived and confirmed a working fire and requested additional resources from Ewing Township and Princeton. Rescue 20 arrived first due in three minutes followed shortly after by Engine 20 and Tower 20. The fire was placed under control in nineteen minutes. No injuries were reported. Thank you to the members of the volunteer staff manning Rescue 202 and our mutual aid companies for their assistance on scene. Video provided by local resident.

We will be under a Blizzard Warning in effect 10AM Sunday morning. Complete any and all necessary traveling and purchase...
21/02/2026

We will be under a Blizzard Warning in effect 10AM Sunday morning. Complete any and all necessary traveling and purchases needed today to stay home and safe tomorrow! Reminder Lawrence Township requests vehicles parked on the roadways removed by 10AM tomorrow! Stay safe everyone!

We would like to welcome our two newest members of the career staff! Probationary Firefighter Nick Ratigan and Probation...
17/02/2026

We would like to welcome our two newest members of the career staff! Probationary Firefighter Nick Ratigan and Probationary Firefighter Tymair Simmons. Nick will be attending the fire academy in the near future and Tymair joins us after serving with the volunteer staff. We look forward to serving with both Nick and Ty and continuing to see the career staff grow as we move forward into the future!

24/01/2026

Lawrence Township will declare a state of emergency effective tonight, Saturday, January 24th at 6:00 PM in advance of the impending snowstorm.

WARMING CENTER UPDATE

The warming center locations previously announced are for emergent issues only—such as power failures or multiple displaced residents.

These facilities will NOT be open at this time per directive from Mercer County, unless an emergency situation arises that requires their activation.

Stay tuned for updates. Stay safe, Lawrence Township. Check on your neighbors and avoid unnecessary travel during the storm.

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