City of Bridgeton Fire Dept.- Bureau of Fire Prevention

06/16/2026

📢 Triathlon Event & Road Closure Advisory 📢
The annual triathlon is happening this Saturday, June 20th, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM! The race kicks off at Sunset Lake beach in the City of Bridgeton and travels through Hopewell and Greenwich Townships.
Expect heavy traffic and plan extra travel time. The following roads will be closed or affected during the event.
🛑 Road Closures & Affected Areas:
• West Park Drive (At the Sunset Lake beach area)
• West Park Drive (From Old Deerfield Pike to North West Avenue)
• West Park Drive (From North West Avenue to Bridgeton-Roadstown Road)
• Mayor Aitken Drive (From West Park Drive to Washington Street)
• Bridgeton-Roadstown Road (From West Park Drive to Roadstown-Greenwich Road)
• Barretts Run Road (From Bridgeton-Roadstown Road to Bridgeton-Greenwich Road)
• Bridgeton-Greenwich Road (From Barretts Run Road to Sheppards Mill Road)
• Sheppards Mill Road (From Bridgeton-Greenwich Road to Teaburner Road)
• Teaburner Road (From Sheppards Mill Road to Springtown Road)
• Springtown Road / Roadstown-Greenwich Road (From Teaburner Road to Bridgeton-Roadstown Road)
🤝 Assisting Agencies:
A massive thank you to the dedicated teams working to keep our athletes, residents, and visitors safe:
• Bridgeton: OEM, PD, FD, and EMS
• Cumberland County: OEM, 911 Communications, and Sheriff’s Department
• Regional Support: Greenwich FD, Hopewell FD & OEM, Downe Township FD, Lawrence Township EMS, and Inspira Medical Center EMS
• State & County Partners: Salem County OEM and NJSP OEM
Please drive carefully, watch for athletes, and follow all detour signs! 🚴‍♂️🏊‍♂️🏃‍♂️

06/11/2026

05/29/2026

K-9 Hans earned his pilot wings today 😎

Just kidding! He left the flying to humans; paws can make things a little difficult 💁🏼‍♀️

Training never stops for our K9 teams. 🐾🚁

Today, K-9 Hans and Deputy Chief Hitchner participated in environmental exposure training involving a helicopter to help strengthen his confidence, focus, and adaptability in high-stress and high-noise environments. These trainings are essential in preparing our dogs to perform effectively and safely during real-world incidents and investigations.

By exposing the K9s to different sights, sounds, vibrations, and distractions, we continue building reliable partners that are ready to work under any conditions. We are proud of the hard work and dedication shown by both our handlers and K9s during this valuable training opportunity. We would like to thank the New Jersey Forest Service and NJFireSafety for this opportunity!

Great job to all involved! 🐕‍🦺🔥

05/01/2026

Please see the below announcement in regards to permit applications. Thank you!

04/13/2026

As the weather gets warmer, food truck events are starting to pop up throughout our community! ☀️🚒

All mobile food vendors are required to obtain a permit from the City of Bridgeton Fire Department Bureau of Fire Prevention when operating within our jurisdiction.

Please note: a permit inspection is required each time a food truck sets up at a new location, or if it leaves a location and later returns.

To avoid any delays, be sure to apply for your permit through our website ahead of time at www.bridgetonfire.com

Before your inspection, please review the checklist below to ensure you have everything needed for approval. ✔️

We look forward to working with you to keep our community safe while enjoying all the great food this season has to offer!

03/10/2026

If you see a haze of smoke, or an odor throughout the City, be aware we are seeing results of the fire in the Delaware River.

03/05/2026

Logan Township - NJ Police Department
Logan Township Fire Department

02/12/2026

Love is in the air and our K9s have a few tips they wanted to share with everyone!

01/26/2026

🚨 Weather Advisory – Bridgeton, NJ 🚨

Due to the current weather conditions, residents are strongly encouraged to stay home and remain off the roads unless absolutely necessary. Road conditions may be hazardous and visibility may be reduced.

If you are essential personnel and must travel:
• Please allow extra travel time
• Reduce your speed
• Increase following distance
• Use caution at intersections and bridges

⚠️ New Jersey remains under a State of Emergency, and we urge everyone to take this seriously to help keep yourself, emergency responders, and road crews safe.

Thank you for doing your part to keep Bridgeton safe. Please continue to monitor local updates and weather alerts. Stay safe and stay warm. ❄️

01/22/2026

Brady’s K9 Fund generously donated a ballistic vest
for our department's four legged officer, K9 Hans. Brady's K9 is passionate about supporting our four- legged officers who work tirelessly to keep our community safe. Their organization is dedicated to providing essential equipment and resources to these brave K9s, ensuring they are well-equipped
and protected for their entire shift.

Brady's K9 Fund was founded by Brady S. who at the time was 8-years-old and felt K9 officers deserve body armor, just like their human partners. Since 2018 Brady's Fund has raised over $1.6M and vested 1,652+ K9s across all 50 states. Their mission is ongoing!