Ex SFFD Firefighters

12/17/2021

SIX FLAGS GREAT ADVENTURE IS UNION BUSTING PUTTING THE PUBLICS SAFETY AT RISK

Today at approximately 10:30AM, our 2 fulltime firefighters, Captain Matthew Jordan and FF/EMT Rob Simonelli were terminated from their positions with the Six Flags Fire Department and escorted by Six Flags Security off property. The cited reason for their termination were “changes in the company”.
What kind of changes are they referring to? Record breaking attendance at the Great Adventure Property during the 2021 season? Increased development of the property over the next 3 years such as the newly planned hotel and campground or maybe the increased call volume shared by both Fire and EMS shared this season?
The Six Flags Fire Department has been in existence since 1973 serving the guests and employees of the complex and have been credited with saving the lives of numerous individuals. Just this year, FF/EMT Simonelli was credited with the CPR save of one of our guests. This is the second time in their history that the department has been attacked with layoffs. In 2011, corporate choose to completely disband the SFFD as a cost saving measure. This was quickly reversed when it was realized how dangerous a lack of fire suppression for the property was.
As of right now, the SFFD remains in operation with limited part-time staffing. These members of the department have other full-time jobs in the area. This will not guarantee coverage on our busy nights, such as “Fright Fest” and ongoing event “Holiday in the Park”. Thereby putting YOU our guests and employees at risk.
For comparison, our nearest mutual aid Fire Department, is the Cassville Fire Company with their firehouse approximately 15 minutes away from our park. 15 Minutes? Shall we remind our leadership of the death of 8 teenagers on our property due to a lack of proper fire response at the Haunted House Fire? 15 minutes is a rather long time to wait for a property with the capacity to hold over 50,000 people just in our theme park don’t you think?
This is heartless, despicable, act of union busting from our corporate leadership just prior to the holiday season. We hope that this will change. New Jersey Firefighters PFANJ International Association of Fire Fighters The Asbury Park Press New York Post - Breaking News, Latest US & World Headlines ABC News CBS News News 12 New Jersey Fox News New York Daily News - Breaking News, World News, US and Local News CNN Lakewood Scoop Ocean County Scanner News New Jersey 101.5 NJ.com

11/25/2021

The Six Flags Fire Department would like to wish you and your family a very happy and safe Thanksgiving! Stay safe and be well!

11/11/2021

The members of the Six Flags Fire Dept. want to wish our men and women a Happy Veterans Day to all who have served and continue to serve our great nation!

08/01/2021

Gone but never forgotten…
Six Flags Firefighter George Redner passed away six years ago today. May he continue to Rest In Peace and watch over us.

05/31/2021

Today, we honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. The men and women who bravely fought for our liberties and freedom but never made it home. Today, take a moment to reflect on those who have served and are no longer here with us. Stay safe and be well!

05/19/2021

Heads up! The New Jersey Forest Fire Service has placed a stage 3 fire restriction on burning. See the attached post for in depth details.

UPDATE - May 24 - Cape May County is now also included in Stage 3 fire restrictions.

The New Jersey Forest Fire Service has implemented stage 3 fire restrictions for our Division B & C coverage areas beginning 8 a.m. Wednesday, May 19.

Stage 3 Fire Restrictions:
🚫🔥All fires in wooded areas will be prohibited unless contained in an elevated stove using only propane, natural gas, gas, or electricity.
🚫🔥No charcoal fires are allowed.
🚫🔥No agricultural burning.

Division B is - Burlington County, Monmouth County, Ocean County, Middlesex County (south of the Raritan River), Mercer County except Hopewell Township

Division C is - Atlantic County, Cape May County, Camden County, Cumberland County, Gloucester County, Salem County

🔗 Current New Jersey Fire Danger: https://www.nj.gov/dep/parksandforests/fire/infotools/conditions-restrictions.html

03/06/2021

Here is a list from New Jersey Forest Fire Service of prescribed controlled burns for this weekend. Those in the Jackson are may see or smell smoke. Be safe and have a great weekend!

This weekend, March 6th & 7th, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service will be conducting prescribed burning operations in the following areas.

DIVISION B
Burlington County
- Bass River Township - Bass River State Forest
- Bass River Township - Federal Land
- Bass River Township / Tabernacle Township / Washington Township - Wharton State Forest
- Medford Township - Private Land
- Pemberton Township / Woodland Township - Brendan T Byrne State Forest
- Tabernacle Township - Private Land

Monmouth County
- Brick Township - Manasquan River Wildlife Management Area
- Wall Township - Allaire State Park

Ocean County
- Beachwood Borough - County Land
- Berkeley Township - Double Trouble State Park
- Brick Township - County Land
- Jackson Township - Forest Resource Education Center
- Jackson Township - Private Land
- Lacey Township - County Land
- Little Egg Harbor Township - Bass River State Forest
- Plumsted Township - Colliers Mills Wildlife Management Area
- Plumsted Township - Private Land

DIVISION C
Atlantic County
- Estell Manor City - Peaslee Wildlife Management Area
- Hamilton Township - Strawberry Field Aviation Facility
- Mullica Township - Hammonton Creek Wildlife Management Area
- Mullica Township - Private Land

Cape May County
- Dennis Township - Belleplain State Forest
- Middle Township - Federal Land
- Upper Township - Tuckahoe Wildlife Management Area

Camden County
- Winslow Township - Winslow Wildlife Management Area

Cumberland County
- Deerfield Township / Millville - Union Lake Wildlife Management Area
- Maurice River Township / Vineland - Peaslee Wildlife Management Area

Gloucester County
- Frankford Township - Private Land
- Glassboro Borough - Glassboro Wildlife Management Area
- Monroe Township - Winslow Wildlife Management Area

This schedule is weather dependent and subject to change.

If in doubt about the source of smoke or fire, call 9-1-1 or 877-WARN-DEP (877-927-6337).

More information about prescribed burning can be found here: https://nj.gov/dep/newsrel/2021/21_0007.htm

12/25/2020

Have a happy and safe holiday!

08/01/2020

Please join us as we remember Firefighter / EMT George Redner who passed away 5 years ago today.

05/20/2020

Retired Unit 5817

05/14/2020

WILD NEWS! 🦁 Our Safari will soon open as a drive-through experience! 🚗 Get ready to see 1,200 exotic animals from the comfort and safety of your own car. Reservations and advance tickets will be required - more info to come! 🎉