03/18/2026
We’re excited to announce that we have officially entered into an Auto Aid Agreement with the Monroe Township Fire Department!
An auto aid agreement goes above and beyond a traditional mutual aid agreement. With mutual aid, additional departments are requested after crews arrive and determine they need more resources. With auto aid, both departments are dispatched at the same time on certain calls—like structure fires—ensuring help is already on the way from the very beginning.
Why this matters:
đźš’ Faster Response Times
Auto aid eliminates the delay of requesting additional resources. More firefighters, apparatus, and water supply resources are en route immediately, which can make a critical difference in saving lives and property.
🔥 Stronger Fireground Operations
Having additional crews arriving early allows for quicker fire attack, search and rescue, ventilation, and water supply operations. This leads to a more organized and efficient incident scene from the start.
👨‍🚒 Improved Firefighter Safety
More personnel on scene early means crews can operate in teams, rotate more effectively, and reduce fatigue—helping keep everyone safer during high-risk incidents.
đź’§ Better Water Supply Capabilities
In areas without hydrants, early-arriving mutual resources are crucial for water shuttle operations. Auto aid ensures tankers and support equipment are already responding without delay.
📉 Lower Insurance (ISO) Ratings
Auto aid agreements can positively impact a community’s ISO (Insurance Services Office) rating. ISO evaluates fire protection capabilities, including response times, staffing, and available resources. By guaranteeing additional personnel and apparatus are dispatched immediately, auto aid strengthens our overall fire protection system—which can help lower insurance premiums for residents and businesses.
This agreement reflects our continued commitment to working together, improving service, and going above and beyond for the communities we serve.
