Wall Fire Company #1

07/30/2026

The Wall Fire Company No. 1 regrets to announce the passing of Ex-Chief Edward Miles.

Chief Miles dedicated more than 50 years of service to the Wall Fire Company and the residents of Wall Township. He served two consecutive terms as Fire Chief in 1988 and 1989 before being elected Fire Commissioner, a position he faithfully held from 1993 through 2023.

Beyond his service to the fire department, Ed was deeply involved throughout the Township. He served for more than two decades as President of the Wall Township Firefighters Relief Association and was also a proud member of the Wall Township Exempt Firefighters Association.

Ed's commitment to community service became a family tradition. The Miles name has long been synonymous with West Belmar. His late wife, Sue, was a dedicated member of the Wall Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary and spent decades shaping young lives as a teacher at West Belmar Elementary School. Their son, Kevin, proudly served as Captain of the Wall Fire Company in 1999, while their son, Edward Jr., has faithfully served as Secretary of the Wall Fire Company for more than three decades.

Chief Miles' leadership, dedication, and unwavering commitment to the fire service and the Wall Township community have left a lasting legacy that will not be forgotten.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to the entire Miles family during this difficult time. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers as we honor the life and service of Chief Edward Miles.

Rest easy, Chief. Reunited with Sue, your watch is complete. Thank you for a lifetime of service to your department and your community. You will never be forgotten.

07/16/2026

07/12/2026

Our members were out bright and early this morning providing a little relief from the summer heat for the runners participating in the rescheduled Wall Firecracker 5K.

05/07/2026

Another night in our series of live fire scenarios at Middletown Fire Academy.

Crews continued sharpening their skills while also brushing up on the fundamentals of fire suppression techniques.

A special thank you to our partners at Wall First Aid & Rescue Squad for accompanying us at the academy and helping ensure the safety of our members throughout the evening.

04/25/2026

At approximately 5:40 PM this evening, all three Wall Township fire stations were dispatched to a reported house fire on Curtis Avenue in the West Belmar section of the township, Fire District 1.

Within five minutes of dispatch, the first-arriving Engine Company was on location and initiating an aggressive fire attack. The fire was quickly contained to the room of origin, and no injuries were reported.

Crews from Wall Fire Company No. 1, S. Wall Engine Company 3, Glendola Fire Company, and South Wall Fire Rescue operated on scene until the incident was placed under control and deemed safe.

EMS operations were handled by Wall Community First Aid and Monmouth County MEDSTAR, ensuring the well-being of both residents and firefighters.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Wall Township Fire Marshal’s Office, in conjunction with the Wall Township Police Department.

We extend our thanks to our neighboring departments from Spring Lake Heights and Neptune City for providing coverage during the incident.