Fire Department · Career
East Orange Fire Department
East Orange, NJ · Essex County
The East Orange Fire Department provides fire protection and emergency response for the City of East Orange, an urban community in Essex County, New Jersey. Department headquarters are located at 468 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
Beyond emergency response, the department emphasizes quality firefighter training, code enforcement, and public education programs delivered to local schools and the community. It also runs a residential KnoxBox emergency lock-box program to help residents with mobility challenges.
The department maintains dedicated divisions for fire prevention and inspections, incident reporting, and training, each reachable through its own contact line.
MissionTo provide the best in fire protection for the City of East Orange
New Jersey career firefighter positions are typically filled through the state Civil Service process, and the East Orange Fire Department's own website does not publish a firefighter recruitment page or entry requirements. Prospective firefighters should monitor the City of East Orange employment page and the New Jersey Civil Service Commission for open announcements.
At the time of review, the city's job board listed a Fire Protection Inspector opening (code-enforcement role, open until filled). Applications can be submitted online through the city's employment portal, by downloadable form, or by emailing a resume to the contact listed in the posting.
How do I apply for a job with the East Orange Fire Department?
Positions are posted on the City of East Orange employment page. Openings can be applied to online through the city portal, by downloadable application form, or by emailing a resume to the contact named in the specific job posting.
Is the department currently hiring firefighters?
The department's website does not publish a firefighter recruitment page. At the time of review the city job board listed a Fire Protection Inspector position (a code-enforcement role) as open until filled; check the city employment page for current openings.
How are career firefighters hired in East Orange?
As a New Jersey municipality, career firefighter positions are generally filled through the state Civil Service Commission process. Watch both the city employment page and the NJ Civil Service Commission for firefighter announcements.
Who do I contact with questions about the fire department?
The main fire department office can be reached at 973-266-5509. The department is located at 468 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, East Orange, NJ 07018.