Fire Department · Combination
Morris Township Fire Department
Convent Station, NJ · Morris County
Combination department: career firefighters and fire inspectors represented by FMBA Local 70, supplemented by an active volunteer firefighter roster across five neighborhood stations.
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Department careers page ↗Morris Township Fire Department has protected the Convent Station and Morristown area of Morris County, New Jersey for well over a century, with department chief records dating to 1919. The department moved from part-time to full-time leadership in 1961 when Victor Hodges became its first full-time chief, and it is led today by Fire Chief Michael Nunn, supported by three lieutenants and a team of fire inspectors.
MTFD operates from five neighborhood stations, responding to roughly 1,500 to 1,850 calls a year -- 1,847 in 2023 alone -- spanning EMS/rescue calls, automatic alarms, hazardous conditions, and structural fires. The department runs as a combination operation, with career firefighters represented by FMBA Local 70 working alongside an active roster of volunteer firefighters.
The department recruits volunteer firefighters year-round and runs a Junior Firefighter Program for residents as young as 14, giving young people in the township a pathway into the fire service before they're old enough to become full members.
MissionThe mission of the Morris Township Fire Department is to protect the lives and property of the residents of the Township of Morris through emergency response, education and prevention.
Morris Township Fire Department recruits volunteer firefighters on a rolling basis, including a Junior Firefighter Program for residents 14 and older. A small career staff of firefighters and fire inspectors, represented by FMBA Local 70, works alongside the volunteer membership.
Requirements
- U.S. citizen
- At least 18 years old (14 or older for the Junior Firefighter Program)
- Resident of Morris Township, or living within one mile of the Township's boundary
- In good health sufficient to satisfy the Township physician
- Able to read, write, and speak English
- Of good moral character, with no convictions involving moral turpitude
Hiring process
- Pick up a preliminary membership application at Fire Headquarters (20 Dwyer Lane) or download it online
- Complete and submit the application by email, or in person at any of the department's five stations
- Meet residency, age, health, and character requirements for consideration as a volunteer member
How do I become a firefighter with Morris Township Fire Department?
Pick up a preliminary membership application at Fire Headquarters (20 Dwyer Lane, Morristown) or download one online, then submit it by email or in person at any of the department's five stations.
What are the requirements to join Morris Township Fire Department?
Applicants must be U.S. citizens at least 18 years old (14+ for the Junior Firefighter Program), live in Morris Township or within one mile of its boundary, be in good health per the Township physician, read/write/speak English, and be of good moral character with no convictions involving moral turpitude.
How many fire stations does Morris Township have?
The department operates from five neighborhood fire stations covering Morris Township.
How many calls does Morris Township Fire Department respond to each year?
MTFD has run roughly 1,500 to 1,850 calls a year in recent years, including 1,847 total incidents in 2023.
Is Morris Township Fire Department all-volunteer or does it have paid firefighters?
It's a combination department: career firefighters and fire inspectors are represented by FMBA Local 70, working alongside an active roster of volunteer firefighters.