Oakland Fire Department

2024 Call Stats
Jan 29
Feb 17
Mar 38
Apr 31
May 37
Jun 42
Jul 32
Aug 51
Sep 36
Oct 25
Nov 35
Dec
Total 373

2023 Call Stats
Jan 34
Feb 36
Mar 13
Apr 30
May 39
Jun 28
Jul 32
Aug 29
Sep 40
Oct 34
Nov 34
Dec 47
Total 396

Past Call Stats
2017 365 2018 445
2016 370 2019 390
2015 405 2020 340
2014 360 2021 347
2013 296 2022 342
2012 450 2023 396
2011 543
2010 408
2009 312
2008 360
2007 409
2006 349
2005 361
2004 265
2003 251


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Forest Fire Potential

Photographer Frank Di Pentima, October 21

Effective immediately, and until a notice to resume has been provided by the New Jersey Forest Fire Service, there is a 100 percent ban on all open fires and fire pits. No charcoal fires are permitted. Only propane is permitted. ... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption Thanks For Your Service

Photographer Frank Di Pentima, July 22

Tonight we say good bye to one of our long serving member Ex-Chief Robert Knapp.

Bob has been a member of the Oakland Volunteer Fire Department since 1982 and has held nearly every position of leadership within the OVFD. Bob is relocating with his family and the entire department wishes him and his wife Andrea all the best.

More importantly the members of the OVFD want to thank Bob for his 42 ... (Full Story & Photos)

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2024 Officers Oath of Office

Photographer Frank Di Pentima, January 07

Sunday, January 7, 2024

Our 2024 fire department officers were sworn in today by newly inaugurated Oakland Mayor Eric Kulmala, who himself is a 40 year member of the OVFD.

Serving as department officers are:

Department Chief Vincent Dies

Company One
Assistant Chief Don Johnson
Captain Sean Torpey
Lieutenant Cody LeRoy
Lieutenant Andrew Palkewick
Engineer Lew Thurston III

Company Two
Assistant ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Photographer Frank Di Pentima, December 20

Tonight at the Oakland Council meeting, Nicholas Kiczek was sworn in by Mayor Linda Schwager as the newest member of the Company 1 team.

Welcome aboard Nicholas and good luck with your firefighter one training. ... (Full Story & Photos)

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A Very Happy Birthday

Photographer Frank Di Pentima, December 09

At our December Fire Association meeting, we had the pleasure of wishing ex-Chief and current fire fighter Ed Kimmel a very happy 85th birthday.

Eddie is a mainstay for our team. Everyone has learned and benefited from his 56 years of service to the department and the Oakland community.

Happy Birthday Eddie - you are a wonderful gift to each and every member of the Oakland Volunteer Fire Department. ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Photographer Frank Di Pentima, September 05

Join the Oakland Volunteer Fire Department, Oakland Police Department and Oakland Volunteer First Aid Squad for our first annual September 11th remembrance service.

The service will be help on Sunday, September 10th at the Company One firehouse located at 25 Yawpo Avenue beginning at 1:00 PM. ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Do You Have What It Takes - If So - Join Us!

Photographer Frank Di Pentima, February 18

Do you have a desire to help others?

Is serving your community an interest to you?

Are you a team player, looking to meet new people and develop strong bonds?

If you can answer Yes to these questions, then maybe joining the Oakland Volunteer Fire Department is for you. Please stop by either one of our fire houses on a Monday night and talk with any Officer to find out more about what it takes ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Photographer Frank Di Pentima, January 01

Congrats to Our 2023 OVFD Officers. You make us proud. ... (Full Story & Photos)

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