Constitution & By-Laws

Our Mission & Purpose

The Mission and purpose of the New Jersey State Fire Chiefs Association is:

To provide visionary leadership for chief fire officers and fire departments in New Jersey.

To provide support and resources to chief officers through education, exchange of ideas, and knowledge in:

• Fire Prevention
• Fire Operations
• Fire Administration
• Firefighter health, wellness, and safety

1. Advocate before, as well as partner with governmental bodies on matters impacting the work, safety, and health of New Jersey chief fire officers, firefighters, and the public.
2. Promote professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity, pride, and leadership among and between New Jersey fire associations, chief fire officers, and fire departments.
3. Support New Jersey fire officers and fire departments in their efforts to build and strengthen their relationships with the communities they serve.
4. Promote professional development for the leaders of NJ Fire & Emergency Services.
5. To advocate on behalf of the NJ Fire and Emergency Services.
6. The discussion and dissemination of methods of Prevention and Suppression of fires.
7. To give attention to such other matters as the Fire Service shall, from time to time, bring before it for discussion and possible action.
8. The promotion of social and fraternal fellowship.