Jackson Fire District No. 3 is one of four Fire District's within the Township of Jackson. Fire District 3 covers the most populated area in  the northeast section of Jackson. Population was estimated in 2006 by the US Census Bureau at  52,305 people. The District is governed by five members of the  Board of Fire Commissioners who have, as in the case of municipalities, power, duty and function related to the prevention and extinguishment of fires and the regulation of fire hazards. 

An election is held annually on the third Saturday in February for the election of members of the Board and operating budget. General business meetings are held every 3rd Monday of the month at 7:30pm at Fire District headquarters located at 200 Kierych Memorial Drive. 

The Fire District is a combination Fire Department employing 14 career firefighters during the daytime hours  (6am to 4pm)  Monday to Friday. Career firefighters also cover Fire District 1 (Whiteville) under a shared services agreement between the two Fire District Boards. After hours the Fire District contract's with  Jackson Township Volunteer Fire Co. No 1 located on Larsen Rd for fire suppression coverage.

Fire District  3 Fire Department is commanded by a District Fire Chief  in charge of the administrative staff, suppression and fire safety divisions of the Department. The suppression division is staffed with three Company Officers and a crew. The Companies are stationed strategically within  the two fire district's for quick response within 4 to 6 minutes of dispatch. The Companies are located at Kierych Memorial Dr, Larsen Rd, and S. Hope Chapel Rd. Some of their daily duties include fire suppression, rescue & first responder EMS, fire inspections & prevention.

The Bureau of Fire Safety  District 1 & 3 is the local enforcement agency for the NJ State Uniform Fire Code. The Fire Official oversee's day to day operation of the Fire  Bureau. Some of the duties include enforcement of local, state and federal laws to prevent fire and educate the community in fire safety. The Fire Bureau's fire safety coordinator conducts programs such as  juvenile fire setter program, fire extinguisher training &  fire safety demonstrations to schools, community groups and employers.

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