1956
January 17-The resolution of establishing the creation of Fire District 3 is passed by Jackson Twp Committee.
March 6, 1956 - The first meeting of the newly elected Board of Fire Commissioners was held with Board members M. Cymmerman, M. Klein, B. Hankins, T. Snider and W. Tietter. Burtes Hankins was elected Board Chairman . A resolution is passed amending the January 17th ordinance changing Fire District 3 borders and territory. The operarating budget was defeated and by unanimous decision of the Board it was agreed to conduct no further business until next years fire election. (Resolution Click here)
1957
January 10- A budget was prepared by the Board for vote on February 16th in the amount of $2,500
March 11- Burtes Hankins was re-elected Board Chairman and Ken Tietter replaced M. Cymmerman on the Board. The budget of $2,500 was approved but won't be available until July. A motion was passed that members of the Board would not receive pay compensation for their duties even though State law allows it.
1958
March 1- Burtes Hankins was re-elected Board Chairman and the budget of $2,500 was approved.
1959
March 5- Burtes Hankins was re-elected Board Chairman and the budget of $3,000 was approved. A motion was made that meetings will be held on the 3rd Thursday of the month at the Hulses Corner Rd firehouse.
July 16- The board discussed the Township ordinance creating a water company and allowing fire hydrants installation. The fire district would be responsible for the cost of the hydrants at $125.00 a piece. Because of the cost to the fire district taxpayers a letter was sent to the Township to allow fire hydrants but the fire district would have the final say.
August 20- Board purchases first air packs for the fire co. Discussion on purchasing land for a new firehouse
October 16- The Board, concerned with the relationship with the fire co. in financial, ownership, maintenance and legality of operations would contact the fire co membership to assume ownership of a GMC pumper and pay rent in lieu of paying building expenses.
November 19- The Fire co was in accord with the Boards planned relationship with the fire co and wanted to carry it to a fuller extent. After further discussion the Board would look into making an offer to purchase all fire equipment ( two trucks) for $12,000 and pay rental fee of $65.00 per month.
1960
March 17- Burtes Hankins was re-elected Board Chairman and the budget of $3,000 was approved 50 to 1
November 17- After discussions with the auditor and the Fire co about the Boards financial and legal relationship with the Fire co., the Board offered to assume control of all fire equipment for a total of $3,000.00, pay a rental fee to house the trucks of $300.00 a year, continue to pay the mortgage and purchase new equipment.
December 31- The Fire co approved the financial & legal relationship deal the Board offered on November 17th
1961
February 23- Burtes Hankins was re-elected Board Chairman, C. Sturm replaces T. Snider on the Board. The budget of $3,800 was approved.
1962
February 19- Burtes Hankins was re-elected Board Chairman the budget of $4,400 was approved.
November 17- It was discussed that the fire district ratable's would not pay for the extra fire protection needed for the amount of building growth the fire district is experiencing. The Board unanimously voted to hold an election for a $20,000 bond issuance to help pay for the extra fire protection needed. The bond is to be used to purchase a pumper with a tank of not less than 1,500 gallons and a pump not less than 500 gpm.
1963
February
18- Burtes Hankins Board Chairman-Board established meeting dates of the 3rd
Monday of the month. Budget approved $9,300 40 Yes 2 No
April
28-
Special meeting held to expedite bond issue to purchase badly needed
equipment after a disastrous wildfire that swept the district and
Township.
May
15-
Board assumed liability and purchase of all equipment in the fire district
May 22- Special meeting to open bids and awarded to H & H Tank Co. for $8,460.00 for a new Tanker
1964
January
20- New tank truck in service
February 17-Burtes Hankins Board Chairman- Budget 18,900 approved 38 to 0
1965
February
15- Discussion on switching from phone notification to purchasing
electronic call system upon passage of the budget
March
15-Ken Tietter Chairman -Budget of $25,900 passed 62 to 24
April
15- First Joint Board of Fire Commissioners of Districts 1,2,3 & 4
held a meeting to discuss and implement new dispatching center at Jackson
Police Department. Discussion was held on further joint Board meetings and
Township fire code.
June
21-
Board purchased 34 plectrons
July
7- Bid awarded to Orr Mortars for $4611.00 for a utility truck
August
16- Discussed removing fire phones from members homes. 
October 18-Bond approved for $34,000 for a 1,000 gallon pumper & equipment
1966
January
19-Bid awarded to Hahn for 32,890.00 purchasing a 1,000 gpm pumper
February
21-Charlie Sturm- Board Chairman Budget $26,600 passed 136 to 38
February
21- Fire Chief Paul Loeser requested the Board to adopt a fire code. Board
to contact other districts
October 17- Discussion on acquisition of land from Jackson Water Utility in Robins Estates for expansion
1967
February
20-Chairman Sal Giliberti-Budget $28,275.00 approved 41 to 14
May
1- Joint Board meeting of Fire Districts 1 ,3, & 4 commenced to
discuss the establishment of the new fire code
August
21- Township and Board agree on a piece of land in Robin Estates for FD
expansion. Fire Code ordinance is being drafted for the August 28th
Township meeting. Board approves owning all equipment purchased by
the fire police.
October
16- Township approved on 10/5 the new fire code and receive four names to
appointment of Fire Inspector.
November 20- Board appoints Paul Loeser as the Fire Districts first Fire Inspector.
1968
January
15- Township resolution was read granting a piece of property to the Board
of Fire Commissioners
February 19- Chairman George Leffler Budget $33,465 approved 23 to 3. Board received new property deed in Robin Estates Hulses Rd
August 9- George Leffler resigns due to job transfer R Gibson is appointed Chairman
1969
February 17- Chairman Arnold Iverson. Budget $38,000 approved by 40 to 0
April 21- The Mack tractor and trailer tanker is sold to Applegarth Fire Co for $250.00
August 18- Commissioners discuss response to riots
August 26- Commissioners hold special meeting to outline job specification for a new career firefighter
1970
January 19- Richard Zimmerman is hired temporarily as the Districts first career firefighter effective hire date of February 2nd.
March 16- Chairman Arnold Iverson. Budget $40,250 approved 69 to 21 Bond proposition approved 74 to 21
April 20- Board approves preliminary plans
for new firehouse 
June 29- Bids awarded for new fire apparatus Larsen Ford (Chasis) Hahn Fire Apparatus (Body)
December 21- Paul Zimmerman is hired to replace Richard Zimmerman as career firefighter
1971
April 19- Chairman Arnold Iverson
September 28- Firefighter P. Zimmerman is approved to beginning training as a Fire Inspector and begin fire inspections
1972
February 21- Chairman Francis Fay Budget $74,312 approved 25-0. Received property deed from Township for $10.00 at Brewers Bridge Rd
March 11- Dominic Bussiculo replaces Firefighter Zimmerman who resigned effective March 31st
1973
February 19-Chairman Charles Henry Budget $92,500 approved 12 to 7. Commissioners promote Firefighter Bussiculo to Fire Inspector 2nd grade.. New firehouse progressing
March 19- Ocean County changes fire apparatus ID numbers from 800 series to 400 series. District 3 is allocated 431 to 445
March 24- Bids received for offices at new firehouse
June 2- Fire Prevention Bureau to be established. Fire Inspector Bussicullo will be in charge
August 6- Board appoints Richard Venni to a career firefighter position effective August 16th
August 20- Discussed purchase of a 100' 1948 Seagrave Ladder truck for $11,000 and expansion of the Larsen rd firehouse to house it
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
Tanker 439 responds to Kings Furniture Fire
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
September 29- Joint Board of Fire Commissioners of Fire District 2, 3 & 4 establish a Mutual Services Agreement creating the Jackson Bureau of Fire Prevention of Fire District 2, 3 & 4. Paul Baumgarten is appointed Fire Official
1986
March 17- President Angelo Diange
May 19- Frank Jankech appointed as full time career firefighter
July 21- Ray Van Marter is appointed full time career firefighter replacing firefighter Charles Smith who resigned . Board appoint Bonnie brown as Administrative Clerk
1987
March 16- President Angelo Diange. Board excepts bids of purchase from the public for the following apparatus- $530.00 for 1963 International and the 1977 Ford brush truck for $530.00. Board purchases a Chevy Caprice7 vehicle for the Fire Inspector on state bid for $12, 138
1988
1989
December 31- Board of Fire Commisioners express a desire to pullout of the Mutual Services agreement that established Bureau of Fire Safety District 2, 3, & 4 with intention to hand over inspection to the Ocean County Fire Marshals Office. Instead the Dept of Community Affairs inform the Commissioners that Jackson Township would be next inline to assume L.E.A. responsibilities if the district and fire department turn it down. Jackson Township Building Department, already doing District 1 fire inspections, excepts LEA responsibilities in District 3 and merges with District 1 to create Jackson Bureau of Fire Prevention District 1 & 3. John Sodl is the municipal Fire Official for District 3.
1990
1991
1992
1993
May 10- Frank McDonnell and Gerard Moroney are appointed to full time career firefighter positions. Firefighter Ken Byrnes is promoted to replaces District Administrator George Wilson who resigned.
1994
1995
December 15- NJ Department of Personnel requires all employees in the competitive division of career service that have reached permanent status are classified under NJ DOP titles according to their duty and responsibility. The NJ DOP classifies Ken Byrnes as Fire Chief, Firefighters-UFD John Schoch, Frank McDonnell and Gerard Moroney, Administrative Clerk Bonnie Brown and Assistant Administrative Clerk Shanon Zimmerman.
1996
1997
1998
March 18- A resolution authorizing part time fire inspection services from firefighters Frank McDonnell & Ken Byrnes through an Interlocal Service Agreement with Jackson Township Building Department is approved by the Township Committee.
1999
December 27- Township Resolution 24-99 amends the Township Fire Code creating Fire District 3 as a Local Enforcement Agency of the NJ State Fire Code.
2000
January 1- The Jackson Bureau of Fire Safety District 3 is formally established within the Fire District 3. Chief Ken Byrnes is appointed Fire Official- UFD and Firefighter-UFD Frank McDonnell is appointed Fire Prevention Specialist UFD.
July 20- Chief Byrnes is reclassification as Deputy Fire Chief-UFD.
2001
September 11- New Jersey is in a State of Emergency and the Fire District is put on Standby after the World Trade Center is attacked and sends a rescue truck to the World Trade Center (Ground Zero) to assist in rescue operations. Firefighter Gerard Moroney is activated by the NJ USAR (Urban Search and Rescue) to respond and assist in the rescue operations at the World Trade Center (Ground Zero)
2002
March 4- Fire Prevention Specialist Frank McDonnell is promoted to Fire Official- UFD.
2003
2004
2005
All Jackson Fire Districts switch radio frequencies from low band (33.80) to high band (508.1875)
Board enters into an Interlocal Service Agreement with the Commissioners of Fire District 1 to provide two (2) firefighters to cover there station during daytime hours.
All Jackson Fire District 's switch from Jackson Police Dispatching to Ocean County Sheriffs Dept as primary fire dispatch
2006
January 1- District 3 Commissioners enter into an Interlocal Service Agreement with District 1 Commissioners merging & establishing a Bureau of Fire Safety Fire District No 1 & 3
July 17- Board authorizes Resolution promoting Deputy Chief Ken Byrnes to the position of Fire Chief-UFD supervising career staff
2007
2008
2009
History being compiles by Fire Official Frank McDonnell any additions or errors please contact me at (732) 928-1666x14 or jbfs3@optonline.net