Fire Department

EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE IS NOT AVAILABLE THROUGH THIS WEBSITE.
In an emergency, dial 9-1-1 immediately.

If you would like to become a member of the Hamburg Fire Department:
Call – (973) 827-5577 or
firechief@hamburgnj.org

Fire Pavilion and Hall Rentals
Please call – (973) 827 – 5577 and leave a detailed message.

Questions?
Charles Kazella
Fire Chief
973-271-9707
Firechief@hamburgnj.org

Brief History

• 1909, December 23 – Hamburg Fire Department established.
• 1910 – First chief of the department was Frank Smith along with 17 charter members.
• 1911, April 6 – Firemen’s Relief Association was formed to support and aid firemen.
• 1915, April 11- Department was incorporated.
• 1917 – Equipment was changed from outdated rubber buckets to a portable four man hand pump.
• 1919 – Hamburg Fire Department formed the Sussex County Firemen’s Association
• 1927 – Fire hydrants and water systems were installed.
• 1990’s – the fire department merged with the EMS division.
• The above historical information is courtesy of Dr. Marion Wood from her book “All About Hamburg”.