Ship Bottom Volunteer Fire Co.

05/31/2026

Tonight at 22:22 Station 46 was dispatched into Surf City for a Commercial Structure Fire. Deputy Chief 4610 arrived with fire showing from the Delta side of the building and established command. Ladder 4605 arrived as the first due ladder and assisted with fire suppression, searches, and overhaul. Engine 4611, Utility 4627, & Water Rescue 4606 assisted on location as well. Station 46 operated on scene along side additional mutual aid companies for approximately 2 1/2 hours before returning to ship bottom.

05/17/2026

Happy National EMS week to our fellow first responders! Your dedication to saving lives and helping others every day is truly inspiring. We are incredibly grateful for all our emergency medical personnel and the difference you make in our community.

05/16/2026

Early Start! First Day of “Rookie Weekend” has begun. All new Summer Duty Crew members are getting their onboarding training to help us help you this summer.

05/04/2026

May 4th is International Firefighters’ Day. Today, we honor the legacy of the firefighters who came before us and those who continue to serve our communities. Thank you to our team and our mutual aid partners!

04/16/2026

SBVFC is fortunate to have our summer duty crew program FULLY STAFFED! However, we are still unsure if The Borough of Ship Bottom will help us fund it. Fingers crossed🤞

🚒 After 113 years, Lakehurst’s Fire Company has closed Station 62—no joke. Volunteer shortages forced the difficult decision, though mutual aid is covering the borough. What led to this historic pause? 🤔
Find out more in the link below in the comments 👇

04/13/2026

This week is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week! We are taking a moment to thank the dispatchers who are always there to answer the call 24/7. Thank you for your hard work and dedication to public safety.

04/10/2026

Most people will never understand it.

They’ll see the truck go by. They’ll hear the sirens. They’ll assume someone is there to take care of it.

And most of the time… they’re right. But what they don’t see is everything behind that moment.

The interrupted dinners. The missed time with family. The early mornings after late nights. The second thoughts… and the decision to go anyway.

They don’t see the quiet conversations after a tough call.

Or the ones who sit in their trucks for a minute before going back inside. Or the people who wonder if they’re doing enough… and still keep showing up.

This has never been about being perfect. It’s never been about having more time than anyone else. It’s about choosing to be part of something bigger… even when it’s inconvenient. Even when it’s hard. Even when nobody is watching.

That’s the heart of a volunteer.

And they still choose to show up! 🚒

SBVFC is looking for volunteers. Is it in your heart to help us?

04/02/2026

April is National Volunteer Month. Looking for an action-packed way to serve your community? Find it here: https://shipbottomfirefighters.org/