One Mission.
Two Organizations.
Gloucester Township Fire District No. 4 and the Blackwood Fire Company are two distinct organizations working together to provide fire protection, emergency response, and community service in Blackwood.
BLACKWOOD FIRE PARTNERSHIP
Since 1893, Blackwood Fire Company has served the community with dedication and pride. Since 1957, Gloucester Township Fire District No. 4 has supported and sustained that mission. Together, we operate as a combination fire service built on tradition, teamwork, and readiness.
Protecting Blackwood through service, support, and partnership.
Blackwood Fire Company was founded in 1893 and remains a proud volunteer fire company rooted in the Blackwood community. In 1957, Gloucester Township Fire District No. 4 was established to provide the structure, funding, and support necessary to sustain modern fire protection services in the district.
Today, that partnership continues as a combination fire district, bringing together the commitment of volunteer members and the operational support of career personnel. The result is a fire service that honors its past while remaining prepared for the demands of the future.
Together, the District and Fire Company support emergency response, training, apparatus and equipment, fire prevention, public education, and community engagement across the Blackwood section of Gloucester Township.
Two organizations. Distinct responsibilities.
Fire District No. 4 and the Blackwood Fire Company operate together, but each organization has its own legal, financial, and organizational role.
Public Governance & Operations
- Governed by an elected Board of Fire Commissioners
- Supported through a publicly adopted budget and local taxation
- Employs career firefighters
- Owns and maintains apparatus, equipment, and protective gear
- Funds training, readiness, planning, and operational support
- Pursues grants and shared-service opportunities
Career and volunteer personnel respond together to protect life, property, and the Blackwood community.
Volunteer Service & Community Tradition
- Provides volunteer firefighters
- Owns the Blackwood firehouse
- Leases operational space to Fire District No. 4
- Supports community events and fundraising
- Preserves the history and traditions of the Blackwood fire service
One community. Shared responsibility.
The partnership between the Fire District and Blackwood Fire Company supports both daily operations and long-term service to the community.
Volunteer Tradition
Blackwood Fire Company provides a longstanding tradition of volunteer service, community connection, and operational support.
District Support
Fire District No. 4 provides governance, funding, planning, and support for facilities, apparatus, and operational readiness.
Combination Service
Career and volunteer personnel work together to deliver fire suppression, rescue, EMS support, training, and public safety outreach.
Regional Cooperation
Through mutual aid, automatic aid, and coordination with neighboring districts, the partnership contributes to a stronger, more resilient fire service.
A legacy built over generations.
Blackwood Fire Company Founded
The volunteer fire company is organized to protect the Blackwood community.
Fire District No. 4 Established
The District is created to support operations, planning, equipment, and long-term fire protection needs.
Combination Fire Service
Volunteer and career personnel continue serving together through a modern, community-focused fire service.
Committed to Blackwood. Ready for what’s next.
Learn more about District leadership, fire service operations, and opportunities to support or join the mission.