Serving the Blackwood community through generations of volunteer service, professional emergency response, and a modern combination fire service.
Gloucester Township Fire District No. 4 is committed to protecting the lives and property of the residents and visitors of the Blackwood section of Gloucester Township through professional, efficient, and compassionate emergency services.
Today, the District operates as a combination fire service, integrating the dedication and experience of both volunteer and career firefighters. Together, our members provide fire suppression, rescue, emergency medical services, public education, fire prevention, and community outreach.
While the organization and demands of the fire service have changed considerably over the years, the commitment behind the service remains the same: neighbors answering the call to protect neighbors.
Blackwood's fire service began as a volunteer organization more than 130 years ago and evolved with the establishment of Fire District No. 4 to support the growing needs of the community.
Blackwood Fire Company was founded in 1893, beginning a longstanding tradition of volunteer fire protection and service to the Blackwood community.
Gloucester Township Fire District No. 4 was established in 1957 to support the operation and delivery of fire protection services within the Blackwood section of Gloucester Township.
Fire District No. 4 brings together volunteer and career firefighters who train, respond, and work alongside one another as part of a single emergency response system.
This combination model preserves the volunteer tradition that has served Blackwood for generations while strengthening dependable emergency response capabilities for a modern and growing community.
Our personnel participate in regular training and continuing education to maintain operational readiness and prepare for the changing challenges faced by today's fire service.
Learn About the Blackwood Fire Partnership →Emergency response is only one part of our mission. Our work also includes prevention, preparedness, education, training, and cooperation with neighboring fire districts.
Fire suppression, rescue, emergency medical services, and other emergency response capabilities for residents, businesses, and visitors throughout Blackwood.
Automatic and mutual aid partnerships help provide a seamless, coordinated response when emergencies extend beyond individual fire district boundaries.
In partnership with Gloucester Township Fire District No. 2, a full-time career engine is staffed around the clock and ready to respond at a moment's notice.
Fire prevention, public education, community outreach, and preparedness initiatives help reduce risk before an emergency ever occurs.
Gloucester Township Fire District No. 4 is governed by an elected Board of Fire Commissioners responsible for funding, policy, and long-term planning for fire protection within the District.
The Board works closely with the Fire Chief and District personnel to ensure that the District's mission is carried out with accountability, professionalism, transparency, and responsible stewardship of public resources.
The fire service is constantly evolving, and Fire District No. 4 remains committed to adapting through continuous training, innovation, strategic planning, and investment in the people and resources needed to serve our community.
We actively pursue grants and other funding opportunities to improve public safety while maintaining fiscal responsibility and reducing reliance on tax levies whenever possible.
We also believe that the future of fire protection in Gloucester Township depends on cooperation. Through shared services, coordinated response, and strong partnerships with neighboring fire districts, we continue working toward a more efficient, effective, and unified fire service.
Blackwood, Gloucester Township, New Jersey