Press Release 

SOUTH AMBOY – As part of an ongoing modernization process the City Volunteer Fire Department has accepted delivery of new air packs. Replacing current equipment that was approaching end of life service, the forty new Scott X3 Pro units and eighty cylinders will provide the City’s volunteers with state-of-the-art safety equipment.

“Self-contained breathing apparatus is the most essential equipment to keep fire fighters safe when making entry to burning buildings or other toxic environments”, said Fire Chief Andrew Bielak. “We are grateful to the Mayor and Council for authorizing this purchase so we can continue our 130-year tradition of keeping our residents safe”.

“The residents of South Amboy owe a debt of gratitude to all of our volunteer first responders. The capital improvements we have been able to accomplish this year to equip our fire fighters with equipment upgrades will enable them to continue their important mission” said Mayor Fred Henry.

South Amboy will soon accept delivery of two state of the art E-One fire engines as well as two new Chief Command vehicles. The City is served by five fire companies and is staffed entirely by local volunteers.