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Add as a preferred sourceThe Rockaway Borough Fire Department is the all-volunteer fire department that protects Rockaway Borough in Morris County, New Jersey. Here is where the firehouse is, how to reach the department, a little of its history, and how residents can join.
Rockaway Borough Fire Department contact information
- Address: 1 East Main Street, Rockaway, NJ 07866
- Non-emergency phone: (973) 625-0006
- Email: Chiefs@RockawayFire.com
- Emergencies: always call 911
- Website: rockawayfire.com
Rockaway Borough Hall shares the 1 East Main Street address and can be reached at (973) 627-2000, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
A volunteer department with deep roots
The department’s own history goes back well over a century. Its timeline lists Chief John Riggott in 1894 and a 1907 blaze that destroyed the Rockaway Rolling Mill and put about 300 men out of work. Members still serve as volunteers today, answering calls around the clock alongside their regular jobs.
How to join the Rockaway Borough Fire Department
- Full members must be at least 18 and willing to serve as firefighters. Students, newer residents who have lived in the area at least six months, and lifelong borough residents are all welcome to apply.
- Training is free. New members complete Firefighter I and CPR or First Responder training through the department and the Morris County Fire and Police Academy.
- Benefits include uniforms, ongoing training and New Jersey’s Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP), a retirement benefit for volunteers.
- Juniors ages 16 to 18 can join with written permission from a parent or guardian and must keep at least a C average in school.
- Stop by the firehouse on Sunday mornings from 9 a.m. to noon to talk with an officer or member.
The Rockaway Borough Fire Department Family Festival
Every summer the department hosts its Family Festival at Fireman’s Field on Beach Street, with live music, food and fireworks. Proceeds support the volunteers. Read our story on the 2026 Family Festival, and see our Rockaway Borough local guide for more on town services.
Rockaway Borough Fire Department FAQ
Is the Rockaway Borough Fire Department volunteer?
Yes. The Rockaway Borough Fire Department is an all-volunteer department serving Rockaway Borough in Morris County, NJ.
Where is the Rockaway Borough firehouse?
The department is based at 1 East Main Street, Rockaway, NJ 07866. Its non-emergency number is (973) 625-0006. For emergencies, always call 911.
How do I join the Rockaway Borough Fire Department?
Adults 18 and older can apply, and teens 16 to 18 can join the junior program with a parent or guardian’s permission. Stop by the firehouse on Sunday mornings from 9 a.m. to noon, call (973) 625-0006 or email Chiefs@RockawayFire.com.
Is the Rockaway Borough Fire Department the same as the Rockaway Township Fire Department?
No. Rockaway Borough and Rockaway Township are separate towns with separate fire departments. Both are in Morris County; see our explainer on what county Rockaway NJ is in to learn how the two towns differ.
