Carteret Fire Department

Carteret Fire Department is a Fire Department located in Carteret, MIDDLESEX County, in the State of New Jersey (NJ).

iDetailed Information about Carteret Fire Department

Official Identification of Carteret Fire Department

🏠 Headquarter Location

Carteret Fire Department Main Station

Address: 240 Roosevelt AVE

City/Town: Carteret

County: MIDDLESEX

State:New Jersey (NJ)

Zip Code: 7008

📞Contact Numbers for Carteret Fire Department

Office Phone Number

(732) 541-8000

Fax Number

(732) 541-5532

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✉️ Mailing Address for Carteret Fire Department

Carteret Fire Department
240 Roosevelt AVE
Carteret, New Jersey (NJ) 7008

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📋 Carteret Fire Department Stats

Department TypeMostly Volunteer

OrganizationLocal

Number of Stations2

Personnel Breakdown

Career Staff21

Volunteers25

Paid per Call0

📋 Carteret Fire Department Stats

Department TypeMostly Volunteer

OrganizationLocal

Number of Stations2

Personnel Breakdown

Career Staff21

Volunteers25

Paid per Call0

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