Fire and Emergency Services

The Division of Fire and Emergency Services is responsible for providing continuous, 24-hour response to fire, medical, and rescue emergencies within the municipality and, when requested, to surrounding jurisdictions through established mutual aid and regional response agreements. The Division oversees hazardous materials preparedness and response and is designated as one of two hazardous materials response teams serving Mercer County.

The Division is also responsible for fire prevention activities, public fire safety education, and fire safety code enforcement. In addition, the Division provides training, operational support, and technical assistance to the volunteer fire companies.

The Division is staffed by one (1) Fire Chief/Fire Official, four (4) Fire Captains, twelve (12) Firefighters, four (4) Emergency Medical Technicians, and six (6) Fire Inspectors. Personnel assigned to the Division perform operational, supervisory, inspectional, administrative, and training functions necessary to support emergency response operations, regulatory enforcement, and public safety initiatives.

Timothy M. Lynch
Fire and Emergency Services Division Manager

Volunteer Fire Division

Volunteer Fire Division

Fire Division consists of the Princeton Junction Volunteer Fire Company and the West Windsor Volunteer Fire Company.


Chief Dave Terzian

Chief Kevin Appelget

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  • Fire Marshal provides update on N.J. Uniform Fire Code change prohibiting the use of combustible landscape material such as wood mulch.
  • What are Emergency Medical Services?
  • Notice of Privacy Practices
  • Application for Fire Safety Permit
  • Smoke / Carbon Monoxide Detector and Fire Extinguisher Certificate of Compliance
  • File of Life
  • Portable Heater Fire Safety
  • Fire Code Complaint Form