Bridgewater Extra Duty Detail Application – Fire Dept.

Hourly Rates:

Firefighter Hourly Rate: $85.57

Fire Watch and Fire Safety Standby Policy:

• Events Requiring Permits: When Fire Official/Fire Marshal determines that an on-site fire inspector or firefighting personnel or equipment are required for fire watch as a result of any of the following listed below, the owner or occupant responsible shall obtain a permit for the use or event.
  • Fire protection system failures and/or deficiencies, including both suppression and detection systems required by the New Jersey International Fire and Building Codes.
  • Emergency warning and fire detection systems required by the New Jersey International Fire and Building Codes.
  • Fire safety at any occupancy or event within the Bridgewater Township to ensure the safety of the public or emergency responders or any other event in which a crowd of potentially 100 persons or more is to assemble.
• Required Personnel: hours on Duty:
  • The Fire Official/Fire Marshal shall determine the number of inspectors and/or firefighting personnel required.
  • The Fire Official/Fire Marshal shall determine the hours that the fire inspector(s) and/or fire equipment and personnel will be on duty.
• Permit Fees: Permit fees, if required, shall be separate from the standby fees and are the responsibilities of the owner. This includes any fire safety permit fee for the activity taking place as well as any fire subcode permit required under the NJ Uniform Construction Code.
• Right of Access. The Fire Official/Fire Marshal or their designee(s) shall have right of access to the premises and areas surrounding it without interference from the property owner.

I have read and understand the Terms of Agreement. I agree to abide by Bridgewater rules, regulations and ordinances should my application be approved. Additionally, I will fulfill the requirements placed upon this application as expressed in the Terms of Agreement.