Here in New Jersey we have been in a drought for the last couple of months and I know that the New Jersey Forest Fire Service (NJFFS) have been working to keep us in New Jersey as safe as possible from wildfires. I know that each year the NJFFS responds to requests to help wildland firefighters in other parts of the country to fight wildfires and this year is no exception. At no time did they put New Jersey at risk by sending crews and engines to assist crews in other parts of the country. I am always honored by the service of the NJFFS crews and engines working in other parts of the country, I am so proud of the NJFFS crews. This year NJFFS crews and engines have worked in Texas, Montana and Idaho. Typically, crews work on two week rotations.
This summer, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service spent eight weeks supporting the @TXForestService during heightened wildfire risk.
— New Jersey Forest Fire Service (@njdepforestfire) September 15, 2022
In total 26 firefighters from New Jersey spent a two-week rotation on one of three firetrucks that New Jersey provided to Texas. pic.twitter.com/HpvvKKGBv1
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