About NJ Fire & EMS Institute
For over three hundred years, residents of New Jersey have answered their neighbors in their time of desperate need.
Whether you are a firefighter, EMT, first responder, manufacturer or organization leader, our state officials are more sensitive to your concerns because of the New Jersey Fire & Emergency Medical Services Institute.
As a non-partisan, non-profit organization, government officials often turn to NJFEMSI for its expertise. We are a proven source for accurate and objective information on fire and EMS issues — not only in Trenton, but among professional organizations as well.
Meeting Schedule
February 19, 2026
Location: (Zoom link TBD)
Time: 1900 hours
April 16, 2026
Location: (Zoom link TBD)
Time: 1900 hours
June 18, 2026
Location: (Zoom link TBD)
Time: 1900 hours
September 19, 2026
Location: Wildwood Convention Center
Time: 1100 hours
November 18, 2026
Location: League of Municipalities
Time: TBD
Our Success
Many significant pieces of legislation benefiting the entire spectrum of emergency services have been passed with support from the Institute. Additionally, many regulations and other policies, designed to promote better enforcement and safety as well as firefighter and EMT benefits have been promulgated with input and support from the Institute.
- LOSAP program
- Dormitory sprinkler requirements
- Entrance age for firefighters
- Tuition credit
- Water supply requirements
- Incident management system
- Firefighter and officer training programs
- "What If No One Answered The Call' video and program
- New Jersey support for the Federal "Fire Act"
With the continued support of our member organizations the NJF & EMSI will remain at the forefront of legislative initiatives, contributing expertise and resources so that our New Jersey officials have the right information to make the right decisions.
Who Benefits from NJFEMSI?
The public — New Jersey's residents and visitors are the primary beneficiaries, relying on the thousands of fire and EMS professionals who selflessly respond in moments of crisis.
The business community — From local shops to major corporations, businesses depend on fast, reliable EMS and fire protection to keep their people and property safe and their operations running.
Industry partners — The manufacturers, suppliers, and service providers who equip New Jersey's fire and EMS agencies also share in the benefit, sustaining a mission that protects the very communities they do business in. They deliver thousands of products, from bandages to breathing apparatus and from buildings to insurance.
Become a Member of NJFEMSI
For over three hundred years, New Jersey has answered the call for its neighbors. Join the Institute that answers for them in Trenton.