Our Mission

The Ridgefield Fire Prevention Bureau is primarily responsible for enforcing the New Jersey Uniform Fire Safety Act and the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code. The Bureau investigates the cause and origin of fires within the Borough of Ridgefield and conducts fire prevention education throughout the year.

Fire Inspections

The New Jersey Uniform Fire Safety Act requires that all buildings, with the exception of one- and two-family owner-occupied dwellings, be inspected at least once per year.

• Life Hazard Uses: Classified based on risk to life and must be registered with the State of New Jersey. These occupancies may be inspected more frequently.
• Non-Life Hazard Uses: Inspected annually as required by law.

Fire inspections are not required to be scheduled in advance and may be conducted at all reasonable times as permitted by the NJ Uniform Fire Safety Act.

Fire Safety Education

The Fire Prevention Bureau offers free fire safety education presentations to tenant organizations, civic groups, building employees, healthcare providers, and business organizations.

Presentations may cover general fire safety topics or be tailored to specific needs. Please contact the office during normal business hours and allow ample lead time for scheduling.

Contact Information

Address: 550 Edison Street, Ridgefield, NJ 07657

Telephone: (201) 945-6008

Fax: (201) 945-0413

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Fire Prevention Personnel

Fire Official: John Hoffman

• Kevin McLaughlin
• Regina McLoughlin
• Richard Motta
• Kyla Bonaguaro
• Thomas Caiazzo
• Alessandro Monteleone

Fire Official Emeritus: Paul J. Elenio