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Linden Fire Department 2026 Junior Fire Academy

Registration for the Linden Fire Department’s 2026 Junior Fire Academy will open on March 18, 2026! “The Junior Fire Academy provides an opportunity to educate the recruits about the Linden Fire Department, the services we provide and enlighten them on the possibility of a future career in firefighting,” said Deputy Fire Chief Kevin Brady.

Click here to view and/or download the flyer and application for the Linden Fire Department’s Junior Fire Academy.
Click here to view what your child will learn at the Linden Fire Department Junior Fire Academy.

  • Who: Available to Linden students graduating 7th and 8th grades.
  • What: Linden Fire Department Junior Fire Academy. Learn about the Linden Fire Department and explore a future career in Firefighting! Receive basic training in physical fitness, department operations, fire science, HazMat, first-aid and CPR. Demonstrations include Engine and Ladder Truck Operations, Rope Rescue, Car Extrication, HazMat and more!
  • When: June 23 through June 26, 2026 from 8am until 3pm.
  • How: Applications can either be dropped off at Linden Fire Headquarters or submitted online. Applications are available here, at Fire Headquarters, which is located at 302 South Wood Avenue, or can be completed through the online application below. The deadline for in-person applications is Friday, May 8, 2026 at 3pm and the deadline for online applications is Friday, May 8, 2026 at 11:59pm. Enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis. Spaces are limited. For more information, contact Captain Jason Iozzi via email, or call 908-474-4550.

Linden Junior Fire Academy

Please fill out the following information to reserve a space in the up-coming Linden Fire Department Junior Fire Academy. Applications do not guarantee participation as spaces are limited. Applications must be filled out in its entirety and submitted no later than May 8, 2026 @ 3:00 PM.

Student Information

Student Name(Required)
Please enter a number from 11 to 16.
Student's Home Address(Required)
Linden’s Junior Fire Academy is for Linden Residents ONLY
T-Shirt Size (Check One):(Required)
Please enter the correct size for your cadet uniform.
Short Size (Check One):(Required)
Please enter the correct size for your cadet uniform.
NOTE: All recruits will be issued two (2) Shirts, two (2) pairs of shorts, and one (1) baseball cap. Recruits are responsible to wear the listed uniform each day of the academy. Please provide an accurate size for your child. Uniform sizes cannot be changed once ordered.
Please include any past or current/pertinent medical history information. If there is none, then please enter “Not applicable.”
Please enter any allergies the applicant has. If there are none, then please enter “Not applicable.”
Please enter any medications that the applicant takes. If there are none, then please enter “Not applicable.”
If none, then please enter “Not applicable.”

Parent and/or Legal Guardian Information

Parent and/or Legal Guardian Name(Required)
Parent and/or Legal Guardian Home Address(Required)
Parent Email Address(Required)
Additional Parent and/or Legal Guardian Name
Additional Parent and/or Legal Guardian Home Address
Parent Email Address
Emergency Contact Name
Emergency Contact Name
Emergency Contact Name

Code of Conduct

There will be no use and/or possession of tobacco products or drugs. Any student found to be in violation of this code will be immediately dismissed. 2. Students are required to arrive at Union County Fire Academy located at 710 Lower Rd. Linden NJ, no later than 7:55 am. Students must be picked up no later than 3:00 pm 3. Students are expected to adhere to academy rules and regulations. 4. Students are required to obey all orders of academy instructors and are not to leave the classroom without expressed permission of the instructor. 5. Should a student become ill or injured, he/she is to report immediately to an instructor. 6. Use of obscene, vulgar, or profane language will not be tolerated. 7. Students will conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times. 8. Students will address instructors as sir or ma’am. Yes/no sir, or yes/no ma’am.

Dress Code

This academy has been developed to give each student the best possible learning experience. Therefore, it is necessary that students present themselves in a neat and well-groomed manner. A uniform consisting of hat, shorts, tee shirt, white socks, and sneakers will be worn at all times. Hair must be neat and not a distraction to other students. Wearing of jewelry is prohibited.

Student Behavioral Conduct

The purpose of this contract is to inform the undersigned student that he/she must comply with the provisions of the Linden Fire Department Junior Fire Academy and to specific terms set forth in this contract. The student understands that due to the nature of this academy, there will be zero tolerance rules in effect. Undesirable conduct, such as horseplay or a violation of the student code of conduct, will result in immediate removal of the student from the academy. This contract is in effect for the safety of all students and to maintain discipline and order. This contract represents an agreement by the student that he/she received a copy of the Code of Conduct and the student agrees to adhere to this code at all times while at the academy.

Release of Liability

I, the undersigned Parent/Guardian below, residing at the address listed above, do hereby give my child permission to attend the Linden Fire Department Junior Fire Academy and in consideration of allowing him/her to participate in the above named program, I voluntarily and knowingly release and discharge the Junior Fire Academy, Linden Fire Department, City of Linden, facilities managers, and all instructors and participants in this program as well as all others who may be liable from all claims, present and future, known or unknown, in any manner arising out of his/her participation in the Linden Fire Department Junior Fire Academy. Participants will have the opportunity to be physically conditioned, including but not limited to daily physical training, and agility course; tour the Linden Fire Department, Union County Fire Academy and will be viewing demonstrations from city and county assets. Recruits will be transported to the Union County Fire Academy in Linden. Applicants will be held to an understanding of a paramilitary rank structure and the Code of Conduct set by the Linden Fire Department. If at any time a recruit is sick, receives an injury, or will not be participating in a scheduled event, the Linden Fire Department shall be contacted, via the Fire Headquarters main desk at (908) 474-8611, at least two (2) hours prior to the scheduled arrival time so that a report may be filed. Failure to comply may result in discharge of the recruit. This hold harmless agreement is a testament to my understanding of the above evidenced by my signature below.

Photograph Release

I grant the Linden Fire Department, its representatives, employees and/or their designee the right to take photographs of me and my property in connection with the Linden Fire Department Junior Fire Academy. I authorize the Linden Fire Department, its assigns and transferees to copyright, use and publish the same in print and/or electronically. I agree that the Linden Fire Department may use such photographs of me with or without my name and for any lawful purpose, including for example such purposes as publicity, illustration, advertising, and Web content.

Hold Harmless Agreement

The undersigned parent/guardian/participant (collectively the "Undersigned”), personally agrees to indemnify and hold harmless, from any and all liability, the County of Union, the Union County Fire Academy, and all of its officers, employees, servants, and agents, for any and all claims, costs and expenses, including reasonable attorney’s fees, resulting from personal injury, or property damage arising from the participant's involvement with event operations at the Union County Fire Academy. The Undersigned, for himself/herself, his/her heirs, executors and administrators, waives, releases and forever discharges any and all rights and claims for damage which he/ she may hereafter accrue arising out of or connected with the participant's involvement in this event. The Undersigned understands there may be physical activity, including participating in fire training exercises and that such activities involve certain risks or personal injury. With the Undersigned's signature on this form, he/she is representing that the participant does not have any health problems or physical limitations that would be affected by participation in such physical activities. The Undersigned understands the event may include a supervised demonstration of a real fire and the techniques used to extinguish the same. By signing this Agreement below, the Undersigned acknowledges and represents he/she has read, understands, and voluntarily signs this Hold Harmless Agreement for full, adequate, and complete consideration fully intending to be bound by the same.

Assumption of the Risk and Waiver of Liability Relating to Coronavirus/COVID-19

The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has been declared a worldwide pandemic by the World Health Organization. COVID-19 is extremely contagious and is believed to spread mainly from person-to-person contact. Federal, state, and local governments and federal and state health agencies recommend social distancing and have, in many locations, prohibited the congregation of groups of people. The City of Linden Fire Department has put in place preventative measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19; however, the City of Linden Fire Department cannot guarantee that you or your child(ren) will not become infected with COVID-19. Further, attending the City of Linden Fire Department Jr. Fire Academy could increase your risk and your child(ren)’s risk of contracting COVID-19. By signing this agreement, I acknowledge the contagious nature of COVID-19. By signing this agreement, I acknowledge the contagious nature of COVID-19 and voluntarily assume the risk that my child(ren) and I may be exposed to or infected by COVID-19 by attending the City of Linden Fire Department Jr. Fire Academy and that such exposure or infection may result in personal injury, illness, permanent disability, and death. I understand that the risk of becoming exposed to or infected by COVID-19 at the City of Linden Fire Department Jr. Fire Academy may result from the actions, omissions, or negligence of myself and others, including, but not limited to, City of Linden Fire Department employees, volunteers, and program participants and their families. I voluntarily agree to assume all of the foregoing risks and accept sole responsibility for any injury to my child(ren) or myself (including, but not limited to, personal injury, disability, and death), illness, damage, loss, claim, liability, or expense, of any kind, that I or my child(ren) may experience or incur in connection with my child(ren)’s attendance at the City of Linden Fire Department Jr. Fire Academy. On my behalf, and on behalf of my children, I hereby release, covenant not to sue, discharge, and hold harmless the City of Linden Fire Department, its employees, agents, and representatives, of and from the Claims, including all liabilities, claims, actions, damages, costs or expenses of any kind arising out of or relating thereto. I understand and agree that this release includes any Claims based on the actions, omissions, or negligence of the City of Linden Fire Department, its employees, agents, and representatives, whether a COVID-19 infection occurs before, during, or after participation in the Jr. Fire Academy.

Agreement & Consent

Legal Consent(Required)
Authorizing Parent and/or Legal Guardian Name(Required)
The parent and/or legal guardian of the applicant should enter their first and last name.

The Gary Letizia Memorial Blood Drive

Mayor Derek Armstead, the Linden Fire Department, and New York Blood Services invite you to donate blood to save a life. In honor of the late Gary Letizia. Be the reason for someone’s tomorrow.

  • What: Blood drive. Gary Letizia was diagnosed with Leukemia at the age of 68. If not for the countless gallons of donated blood that kept him valiantly battling cancer, we wouldn’t have been able to create those extra memories that final year. Please consider donating so that someone else’s loved one may receive that same precious gift of time. – Dr. Matt Letizia. Save lives, Get Coin. Join us to give blood and get the Gary Letizia Memorial Donor Coin as our thanks.
  • Where: 7th Ward Recreation Center, which is located at 2897 Tremeley Point Road.
  • When: Thursday, January 22, 2026 from 1pm until 7pm.
  • How: Click here to make an appointment. Appointments are encouraged. Walk-ins welcome!

Toys for Tots

The Linden Fire Department, in conjunction with the Linden FMBA Local# 34 and 234 are holding a Toy Drive with the US Marines Toys for Tots Program. Accepting donations now through December 17, 2025.

Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this event.

  • What: Toys for Tots. The Linden Fire Department in conjunction with the Linden FMBA Local# 34 and 234 are holding a Toy Drive with the US Marines Toys for Tots Program.
  • Contact: FMBA Representative John Fisher at (908) 548-2071 or Chief Hasko’s Secretary Kimmie Sasarak at (908) 474-4550.
  • When: Accepting donations now through December 17, 2025.
  • Where & How: All contributions should be unwrapped and can be dropped off at any of our four Firehouses listed below:
    • Fire House #1 – 302 South Wood Avenue (corner of West Mussell or West Stimpson Avenue)
    • Fire House #2 – 302 West St. Georges Avenue (corner of Dewitt Terrace)
    • Fire House #3 – 1201 East Elizabeth Avenue (corner of Chandler Avenue)
    • Fire House #4 – 2400 South Wood Avenue (next to P.A.L. Fields)
    • Mayor’s Office – 301 North Wood Avenue (City Hall)

The Gary Letizia Memorial Blood Drive

Mayor Derek Armstead, the Linden Fire Department, and New York Blood Services invite you to donate blood to save a life. In honor of the late Gary Letizia. Be the reason for someone’s tomorrow.

Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this event.

  • What: Blood drive. Gary Letizia was diagnosed with Leukemia at the age of 68. If not for the countless gallons of donated blood that kept him valiantly battling cancer, we wouldn’t have been able to create those extra memories that final year. Please consider donating so that someone else’s loved one may receive that same precious gift of time. – Dr. Matt Letizia. Giving is a slam dunk. Swish! When you come in to donate, you’ll be entered to win Nets vs Knicks tickets. October 1 through 31, 2025. Click here to learn more.
  • Where: 7th Ward Recreation Center, which is located at 2897 Tremeley Point Road.
  • When: Wednesday, October 15, 2025 from 1pm until 7pm.
  • How: Click here to make an appointment. Appointments are encouraged. Walk-ins welcome!

Fire Prevention Night

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden and the Linden Fire Department invite you to attend Fire Prevention Night. This year’s theme is “Charge into Fire Safety.”

Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this event.

  • What: Fire Prevention Night. This year’s theme is “Charge into Fire Safety” Lithium-Ion Batteries in your home.
  • Where: In front of Linden City Hall, which is located at 301 North Wood Avenue.
  • When: October 3, 2025 from 5pm until 7pm.
  • How: For more information click here.

The Gary Letizia Memorial Blood Drive

Mayor Derek Armstead, the Linden Fire Department, and New York Blood Services invite you to donate blood to save a life. In honor of the late Gary Letizia. Be the reason for someone’s tomorrow.

Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this event.

  • What: Blood drive. Gary Letizia was diagnosed with Leukemia at the age of 68. If not for the countless gallons of donated blood that kept him valiantly battling cancer, we wouldn’t have been able to create those extra memories that final year. Please consider donating so that someone else’s loved one may receive that same precious gift of time. – Dr. Matt Letizia.
  • Where: 7th Ward Recreation Center, which is located at 2897 Tremeley Point Road.
  • When: Monday, June 16, 2025 from 1pm until 7pm.
  • How: Click here to make an appointment. Appointments are encouraged. Walk-ins welcome!

Linden Fire Department to Host Annual Junior Fire Academy

Registration for the Linden Fire Department’s 2025 Junior Fire Academy is now open! “The Junior Fire Academy provides an opportunity to educate the recruits about the Linden Fire Department, the services we provide and enlighten them on the possibility of a future career in firefighting,” said Deputy Fire Chief Kevin Brady.

  • Who: Available to Linden students graduating 7th and 8th grades.
  • What: Linden Fire Department Junior Fire Academy. Learn about the Linden Fire Department and explore a future career in Firefighting! Receive basic training in physical fitness, department operations, fire science, HazMat, first-aid and CPR. Demonstrations include Engine and Ladder Truck Operations, Rope Rescue, Car Extrication, HazMat and more!
  • When: June 24 through June 27, 2025 from 8am until 3pm.
  • How: Click here to view and/or download the flyer and application for the Linden Fire Department’s Junior Fire Academy. Applications are also available at Fire Headquarters, which is located at 302 South Wood Avenue. The deadline for applications is Friday, May 9, 2025 at 3pm. Applications must be dropped off at Linden Fire Headquarters. Enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, contact Deputy Chief Kevin Brady via email, or call (908) 474-4550.

The Gary Letizia Memorial Blood Drive

Mayor Derek Armstead, the Linden Fire Department, and New York Blood Services invite you to donate blood to save a life. In honor of the late Gary Letizia. Be the reason for someone’s tomorrow.

  • What: Blood drive.
  • Where: 7th Ward Recreation Center, which is located at 2897 Tremeley Point Road.
  • When: Thursday, February 6, 2025 from 1pm until 7pm.
  • How: Click here to make an appointment. Appointments are encouraged. Walk-ins welcome!

Toys for Tots

The Linden Fire Department is holding a Toy Drive with the US Marines Toys for Tots Program. Accepting donations through December 13, 2024.

Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this event.

  • What: Toys for Tots. The Linden Fire Department is holding a Toy Drive with the US Marines Toys for Tots Program.
  • When: Accepting donations through December 13, 2024.
  • Where & How: All contributions should be unwrapped and can be dropped off at any of our four Firehouses listed below:
    • Fire House #1 – 302 South Wood Avenue (corner of West Mussell or West Stimpson Avenue)
    • Fire House #2 – 302 West St. Georges Avenue (corner of Dewitt Terrace)
    • Fire House #3 – 1205 East Elizabeth Avenue (corner of Chandler Avenue)
    • Fire House #4 – 2400 South Wood Avenue (next to P.A.L. Fields)