Fire Department

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!

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!

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!

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)

America’s 911 Foundation is partnering with the City of Linden Fire Department collecting supplies for disaster relief in Southwestern Virginia, North Carolina, and Tennessee.

• What: America’s 911 Foundation is partnering with the City of Linden Fire Department collecting supplies for disaster relief in Southwestern Virginia, North Carolina, and Tennessee. We are looking specifically for:
  • Bottled water, by case or pallets.
  • Non perishable food and manual can openers.
  • Toiletries like toothbrushes and paste, deodorant, soap, shampoo, hair brushes, and combs.
  • Diapers, feminine products, depends, baby wipes, first aide items, baby items like bottles, formula and baby food.
  • Pet food and cleaning supplies. Traps, flashlights and batteries. No clothes at this time!
• Where: Drop off site is located at Linden Fire House #3, 1201 East Elizabeth Avenue.
• When: Supplies can be dropped off daily from 9am until 7pm through Saturday, October 12, 2024.
• How: Drop-off supplies at Linden Fire House #3. Click here to donate online. 100% of donation will go directly to relief efforts as Foundation is an all volunteer 501C3 organization. Federal Tax ID is 42 1573312.

Do you have what it takes to be a Linden firefighter? Join us for the Linden Fire Department Recruitment Fair; an exciting opportunity to learn about a career dedicated to servicing your community. Our recruitment fair is your chance to explore the rewarding world of firefighting and emergency response.

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

• Who: Eligibility Requirements:
  • Must be between the ages of 18 and 34, a resident of Linden, U.S. Citizen, high school diploma or G.E.D., and valid NJ Driver License.
• What: The Linden Fire Department Recruitment Fair; an exciting opportunity to learn about a career dedicated to servicing your community. Why choose us? The Linden Fire Department is all about servicing your community, competitive salary and benefits, ongoing training, advancement opportunities, and education reimbursement.
• When: Tuesday, July 23 and Monday, July 29 at 6pm.
• Where: Linden Fire House No. 3, which is located at 1201 East Elizabeth Avenue.
• How: Click here to apply and to access registration and exam information. Deadline to apply is September 3, 2024 at 4pm.