Atlantic City Firefighters Local 8 offers a wide range of services to the community including fire suppression, rescue operations, hazardous materials response, and community outreach programs. Our department also partners with local organizations to provide free smoke detectors to residents in need.
Our mission is support the development of Atlantic City through community events and youth programs. We want to provide opportunities to the youth of Atlantic City and ensure the future success in public safety.
Established in 1904 the Atlantic City Firefighters have been serving our community for over 120 years. Our department has grown to include six stations, a fleet of modern fire trucks, and highly trained firefighters.
Our annual John Seedorf / Tommy McMeekin Memorial run honors these two hero’s that made the ultimate sacrifice protecting the citizens of Atlantic City. We hold our annual run every year in August at the Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City. Awards and scholarship recipients meet for food and drinks after at Hard Rock Casinos boardwalk bar. Atlantic City Firefighters Non Profit awarded (4) $1000 scholarship to local students of public safety servants.
Our annual scholarship golf tournament formally Halfway to St. Pats tournament is held every year to give out scholarships to deserving students. Last year we awarded (2) $2,500 scholarships and $1000 donation to support a local family. Over $100,000 in scholarship has been awarded and we plan to have our tournament back at Blue Heron Golf Course again this year.
Interested in becoming a firefighter? Our department has a rigorous hiring process to ensure we are selecting the best candidates. Learn more about our requirements and how to apply.
Last year the Atlantic City Firefighters held their Toy Givaway at Hard Rock Casino and gave toys to over 100 Atlantic City children. The AC Firefighters Toy for Children , Atlantic City Tanger Outlets, Irish Pub , and Jon Simon Box for Tots supplied toys to well deserving youth.
The Hacksaw Memorial Beach Ball celebrates the late Caprain Ed (Hacksaw) Peterson. Police and Fire family and friends gather at Albany Ave Beach to enjoy food , music , games, and bonfire. This year we are going to have a beach clean up in the morning to help keep our Atlantic City beaches clean and safe.
Our Junior Firefighter Program teaches Atlantic City youth skills to be an Atlantic City Firefighter. During our two week program Junior Firefighters will learn basic first aid / CPR , firefighting techniques, and skills. Last year we had 70 junior firefighters successfully completed our program. We plan to have our program this year in mid July.
Help us keep our community safe by making a donation to AC Firefighter Foundation.