Serving and Protecting Mount Laurel
Mount Laurel Fire Department
Our mission is to strive with a positive and professional attitude to provide competent emergency services to the people who live, work and visit Mount Laurel Township.
Rapid Response
Our team is always ready to respond to emergencies with speed and efficiency.
Community Engagement
We actively engage with the community to promote fire safety and prevention.
Advanced Training
Our firefighters undergo rigorous training to handle any situation.
About Us
The Mount Laurel Fire Department, established in 1953, has a rich history of serving the community. Our mission is to protect lives, property, and the environment through fire suppression, emergency medical services, and public education. We operate three fire stations equipped with state-of-the-art apparatus and staffed by dedicated career and volunteer firefighters. Our services include fire prevention, inspections, and community outreach programs aimed at enhancing public safety.
Board of Commissioners Meeting
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 03 @ 7:00pm
Recent Achievement
2024
Verisk Public Protection Classification
We are honored to announce that the Mount Laurel Fire Department has achieved a Class 2 rating in the recent Verisk evaluation, placing us among the top 6% of fire departments nationwide. This recognition reflects our commitment to excellence in fire protection and community safety.
The MLFD recently underwent an evaluation by Verisk of our ability to provide fire protection to Mount Laurel. Verisk’s staff collects information about municipal fire protection efforts in communities throughout the United States. In each of those communities, Verisk analyzes the relevant data and assigns a Public Protection Classification (PPC) – a number from 1 to 10. Class 1 generally represents superior property fire protection, and Class 10 indicates that the area’s fire suppression program does not meet Verisk’s minimum criteria.
Virtually all U.S. insurers of homes and business property use Verisk’s Public Protection Classifications in calculating premiums. In general, the price of fire insurance in a community with a good PPC is substantially lower than in a community with a poor PPC, assuming all factors are equal.
Following our last survey in 2015, we received a class 3 rating. We’re proud to report that our rating has improved to a class 2. Of the 38,000 fire departments evaluated and listed in the 2023 survey, only 6% achieved a rating of 1 or 2. This improvement has come following improvements that have been implemented since the last evaluation in 2015. We will continue to implement improvement steps to serve our community better.
For more information on Verisk’s PPC program, visit
https://www.verisk.com/
Meet Our Leadership
Our leadership team is comprised of experienced professionals committed to excellence in fire service. They guide our department with a focus on safety, efficiency, and community service.
Alan Pine
Chief of Department
Larry Fox
Deputy Fire Chief
Kyle Schippers
Deputy Fire Chief
Martin Gaynor
Deputy Fire Chief
Our Dedicated Team
Mount Laurel Fire Department Structure
The Mount Laurel Fire Department is a blend of dedicated volunteer and career firefighters, working together to ensure the safety of our community. Our team consists of approximately 30 active volunteer firefighters and 53 career firefighters, all committed to providing exceptional service. Each of our three fire stations—Masonville, Fellowship, and Birchfield—is staffed 24/7, ensuring rapid response times to any emergency.
Our department is led by the chief of department, supported by a deputy fire chief who oversees operations and administration. The training division, managed by a battalion chief, ensures all personnel are well-prepared for any situation. This combination of volunteer and career staff allows us to maintain efficient response times and provide comprehensive emergency services to Mount Laurel Township.