Protecting Our Community Since 1953

The Mount Laurel Fire Department provides the highest level of emergency services and risk reduction for the residents and visitors within our community.

The Mount Laurel Fire Department was established in 1953 with a mission to protect the residents of Mount Laurel Township. Over the decades, we have evolved from a small volunteer force to a robust organization of firefighters. Our services include fire suppression, emergency medical services, fire prevention, and public education. We operate out of three strategically located fire stations to ensure rapid response times and comprehensive coverage for our community.

Each of our three fire stations—Masonville, Fellowship, and Birchfield—is staffed 24/7 to ensure rapid response times. Our teams work together to provide comprehensive fire protection and emergency services to our community.

Chief Pine is a lifelong resident of Mount Laurel and has been serving as the chief of the Mount Laurel Fire Department since January 2024. He started his fire service career in 2001, after graduating from the University of South Carolina. As a firefighter, Chief Pine worked in all MLFD firehouses and the MLFD Bureau of Fire Prevention before being promoted to lieutenant in 2011. He was promoted to captain in 2013, battalion chief in 2017, and deputy fire chief in 2021. Chief Pine was awarded two CPR saves as a firefighter and a company officer. He is a charter member of International Association of Fire Fighters Local 4408 and a past local president and vice president. Chief Pine earned a Master of Public Administration from Villanova University in 2019. Additionally, he earned a certificate in labor relations from Rutgers University and a certificate in city management from Villanova University. Chief Pine holds numerous emergency services certifications including Emergency Medical Technician, Fire Inspector, and Level 2 Fire Instructor. In 2023, Alan was recognized as a credentialed Chief Fire Officer by the Center for Public Safety Excellence. He is one of approximately 2,000 credentialed chief fire officers nationwide and one of 11 in the state of New Jersey. Since 2007, Chief Pine has been honored to serve with the Camden County Emerald Society Pipes and Drums as a bagpiper. Chief Pine currently resides in Mount Laurel with his wife and son. He loves Philadelphia sports and following South Carolina and Villanova athletics.

Deputy Chief Chris Santone is a second generation firefighter and began his fire service career in Mount Ephraim in 1994 with the United Fire Company #1. He was hired as a full-time firefighter with the Boeing Fire Department in May of 1999 and then with the Mount Laurel Fire Department in October 2001. Chris has worked at all three fire stations and was also assigned to the Training Division. In 2006, he was promoted to Lieutenant, and then to Captain in 2011, both assigned to Station 362. In October of 2016, he then advanced to Battalion Chief, ultimately becoming Deputy Chief of Operations in February of 2026. Chris is also a member of the Burlington County Urban Search and Rescue Task Force and is currently assigned as a Task Force Leader. He is also a charter member of Mount Laurel Professional Firefighters Local 4408 and served as shop steward and assistant shop steward.

Chris has an Associate’s Degree in Fire Science Administration from Camden County College and a Bachelor’s Degree in Emergency Management from Waldorf University. He has also obtained his Certified Public Manager Certification from Rutgers University. He is a Fire Instructor, Fire Inspector, and an Emergency Medical Technician, along with several other fire and rescue-specific certifications. He was an adjunct instructor with both the Gloucester County and Camden County Fire Academies and is currently a Senior Instructor with Safety and Survival Training LLC.

DC Santone resides in Washington Township with his wife and daughter and enjoys spending time with friends and family. Chris also enjoys traveling to watch his daughter’s competitive swim meets.

Deputy Chief Martin Gaynor is a fourth-generation firefighter and began his fire service career in Bordentown City as a volunteer firefighter at Station 602 in December of 2000. Martin was hired as a full-time firefighter with Bordentown Township Fire District 1 in January 2006, before being hired at the Mount Laurel Fire Department in August of the same year. He has worked at all three firehouses and joined the Burlington County Technical Rescue Team before being promoted to Lieutenant in October 2015. Martin was promoted to Captain in December of 2018, where he oversaw the Training Division during his tenure as Captain. Martin was promoted to Battalion Chief in January 2024 and Deputy Chief in January 2025. Martin has received several unit citations and two CPR saves with the Mount Laurel Fire Department.

DC Gaynor received a Bachelor of Arts in Law and Justice from Rowan University in 2005. Martin currently holds certifications as an NJ Fire Inspector, Level Two Fire Instructor, EMT, and numerous other fire service-specific certifications. Martin is an adjunct instructor at the Burlington County Emergency Services Training Center.

Martin is a proud member and bagpiper of the Camden County Emerald Society Pipes and Drums (CCESPD), joining the organization in 2012. Martin resides in Cherry Hill with his wife, children, and rescue pup and enjoys spending time with his family and friends.