Wildland fire suppression for the State of New Jersey covering Middlesex and Monmouth Counties in Central New Jersey
B10’s primary response areas include: East Brunswick Twp, Englishtown, Freehold Borough, Freehold Twp, Helmetta, Holmdel Twp, Jamesburg, Manalapan Twp, Marlboro Twp, Monroe Twp, Old Bridge Twp, Sayreville, South Brunswick Twp, South River, Spotswood and surrounding towns as requested.
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The New Jersey Forest Fire Service’s primary response area is 3.72 million acres, comprising 77% of the state’s land area
Friday, March 6, 2026
Section B10
Current Fire Danger
TODAY IS A CLASS 1 DAY
Buildup Index: 0
State of the WX: Overcast
KBDI: 0
Temp: 41
Relative Humidity: 92 %
Fine Fuel Moisture: 25
Spread: 1
Wind: ENE at 5 mph
Class day updated 03/06/26 at 1318 hrs
USFS/Rutgers Fire Danger Monitoring Consoles
NJ BURNING RESTRICTIONS
No campfire restrictions are currently in effect
-SPECIAL NOTICES-
WEATHER ALERTS
03/05/26- Sherrill administration awards $90,000 in grants to help communities reduce risk in advance of wildfire season
(NJDEP press release)
New US Drought Monitor map released 03/05/26
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Div B Annual Mandatory RT-130 Refresher Dates
REMAINING DATE
Sections B1 & B3- 03/14/26 at 0900 hrs at Camp Ockanickon
2026 Division B Annual Pack Test Dates
Friday 03/06/26 at 08:30 am
Saturday 03/07/26 at 08:30 am
Both dates will be held at the New Lisbon office
Please remember to bring your driver’s license
(You only need to attend one date)
Mandatory Annual Out West Refresher
Sunday 03/15/26 at 9:00 am at Coyle Field
(This class is required for personnel planning to work out of state)
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12/05/25- Murphy administration issues statewide drought warning
02/06/26- NJDEP reminds everyone that this drought warning is still in effect. Even with the recent snows, there has been no change in drought status.
NJFFS FIRE TOWER STAFFING
All state fire towers are DOWN today
CURRENT NJ WILDFIRE ACTIVITY
There is no current sizable activity
Please remember, “No Drones in Fire Zones - If YOU fly, WE can't!”
If in doubt about the source of smoke or fire, call 9-1-1 or 877-WARN-DEP (877-927-6337)
Remember, No Drones in Fire Zones -
If YOU fly, WE can't!
There are serious consequences to flying an unauthorized drone near a wildfire.
During a wildfire, our aircraft fly low to the ground, often at the same altitude that a drone would fly. If a drone is detected flying over or near a wildfire, all Forest Fire Service air support will be grounded - hampering suppression and observation efforts.
Please do your part, and prevent interfering with wildfire suppression by
staying grounded.
WILDFIRE NEWS
March 6, 2026
03/06/26 Alabama- Wildfire threat continues
03/06/26 North Carolina- Mainland Dare County wildfire is 1,200 acres
03/06/26 Colorado- Two arrested for starting wildfire, sheriff’s office says
03/06/26 South Dakota- Crews respond to grass fire near Spearfish
REGIONAL NEWS/FIRE INCIDENTS
03/06/26 Gloucester County, NJ- 3 hospitalized after explosion at Savita Naturals in Logan Twp, ATF helping with investigation
03/06/26 Florida- Massive fire burning at warehouse in NW Miami-Dade on Thursday
RANDOM SHOTS FROM AROUND THE REGION
03/06/26 Section B5- Firing operations during the ‘Jones Road Wildfire’ near the power plant in Lacey Twp on Day 1, 04/22/25
03/06/26 Section A2- Crews working a wildfire behind homes in Wanaque, Passaic County on 03/14/25
03/06/26 Section B10- Crews working a multi-acre wildfire on Laurence Harbor Beach, Old Bridge Twp on 04/26/25
S130/S190 ONLINE TRAINING LINKS
Once inside, go to the right side of the home page and click ‘On Demand Self Enroll Course's’ for S-130/S-190
Don’t forget to visit our B10 Facebook page and the NJFFS Section B10 YouTube channel!
Links of interest:
Wildfire Today Wildfire news & opinion
Random Ramblings Aerial wildland firefighting
NJDEP | Ember Awareness - New Jersey Forest Fire Service
State of NJ Forest Fire Service Laws
B10 FEATURED VIDEO OF THE DAY
03/06/26 Ocean County, NJ- Remembering the Lakewood Fire Tower
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