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, May 1, 2026
Section B10
Current Fire Danger
TODAY IS A CLASS 2 DAY
Buildup Index: 14
State of the WX: Scattered clouds
KBDI: 156
Temp: 60
Relative Humidity: 47 %
Fine Fuel Moisture: 8
Spread: 17
Wind: NW at 7 mph
Class day updated 05/01/26 at 1700 hrs
USFS/Rutgers Fire Danger Monitoring Consoles
NJ BURNING RESTRICTIONS
There is no current restrictions
-SPECIAL NOTICES-
WEATHER ALERTS
Division B Pack Test Date
Saturday, May 23 at the Div B office at 0830 hrs.
NJ Forest Fire Service sends crews to the State of Georgia
On April 24, The New Jersey Forest Fire Service deployed three Type 4 engines, one pickup truck and nine wildland firefighters to Georgia to assist with wildfire suppression as the state experiences elevated wildfire activity.
For over 40 years, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service has offered aid to many states – including Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington and Wyoming. These out-of-state assignments have no impact on the ability of the Forest Fire Service to fight wildfires in New Jersey.
New US Drought Monitor map released 04/30/26
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/AIR BASE STAFFING
05/01/26
Division A & B fire towers are STAFFED today
Div A- Aeroflex Air Attack-STAFFEDDELTA 7
Div B- Coyle Field Air Attack- STAFFEDTANKER 62
Div C- Downstown Air Attack-NOT STAFFEDTANKER 61
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
May 1, 2026
05/01/26 Georgia- Latest on the wildfires burning in South Georgia
05/01/26 Colorado- Firefighters making progress on containment of wildfire
05/01/26 Florida- Hot spots remain as Railroad Fire burns in Clay and Putnam Counties
05/01/26 New Mexico- Wildfire Watch: Sparks Fire, Crow Creek Fire, Hummingbird Fire
05/01/26 Brevard County, FL- The Compound in Palm Bay is on fire for the 3rd day in a row | Nearby homes evacuated
REGIONAL NEWS/FIRE INCIDENTS
05/01/26 New York City- Video shows Queens house explosion as NYPD officers try to enter early Thursday morning
RANDOM SHOTS FROM AROUND THE REGION
05/01/26 Section B7 - ICP at the ‘Fisher’s Pit Wildfire’ in Berkeley Twp, Ocean County on 09/10/24
05/01/26- NJFFS new engine B30 on assignment in Georgia. 2022 International HV/Knapheide 250 gpm, 800 gallon tank (Photo: John H Rieth)
05/01/26 Section B5- A NJFFS SEAT circling a wildfire off of RT 539 in Whiting, Ocean County on 04/22/07
(Photo: Samantha Monaco)
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
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Links of interest:
Wildfire Today Wildfire news & opinion
Random Ramblings Aerial wildland firefighting
NJDEP- New Jersey Forest Fire Service-
State of NJ Forest Fire Service Laws
B10 FEATURED VIDEO OF THE DAY
05/01/26 NJDEP- New Jersey Type 6 Wildland Engine | New Jersey Forest Fire Service
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