Haledon Fire Prevention Bureau

510 Belmont Ave

Fire Prevention Chief / Fire Official

Michael Moscatello

Fire Inspector / Fire Chief

Scott Wilson

Fire Inspector

Art Smith

The Haledon Fire Prevention Bureau is responsible for enforcing the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code in all commercial businesses and multiple dwellings in the Borough of Haledon. The goal is to prevent fires and minimize the risk of loss of life and property through education and fire code enforcement. The Fire Prevention Bureau also

1. Investigates all fires and explosions.
2. Investigates all complaints of fire code violations.
3. Provides fire safety education to the public.
4. Issues required permits.
5. Provides fire marshal services at community oriented events.
6. Responds to emergencies.
7. Works closely with the building department and the code enforcement officer.

 

FIRE INSPECTIONS

What to Expect During a Fire Inspection
The inspector will introduce him or herself, present identification and inform you of the purpose of the inspection, i.e. annual fire inspection.

The inspector will ask you for any required paperwork such as a sprinkler and/or fire alarm inspection report.

The inspector will then proceed to inspect the entire occupancy. A representative of the occupant is requested to accompany the inspector. The representative should have keys or other methods to access all areas to facilitate the inspection. During the inspection, the inspector will point out violations and corrective requirements.

 

The most common violations found are:

Exit and emergency lighting out
Exits and exitways blocked, locked, inaccessible
Fire extinguisher annual inspection due
Poor housekeeping, excess rubbish
Merchandise stacked too high, unstable piles
Improper use of extension cords
Fire doors chocked open
Improper storage of propane
Utility access blocked (gas meters, electrical panels)
Range hoods and ducts not cleaned


After the inspection is complete you will receive a written report of all violations found and an "Order to Correct" notice. Normally you will have 30 days to correct all violations. In the case of certain serious violations you may be given a shorter time period, typically 7 days to correct the serious violation. If the violation is deemed to be an "Imminent Hazard" , the premises may be closed down until the hazard is corrected. The Bureau will re-inspect on or about 30 days after issuance of the violation notice. It is expected that all violations will have been corrected at that time. Failure to correct all violations may result in the issuance of a penalty. If all violations have been corrected, a "Certificate of Satisfactory Compliance" will be sent to you.

 

Smoke Detector Program

The Haledon Fire Prevention Bureau will provide smoke detectors to residents of the Borough who need them free of charge. These detectors are provided to the Borough from the New Jersey Division of Fire Safety and Channel 7 Operation Save A Life Program. Residents in need of detectors can contact Michael Moscatello, Fire Official at (973)595-7766 Ext 135.

Adopt A Hydrant Program

The Haledon Fire Prevention Bureau has started Adopt A Hydrant program. This program will give residents a chance to help the fire department. Residents who adopt hydrants will help by keeping them clear of snow in the winter and overgrowth in the summer, as well as reporting blocked or damaged hydrants year round. Residents can report damaged hydrants to the Fire Prevention Bureau at (973) 595-7766 Ext 135. Blocked hydrants should be reported to the Haledon Police Dept at (973) 790-4444.