Beach Haven proclaims 2014 year to support LBI volunteer emergency services

On Monday, March 10, the borough of Beach Haven proclaimed 2014 as the year to support the Long Beach Island volunteer emergency services, including Beach Haven, Surf City and Barnegat Light first aid squads, as well as Beach Haven, Ship Bottom, Surf City, High Point and Barnegat Light fire companies.

Photo via BHVFC
Members of the Beach Haven Volunteer Fire Co.
are always on-call to help residents in need.

The small group of dedicated volunteers, “who are needed to keep the people of Long Beach Island safe, and to attend fire and first aid emergencies,” answer 2,000 annual Island-wide service calls.

The agencies are in need of new members, 16 years of age and older, to hold essential positions. Firemen, emergency medical technicians, fire police and vehicle drivers as well as auxiliary members for help with fundraising and administrative support and vehicle and grounds maintenance are wanted.

“Whereas volunteers are needed to keep the strong tradition of volunteer services as a viable option, for a small contribution from a large number of committed individuals makes a significant impact,” the proclamation read. “Whereas volunteerism provides the necessary membership enrollment for these agencies to flourish, as well as the ability to meet response demands from residents when assistance is needed. Volunteerism also creates a sense of personal accomplishment to the volunteer by giving back to their community.”

— Kelley Anne Essinger


This article was published in The SandPaper.