Candidates for Township Fire District #1
Learn about candidates who have filed to run for Township Fire District #1.
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About Township Fire District #1
About this position
The Fire District Board is responsible for overseeing fire fighting and prevention operations within the district.
- Office level
- Township
- Election frequency
- Every 3 years
- Commitment level
- Part Time
- Affiliation
- Nonpartisan
- Positions
- 2 open seats
Election type
- Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
- Run-off election
How to run for Township Fire District #1
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
Eligible voter and resident of the district for which office is sought for 1 year.
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- 50 signatures for citywide offices for cities over 14,000 residents; or 25 signatures.
- Filing period
- January 1, 2026 - June 2, 2026
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the municipal clerk's office (for party candidates); submit paperwork to the county clerk's office (for independent candidates).
- Where to file
- 1766 Union Avenue, Hazlet, NJ 07730
- Filing phone
- 732-217-8686
- Step 3
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