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About Berkeley Heights

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 6.3 square miles (16.2 km2), of which, 6.3 square miles (16.2 km2) of it is land and 0.16% is water.

As of the census of 2000, there were 13,407 people, 4,479 households, and 3,717 families residing in the Township of Berkeley Heights. The population density was 2,140.7 people per square mile (826.9/km2). There were 4,562 housing units at an average density of 728.4/sq mi (281.4/km2).

BHFD Receives Grant for Two New Tools

BHFD recently received a grant from Fireman’s Fund Insurance that allowed the department to purchase two new rescue tools, a new spreader and new combi tool. The new spreaders are replacing the original ones that the department purchased in the 1970’s. The new tools will enhance the departments rescue capability by replacing the older tool that required to firefighters to operate with a tool that can be operated by a single firefighter. The combi tool will also allow the department to operate more efficiently with a more capable and powerful tool. Both tools will be added to the newly purchased Rescue 1 that will be arriving shortly.