Vincentown, NJ - Hampton Lakes Volunteer Fire Company has highlighted the career and service of Firefighter Dylan Kleiner as part of its ongoing member recognition series, showcasing his progression from youth explorer to active-duty firefighter.

Dylan began his fire service journey in 2014 as an Explorer with the Hampton Lakes Volunteer Fire Company, quickly distinguishing himself as a committed young member. During his time in the Explorer program, he competed on the HLVFC Explorer Competition Team, achieving notable success including a third-place finish in the Burlington County Fire Explorers Competition in 2014, followed by first-place victories in both 2016 and 2017.

He went on to become a certified firefighter in 2019 and has remained an active and dedicated member since, continuing to build experience and strengthen his operational capabilities within the department.

Over his years of service, Firefighter Kleiner has earned multiple certifications including Firefighter I and II, Hazmat Awareness and Operations, Incident Management Level I, Vehicle Extrication, Water/Swift/Flood Rescue, Ice Rescue, and Fire Police, reflecting a strong foundation in both structural and technical rescue disciplines.

In addition to his service in Hampton Lakes, he also serves as a part-time firefighter with the Haddonfield Fire Department, further expanding his field experience and contributing to multiple communities.

His continued dedication, training, and commitment to service reflect a strong work ethic and a clear focus on protecting the public across all assignments.