Lumberton, N.J. — August 1 — While local agencies handled a big fire, volunteers from the Lumberton Fire Department staffed Tender 1316 to provide fire coverage in Atlantic County. The tender included the ability to supply water if necessary and remained open for further requests. While other crews were dedicated to the prolonged crisis, the assignment assisted in maintaining emergency coverage.

The Lumberton Fire Department maintained a volunteer fire department and was based at 34 Municipal Drive. According to department records, the company handled hundreds of calls annually and ran a tender as part of its fleet of equipment. The mutual-aid assignment illustrated how backup teams assist local fire operations.