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New 133‑foot Veterans Fire Tower dedicated in Jackson to boost early wildfire detection; DEP commits $2 million
Summary
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and the Forest Fire Service dedicated the Veterans Fire Tower in Jackson, a 133‑foot lookout that officials say will strengthen early wildfire detection for more than half a million residents; DEP cited $2 million in project funding and legislators pledged continued support.
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and the New Jersey Forest Fire Service dedicated the Veterans Fire Tower in Jackson, Ocean County, on Monday, unveiling a 133‑foot observation structure officials say will strengthen early detection and response to wildfires.
"Our firefighters put themselves in harm's way to protect New Jersey residents, our visitors, homes, businesses, and critically our natural resources," said Ed Pitasnik, acting commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. He said the tower will help protect more than 516,000 residents and about 200,000 homes in Ocean and Monmouth counties and that the department is devoting approximately $2 million to the project.
The tower, the first new fire tower built in the state in 78 years, is part of a network of 21 towers the Forest Fire Service uses to triangulate smoke, pinpoint potential wildfire locations and dispatch…
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