Anyone planning on having a bonfire must have a permit from the Ocean County Fire Marshal’s Office (OCFM). They can be contacted by calling 732-370-7360. A permit application must be fully filled out and submitted to the Ocean County Fire Marshal’s Office along with the permit fee of $54 a minimum of 72 hours prior to the proposed event. A permit can be obtained and submitted by visiting the Ocean County Fire Marshal’s Office website www.oceancountyfiremarshal.com there is an option for paying by credit card as well.

Permit applications may also be filed in person at Lakewood’s Fire Headquarters located at 733 Cedar Bridge Avenue, Lakewood from Monday, May 1st, 2023, to Friday May 5th, 2023, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. In person payment by check, must be made payable to “OCEAN COUNTY FIRE MARSHAL”.

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