In the early 1970's the Joint Boards of Fire Commissioners of Howell Township, which consists of Fire District #1 Squankum, District #2 Adelphia, District #3 Southard, District #4 Ramtown and District #5 Freewood Acres began studying the development of a full time Fire Prevention Bureau. After careful review and research, the Joint Boards on April 2, 1977, officially opened the doors of the Howell Fire Prevention Bureau, now called the " Howell Fire Bureau ". The Bureau's objective is to enforce rules and regulations as mandated by the New Jersey State Fire Code and the Howell Township Fire Prevention Ordinance. Thus improving the safety of the public by promoting the control of fire hazards, regulating the installation, us and maintenance of equipment and the use and occupancy of structures, premises, and open areas, which will provide for the abatement of the fire hazard and provide a standard to achieve these objectives.