The Wildwoods, NJ – September 14, 2026 – The 149th New Jersey State Firefighter’s Association Convention, NJ Fire Expo, & NJ Firefighter’s Memorial Parade returns to the Wildwoods Convention Center, for the 51st consecutive year, featuring meetings, seminars, and voting September 18 and 19, 2026.
In conjunction with the New Jersey State Firefighter’s Convention in the adjacent parking lots and Fox Park, the Five-Mile Beach Volunteer Firemen’s Association host the NJ Fire Expo where fire equipment vendors will be displaying the latest firefighting apparatus and displaying the latest in handheld equipment as well as, firematic items.
On Saturday, the New Jersey State Firefighters Memorial parade steps off at 2 pm. from Cresse Avenue and proceeds north on New Jersey Avenue to 21st Avenue. Fire companies from New Jersey and adjacent states compete for various awards. The Awards ceremony is held in the Wildwoods Convention Center on Saturday, at 8PM.
For more information on the convention, call 800-852-0137 or visit njsfa.com.
For more information on the parade or vendor opportunities at the NJ FIRE EXPO, visit njfireexpo.com
For additional information about the Wildwoods, visit www.WildwoodsNJ.com or call 800-992-9732.
