Chief Edward Lewandowski

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Born and raised in Union Beach and Keyport, Chief Lewandowski is a graduate of Keyport High
School. He began his volunteer service with the Union Beach First Aid Squad and the Union
Gardens Fire Company obtaining his original EMT and Firefighter status in 1984. Chief
Lewandowski is a Combat Veteran of the United States Marine Corps and after returning to Keyport, joined the Keyport First Aid Squad and the Keyport Fire Department.

Chief Lewandowski rose through the ranks of the Keyport Fire Department from Firefighter, to 2nd
Lieutenant, 1st Lieutenant, and Captain of Raritan Hose for 7 years. Chief Lewandowski joined the
Chief ranks in 2022 as 3rd Assistant Chief, 2023 as 2nd Assistant Chief, 2024 as 1st Assistant (Deputy) Chief and in 2025 became Chief of Department. Chief Lewandowski has served on the following specialty units, Rapid Intervention Crew (FAST), Marine Division, First Responders and Fire Museum. 

Deputy Chief Brendan Parker

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Joined the Keyport Fire Cadets as a charter member in 2003 and the Keyport First Aid Squad Cadets in 2003. Obtained Emergency Medical Technician at 16 Years old and Firefighter 1 at 18 years old. Served on the departments Rapid Intervention Crew (FAST), Marine Division,Dive Team Tender,Training Division,Fire Museum. Served as a department Fire Officer for 13 years Captain Of Lincoln Hose for 6 years.

 

Employed By the Aberdeen Township Police Department as a Dispatcher and serving as the Deputy Office Of Emergency Management Coordinator