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Purpose and Mission of the FMBA

The purpose for which this Corporation is formed is as follows: To educate residents of the State of New Jersey and of each community therein, through local chapters of this State Association, in the prevention, detection and extinguishment of fires; To enhance the safety of all who reside or pass through this State by continuing the training of firefighters and the public in fire safety and by the training of firefighters in the protection of life and property; To promote and encourage the formation of local branches; To aid and assist by the moral support and influence of this State Association all aforementioned qualified members of this State Association, and their widows/widowers and orphan children who may not otherwise be provided for, and to encourage said Locals to educate and assist the public in any manner possible in connection with the area of emergency services, including but not limited to encouraging greater public understanding of fire safety and fire fighting; To instruct the youth of this State in fire safety and prevention and to encourage Locals to sponsor programs and to encourage youth involvement in fire prevention; To provide for the mutual benefit and advancement of the interests and prosperity of all firefighters in the State who are now or hereafter become members of any Local; To protect and defend, as deemed advisable, the rights, benefits and privileges to which any member now or hereafter may become entitled; To collect and compile from time to time the statistics and other information concerning firefighters to better protect the public welfare.

New Jersey State Firemen's Mutual Benevolent Association proudly maintains an active membership of over 5,000 career personnel.

AN OPEN LETTER TO NEW JERSEY'S FIREFIGHTER'S:

As one of New Jersey's bravest, you put your life on the line each and every day to protect your community. Every New Jerseyan owes you a debt of gratitude for your commitment and sacrifice. You deserve a governor who will stand with you no matter what, and ensure you have the tools and resources to do your job. Recently, you may have heard rumors about my position regarding firefighter pensions and health benefits. These claims are a blatant attempt to swing your vote to Governor Corzine. The notion that I would eliminate, change, or alter your pension is not only a lie, but cannot be further from the truth. Your pension and benefits will be protected when I am elected Governor. I spent the last seven years in law enforcement as the US Attorney for New Jersey. I worked day in and day out with the men and women on the front lines who dedicate themselves to keeping families and communities safe. No one respects what you do more than I do and no one will stand up for you more than I will. The safety of our citizens is the governor's number one priority, which is why I can say that will be my number one priority. I will make sure that you have the resources and the training you need to effectively do your job. Do not believe the lies Governor Corzine is spreading. They are a disgraceful attempt to scare and intimidate you, and they do every New Jerseyan a disservice. While I have put forward proposals to cut taxes and cut spending so we can bring change to New Jersey to make it more affordable for families, I have repeated time and time again that the pension agreement made with our firefighters must be respected. It is a sacred trust. Nothing will change for the pensions of current firefighters, future firefighters or retirees in a Christie Administration. I respectfully ask for your vote this November 3rd. If you choose to vote for another candidate, I hope you will do so based on the facts and their vision for the future, not because of misinformation spread by my opponent. Thank you for your consideration and for your service

SIGNED BY
CHRIS "THE LIAR" CHRISTIE