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Chief Joseph M. Cunningham
Immediate Past President
Delran Fire Department
Professional Background
Deputy Chief Joseph M. Cunningham is a 27-year veteran of the fire service. His career began in June 1986 with the Gloucester City Fire Department, Station 54. After two years of service, Chief Cunningham temporarily left the fire service to join the U.S. Army, later serving with the New Jersey Army National Guard and retiring after 21 years of military service to his country.
In 1993, Chief Cunningham joined the Delran Fire Department, where he progressed through the ranks of all line officer positions. In January 2014, he was named Chief of the department, serving a three-year term that concluded in December 2017. Currently, Chief Cunningham holds the position of Deputy Chief/Administrative Chief of the Delran Fire Department.
Accomplishments & Leadership
Chief Cunningham has received multiple awards recognizing his dedicated service to the community. He has been actively involved in numerous departmental and county-level committees and was instrumental in securing a FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant for the Delran Fire Department.
In January 2008, Chief Cunningham joined the Burlington County Fire Chiefs Association, where he serves as a Pipeline Leader. Since 2013, he has been a member of the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) and, in 2018, was appointed New Jersey Director of the Eastern Division of Fire Chiefs.
Military Service
Chief Cunningham’s commitment to service extends to his distinguished military career. He served in both the U.S. Army and the New Jersey Army National Guard, dedicating 21 years to his country before retiring.
Contact Information
Chief Joseph M. Cunningham
Delran Fire Department
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