New Jersey Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association

New Jersey Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association
AbbreviationFMBA
Founded1897 (1897)
TypeLabor union
Headquarters1447 Campbell Street,
Rahway, New Jersey, U.S. 07065
Members6,500+ (2026)
Key people
Eddie Donnelly, President
AffiliationsIndependent union
Websitewww.njfmba.org

The New Jersey Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association (FMBA) is a labor union representing paid full-time firefighters and emergency medical services personnel in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Established in 1897, the organization is New Jersey's largest independent union for career fire and emergency services personnel.[1] The union advocates for labor rights, public safety legislation, retirement benefits, and workplace wellness.

History

The New Jersey Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association (FMBA) was established at the first annual convention on December 11, 1897, in Jersey City, New Jersey, by six original member locals: Jersey City, Paterson,[2] Hoboken, Newark, Trenton and Camden.[3] By 1907, the union had grown to 12 local chapters.[3] As of 2026, the FMBA has over 6,500 members[1] and 107 locals across every county in New Jersey.[3][4][5]

Leadership

The New Jersey Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association is headquartered in Rahway, New Jersey.[6] The FMBA is led by an elected president, currently Eddie Donnelly since 2013.[7][8][9][10] As of 2025, the union has over $1.7 million in assets and accrues approximately $2 million in annual revenue.[11]

Political advocacy

Described by the New Jersey Globe as "a prominent player in state politics,"[1] the FMBA frequently endorses political candidates in New Jersey, and operates a political action committee (PAC).[12] The union endorsed First Lady Tammy Murphy in the 2024 United States Senate election in New Jersey.[13] FMBA endorsed Mikie Sherrill in the 2025 gubernatorial election.[14][15] The union endorsed Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. for Essex County Executive in 2026.[12]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 Fox, Joey (February 10, 2026). "Firefighters endorse Bennett in NJ-7 Democratic primary". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved July 12, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Paterson Firefighters Association F.M.B.A. Locals 2 & 202". patersonfmba.org. Retrieved July 12, 2026.
  3. 1 2 3 "About Us". njfmba.org. Retrieved July 12, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Locals". njfmba.org. Retrieved July 12, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47". fmbalocal47.org. Retrieved July 12, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Contact Us". njfmba.org. Retrieved July 12, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Eddie Donnelly". eddiedonnelly.com. Retrieved July 12, 2026.
  8. ↑ Friedman, Matt (February 8, 2021). "President of firefighters union presses on with state Senate candidacy despite lawsuit". Politico. Retrieved July 12, 2026.
  9. ↑ Landergan, Katherine (January 2, 2018). "Task force won't release final report on police, fire salary cap". Politico. Retrieved July 12, 2026.
  10. ↑ Wildstein, David (October 14, 2021). "Donnelly re-elected FMBA president". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved July 12, 2026.
  11. ↑ "New Jersey Firefighters Mutual Benevolent". ProPublica. Retrieved July 12, 2026.
  12. 1 2 "Endorsements by New Jersey Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association". Ballotpedia. Retrieved July 12, 2026.
  13. ↑ Wildstein, David (January 10, 2024). "Firefightes union supports Tammy Murphy for U.S. Senate". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved July 12, 2026.
  14. ↑ Pizarro, Max (October 3, 2025). "FMBA Prez Donnelly: 'There's Only One Labor Candidate in the Race'". Insider NJ. Retrieved July 12, 2026.
  15. ↑ Wildstein, David (October 9, 2024). "Firefighters will back Sherrill for governor". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved July 12, 2026.
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