Hardworking, Compassionate: Andrew Toth Appointed Edison Fire Chief

EDISON, NJ – Deputy Fire Chief Andrew Toth was promoted to Fire Chief in Edison late last month.

Toth’s promotion comes after 21 years of service to the department and township.

“My commitment as chief is to listen, learn and work hard every day to achieve our mutual goal,” Toth said during the ceremony held at the Council Chambers on Feb 27. “I together we will not fail.”

He thanked members of the fire department for their service. “I pledge to be supportive, to lead with understanding and compassion and to work every day to ensure your safety as well as your safe return to your families,” Toth said.

Mayor Sam Joshi said he was honored to nominate Toth as fire chief.

Joshi said Toth was an amazing person who was “incredible, hardworking, passionate and compassionate,” who goes out of his way to help people.

During the pandemic, Toth worked all hours to help keep the town safe, Joshi said.

He wants to make sure our municipality is safe not just in the worst moments during the pandemic but also in moments of immense crisis with fire that come about,” Joshi said.

“Our public needs to know that we are all safe under the leadership of our chiefs.”

The swearing in ceremony saw a packed room with family, friends, members of law enforcement and fire division.

Police Chief Tom Bryan said Toth was a “wealth of knowledge, friendly and loving.”

“One of his greatest character attributes is that he continually goes above and beyond for anyone, to help in anyway,” Bryan said.

Bryan congratulated Toth on his various achievements and wished him luck in leading the men and women of his department.

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