Hoboken Has A New Fire Chief: Brian Crimmins

HOBOKEN, NJ — Provisional Fire Chief Brian Crimmins was sworn in as Chief of the Hoboken Fire Department on Monday, Oct. 15.

Mayor Ravi Bhalla, who appointed Crimmins to the position, said that in less than a year leading the department, Crimmins has “demonstrated a new brand of leadership” for the department.

“He’s established new standards of professionalism and preparedness, including facilitating training for fire fighters to be better equipped in serving residents with autism,” Bhalla said. “I applaud his efforts and look forward to his continued stellar leadership.”

“I am honored to dedicate my career to improving the resilience of our community and to promoting the finest fire department in the State of New Jersey,” Crimmins said.

In November 2017, Crimmins, then a battalion chief, was sworn in as provisional chief, replacing Anton Peskens.

According to city officials, Crimmins comes from a long line of Hoboken public safety officials. His grandfather, George W. Crimmins, was chief of police, and his father, George W. Crimmins II, served as business administrator and public safety director.

Don’t forget to visit the Patch Hoboken Facebook page here. Learn more about posting announcements or events to your local Patch site here. Send local news tips and correction requests to eric.kiefer@patch.com

Photo: City of Hoboken