LAKEWOOD – Members of the Lakewood Fire Department have now begun receiving the COVID-19 vaccinations.
The Lakewood Board of Fire Commissioners along with Lakewood Fire Chief Jonathan Yahr announced that the Department will be following the New Jersey State COVID-19 Vaccination Plan.
On January 10, Lakewood Fire Headquarters had a clinic set up by Chemed Health Center to administer the first dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. Members from the Lakewood Fire Department, Lakewood Police Department and Lakewood EMS registered for the vaccine. Although not mandatory, the vaccinations were strongly encouraged to members.
“This is a great day for the Lakewood Fire Department. I strongly encourage all of our members to take the COVID-19 vaccine offered through the Department to protect themselves, their colleagues, and their loved ones,” said Chief Yahr. “Through our vaccination process, we will further improve the safety of our members during this pandemic and ensure that the Lakewood Fire Department will continue to protect the Lakewood Community our members bravely serve. Thank you to Hatzolah of Central Jersey, Chemed Health Center and Deputy Mayor Menashe Miller and to everyone at the township, county, state, and federal levels, as well as our own leadership, who have worked so hard to reach this important milestone in our fight against COVID-19.”
