Rio Grande Volunteer Fire Company

Bingo

Don’t miss out on your lucky numbers! Come play bingo and try your hand at a big win.

Hall Rentals

Our affordable and conveniently located hall provides the ideal setting for your next gathering.

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Help us keep our community safe: consider making a donation and be a part of our life-saving mission.

Honoring Tradition, Protecting the Future. 

Volunteer firefighters are essential community members who dedicate their time to respond to emergencies, often at a moment’s notice. 

98

Years of Service

30+

Vounteers

4

Apparatus

360+

2024 Total Calls

When Seconds Count, Volunteers Answer

Hall Rental

Imagine your perfect celebration: our spacious hall offers a versatile canvas for any occasion, from lively parties to elegant gatherings. Create unforgettable memories in a space designed to bring your vision to life.

Bingo Nights

Don’t miss out on the bingo fun! Come play, socialize, and maybe even win some cash. It’s a night of entertainment you won’t want to miss!

Friday Nights | Doors open at 6:00pm | Games start at 7:30pm

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"Dont' train until you get it right,Train until you can't get it wrong"

Our 2026 installation dinner held at Avalon Links 2/28/2026: We had the Honor and pleasure of Congressman Jeff VanDrew present all the officers with a proclamation for Outstanding Service To Our Community.We also had the honor to have Middle Township Mayor Chris Leusner swear in all the officers.President Larry ForsythVice President Charles CrippsSecretary Robert SweetenTreasurer Robert ZimmermanChief Jim BellesAssistant Chief John KendrickCaptain Buster GrahamCaptain Tim Weidman Lieutenant John ThomsonLieutenant Ted BohnLieutenant Julio Rivera Lieutenant Zach Lex Trustee Bill Belles IIITrustee Harold VanArtsdalenTrustee Chuckles Frederick The following awards were handed out:Name badges were given to Firefighters Nick & Danielle Adkins, Sean Bey, Dave Dorworth and Bobby Jones.Past President plaque and pin to Dan DeSimone.Life member watch and 15 year pin to Lieutenant John Thomson.30 year plaque and pin to KJ Stiltner.50 year plaque to firefighter Walt Belles Sr.50 year plaque to Chief Jim Belles.2025 totals: 430 fire calls, 26 drills and 19 meetings.The firefighters accumulated over 20,305 volunteer hours for Middle Township Fire District #2. #riograndefire See MoreSee Less
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/ Sta. 72 / [CSI Active911 – Notification]2600017 (P#:2026-10497)FIRE – RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE FIRE at 127 E LINCOLN AVE, WILDWOOD, NJ 08260 (38.989360,-74.815770)Time reported: 01/16/26 1:25:56 PMUnit(s) responded: SQUAD 72 See MoreSee Less
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