2026 Line Officers

John Kemp

Chief

John has been a member since 2014 and has consistently been one of our top responding members having four consecutive years with 200 calls or greater. John graduated from Montclair State University in May of 2020 with a Bachelors Degree in Communications. He currently works for Peapack-Gladstone DPW.

Jeffrey Betz

Deputy Chief

Erik Haversang

Assistant Chief

Erik joined Brookside Engine Company in July 2022. Previously, Erik was a firefighter with the Essex Fells Fire Department and a member of Saint Michael’s Fire & Rescue ,VT where he served as the Fire Chief. Erik is excited to be serving as an officer again and looking forward to a great year.

Warren Gisser

Lieutenant

Warren came to Brookside in 2013 from the Randolph Township Fire Department Mount Freedom Fire Company #3 where he had served as Battalion Chief. A frequent top responder and the backbone of our nighttime crew. He is the recipient of the 2017 Chief’s Award for his above and beyond contributions to our fire company.