NJ Fire Guys
Run #: 24-020
Date: June 20, 2024
Guest: Chief Robert “Roscoe” Seeburger
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Battalion Chief Robert Seeburger has over 32 years with the City of Bayonne Fire Department, being appointed in since 1992. He is currently the Executive Officer to the Chief of the Department and Division Commander of Fire Operations and Special Operations.
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Over Robert’s career, he has worked with Engine, Ladder, Haz Mat, and Rescue Companies. He has over 25 years in Special Operations Command and served as Captain of Rescue 1. Robert spent over 16 years as Vice President of the Officers Union.
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Over the past 10 years, Robert has lead the Department’s Special Operations Command (SOC). In this assignment, he oversees all Training and Exercises in coordination with the Department’s Training Division. As the
Chief of SOC, his duties also include representing the Department for the Northern New Jersey Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Region’s Metropolitan Urban Search and Rescue (MUSAR).
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Since 2016 Robert has served as MUSAR Committee Executive Chair, where he is responsible for training, exercising, and equipment purchases. MUSAR is responsible for collapse and other heavy rescue and technical requirements for this region.
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In 2020 Chief Seeburger was assigned as the Executive Officer to the Chief of the Department. In this position the Chief assists in day-to-day Administrative and Operational Matters.
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In 2022 Robert was assigned as the Chief of Fire Operations. He works with all the city’s companies ensuring safe and effective fireground operations.
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Robert is Co-Owner of Superior Fire & Emergency Response Training LLC. The company provides Training and Consulting for area Departments. Superior provides in depth analysis of all department needs including operational and administrative. The company consists of certified instructors, who deliver state-approved instruction programs qualifying attendees for NJDFS (CEUs) throughout the year.
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Chief Seeburger is an NJ DFS Certified Level 2 Instructor, Fire Officer 2 and holds many other State and Federal Certifications. Robert recently completed the Harvard University META Leadership program.

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