N.J. Stat. § 40A:14-9.8: Residency in state; requirement for employment

Every member of a paid fire department and force and every paid member of a part-paid fire department and force shall be a resident of the State of New Jersey while serving in such position. Members appointed after the effective date of this act shall be residents of New Jersey at the time of their appointment and thereafter unless otherwise provided herein.

L.1972, c. 3, s. 10, eff. Feb. 15, 1972.