Congratulations Chief Ed Kensler!

Congratulations to Chief Edward H. Kensler Jr., on his retirement from the Florence Township Fire Department! Ed was in the emergency service for over 25 years. He joined the Florence Township Fire Department in 1982 by joining station 403. He held many line officer positions thru the years. In 1987 Ed was hired by the Bordentown Township Fire District #1. Then in 1996, Ed was hired by the Florence Township Fire District #1 as a Fire Official/Administrator. In January 2000, Ed Kensler became the first career fire chief of Florence Township Fire Department. Under his leadership, the Florence Township Fire Department made many strides in providing efficient and very effective fire fighting to the residents of Florence Township. The department upgraded its fleet, improved training, and improved the facilities. Under the guidance of Chief Kensler, Florence Township Fire Department consolidated three fire companies and two emergency squads into one organization and building.

Chief Kensler will be missed. We congratulate Ed on his retirement and wish him the best! We would also like to thank Diane, Ed’s wife, for supporting him thru the years. He could not have done any of this with out a strong woman at his side supporting him. Again, thanks Diane!!!!