Rufus Jackson

Chaotic response to Port Newark ship fire highlighted in hearing

Chaotic response to Port Newark ship fire highlighted in hearing

Battalion chief details confusion, inadequate training, language barrier

Ted Goldberg | January 18, 2024

Former Newark fire chief questioned over port fire response

Former Newark fire chief questioned over port fire response

Former Newark Fire Division Chief Rufus Jackson testifies before Coast Guard hearing

Ted Goldberg | January 17, 2024

Deadly ship blaze kills 2 firefighters, injures 5 more in Port Newark

Deadly ship blaze kills 2 firefighters, injures 5 more in Port Newark

The fire broke out Wednesday night on a cargo ship carrying 1,200 vehicles

Briana Vannozzi | July 6, 2023