About us
The Jabari Society of New Jersey is dedicated to empowering Black professional firefighters, enriching the local community, and reducing fire deaths and property loss. As the Englewood chapter of the International Association of Black Professional Fire Fighters (IABPFF), we focus on professional development and community engagement. Founded in 1993 by Kevin Wilson, we promote education, career advancement, and community enrichment through annual events.
Our core values
The Jabari Society of New Jersey, as the Englewood chapter of the IABPFF, is driven by core values including community engagement through events like the Back to School Cookout and Juneteenth Festival, mentorship and empowerment of its members and the Black community, celebration of African-American history and culture, support for youth, and professional advocacy for Black firefighters within the fire service.
