In a move to hopefully draw young people interested in joining, the Beach Haven Volunteer Fire Co. is starting a junior firefighters auxiliary program. An ordinance authorizing the program was introduced by the borough council at its meeting Monday, Aug. 14.

Fire Chief Adam Ellerson said the group would be open to youngsters ages 16 to 18. He said the members would receive in-house training prior to attending the Ocean County Training Center in Waretown if they want to pursue joining the…