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 adopted by borough council at its agenda meeting Aug. 31.

Fire Chief Adam Ellerson said the group would be open to teens 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 department as…