Ted Lowden
is a 33-year veteran of the fire service. Chief Lowden's fire
service career began in 1975, when he joined the Marlton Fire
Company (Evesham Township). Chief Lowden worked his way up through
all of the ranks within the volunteer department. Chief Lowden also
acted as the department training officer during his service with the
Marlton Fire Company. In 1984 he was appointed as a career
firefighter, then later, was appointed to the position of career
Deputy Fire Marshall. In 1988, at the age of 34, he was promoted to
the rank of career Fire Chief.
Chief Lowden
is active in many fire service organizations which include: the New
Jersey State Career Fire Chiefs Association, the National Society of
Executive Fire Officers, Burlington County 200 Club, New Jersey Fire
Chiefs Association, and the International Association of Fire
Chiefs. Chief Lowden has served as a charter member of the
Burlington County Fire Advisory Board, and a past President of the
Burlington County Fire Chiefs Association. In Burlington County, he
currently serves as a Deputy Fire Coordinator, as well as
Chairperson of the Burlington County Emergency Services Advisory
Board. On a National level, Chief Lowden serves with the National
Wildfire Coordinating Group as a subject matter expert, and is the
2nd Vice President of the Eastern Division of the International Association of Fire Chiefs.
Chief Lowden has designed curriculum for the National Fire Academy,
is a graduate of their Executive Fire Officer Program, and serves as
an adjunct instructor. He has published a number of articles in fire
service trade journals and holds the national designation of Chief
Fire Officer as issued by IAFC/ICMA.
Chief Lowden
is a life long resident of Evesham Township. He attended the Evesham
School system and graduated Lenape High School in 1975. Chief Lowden
continues to reside in Evesham, with his wife Mary of 27 years and
his 20 year old son "T.J.". Chief Lowden has an Associate of Applied
Science Degree in Fire Science from Burlington County College, a
Bachelor's Degree in Fire Science from the University of Maryland,
and a Masters Degree in Public Safety Administration from St.
Joseph's University in May of 2002