Mr. Church was born and raised in Camden, New Jersey.  He now resides in Winslow Township for the past 21 years.  Anthony Church has been employed with the Camden City Fire Department as a career firefighter for 25 years.  He also teaches at the Camden County College Fire Academy, instructing students for 11 years.

In 2024, Anthony Church decided to run for Fire Commissioner. He was voted in and is currently serving as Vice-Chairman for the Board.