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The firehouse at 468 Ocean Ave. in Jersey City was burglarized Thursday night while firefighters were responding to a call.

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While firefighters were busy rescuing a boy from a burning building in Jersey City Thursday, a shameless burglar saw an opportunity.

Firefighters returned to their firehouse at 468 Ocean Ave. Thursday night after responding to a two-alarm blaze and discovered electronics and wallets were missing, according to ABC New York.

The Jersey City Fire Department has a press conference scheduled for 9:30 a.m. at the firehouse where the brazen burglary occurred.

While responding to the fire on Cator Avenue, they rescued a man from the burning home, a source with knowledge of the investigation said.

But when the firefighters returned to the firehouse, they found a broken window and their valuables missing, according to ABC New York. It's unclear how much property was stolen in the burglary.

"This is very disheartening for this unit as it serves this community with such diligence and professionalism," Deputy Fire Chief Wayne McCarthy told ABC New York. "And to have this happen after they just made such a heroic rescue is very shameful."

However, this isn't the first time the firehouse has been burglarized.

In 2012, a bicycle-riding bandit stole an iPod and car keys from the firehouse. At the time, Fire Capt. Chris Salmon said he could recall at least "four or five" other occasions when items were stolen from the firehouse.