On Sunday September 11th, 2016 The East Franklin Fire Department attended the 9-11 Memorial Ceremony, held at St. Matthias Catholic Church on JFK Blvd. During t...his time, the names of the 343 Firefighters who lost their lives on that tragic day were honored and remembered … [Read more...]

The East Franklin Fire Department would like to recognize Foreman Alan Latanzio as the featured firefighter for the month of September. Alan has been around the firehouse since he was a little kid, following his father A.W. around the firehouse. He learned the ins and outs at an … [Read more...]

On August 27th, 2016 members of the East Franklin Fire Department attend the renaming of Matilda Avenue, to Walter "Turk" Young Avenue. Mr. Young was a legend in the community of Franklin Township, becoming the first African-American Assistant Parks and Recreation Director. He … [Read more...]

On August 16th, 2016 members of the East Franklin Fire Department attended one of the annual National Night Out Community BBQ's, held at the Parkside Community Center. Both members of Station 25 and 27 brought over our Fire Apparatus, showing the kids and the seniors how we … [Read more...]

The East Franklin Fire Department recognizes today, as it is the 32nd Birthday of Firefighter Kevin Apuzzio. We know you are always by our side and we will never forget what you stand for which is bravery, honor and commitment. Thank you for continuing to watch over us, keeping … [Read more...]

On Saturday July 24th, 2016 12 members of the East Franklin Fire Department participated in the annual Firefighters Bicycle Race held at the Stirling Fire Company. This bicycle race is a 2 mile sprint in full firefighting gear. Proceeds raised from this event go to the St. … [Read more...]

  The East Franklin Fire Department would like to recognize Lt. Ryan Daughton, as he spent the week of July 17th-24th at the Arthur C. Luf Childrens Burn Camp in Union, CT. This was Ryan's 2nd year as a camp counselor, wherein he spends a week with burn survivors from all … [Read more...]

On Saturday July 16th, 2016 Chief Krushinski, A/C Desmond, Captain Shannon, Lt. Daughton and past member Nick Recine taught the Kevin Apuzzio Memorial Seminar at the Keystone Firefighters Conference in Oaks, PA. During this time, the men talked about the events that took place on … [Read more...]

The East Franklin Fire Department would like to congratulate FF Steven Weber, on his recent graduation from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. Steve has been a member of our Fire Department for approximately one year. He has always been one of the most ambitious, motivated individuals … [Read more...]

7/14/16 members of East Franklin attend the funeral for Pete Digiovanni from Guaranteed Motors. Pete was a vital contributor to the Township of Franklin, never hesitated to lend a helping hand and was a long time standing partner of the East Franklin Fire Department. You truly … [Read more...]

On Thursday July 14th, 2016 the following members of the East Franklin Fire Department successfully graduated Firefighter I at the Somerset County Fire Academy: 1. FF Taylor Dodge 2. FF Casey Moran The following members graduated Firefighter II from the Somerset County Fire … [Read more...]

On Wednesday July 13th, 2016 at approximately 07:04 a.m. Fire District #3 was dispatched to the intersection of Hamilton Street and Clyde Road, for a reported Motor Vehicle Crash with Extrication. Chief 25 (H. Calvo) had command of the scene while Chief 27 (D. Krushinski) and … [Read more...]

On Tuesday July 12th, 2016 at approximately 9am the East Franklin Fire Department attended Safety Town at the Macafee Road School. During this time, the kids attending the camp had the opportunity to go through the smoke house. After this, the firefighters gave the children a … [Read more...]