East Franklin Fire Department

On Tuesday June 11th, 2019 Foreman Monika Thiel graduated from the Union County Police Academy. Monika has spent the last 22 weeks training at the John Stamler Police Academy in Scotch Plains and has now completed her basic training. She will now fulfill her dream and work … [Read more...]

On June 5th, 2019 East Franklin Fire Department was requested into the City of New Brunswick, for a 2nd Alarm Structure Fire at 44 Joyce Kilmer Avenue. Ladder 27, Engine 27 and Car 27 responded into the City. Ladder 27 and Car 27 responded to the scene, while Engine 27 stood … [Read more...]

On Friday May 31st, 2019 at 1843 hours, East Franklin Fire Department responded mutual aid into Fire District #1 for a 2nd Alarm Structure Fire at 24 Smithwold Road. Car 27, Car 273 and Squad 27 responded to assist and provide coverage as the Rapid Intervention … [Read more...]

On Thursday May 30th, 2019 at approximately 2152 hours, Fire District #3 was dispatched to 53 Veronica Avenue (Custom Essences) for an Activated Fire Alarm. A/C 27 arrived and established command, reporting nothing showing from the exterior. The interior crews including Ladder … [Read more...]

On Sunday May 26th, 2019 members of The East Franklin Fire Department held our annual Memorial Day Services at Station 27. In preparation all week, the membership worked vigorously to clean the apparatus and firehouse. This is a day to honor our armed forces, as well as first … [Read more...]

The new Car 27-3 for the Assistant Chief is officially in service! East Franklin Fire Department would like to thank Commissioners of Fire District #1 for always supporting East Franklin! And a huge thank you to Rick from Agin Signs for his generosity and continued support … [Read more...]

On Thursday May 23rd, 2019 at approximately 0557 hours, East Franklin Fire Department was requested Mutual Aid into Fire District #1 for a 2nd Alarm Structure Fire at 162 Beckett Place. Squad 27 responded to the scene with a full crew and stood by as R.I.T. Fire Crews worked … [Read more...]

On Wednesday May 22nd, 2019 Asst. Chief Ryan Daughton presented the 2019 Kevin Apuzzio Memorial Scholarship Award at Union Catholic Regional High School in Scotch Plains, NJ. This year the Kevin Apuzzio Memorial Foundation presented the Award to Ryan Woods. We would like to wish … [Read more...]

On Tuesday April 16th, 2019 at approximately 1544 hours Fire District #3 was dispatched to 12 Lake Avenue for the deck fire. Chief 27 arrived first, established command and confirmed smoke showing from the front of the house. Squad 27 was the first due apparatus and quickly … [Read more...]

Please spread the word. If your able to come to this workout, please attend! This is a hero’s workout to honor our brother, hero and friend FF Kevin Apuzzio. 50 percent of the proceeds will go to assist the Kevin Apuzzio Memorial Foundation. Do not miss this workout on April … [Read more...]

A little after 1300 hours on April 8th, 2019 East Franklin Fire Department was requested into the Boro of Bound Brook for a 2nd Alarm Structure Fire on Vosseller Avenue. Car 27, Car 272 and Air 27 responded to the scene. Upon arrival, crews assisted with salvage and … [Read more...]

On April 5th, 2019 the East Franklin Fire Department would like to congratulate Bernie Marquez for passing his NJ State Firefighter I Exam. He will now have his probationary shield removed and will be upgraded to a recruit firefighter. Congrats on all your hard work Bernie and … [Read more...]

On Wednesday April 3rd, 2019 Station 27 hosted a Seminar with guest speaker Jeff Dill, who is the Founder/CEO of Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance. He also was accompanied by George Redner Jr. who is a father of a 1st Responder, who suffered from PTSD. The class was … [Read more...]

On Tuesday March 26th, 2019 at approximately 17:32 East Franklin Fire Department was requested Mutual Aid into Highland Park for a Structure Fire at 107 Forest Glen Drive. Car 27, Ladder 27 and Squad 27 responded into the Borough and assisted with all necessary Fireground … [Read more...]