In the month of March 2020, the East Franklin Fire Department responded to 30 calls for service. The following is a list of EFFD's top responders for March: 10. Asst. Safety Officer Gary Howarth: 13 calls *9. Engineer Ted Ritterson: 13 calls 8. Foreman Corey Maimone: 14 … [Read more...]

On Tuesday, March 24th, 2020 at approximately 0748 hours, East Franklin Fire Department was requested Mutual-Aid into the Borough of Highland Park. HPFD was operating on a 2nd Alarm Structure Fire at 112 North 3rd Avenue. Car 27, Car 274 and Squad 27 responded to the scene. … [Read more...]

Help protect our First Responders against #coronavirus. When calling 9-1-1, tell the dispatcher/call taker if you or anyone with you has flu-like symptoms. Do not be frightened or offended if our Responding Firefighters ask if anyone has flu-like symptoms or asks if anyone is … [Read more...]

On Saturday, March 14th, 2020 at approximately 0509 hours, Station 27 was requested Mutual-Aid into the Borough of Bound Brook as a Rapid Intervention Team, to the scene of a 2nd Alarm Structure Fire on Talmadge Avenue. Car 27, Car 272, Car 274 and Squad 27 all responded to … [Read more...]

On Tuesday, February 25th, 2020 at approximately 1954 hours, Franklin Twp. Fire District #3 was dispatched to the area of 43 Matilda Avenue, for a reported Motor Vehicle Fire. Deputy 25 arrived and had Command of the Incident. Engine 253 was 1st due and pulled two attack … [Read more...]

On Friday January 31st, 2020 at 0457 hours, Franklin Twp. Fire District #3 was dispatched to 840 Hamilton Street, for a reported Ambulance that crashed into a house, involving downed wires. Car 273 established command of the incident, which was quickly turned over to Car 27. … [Read more...]

On Wednesday January 29th, 2020 The East Franklin Fire Department held our monthly Company Drill at Station 27. The class was titled “The Playbook for the Urban Engine Company” and was instructed by Captain Bobby Eckert of the Camden City Fire Department. Captain Eckert most … [Read more...]

On Sunday, January 12th, 2020 at approximately 2008 hours, The East Franklin Fire Department was requested Mutual Aid into the Borough of Bound Brook for the reported Structure Fire at the intersection of East Main Street and Mountain Avenue. Car 27, Car 272, Car 274, Squad 27 … [Read more...]

On Saturday December 21st, 2019 at approximately 1219 hours, Fire District #3 was dispatched to the intersection of Franklin Blvd. and Highland Avenue for an overturned motor vehicle with entrapment. Chief 25 arrived and established command, confirming a 2 car MVC with one … [Read more...]

On Monday, November 4th, 2019 at approximately 1050 hours, Fire District #3 was dispatched to 137 Mark Street for a possible Structure Fire. Car 273 arrived, established command and confirmed a working fire on the D-side of the structure of Apt. A. A 1st alarm assignment was … [Read more...]

  On Monday, October 28th, 2019 at approximately 2312 hours, Fire District #3 was dispatched to the area of Victor Street and Pershing Avenue, for a possible structure fire.  While Fire units were responding, Franklin Police updated Somerset County Communications with … [Read more...]

On Friday October 25th, 2019 at approximately 1839 hours, Fire District #3 was dispatched to 900 Hamilton Street (Hopes Daycare INC) for an activated fire alarm on the 1st floor. Engine 27 (E-27) arrived and made entry into the building. Crews located a working fire … [Read more...]