On Friday October 24th, 2014 Chief Krushinski, Capt. Desmond, Capt. Shannon and FF Recine presented the Firefighter I Class at Morris County Fire Academy with a presentation detailing the events that took place on April 11th, 2006. This was a day that would live in our hearts … [Read more...]
EFFD helps out the Food Bank
On October 18th, 2014 FF B. Victor and FF Salvador spent time at the Franklin Township Community Food Bank on Millstone Road. While they were there, they assisted in helping families in need by putting together food packages for the less fortunate within the community and gave it … [Read more...]
October 5th to October 11th, 2014 marks the annual Fire Prevention Week. Here at the East Franklin Fire Department, we take this very seriously and give our time and efforts to educate the public in both Fire Prevention and Fire Safety. Checking your smoke detectors regularly, … [Read more...]
On Saturday October 11th 2014, members of East Franklin joined our brothers from New Brunswick Fire Department in celebrating New Brunswick FD's 250th Anniversary. With over 20 members marching, Car 27, Utility 27, Squad 27, Engine 276, the '52Chevy, and the '60 Mack … [Read more...]
To all members, friends, family and residents of Franklin Township: Sunday October 5th, 2014 from 11a-2p will be the kick off to Fire Prevention Week held in the K-Mart Parking Lot on Easton Avenue. Here is the attached flyer with information, hope to see you there! … [Read more...]
On September 28th, 2014 Captain Desmond, Lieutenant Daughton and FF Espinoza participated in the 13th Annual Tunnel to Towers 5K Run held in New York City. This event is to honor and remember the victims of the September 11th, 2001 attack on the World Trade Center. The event … [Read more...]
On Saturday September 28th, 2014 members of the East Franklin Fire Department participated in training with specific focus on Pumping and Hoseline Operations. The firefighters practiced standard pumping off a hydrant, relay pumping as well as operation of the Saber Jet Nozzles … [Read more...]
Congratulations to Butch VanDeursen, representing The East Franklin Fire Department with the 1952 Chevrolet. He received the 1st place award for best appearing apparatus from 1940-1964, as well as 1st place award for the Furthest Traveled Company at Montgomery's 75th … [Read more...]
Article on Reedy Dedicated in the Home News Tribune
Thursday, September 4, 2014 - Check out this article on the Home News which has been dedicated to Life Member Howard Reed . Here is the link: http://www.mycentraljersey.com/story/news/local/somerset-county/2014/09/03/east-franklin-fd-member-serves-years/14975061/ … [Read more...]
Wednesday, August 27, 2014 - It continues to be a very trying week for our department. This evening we learned of the sudden passing of East Franklin Fire Department Life Member, and Franklin Township Fire District #3 Commissioner, Jack Ritterson. Jack joined the department in … [Read more...]
Tuesday, August 26, 2014 - It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Russell Thompson on Tuesday, August 26, 2014. Russell joined the department in 1996 and achieved life member status in 2006. Funeral services will be held at 8:15 AM Friday from Selover … [Read more...]
Tuesday, August 5, 2014 - On August 5th, 2014 members of the East Franklin Fire Department and their family attended a Somerset Patriots Game, held at the TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater, NJ. This game was the Somerset Patriots vs. the Camden Riversharks and it was a special day, … [Read more...]
Saturday, August 2, 2014 - August 2nd, 1984 to some people this was just another day, to the members of the East Franklin Fire Department and the Apuzzio Family, it means so much more. Born on this day would be a first son, a younger brother, a role model to the community, a … [Read more...]
On Tuesday July 29th, 2014 Lt. Miller, Lt. Daughton and FF Russo gave a Fire Safety Presentation at the Conerly Road School to the kids of the Safety Town Camp, held every summer in Franklin Township. During this time, we went over some tips on how to keep safe in the event of an … [Read more...]
On Sunday July 27th, 2014 Members of the East Franklin Fire Department participated in the Annual Firefighters Bicycle Race held in Stirling, NJ. This race is a direct benefit to the St. Barnabas Burn Foundation and consists of a 2 mile bicycle race, while being attired in full … [Read more...]
