East Franklin Fire Department

On Tuesday March 19th, 2019 at 1620 hours, Fire District #3 was dispatched to the area of 2 Macafee Road, for a reported brush fire. Chief 27 arrived in the area and was redirected to 23 Heinrich Road by a passerby, reporting the house was on fire. A/C 27 held it with an … [Read more...]

The East Franklin Fire Department’s Senior Members and Senior Line Officers have worked vigorously to develop our recruit firefighter program and have implemented the program in 2019. We would like to recognize both FF Taylor Dodge and FF Elizabeth O’Connell, for graduating from … [Read more...]

On Tuesday March 12th, 2019 Station 27 was requested into Fire District #1 for a working Structure Fire on Amwell Road. Squad 27 responded with a full crew and stood by on the scene as the RIT Team. All crews cleared without incident in approximately 2 hours. … [Read more...]

Tonight members of East Franklin Fire Department were recognized at the Fire District 3 Awards Dinner at the Marigold in Somerset. A special congratulations to John Braido, who was recognized for 50 years of service. Congratulations to all! Thank you to Kendall Park Volunteer … [Read more...]

January 20th to 24th Deputy Chief Gaither and Asst. Chief Daughton were sent to the Fire Department Safety Officers Conference in Orlando, FL on a grant sponsored by FEMA. During the 5 days time, they spent two days in a FOCUS Group Safety Culture Camp and the other 2 days were … [Read more...]

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of EFFD member, Jason Deutch. Jason joined in early 2000 and was an active member of the Department until he recently became ill. He served as our Accountability Officer for many years. Jason loved the Fire Department and … [Read more...]

On Monday December 24th, 2018 at 1622 hrs East Franklin Fire Department was requested into the borough of Highland Park, while they operated at an Apartment Fire at 82 Cedar Lane. Car 27 and Squad 27 responded on the 2nd alarm request. Chief 27 assisted HPFD on a handline in … [Read more...]

Reminder to all residents of Fire District #3: We will be escorting Santa Claus throughout the Fire District on Dec. 22nd and 23rd. The areas that will be covered is from Somerset Street at the New Brunswick border up to Bennetts Lane, from Bennetts Lane down Clyde Road to … [Read more...]

On Saturday Dec. 15th, 2018 at approximately 1545 hours Fire District #3 was dispatched to 25 Holly Street for a reported dryer fire. Car 27 arrived on scene and confirmed a working fire, with smoke showing from the front door. Car 27 quickly called for a 1st Alarm Assignment, as … [Read more...]

On Friday November 30th, 2018 at approximately 5:56 a.m. Fire District #3 was dispatched to the area of Bennetts Lane at State Route 27 for a Motor Vehicle Extrication. Chief 27 (D. Krushinski) arrived and established command, confirming a 2 car Motor Vehicle Collision … [Read more...]

On Sunday November 25th, 2018 members of East Franklin Fire Department attended the Rally for Declan, held in Lebanon, NJ. During this time, fire companies from all over the State of New Jersey lined up on Main Street and paraded through the town with lights and sirens, … [Read more...]

On Friday November 23rd, 2018 at approximately 8:33 p.m East Franklin Fire Department was requested Mutual Aid into Bound Brook for a 2nd Alarm Structure Fire located at 838 E. Meadow Avenue. Car 27 and Squad 27 responded to the scene and provided coverage as a R.I.T. Team. … [Read more...]

On Wednesday November 21st, 2018 at approximately 10:18 a.m. Fire District #3 was dispatched to 233 Park Street for a possible Structure Fire. Car 27 (Chief Krushinski) arrived and established command. It was determined that the fire had been extinguished by the home owner, … [Read more...]