East Franklin Fire Department

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...]

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...]