East Franklin Fire Department

On Wednesday August 28th, 2019 at 0313 hours, Fire District #3 was dispatched to the area of West Point Avenue at Berger Street, for a reported Structure Fire.   While Car 27 was enroute to the scene, he observed a large black column of smoke and requested a re-tone … [Read more...]

On Monday August 12th, 2019 at approximately 1305 hours, The East Franklin Fire Department was requested Mutual Aid into the City of New Brunswick, for a 3rd Alarm Fire at 1 Home News Row. Upon arrival, Squad 27 was tasked with securing a supply line from the hydrant. After … [Read more...]

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On Monday July 29th, 2019 at approximately 0416 hours, East Franklin Fire Department was requested Mutual Aid into the Borough of Highland Park, while they operated on a 2nd Alarm Structure Fire at 34 Forest Glen Drive. During this time, Car 27, Car 272, Car 274 Engine 27 and … [Read more...]

On Monday July 29th, 2019 at approximately 2141 hours, Fire District #3 was dispatched to 541 Hamilton Street (Delta's Gas Station) for a Motor Vehicle Fire. While en-route to the scene, Franklin Police advised that the Vehicle was inside of the Structure and actively on … [Read more...]

On Friday July 26th, 2019 at approximately 7pm Somerset County Emergency Services Training Academy held their graduation ceremony at the Raritan Valley Community College in Readington, NJ. During this time, two of East Franklin’s Firefighters (FF Taylor Breen and FF Devon … [Read more...]

On Thursday July 4th, 2019 at approximately 2301 hours, Fire District #3 was dispatched to 690 Easton Avenue for a reported Structure Fire. Chief 27 arrived, established Fire Command and confirmed a working Structure Fire, with heavy fire showing from the A-side and attic … [Read more...]

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...]