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2021 Election Results
On Sunday, November 29th, East Franklin Fire Department held their annual elections. Congratulations to all! Fire Line: Chief – Dan Krushinski Deputy Chief – Sean...Read More
Established on July 29, 1929 the East Franklin Fire Department has faithfully served the residents of Franklin Township Fire District 3 in Somerset, New Jersey for over 85 years.
Welcome to the
East Franklin Fire Department
Bordering the City of New Brunswick in the southeast corner of Somerset County, East Franklin, Station 27, responds to a small but densely populated 3.5 square mile area with approximately 30,000 residents. Our mission is to respond in a safe manner to all reported emergencies in the community of Franklin Township, Somerset, N.J. to help the citizens deal with natural and man-made emergencies, and with the resources available and with the utmost regard for the safety of the members of the department, work to the best of it’s abilities to limit the loss of life, the environment, and property.
LOOKING FOR DEDICATED MEMBERS!
Become a member today!
If any of this at all interests you and you are over the age of 16, please email us at Chief27a@aol.com to setup a time to meet with our membership committee.
Stop on by and we will be more than happy to explain what we’re all about!
Phone: 732.247.0820
(For emergencies dial 911)
121 Pine Grove Avenue
Somerset NJ 08873
Duty Crews which are held Sunday-Friday from
7:00 PM-10:30 PM
| 2020 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIRE CALLS | 53 | 37 | 30 | 33 | 40 | 40 | 64 | 72 | 54 | 46 | 44 | 48 | 563 |
| 2020 | FIRE CALLS |
|---|---|
| jan | 53 |
| Feb | 37 |
| Mar | 30 |
| Apr | 33 |
| may | 40 |
| Jun | 40 |
| Jul | 64 |
| Aug | 72 |
| Sep | 54 |
| Oct | 46 |
| Nov | 44 |
| Dec | |
| Total | 513 |
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Holiday Safety Tips
With the upcoming Holiday Season quickly approaching, please be sure to stay safe! Here are the eight most common Holiday safety hazards.
October Top 10 Responders
During the month of October 2020, EFFD responded to 46 calls. Congratulations to October 2020’s Top Responders!
Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives!
Don’t forget about your smoke alarms! When you change your clocks Sunday, remember to change the batteries in your smoke alarms.
History
By Richard Cheu – East Franklin Firefighter
The East Franklin Township Volunteer Fire Department officially began operations on July 29, 1929, but it had its beginnings much earlier in the minds of a group of men determined to provide better fire protection for the West New Brunswick area of New Jersey. The department began with 12 members; men like Joseph Godrey and Louis Katko Sr. All of the original 12 members are gone now but they are not forgotten for what they did for their neighbors and community.
Hall Rental
Due to COVID-19 and current restrictions on indoor gatherings, we are only booking small gatherings of 45 people or less for 2020 at this time.
If you had a 2020 date and would like to wait and see if restrictions will be lifted, that is fine. If they are not lifted, we are refunding deposits or you can reschedule to a date next year. To receive your deposit back, please stop by any Thursday night between 7 PM-10 PM. To reschedule for a later date, e-mail station27hall@aol.com
We are currently booking for 2021 (and dates are filling up fast!) To book, please stop by any Thursday night between 7 PM-10 PM. A $300 cash deposit is required to reserve the date.
Any questions/concerns, please contact us via email at station27hall@aol.com.
From Apparatus
LADDER 27
2017 Pierce Enforcer Quint
ENGINE 27
2012 Pierce
SQUAD 27
2005 American LaFrance
AIR 27
1989 International/Salsbury
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On 1/12/2021, we were dispatched to cover Engine 5 in New Brunswick at 10:28 PM. Car 27 and Squad 27 responded to cover the house. At approximately 10:45, Car 27 and Squad 27 responded to the scene of a warehouse fire at 298 Jersey Ave. The Squad 27 crew operated for approximately one hour opening up walls and hitting hot spots. After being at the scene for two hours, we returned to Engine 5 to cover. Crews were back in the District at 2 AM and out of service.
Thank you for your assistance.
East Franklin Fire Department ROCKS! And NBFD is great, too. Stay safe, all.
Audio from 612 Hamilton Street Structure Fire
youtu.be/SW897IdTmk4
At 11:14 hours Sunday night, District 3 was toned out to the 600 block of Hamilton Street for a structure fire. Car 27 arrived and reported a working fire in a one story commercial store front, attached to a 2 1/2 story residential.
A first alarm was transmitted upon arrival. Car 25 arrived and took operations. Engine 253 arrived first due and the crew stretched a 200’ 2” attack line and forced entry to the store front. The crew quickly encountered heavy fire in the front of the building, and was quickly able to knock it down. Ladder 27 arrived second due and assisted with searches. Ladder 25 went to work opening up the store front, Squad 27 arrived and laid in a supply line to Engine 253, and stretched a second line to the front door. Rescue 25 arrived and the crew checked the exposure, finding no extension. Additional units on scene were Car 272, Car274, Car 25, Engine 27 and Air 27.
Thank you to Somerset Fire & Rescue Co. No. 1 for their RIC team, Middlebush Volunteer Fire Department - Station 44, Bound Brook Fire Department for covering the District and City of New Brunswick Fire Department and North Brunswick Volunteer Fire Company 3 for covering from their Stations.
Great job by all on scene!
You guys are THE BEST ! Thank you for responding and keeping our township businesses safe !
Rutgers Students
The East Franklin Fire Department encourages Rutgers Students to become Volunteer Firefighters! 