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Please help EFFD member, Chris Banks!
Please help Active Life Member and Past Deputy Chief Banks know as “MacGyver” who can fix and repair anything for anyone! Chris and his fiancé...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
| 2021 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIRE CALLS | 38 | 28 | 40 | 41 | 62 | 44 | 12 | 46 | 265 |
| 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 |
Latest post
Read All NewsThank you AYLUS & China Moon!
A special thank you to AYLUS and China Moon for your donation of food to the Station yesterday. It was very much appreciated! 6
Manville Community Drive
If anyone is interested in donating, please contact Asst. Chief Daughton at ltpresd2767@gmail.com
Tropical Storm Ida
Over the last 24 hours, EFFD responded to a total of 64 calls of service ranging from odors of gas, high waters, and mutual aid...Read More
𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝗔𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱, 𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗗𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻!
𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝗔𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱, 𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗗𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻! There is dangerous flooding being reported throughout New Jersey. It takes just 6 inches of moving water can knock you down,...Read More
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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At 00:45 hrs this morning, we were requested to stand by for a second alarm for the City of New Brunswick at Eng 5 Qtrs. Soon after being dispatched, we were upgraded to respond to the scene. Car 27, Eng 27 & Utility 27 responded to 165 Livingston Avenue. Crews were split up to do searches and to assist with suppression on the fire floor. While searching the fire, building crews were forcing doors since this was a boarding home with many people living in it. While completing a primary search, Chief 27 forced doors on the first floor and found a victim in a bed who was carried out by a crew from New Brunswick to an awaiting EMS unit. Crews operated on scene for 3 1/2 hrs before being released by Command and returning to Station 27. Great job by everyone on scene working to contain the fire.
Photos courtesy of Central Jersey Fire Buffs / Justin Capezza and Bernie Marquez
Rutgers Students
The East Franklin Fire Department encourages Rutgers Students to become Volunteer Firefighters! 