East Franklin Fire Department

Tonight at 6:54 PM District 3 was dispatched to 575 Somerset Street for a tree on fire. Deputy Chief 25 arrived and established command. First arriving units forced open a fence and found a vehicle fire in the yard. Units on scene were Car 27, Car 273, Squad 27, Car 25, Engine … [Read more...]

The East Franklin Fire Department remembers today, as it is the 36th Birthday of Firefighter Kevin Apuzzio. We know you are always by our side and we will never forget what you stand for which is bravery, honor and commitment. Thank you for continuing to watch over us, keeping us … [Read more...]

Cornhole Tournament and Fundraiser On Sunday August 23, 2020, the Independence Engine and Hose Company of the South Amboy Fire Department will be hosting a benefit Cornhole tournament. One of our lifelong and most active members, Michael Coman, was recently diagnosed with … [Read more...]

Today, EFFD showed cadets of the Franklin Township PD Youth Academy Ladder 27 and spoke on being volunteer firefighters.     … [Read more...]

Today at 8:24 AM, Franklin Fire District 3 was dispatched to the area of the Franklin DPW on Churchill Avenue for a reported container fire. FF M. Smegocki who works for the DPW called on location and gave a size up over the radio of a closed type of container on fire in the … [Read more...]

This morning at 2:05 AM, Fire District 3 was dispatched to 575 Easton Avenue for a report possible dishwasher fire in Aprtment 1G. Car 27 arrived on location and reported a working fire and transmitted a second alarm. Ladder 25 arrived first, followed by Engine 253. The crews … [Read more...]

On Monday, July 6th, 2020 at approximately 0330 hours, Franklin Twp. Fire District 3 was dispatched to 12 Sebring Road for a possible Structure Fire. Chief 25 arrived, established Fire Command and reported a working fire on the B/C corner of the building. Chief 27 handled the … [Read more...]

Due to COVID-19 and current restrictions on indoor gatherings, we are not booking any 2020 dates 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 … [Read more...]

On Tuesday, June 2nd, 2020 at approximately 1053 hours, Franklin Twp. Fire District #3 was dispatched to 619 Somerset Street for a possible Structure Fire.   Engine 253 and Ladder 25 arrived together 1st due, confirmed smoke showing at the rear of the building, and a … [Read more...]

On Sunday, May 24th, 2020 at approximately 2328 hours, Franklin Twp. Fire District #3 was dispatched to 455 Wheeler Place, for a possible Structure Fire. Car 273 arrived, established Fire Command and reported a fire on the outside of the structure within a close proximity of … [Read more...]