It has been 19 years now. Some of our newer members weren’t even born yet. So along with all of our brothers and sisters in red and blue who perished that day (and continue to pass from 9/11 illnesses), it is incumbent upon us to NEVER FORGET and to teach the younger generations … [Read more...]
Fire Dist. 3 is currently operating on a working structure fire in the area of 1 JFK Blvd. Please use caution and be observant of additional responding apparatus in the area. … [Read more...]
Tonight East Franklin hosted the annual Kevin Apuzzio Memorial Foundation Scholarship Presentation. This years  recipient is Asher Kantor, from Robertsville FD. Congratulations Asher! Well deserved. … [Read more...]
August 2020 Calls
During August 2020, EFFD responded to a total of 72 calls. Below are the Top Ten Responders for the month: 1. Chief Dan Krushinski, 64 calls. 2. FF Bernie Marquez, 58 calls. 3. Asst. Chief Ryan Daughton, 54 calls. 4. Asst. Safety Officer, Gary Howarth, 44 calls. 5. … [Read more...]
Fire District 3 was dispatched to 39 Veronica Avenue for an activated fire alarm and water flow alarm at 2:16 AM. Car 27 arrived on scene and started a 360 of the property. Patrol advised he located a open door in the front of the building and saw a fire in the building. Chief 27 … [Read more...]
New Brunswick FD – Cover Assignment
Today Station 27 was requested by the City of New Brunswick to cover Engine Company 5’s quarters while they were operating at a house fire at 25 Alexander Street in the City. Before Engine 27 & Car 27 even made it to Engine 5, they took in a fire alarm at 207 Livingston … [Read more...]
Somerville – Multi-alarm Fire
EFFD operated Friday at the multi-alarm fire in Somerville. Car 272 & Ladder 27 were on scene for a little over 5 hours. … [Read more...]
Today, 8/15 at 3:51 District 3 was dispatched to Winston Drive for a motor vehicle fire.Units on scene were Car 27, Eng-27, Eng 25-1 and Car 252. … [Read more...]
East Franklin Fire Department would like to congratulate Life Member Erik Jacobsen on his promotion to Police Lieutenant. Erik joined East Franklin and served up the ranks through Deputy Chief, then stepped down to pursue his career as a Police Officer. All of us would like to … [Read more...]
This afternoon between all the calls for service someone noticed the siren tower was twisted and ready to fall into the firehouse roof. A special shout out to Guaranteed Motor Towing Service who once again came and saved the day! Two ropes were connected to the top of the siren … [Read more...]
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...]
July 2020 Top Responders
For the month of July 2020, East Franklin Fire Department responded to 64 calls. The top ten responders are: 1. Chief Dan Krushinski, 58 calls 2. FF Bernie Marquez, 46 calls 3. Safety Officer Chris Fischer, 41 calls 4. Asst. Chief Ryan Daughton, 38 calls 5. … [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...]
