VOLUNTEERS DEDICATED TO PROTECTING THE BOROUGH SINCE 1890
The Fanwood Volunteer Fire Company was organized in 1890 and has provided fire protection services to the residents of Fanwood and neighboring communities for over 130 years.
Today the company is comprised of over 30 volunteers who respond out of the fire station in the rear of borough hall. Available apparatus includes three Chief vehicles, two fire engines, and one 75-foot ladder truck.
The Fire Company is always looking for new volunteers. If you are interested in joining the Fanwood Fire Department please click the JOIN US button!
LATEST NEWS & UPDATES
Last week the Fanwood Fire Department and Rescue Squad held our annual dinner.
This year the following fire department members were honored:
Highest Call Attendance (Officer): Chief John Piccola
Highest Call Attendance (Firefighter): Blas Peralta & Bruce Padulsky
20 Years of Service: Firefighter Joe Route
25 Years of Service: Firefighters Matt Hamill and Johnny DeProspero
40 Years of Service: Firefighter Dave Clausen
45 Years of Service: Chief John Piccola
Additionally, the following officers were sworn in for 2025:
Chief - John Piccola
1st Assistant Chief - Steve Szanto
2nd Assistant Chief - Anthony Grasso Jr
Captain - Frank Dietl
Captain - Vinny Bianco
Captain - Mike Buchney
Company President - Rick Regenthal
Company Vice President - James Drewes
Company Secretary - Joe Route
Company Treasurer - Steve Szanto
Congratulations to everyone who was honored!
The Fanwood Fire Department mourns the loss of officer Carlos Gonzalez, Jr., a dedicated member of the Fanwood Police Department who served our community with honor and commitment.
We extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and our brothers and sisters in the Fanwood Police Department during this difficult time.
Rest in peace, Officer Gonzalez.
Today around 1300 Fanwood Fire was dispatched to Chetwood Terrace for the reported structure fire.
Upon arrival units identified an electrical fire with minor extension to the siding of house. Engine 7 and Ladder 1 responded. One line was stretched and the fire was extinguished within minutes.
There were no reported injuries.
Last night at 0120 hours Fanwood Fire was dispatched to Farley Ave in Scotch Plains for the reported structure fire.
Upon arrival units confirmed a working fire which had begun extending to a second structure. Fanwood Ladder 1 and Engine 7 responded and assisted with fire extinguishment and overhaul. Fortunately there were no reported injuries.
Congratulations to Brady DeProspero & Giacomo (Jack) Pares for completing and graduating from the Union County Fire Academy!
This afternoon Fanwood Fire responded to South Ave for the reported dumpster fire. Engine 7, Engine 8, and Ladder 1 responded and quickly extinguished the fire. The fire was contained to the dumpster and there was no damage to property or any reported injuries.
Fanwood Fire would like to thank Houdini Pizza Laboratory for graciously providing our members with pizza after the fire was extinguished!
Yesterday Fanwood Fire Department assisted Santa with delivering more than 650 gifts to over 450 residences in the borough. FFD would like to thank the Fanwood Rescue Squad , Fanwood Police Department, the Union County Sheriff's Office, and the friends and families of our firefighters for all of their efforts in making yesterday a success.
We look forward to seeing everyone next year!
Santa is coming to Fanwood tomorrow!
A few important details to note:
- The parade will begin shortly after 10am and will continue all day until all stops are completed (usually around 7pm)
- We are unable to provide estimates as to when Santa will arrive on particular streets. We suggest that you ask your neighbor when Santa has arrived on your street during past parades as that is a good indicator. We ask everyone to please be patient so that our members can safely bring Santa to all stops.
- Please listen for sirens on your street. The sirens are your cue to bring your children to the curb. Santa will not walk up to your door so please ensure that your children are waiting at the curb to meet Santa.
- If you are not home when Santa arrives your gifts will be left in a safe place near your front door. Unfortunately we cannot come back.
- Please use caution if driving near the parade. At times roads may be temporarily blocked to ensure everyone's safety.
We look forward to seeing all of you tomorrow!
REMINDER: Today is the last day to drop off gifts for the Santa Parade. We will be accepting gifts at the firehouse between 5pm-9pm. Late gifts will not be accepted!