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!
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REMINDER: Gift collection for the Santa Parade begins in two weeks. You must drop off your gifts at the Fanwood Firehouse between 12/02/2024 - 12/06/2024 (5pm-9pm each night).
All gifts must adhere to the following requirements/restrictions:
- They should be pre-wrapped and clearly labeled with your child’s name, your address, and phone number
- Gifts should be no larger than a standard shoe box. Large gifts will be turned away!
- If you are planning to bring your children to a group/party to receive gifts we would appreciate it if you could coordinate with the group to drop off the gifts at the same time. This will greatly assist our volunteers with sorting the gifts.
Please ensure that the gift you bring adheres to these requirements. We will not accept gifts that are not labeled correctly or that are too large. Thank you for your cooperation!
Additional information and frequently asked questions regarding the Santa Parade can be found at this link:
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Last night Fanwood Fire responded to South Martine Ave for the report of a car that struck a telephone pole. Upon arrival units found a single car MVA. Fortunately there were no reported injuries.
It's almost that time of year again!
Santa will be returning to Fanwood on Saturday December 14th.
Gift collection will be 12/02/2024 through 12/06/2024 between 5pm - 9pm each night.
Please go to www.fanwoodfd.com/Santa to review the gift requirements as well as other frequently asked questions.
Last night at approximately 0130 Fanwood Fire was dispatched to Victor Street in Scotch Plains for a second alarm structure fire. Fanwood Ladder 1 and Engine 8 responded to the scene. Fanwood units assisted with fire extinguishment, overhaul, and RIT operations.
On August 22nd Fanwood Fire attended a Fire Safety course being provided to children at LaGrande Park. Firefighter Jimenez demonstrated the use of our equipment and answered any questions that were raised by the children.
Fanwood Fire would like to thank K9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel for graciously providing food for our members during our monthly meeting!
Due to the forecasted weather for tomorrow, we have regrettably decided to cancel National Night Out. If possible, we will attempt to reschedule it for a date in the future. The safety of our community is our top priority and due to the projected inclement weather, we deemed it necessary to cancel. We thank you for your understanding and continued support!
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August 6th, 5:30pm-8:00pm, LaGrande Park. We hope to see everyone there!
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The Fanwood Fire Department mourns the loss of retired Fire Chief Cory Comperatore from the Buffalo Township Volunteer Fire Department. Chief Comperatore heroically sacrificed his life in order to protect his family at the Trump rally. Our thoughts are with his loved ones and the Buffalo Township community during this difficult time.
Today Fanwood Engine 7 responded to the North Martine Ave bridge for a single car motor vehicle accident. Fortunately no injuries were reported.