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
Fanwood Fire is saddened by the passing of Firefighter Lonn Mullen, a dedicated member of Summit's Firefighters - FMBA 54 for over 30 years. He bravely battled cancer with strength and resilience. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and the members of Summit FMBA 54.
This week Fanwood Borough hall is participating in the "Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters". We join communities across the nation in honoring the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice.Can we get ALL 50 states to light up red for fallen firefighters? 🔴
Take the pledge: weekend.firehero.org/events/memorial-weekend/light-night-fallen-firefighters/sign-up/
#FireHero #NFFFLightTheNight2025
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!