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
⚠️ STORM UPDATE ⚠️
As our community begins cleanup efforts following last night's severe storm, please use caution. Fanwood Fire Department has been responding throughout the night to numerous incidents involving downed trees, downed power lines, and carbon monoxide emergencies related to generator use.
Please keep the following safety tips in mind:
• A significant portion of the borough are without power and there are many downed power lines. Treat ALL downed wires as energized and dangerous. Stay away from them and anything they are touching, including trees, fences, vehicles, and standing water.
• Use generators safely. Generators should NEVER be operated inside a home, garage, basement, crawl space, shed, or near doors, windows, or vents. Carbon monoxide is colorless, odorless, and can be deadly.
• If your carbon monoxide alarm activates, move everyone outside to fresh air immediately and call 911.
• Use caution when clearing storm debris. Watch for hanging limbs, unstable trees, hidden wires, and damaged structures.
• If you encounter a blocked roadway, turn around and seek an alternate route. Do not attempt to drive around barricades, over downed wires or through debris.
Yesterday, the Fanwood Fire Dept. was dispatched to a reported MVA rollover with entrapment. FA-1 (Chief of the department) & Engine-7 responded. Members quickly secured & stabilized the vehicle, extricating the victim. Fortunately there were no serious injuries.
A firefighter’s perspective riding in the back of Engine-7 which was responding to a structure fire on 6/21/26.
The Fanwood Fire Department sends our condolences to Captain Tharaldsen’s family, Garwood Fire Department & Union County Hazmat FMBA Local 99
Congratulations to Firefighter Doug Germinder and the entire Scotch Plains Fanwood High School Class of 2026!
Doug has successfully balanced the demands of his education with an exceptional commitment to public service.
As a member of the Fanwood Fire Department he has dedicated countless hours to serving his community while maintaining his academic responsibilities—an outstanding accomplishment.
We congratulate Doug on this well-deserved milestone and wish him continued success in all of his future endeavors.
Today, while providing standby coverage at the annual FanJam event, Fanwood Fire Department was dispatched into Scotch Plains for a structure fire.
Fanwood Fire Department responded with Engine 7, Engine 8, and Ladder 1. Crews assisted with fire attack and overhaul operations alongside mutual aid agencies.
Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
Congratulations to the Holtz Family, the winners of Brunner's "Ride to School" Fundraiser! It was great seeing all of you and we hope that you enjoyed your ride to school today!