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
After a few very challenging days for our community and first responders, Mother Nature decided to present us with a lighter challenge.
This morning, Fanwood Fire was dispatched for a report of ducklings stuck in a storm drain. Firefighters, with assistance from the Fanwood DPW, Fanwood Police Department, and some friendly neighbors, successfully extricated the ducklings and reunited them with their distraught mother.
All parties declined medical treatment and were released from the scene.
The National Weather Service has placed our area under a "Significant" (Level 4 out of 5) risk for flooding through Tuesday. Please note the following:
1) PSE&G continues to restore power following the recent storm. Borough officials remain in contact with PSE&G and are urging them to complete repairs as quickly as possible. If your power has not yet been restored and your home has a sump pump, please try to **SAFELY** connect it to a generator to help prevent basement flooding.
2) If you are using a generator, never operate it inside a home, garage, basement, or near windows and doors. Generators produce carbon monoxide, which can be deadly.
3) Flooding and standing water can obscure downed power lines. Please use caution and do not walk through floodwaters, as they may become energized by electrical lines that are still down.
4) As is always the case when flooding is expected, do not attempt to drive through flooded roadways. You cannot accurately judge the depth of the water from your vehicle. Turn around, don't drown.
This morning, the Fanwood Fire Department was dispatched to La Grande Avenue for a reported motor vehicle accident.
Upon arrival, crews found a vehicle that had left the roadway and struck two structures before coming to rest on top of a parked car. The driver was evaluated on scene and transported to the hospital for further treatment.
Firefighters stabilized the vehicle, assisted with vehicle removal, and secured the scene while crews worked to mitigate hazards.
In the aftermath of Friday night's severe storm Fanwood Fire Department responded to more than 30 calls for service including a structure fire, multiple trees on homes, several trees / wires down, multiple carbon monoxide incidents caused by generator malfunctions/misuse, and other hazardous conditions. Power restoration and cleanup are ongoing. Please continue exercising caution around downed trees and wires.
⚠️ 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.