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
This afternoon Fanwood Fire was dispatched to N Glenwood Rd for the reported structure fire. Upon arrival units found an active deck fire in the rear of a residence.
Engine 7, Ladder 1, and Engine 8 responded to the scene. Units stretched an 1 3/4" attack line and the fire was extinguished within 15 minutes. There was no extension inside of the home and no reported injuries.
Last week three of Fanwood Fire Department's newest members graduated from the Union County Fire Academy. Doug Germinder, Cameron Hoover, and Tim Paprocki successfully completed the 4+ month training program and are now certified firefighters in the State of NJ.
Please join us in congratulating their accomplishment!
Yesterday Santa successfully made over 450 stops and delivered over 1,000 gifts to children across the boro! The Fanwood Fire Department would like to thank all of the volunteer firefighters and their family and friends, the Fanwood Police Department, Fanwood Rescue Squad, and the Union County Sheriff's Office who volunteered countless hours in order to make this year's Santa Parade a success.
We look forward to seeing everyone again next year and we wish everyone a happy and healthy holiday season.
Santa is coming to Fanwood this morning!
To ensure a fun and safe parade we would like to remind everyone of the following:
- The sirens on your street is your cue that Santa will be arriving soon. Please ensure that your children are waiting at the curb when Santa arrives on your street. Santa will not walk to your front door so please ensure that they are ready.
-Unless instructed by someone from the fire department, do not approach the fire trucks while they are at another stop.
-If you are in a large group please ensure that you let the lead car in the parade know all of the addresses that we will be delivering at that stop.
-We will periodically need to temporarily block traffic. Drivers please be smart and use caution near the parade. Do not attempt to go around our apparatus.
We look forward to seeing everyone soon!
REMINDER - TODAY is the last day to drop off gifts for the Santa Parade. We will be collecting gifts between 5pm-9pm.
Late gifts will NOT be accepted!
FFD would like to express our gratitude to Fabios Bistro for providing food to our volunteers collecting gifts for the Santa Parade. Thank you!
Gift collection for the 2025 Fanwood Fire Dept. Santa Parade starts TODAY, December 1st!
🎁 Gift Collection Details:
• Starts: Dec. 1, 2025
• Ends: Dec. 5, 2025
• Drop-off: Gifts can be dropped off at the firehouse between 5pm–9pm each night
Drop off your gifts early so Santa and the Fanwood firefighters can deliver them during the parade on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025! 🎄🚒
👉 More info: fanwoodfd.com/santa/
REMINDER:
Gift collection for the Santa Parade begins next week (12/1 - 12/5). We will be collecting gifts at the firehouse between 5pm-9pm each night.
Please ensure that gifts are appropriately labeled and are within the size requirements. You can review the gift requirements here: fanwoodfd.com/santa/Santa will be returning to Fanwood on Saturday December 13th!
The gift collection window will be 12/01/2025 through 12/05/2025 between 5pm - 9pm each night.
IMPORTANT: Unfortunately, last year we had to reject several gifts during our collection because they did not comply with the gift size and/or packaging requirements. Please go to www.fanwoodfd.com/Santa to review the gift requirements as well as other frequently asked questions. Your cooperation with this helps ensure a smooth process and is very much appreciated by the volunteers who work to make this event possible.
We look forward to seeing all of you soon!
The Fanwood Fire Department recently visited Wonder Years Academy to teach students about fire safety and to give a close-up look at the equipment and protective gear firefighters use during emergency responses. Thank you to the students and staff for having us
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MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH INVESTIGATION
Forest Road Park, Fanwood, NJ
November 6, 2025
At approximately 10:00 a.m. on November 4, 2025, Fanwood Police were dispatched to Forest Road Park for a reported motor vehicle collision. Upon arrival, officers found that there were multiple victims and that a utility pole had also been struck and knocked down.
Union County EMS, paramedics, and the Fanwood Fire Department responded to the scene to provide emergency medical assistance. Multiple patients were transported by ambulance to University Hospital in Newark, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, and Overlook Hospital in Summit for treatment. Tragically, one victim, Ralph Benedict, succumbed to his injuries at University Hospital. Our deepest sympathies and support go out to the Benedict family during this incredibly difficult time.
The incident remains under investigation by the Fanwood Police Department with assistance from the Union County Prosecutor’s Office and the Union County Police Department.