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
During fire prevention week, members of the FFD were happy to make multiple visits to schools & daycares in Fanwood to educate students about fire safety 
The Fanwood Fire Department extends our deepest condolences to the Berkeley Heights Fire Department and the family and friends of former Firefighter Dominick Yannotta. May he rest in peace.It is with deep regret that the Berkeley Heights Fire Department announces the passing of former firefighter Dominick Yannotta.
Dominick proudly served the Berkeley Heights Fire Department during the 1970s, dedicating his time to serving and protecting the community he called home.
A lifelong resident of Berkeley Heights, Dominick also proudly served in the Army National Guard from 1968 to 1974 before receiving his honorable discharge. He worked for many years as a Marine Hydraulic Engineer with Cunningham Marine Hydraulics in Hoboken before later joining F.S. Supply Co. in Keyport, NJ.
The members of the Berkeley Heights Fire Department extend their deepest condolences to Dominick’s family, friends, and loved ones during this difficult time. We are grateful for his service to our community and our nation.
The Fanwood Fire Department has been awarded a $1 million dollar grant from the Union County Improvement Authority to support the purchase of a new ladder truck, strengthening the department's emergency response capabilities as the community continues to grow.
The department currently operates a Smeal 75-foot quint built in 2006. Development in downtown Fanwood has created a need for a ladder truck with greater reach to support access to taller buildings and enhance firefighting and rescue operations. The new apparatus will help the department meet those changing demands and serve the community for years to come.
The $1 million award will provide substantial funding towards the purchase, helping Fanwood make a critical investment in public safety.
The department thanks the Union County Improvement Authority, Senate President Nick Scutari, and the Fanwood governing body for their support in securing the funding.
Additional information about the new truck's specifications and anticipated delivery will be announced as those details are finalized
Help make the Fanwood 5k Pizza Run and Family Fun Run a success!
The Fanwood 5k Pizza Run and Family Run are looking for volunteers to serve as road marshals along the race route.
Road Marshals help guide runners and ensure safety for our community - and, most importantly, cheer on our runners!
Volunteers will receive a free race t-shirt and free pizza after the event.
Volunteer on your own, or this is a wonderful opportunity for families or groups of friends to do together! Volunteers should be at least 16 years of age to participate, or they may participate alongside an adult.
Date: Sunday, October 18
Volunteer sign-up: forms.gle/oa2xy3JpsiBNKhnQ7
Come be a part of the Fanwood 5k Pizza Run & Family Fun Run race day, support our community, and cheer on our runners!
On Monday 9/28/2026, Fanwood Fire Department responded to five calls for service, including two motor vehicle accidents and a gas leak.
One of the incidents brought crews to the 100 block of La Grande Ave for a motor vehicle accident with entrapment. Firefighters stabilized the vehicle and utilized hydraulic rescue tools to extricate one driver. Crews provided medical care and secured the scene, and one patient was transported to the hospital for further evaluation and treatment.
On Sunday 9/27/26 at 7:35am, Engine-7 & Ladder-1 responded for a large tree into a private residence with structural damage. The fire department secured the utilities & the residence was evacuated.
Around 8:50am today, E-7 & E-8 responded to a motor vehicle accident with injuries. The Fanwood Rescue squad attended to the victims while the fire department secured the vehicles and performed fluid containment. 
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