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
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.
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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.
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Engine-7 responding to an electrical emergency. ... See MoreSee Less
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! ... See MoreSee Less





The FFD is always looking for new members.
Anyone interested in joining should go to fanwoodfd.com/contact-us/.
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Ladder-1 responding to an interior electrical hazard. ... See MoreSee Less
Fanwood FD honors and supports Fanwood’s finest, Fanwood Police Department. Thank you for all that you do! ... See MoreSee Less
This evening, Fanwood Engine-8 was dispatched to a cover assignment into the city of Plainfield along with other mutual aid companies. While at the cover assignment, E-8 handled an activated fire alarm and a MVA in which a car struck a utility pole. ... See MoreSee Less
