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
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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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.On the 25th anniversary of September 11th, the Fanwood Fire Department honors all the people who lost their lives and the families that have been affected by this terrible tragedy. 
The Fanwood Fire Department was honored to support the Tunnels to Towers Foundation runners as they ran in remembrance of 9/11. The group began their run in Washington, D.C. and made their way to Fabio‘s Bistro. From Fanwood, the running group continues to Ground Zero. The Remembrance Run is a 485 mile relay to remember and honor the lives that were lost. 
Engine 7's perspective during the initial fire attack at last night's structure fire on Terrill Road.
Helmet camera footage shows the conditions crews encountered while advancing into the basement and locating the fire.
On Friday 8/28/26 at 12:09am, the Fanwood Fire Department was dispatched to a residence on Terrill Road for the report of smoke in the structure. Upon arrival, units encountered heavy smoke showing from the residence, and the incident was upgraded to a structure fire.
Fanwood Engine 7, Engine 8, and Ladder 1 responded along with the Scotch Plains and Westfield Fire Departments. Firefighters stretched two attack lines and located a fire in the basement with minor extension to Division 1.
The fire was brought under control within 45 minutes. There were no reported injuries.
Photos courtesy of Roselle Park Fire Buff
On Tuesday, July 28th, the FFD conducted a mask confidence course. This course focused on fireground tactics, movement and operational proficiency. Members used PPE & SCBA while performing these tasks.
The course consisted of a stair climb, weighted pike pulls, hose pull, dummy drag, ladder raise, agility walk with equipment and a timed striking station.
The National Weather Service has placed our area under an Enhanced Risk (Level 3 of 5) for severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening.
The primary threat will be damaging wind gusts, which could result in downed trees, power lines, and power outages. A few tornadoes are also possible, including the potential for a strong tornado. Additionally, our area is under a flood watch for the potential of flash flooding.
Please make sure you have multiple ways to receive weather warnings throughout the day, avoid any downed power lines, and dial 911 to report emergencies.
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.