Established on July 29, 1929 the East Franklin Fire Department has faithfully served the residents of Franklin Township Fire District 3 in Somerset, New Jersey for over 85 years.

Welcome to the
East Franklin Fire Department

Bordering the City of New Brunswick in the southeast corner of Somerset County, East Franklin, Station 27, responds to a small but densely populated 4.75 square mile area with approximately 30,000 residents. Our mission is to respond in a safe manner to all reported emergencies in the community of Franklin Township, Somerset, N.J. to help the citizens deal with natural and man-made emergencies, and with the resources available and with the utmost regard for the safety of the members of the department, work to the best of it’s abilities to limit the loss of life, the environment, and property.

PRESS RELEASE IN RESPONSE TO FRANKLIN TWP. FIRE DISTRICT 3 PRESS RELEASE

The Commissioners of Fire District 3 have put a message out to the public regarding contract disputes between Fire District 3 Commissioners and East Franklin Volunteer Fire Company.

Click here for the press release from East Franklin Volunteer Fire Department.

Phone: 732.247.0820
(For emergencies dial 911)

121 Pine Grove Avenue
Somerset, NJ 08873

Duty Crews which are held Sunday-Friday from
7:00 PM-10:30 PM

2024JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
FIRE CALLS74437265527076635728600
2024FIRE CALLS
Jan74
Feb43
Mar72
Apr65
May52
Jun70
Jul76
Aug63
Sep57
Oct28
Nov
Dec
Total600

Hall Rentals

We are currently booking for 2024 and 2025 (and dates are filling up fast!) We have no Saturdays available until September 2025, and limited Fridays and Sundays remain for 2024.
Our maximum occupancy is 150 guests. To book, please stop by any Thursday night between 7:30 PM-10 PM. A $300 cash refundable deposit is required to reserve the date. No checks or Credit Cards are accepted.
Any questions/concerns, please stop by on a Thursday evening. Unfortunately, voicemails left on the Department phone number will not be returned. Thank you!

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History

By Richard Cheu – East Franklin Firefighter

The East Franklin Township Volunteer Fire Department officially began operations on July 29, 1929, but it had its beginnings much earlier in the minds of a group of men determined to provide better fire protection for the West New Brunswick area of New Jersey. The department began with 12 members; men like Joseph Godrey and Louis Katko Sr. All of the original 12 members are gone now but they are not forgotten for what they did for their neighbors and community.

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Hall Rental

Our hall is open for rentals!

We are currently booking for 2024 and 2025 (and dates are filling up fast!) We have no Saturdays available until the end of 2024 (September-December).

Our maximum occupancy is 150 guests. To book, please stop by any Thursday night between 7:30PM-10 PM. A $300 cash refundable deposit is required to reserve the date. No checks or Credit Cards are accepted.

Any questions/concerns, please stop by on a Thursday evening. Unfortunately, voicemails left on the Department phone number will not be returned. Thank you!