East Franklin Fire Department | Somerset, NJ

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 3.5 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.

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Become a member today!

If any of this at all interests you and you are over the age of 16, please email us at [email protected] to setup a time to meet with our membership committee.
Stop on by and we will be more than happy to explain what we’re all about!

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

2022	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Total
FIRE CALLS	50	55	48	47	44								244

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Hall Rentals

We are currently booking for 2023 (and dates are filling up fast!) We have no Saturdays for 2022. Our maximum occupancy is 150 guests. To book, please stop by any Thursday night between 7 PM-10 PM. A $300 cash refundable deposit is required to reserve the date. If you are interested in renting on a Sunday, the hall is not available until after 1:30 PM. Any questions/concerns, please contact us via email at [email protected]. Unfortunately, voicemails left on the Department phone number will not be returned. Thank you!

Latest post

/By Jon Maistrow

Dogs Life Saved from Apartment Fire

At 1907 today Fire District 3 was dispatched for smoke coming from 464 Hamilton St Apt C. Car 25 arrived and reported a working fire...

/By Heather Krushinski

Mutual Aid into New Brunswick

Today, at 3:52 PM, Station 27 was requested into the City of New Brunswick to cover Engine 5 while they operated at a second alarm...

/By Heather Krushinski

RIC into Piscataway

Today at approximately 1523 hrs., Station 27 was requested into Piscataway – New Market section as a RIC team for a working fire at 226...

/By Heather Krushinski

Kossuth Street Structure Fire

At approximately 12:50 pm today, Fire District 3 was dispatched for a house fire at 85 Kossuth Street. Car 27 arrived on scene and reported...

/By Heather Krushinski

International Firefighters Day

Today is International Firefighters Day! Today is observed to honor the work of firefighting professionals who dedicate their lives to the protection of people and...

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.

Hall Rental

Our hall is open for rentals!

We are currently booking for 2023 (and dates are filling up fast!) We have no Saturdays for 2022. Our maximum occupancy is 150 guests. To book, please stop by any Thursday night between 7 PM-10 PM. A $300 cash refundable deposit is required to reserve the date. If you are interested in renting on a Sunday, the hall is not available until after 1:30 PM. Any questions/concerns, please contact us via email at [email protected]. Unfortunately, voicemails left on the Department phone number will not be returned. Thank you!