Avenel Fire Department

Avenel Fire Department Proudly serving the residents of the 5th Fire District of Woodbridge Township since 1913. This page is not monitored 24/7.

If you have an emergency please dial 9-1-1. For non-emergency matters, contact us at 732-634-2358.

On behalf of the Avenel Fire Department, we would like to express our sincerest gratitude to some agencies from this pas...
06/08/2026

On behalf of the Avenel Fire Department, we would like to express our sincerest gratitude to some agencies from this past weekend.

To the members of both the Colonia Fire Department and Woodbridge Fire Department, thank you for providing district coverage for all alarms during the wake and funeral services on Friday and Saturday so that our members could attend uninterrupted and honor our fallen member.

To the members from all the Woodbridge Township departments as well as neighboring departments in the county, thank you for attending the fire department service on Friday night. The amount of firefighters there to pay respects was truly remarkable and goes to show how important Ex-Chief Terebetsky was to not only us, but to all of you as well.

To the Avenel-Colonia First Aid Squad, thank you for providing an ambulance on standby for all attendees on both Friday and Saturday due to the high temperatures.

To the members of the Woodbridge Fire Department again for flying the American flag at the church. It was a beautiful display.

Lastly, to Danny Mizak Jr. of Middlesex County Fire Buffs for perfectly documenting the send off with outstanding photos that truly showcased it for all that it was.

To all agencies listed above, again we thank you all for stepping up to assist our department in any way needed. It was a send off so very well deserved and it wouldn't have been possible without the assistance of all of you.

Colonia Volunteer Fire Department
Woodbridge Fire Department
Woodbridge Township Professional Firefighters Association
Avenel Colonia First Aid Squad, Inc.
Middlesex County Fire Buffs

Today, the members of the Avenel Fire Department bid farewell to Ex-Chief Steve Terebetsky and dispatched him to his fin...
06/06/2026

Today, the members of the Avenel Fire Department bid farewell to Ex-Chief Steve Terebetsky and dispatched him to his final alarm.

Steve's legacy can be defined by a magnitude of words, but three words specifically stand out. Loyalty, Dedication and Respect. Steve was a member that would give the shirt off his back to any fellow member who was in need without hesitation. He was the definition of a member and a leader that every department dreamed of having as part of their organization. His love for his family, his fire department and the Avenel community are unmatched.

To Marge, Anthony, Lauren, Abigail and Ryan. The members of the Avenel Fire Department are with you always. Thank you for sharing this amazing man with us for all these years. While we know he loved his department, there was no greater love, pride and joy than all of you.

Chief, we salute you and we thank you for your 37 years of dedicated active service to our department as well as the countless years of inactive service in the years following. Your leadership and your mentorship of all who came after you will continue to be passed down to every generation of firefighters that follow. Your legacy will live on through the walls of the Avenel Fire Department for years and years to come.

Until we meet again, your service is now complete. We'll take it from here.

In loving memory of Ex-Chief Steve Terebetsky 5x86

Wake and Funeral Services for Ex-Chief Steve Terebetsky Visitation: Friday, June 5th 4-8pm at Costellos Funeral Home (39...
06/04/2026

Wake and Funeral Services for Ex-Chief Steve Terebetsky

Visitation: Friday, June 5th
4-8pm at Costellos Funeral Home (399 Avenel Street Avenel NJ 07001)

Fire department services will begin at 7pm. If you or your department are attending, we request Class A attire and will be mustering up at the funeral home at 645pm.

Funeral Services: Saturday, June 6th
9:15 at the funeral home

Funeral Mass: Saturday, June 6th
10 am at St. Andrews Church (N. Madison Avenue Avenel NJ 07001)

We appreciate the overwhelming amount of support and condolences that we've received thus far during this difficult time for our department. Steve meant so much to all of us and by all the messages, we see how much he meant to so many of you.

It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the we announce the passing of Ex-Chief/Life Member Steve Terebetsky. ...
06/03/2026

It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the we announce the passing of Ex-Chief/Life Member Steve Terebetsky.

Steve joined the ranks of the Avenel Fire Department in 1976 and quickly became an asset to the department that would go on and span 38 years guiding each generation of firefighters that followed him.

Steve worked his way up the ranks on the firematic officer side ultimately achieving the rank of Chief of the Department in 1986. Steve continued to take on various roles in the department following his chiefs year and became the Fire Company President in 1996 & 1997. Following his company president term, he took the helm as the President of the Avenel Fire Company Relief Association from 1998 til present day 2026 helping out many firefighters. That was the summary of Steve Terebetsky, always helping out his fellow firefighter. He was also a life member of the Avenel Exempts Association as well as the New Jersey State Firemen's Association.

Steve's loss will be felt throughout the firehouse walls for years to come, but we're thankful for the years we had him with us. The vast amount of knowledge passed down will carry on for generations and generations. Everyone in the firehouse today was taught by Steve whether it was tactic based, pump operations or driver training and those same lessons we all once learned will continue to be taught to anyone who joins from here on out just like Steve would've done.

We send our sincerest condolences to his wife Marge, son Anthony and his wife Lauren as well his two grandchildren Abigail and Ryan.

Rest Easy Chief. Continue to keep a watchful eye over the Avenel Fire Department and its members. Until we meet again, your service is now complete.

Last night at 2008 hours, members along with Woodbridge and Port Reading were dispatched to Ella Avenue for the reported...
05/30/2026

Last night at 2008 hours, members along with Woodbridge and Port Reading were dispatched to Ella Avenue for the reported structure fire. While enroute, we were notified by dispatch that Woodbridge Police had smoke coming from the first floor.
Units arrived to a 2 story single family dwelling with smoke visible from the first floor windows and a working fire was declared along with the 1st alarm assignment bringing mutual aid to the scene from the township as well as Perth Amboy. First arriving crew deployed an 1 3/4" attack line and performed an agressive interior attack limiting the fire to the first floor only. A second line was stretched and placed into service. Crews simultaneously conducted primary and secondary searches which were negative. Extensive overhaul operations followed before turning the scene over to the fire inspector.

Thank you to all our mutual aid companies, Woodbridge Township EMS agencies, Woodbridge Police Department, Woodbridge CERT and Township Mutual Aid Coordinators for your assistance on scene. Thank you to the Hopelawn Fire Department, who covered the town while we operated on scene.

Great work by all companies!

Fire is currently under investigation by the Middlesex County Fire Prevention Bureau.

Woodbridge Township Professional Firefighters Association
Woodbridge Fire Department
Port Reading Fire Dept.
Colonia Volunteer Fire Department
Iselin Volunteer Fire Co. #1
Perth Amboy Fire Department
Perth Amboy Fire Officers Association
Hopelawn Engine Company #1
Avenel Colonia First Aid Squad, Inc.
Woodbridge Police Department
Mayor John E. McCormac

Members are currently operating at a structure fire on Ella Avenue.
05/30/2026

Members are currently operating at a structure fire on Ella Avenue.

Earlier this morning, members responded to Remsen Ave. to retrieve ducklings that were trapped in a storm drain. Crews w...
05/25/2026

Earlier this morning, members responded to Remsen Ave. to retrieve ducklings that were trapped in a storm drain. Crews were able to rescue 7 ducklings and safely reunite them with their mother who was standing close by watching.

Great job by the crew!

On this Memorial Day, we honor all the men and women who gave their lives in service to this country. This morning, memb...
05/25/2026

On this Memorial Day, we honor all the men and women who gave their lives in service to this country.

This morning, members gathered outside the firehouse and placed a wreath in front of the monument to remember and pay homage to all of our departed members.

Members are currently operating at a fire on Walter Drive along with members from Port Reading and Woodbridge.Woodbridge...
05/20/2026

Members are currently operating at a fire on Walter Drive along with members from Port Reading and Woodbridge.

Woodbridge Township Professional Firefighters Association
Woodbridge Fire Department
Port Reading Fire Dept.

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346 Avenel Street
Avenel, NJ
07001

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