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04/03/2026

Yesterday at around 10:50pm, the Garwood Fire Department was alerted to respond to a residence on the 300 block of Hemlock Ave for a structure fire. C1 was the first unit to arrive on scene and reported a 2.5 story wood frame with heavy smoke and fire showing from the rear. He transmitted the 2nd alarm. Engine 5 arrived on scene and simultaneously stretched two hand lines one to the interior of the first floor as well as the second floor. Truck 1 followed shortly after. Crews battled the fire along with mutual aid companies for approximately 2 hours before the fire was placed under control. This incident rose to 3 alarms before being placed under control. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the Union County Fire Investigation Task Force. Thank you to all of our mutual aid partners for your help.

01/24/2026

Garwood Fire is monitoring the incoming storm system. We urge all residents to stay off the roads and stay inside. Only travel if it is an emergency. Please keep all home exhaust vents clear of snow to prevent carbon monoxide buildup inside your home. If you use a generator in the event of a power outage DO NOT run it inside. We recommend you run your generator at least 20 feet from away from your home. Keep interior windows and doors closed while running a generator nearby. Help us help you by keeping fire hydrants clear of snow. Seconds matter in an emergency. As always call 9-1-1 for any emergencies that may arise. Do not hesitate to call if you are in need of help.

01/02/2026

Yesterday just before 5pm, Garwood Engine 3 was requested to respond on a cover assignment into Roselle Park while they operated at a structure fire. Before Engine 3 left headquarters they were redirected to the scene on the 3rd alarm. While on scene Engine 3 and its driver relay pumped water to the fire scene while the rest of the crew assisted with interior and exterior fire operations. Engine 3’s crew operated on scene for several hours before being released. This incident rose to 5 alarms before being placed under control.

12/12/2025

Join us in congratulating FF Matthew Gesior on graduating from the Union County Fire Academy. FF Gesior successfully passed all written and hands on tests to be a certified firefighter in the state of NJ. This includes Firefighter 1 and 2, Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations, and several incident command system classes. This course amounts to over 300 hours of training. Thank you for your dedication to the department and the citizens of Garwood. Congratulations Matt!

12/06/2025

Garwood Fire Department’s annual Santa Ride will take place next week, Saturday December 13th with a rain date if needed of December 20th.
Santa will be stating on the south side this year on Hickory Ave beginning at 11am. Garwood FD will also be collecting Toys for Tots during the ride. We look forward to seeing everyone again this year!

12/01/2025

In the early morning hours this morning, Garwood Engine 3 responded with a crew of 4 into the City of Plainfield on the 2nd alarm for a structure fire. Engine 3 was initially tasked with being the Rapid Intervention Team, then later tasked with going to the roof for vertical ventilation and overhaul. This incident rose to 3 alarms before being placed under control.

11/30/2025

Yesterday, the Garwood Fire Department responded to a fire on the 500 block of Center Street shortly after 2:30 PM. Crews arrived within five minutes of dispatch and quickly initiated an interior attack while additional crews prevented the fire from spreading to nearby homes.

No civilian injuries were reported. Two firefighters from mutual-aid companies were transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the Garwood Fire Department, in conjunction with the Union County Fire Investigation Task Force.

In this post you will see on scene photos as well as a helmet camera video from Garwood Engine 3’s officer during the initial fire attack.

11/18/2025

Yesterday around 5 p.m., Engine 3 was requested into Roselle on a cover assignment while they operated at a structure fire. Shortly after going en route, Engine 3 was redirected to the scene on the third alarm. Upon their arrival on scene, the crew laid in from a hydrant and stretched handlines into the rear yard of one of the exposure buildings. The crew was tasked with fire suppression and exposure protection.

The crew operated for approximately 1.5 hours before being relieved. After being relieved, Engine 3’s crew spotted a cat in a second-floor window of one of the fire buildings. Engine 3’s crew, along with members from Hillside and Roselle FD, rescued the cat from the window and reunited it with its owner.

Throughout the incident, Engine 3 supplied three handlines, a ladder pipe, as well as another engine company with water. Superb work from all departments involved. Garwood FD’s prayers are with the affected families.

11/10/2025

This past weekend 5 members of the Garwood Fire Department attended an advanced vehicle extrication class. This class consisted of different techniques to stabilize, cut, and lift/move different types of vehicles and objects ranging from passenger cars to RV’s and school busses. GFD would like to thank the instructors from Task Force 1 inc. for their teachings as well as Freehold Independent Fire Co. and Certified Auto Mall for putting on a great class. Photos are courtesy of

11/05/2025

This past weekend Capt. Gesior, FF/EMT Trojan, and FF Cugno attended Structural Collapse Operations taught by Safety and Survival Training at Central Jersey Compliance’s Rescue Weekend. Members trained in emergency structural shoring, heavy lifting and moving, as well as numerous cutting stations using battery powered tools and torches. The three members finished off the weekend by participating in a training scenario focusing on freeing simulated victims from a collapse area. Congratulations to these members on completing the course and expanding the capabilities of the Garwood Fire Department.

10/26/2025

Last month and this month members completed and were certified in Swift Water Rescue Operations and Swift Water Rescue Technician. These classes consist of several water rescue techniques ranging from walk outs, to boat ops, and aggressive swimming maneuvers to perform rescues. The members worked hard having to pass written tests and swim tests to be able to obtain the certification. Garwood Fire Department now has 8 members certified to Swift Water Operations level and 6 members certified to Swift Water Technician level. We would like to thank the Borough for allowing us to obtain these certifications and for delivering the training to us.

Address

415 South Avenue
Garwood, NJ
07027

Telephone

(908) 789-8877

Website

http://www.garwood.org/

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