Scotch Plains Fire Department

Scotch Plains Fire Department SPFD operates from two stations, one on the Northside (Station #161) and one on the Southside (Station #162)

Red Cross Assistance Available TodayThe Red Cross will remain at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School until 8:00 PM today t...
07/16/2025

Red Cross Assistance Available Today

The Red Cross will remain at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School until 8:00 PM today to assist those in need.

Additionally, a mobile Red Cross unit will be operating in the areas off of Mountain Avenue from 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM to support individuals who are unable to travel to the high school.

Please share this information with anyone who may benefit from these services.

07/10/2025

The North American blizzard of 1996, also known as the Blizzard of '96 proved to be one of the worst blizzards to hit New Jersey with snow accumulating 20-30 inches of snow, also during this same year, the Scotch Plains Fire Department received engine 1682, a Pierce Dash Pumper, which is still in service today.

Thank you to Adam Alberti from NJFIREPICTURES.COM FIRE APPARATUS & FIREGROUND PHOTOGRAPHY for providing this photo and information.

Do you have an older Pierce that you want to show off on our page? Please send us a DM or email us at [email protected].

The Scotch Plains Fire Department would like to congratulate Probationary Firefighters Thomas Haverlock, Nicholas Heusch...
06/18/2025

The Scotch Plains Fire Department would like to congratulate Probationary Firefighters Thomas Haverlock, Nicholas Heuschkel, Raheem Najyi, William Sullivan, Griffin Jones and Aedan Kelly on graduating from the Union County Fire Academy.

04/01/2025
Go out and support our brothers and sisters of the Kenilworth Fire Department on March 21st. ...
01/21/2025

Go out and support our brothers and sisters of the Kenilworth Fire Department on March 21st. Support KFD at our mouth-watering fundraising feast, “Beefsteak!” 🥩🍽️

Get ready to indulge in juicy steaks, savory sides, and delicious desserts. This is a must-attend event for all meat lovers out there!
Tickets are $60 per person & includes beer, wine, and soda.

BUY TICKETS HERE! ⬇️🎟️
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/welcome-to-the-beefsteak-tickets-1147606083689

Awards will be given for departments with the most members, farthest traveled, best bread tower/castle, and a tricky tray. 🏆🏆🏆

Grab your friends, and family and join us for a memorable dining experience all while supporting KFD!

The Scotch Plains Fire Department would like to congratulate Probationary Firefighters Robert Root and Micheal Gallo on ...
01/15/2025

The Scotch Plains Fire Department would like to congratulate Probationary Firefighters Robert Root and Micheal Gallo on graduating from the Union County Fire Academy.

Due to the current drought, please be aware of the following State of Emergency.
10/30/2024

Due to the current drought, please be aware of the following State of Emergency.

On Friday September 13th members of the Scotch Plains Fire Department received a grant check from the American Water Com...
09/19/2024

On Friday September 13th members of the Scotch Plains Fire Department received a grant check from the American Water Company at the New Jersey Firemen’s Convention in Wildwood. This grant will be used to purchase Particulate Blocking hoods for all members of the Scotch Plains Fire Department. Thank you to the American Water Company for supporting our members and their safety!

09/11/2024

On this day, we remember and honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001. We will never forget. 🇺🇸

As we do every year, we will be honoring first responders and remembering those we lost with a Memorial Remembrance Ceremony on the Alan Augustine Village Green.

Please join us tonight, September 11, starting at 6 p.m.

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700 Lower Rd
Linden, NJ
07036-3204

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Volunteers since 1869

The SPFD was founded on February 1, 1869 as the Excelsior Hook & Ladder Company#1, located on Bartle Avenue. In 1884, the Fanwood Bucket & Engine company was organized & also located on Bartle Ave. A third company was formed called the Goodwill Fire Department of Scotch Plains. All three companies were taken over and combined by the Township of Scotch Plains in 1920 and relocated to town hall on Park Avenue. It was then moved to it’s current location on Senger Place. In 1959, Company Two was opened at the corner of Raritan Rd & Martine Avenue, where it is currently located.

Presently, the fire department operates out of two stations, #161 on the Northside of town & #162 on the Southside of town. The SPFD operates four engines, one brush engine, one rescue truck, and one 95’ mid-mount tower ladder. The SPFD ran over 800 calls in 2018.