Taunton Fire Company

06/09/2026

Our members are very excited to see all the renovations and improvements that Pineland Arts Center have made to our previous building! Hope to see you there!

Our building has a fascinating history!

Before it became the Pineland Arts Center, this building served as the home of the Taunton Fire Company and EMS Squad.

During our Ribbon Cutting Ceremony June 13th, we'll dedicate the original Fire Hose-Drying Tower in honor of the firefighters and EMS personnel who served our community from this location.

Be sure to stop inside our front entrance, look up, and see the 32-foot tower along with historic fire hoses and memorabilia on display!

And for the kids (and kids at heart), a real fire truck will be on-site to explore and interact with! 🚒🚑

06/05/2026

FYI for next Wednesday and Thursday (10th & 11th)

TRAFFIC ALERT – June 10th & June 11th

Please be advised that Northbound Taunton Road at Tuckerton Road will be closed to all northbound traffic due to roadway work.

Closure Hours:
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM on both days

Southbound traffic from Hartford Road onto Taunton Road will remain open.

Detour Route:
➡️ Tuckerton Road
➡️ Jackson Road
➡️ Stokes Road
➡️ Himmelien Road

Motorists should expect delays and increased traffic in the surrounding area. If possible, plan ahead and use alternate routes to avoid the closure.

Please drive safely and allow extra travel time during these hours.

05/31/2026

Thank you to everyone who made for a successful Fill the Boot drive this weekend for the Taunton Volunteer Firefighters!!!

05/31/2026

Day 2 of our Annual Fill The Boot drive. Our Firefighters will be at the intersection of Taunton & Tuckerton from 9 AM to 1PM. We also take Venmo and Paypal donations. Thanks to the many who have supported our drive!!

05/30/2026

Once a year, usually on Memorial Day weekend the Taunton Volunteer Fire Company does our “Fill The Boot” drive at Taunton & Tuckerton. Due to last weekends rainout we are here today and Sunday from 9 AM to 1 PM each day. We also take Venmo and Paypal donations. We appreciate all that you can do and are honored to serve such a great community! Enjoy your weekend!

05/20/2026

Pay attention to changing weather conditions if participating in outdoor activities this afternoon/evening.

Confidence is increasing in some severe thunderstorms moving through later today. The main threat is damaging wind gusts, with storms beginning to develop and move in after 2 PM. Make sure you have ways to receive any warnings! And when thunder roars, go indoors!

05/14/2026

Be mindful while outdoors as the drought monitor has decreased again for our area.

New US Drought Monitor map for NJ released today 05/14/26

05/09/2026

Little bit of operator training this morning with a focus on drafting! Drafting is utilizing a static water source and using the pump on the apparatus to draw the water into the pump. Kind of like a bigger drinking straw! This is one of our options for water supply where hydrants are not located. Interesting in learning more and possibly volunteering? Check out our linktree in the bio!

03/22/2026

Taunton Firefighters responded to 11 calls this past week including a motor vehicle accident Thursday evening at Rt 70 and Eayrestown Road.
Last night night we responded to a person locked in a break room at Grocery Outlet immediately followed by an EMS lift assist in Jackson Woods.

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Our 2026 Fund Drive kicked off last week with mailers going out to residents that live in the areas we are responsible to protect. Donations can also be made by Venmo and Paypal.

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The Spring Forest Fire season started March 15th and runs through May 15th. Even though we had months of snow and ice covering the ground, most of the state is in an abnormally dry status. We are between an abnormally dry D0 and 1st stage drought D1. Additionally, with all the trees and branches that came down in recent months storms, it is important to clear your property of these to help keep wildfires from spreading to your home and property. It is very important in our wildland urban interface area to always keep your home and property fire safe.

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Have a great, fire safe Spring!!!

03/10/2026

🚨 MOVE OVER AND SLOW DOWN — IT'S THE LAW 🚨

New Jersey Statute 39:4-92.2 requires drivers to slow down and move over when approaching authorized vehicles with emergency lights activated.

These vehicles include:
- Police
- Fire
- EMS
- Highway maintenance
- Tow trucks
- Official motorist aid vehicles displaying amber lights

Where possible, drivers are required to move over to create an empty lane next to the emergency vehicle. When safely changing lanes is not possible, drivers must slow down below the posted speed limit prior to passing emergency vehicles. Drivers should also be prepared to stop, if necessary.

Remember our officers work just feet away from moving traffic. A simple lane change or slowing down can save a life.

Help protect those who protect you.

For more information on New Jersey’s Move Over Law, visit:

https://www.nj.gov/oag/hts/move-over-law/move-over-law-text.html