Somerville Fire Department

06/18/2026

06/17/2026

Last night, The Somerville Fire Department stood by at The American Legion Post 12 while the had their annual flag burning ceremony where American flags that have served their time are properly disposed of. 🚒🇺🇸🔥

06/10/2026

Yesterday Afternoon, Somerville Fire was called to standby in quarters for this fire in Hillsboro on a first alarm assignment. The call was quickly upgraded to a 2nd alarm and Truck 57 responded to the scene where members assisted with overhaul and hitting some hotspots. Great stop by all that were there!

06/05/2026

Tonight, members utilized Ladder 57, and Truck 57 to practice ladder placement , carrying the saw up and down the ladder, and cutting holes for roof ventilation. An excellent drill and thanks to those that participated.

06/01/2026

🔥Monthly Report🔥
May 2026: 61 Calls for service.

Outside Fire/ Structure Fire: 3
Vehicle Fire : 2
Hazardous Situation/ Natural Gas/CO: 8
Public Service/Alarm Activation: 40
Rescue: 3
Non Emergency/Good intent: 6

Top 10 Responders:

Ex Chief Dave Vaughn
Chief Ken Bowden
FF Glenn Thorne
Deputy Chief Albert Bowden
Lieutenant Ashley Bowden
FF Ed Allatt
FF Pete Szilagyi
FF Gary Stramaglia
Ex Chief Scott Becker
FF Chip Yannetta

The Somerville Fire Dept. has responded to 266 Calls for service so far this year.

05/24/2026

UPDATE: While the Memorial Day Parade is cancelled, the community is still invited to gather for two observances on Monday, May 25. American Legion Post 12 will hold a wreath ceremony at E. High Street and Culver Street at 9 am, followed by a brief prayer service at New Somerville Cemetery at 9:30 am.

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Memorial Day Parade, Ceremony, and Family Fun Ride cancelled

In consultation with the Somerville Veterans Committee and the Office of Emergency Management, the Borough of Somerville has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2026 Memorial Day Parade, the ceremony that follows, and the Family Fun Ride due to weather.

In place of the parade and ceremony, the Borough will host a brief prayer service at New Somerville Cemetery, located at 192 South Bridge Street, on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25 at 9:30 am. The public is welcome to attend. We invite the entire community to join us for this solemn observance honoring the men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.

The Tour of Somerville will continue as planned and road closures remain in effect. Download the resident notice at www.SomervilleNJ.org/MemorialDay.

05/22/2026

At 5:02 pm, the Somerville Fire Department was dispatched to a reported car fire in the parking lot of McDonalds on Rt 22. Deputy 57 arrived and confirmed a working car fire. Engine 57-3 , Truck 57 and MP 57 responded. One line and tank water were used to extinguish the fire and the scene was cleared after about 25 minutes.