Welcome to the Official Facebook of the South River Fire Department The South River Fire Department was first organized on February 24, 1896.
The first firehouse was located on Ferry Street and was occupied by Protection Hook & Ladder Company and Washington Hose Company. Church and school bells were used to alert approximately 70 men who responded to fires with hand-drawn wagons carrying hoses and ladders. In the early 1900s, South River purchased its first motorized fire engine and the two existing companies merged to form Engine Compa
The first firehouse was located on Ferry Street and was occupied by Protection Hook & Ladder Company and Washington Hose Company. Church and school bells were used to alert approximately 70 men who responded to fires with hand-drawn wagons carrying hoses and ladders. In the early 1900s, South River purchased its first motorized fire engine and the two existing companies merged to form Engine Compa
Operating as usual
Just a friendly reminder to please keep fire hydrants clear of snow and ice. It takes just a few minutes to shovel out a fire hydrant and those minutes could be livesaving if a fire breaks out. Critical time is wasted when firefighters arrive on the scene and have to dig out a fire hydrant that has not been cleared.
We thank you for your assistance and stay safe!
As the hours of 2021 are counting down. I would like to say Congratulations to the 2022 Department Chiefs.
Chief William Smith
1st Asst. Scott Wolf
2nd Asst. Craig Miller
I would like to say Thank you to the SRFD members for all of your support and dedication to the Department in 2021 .
To our dispatchers, SRPD, and all Borough workers. Thank you for your assistance and support this year.
Wishing Everyone a Happy New Year and a safe 2022.
We would like to wish Everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.
Recently the South River Fire Department was contacted by Santa Claus. As in the past, we will help Santa with delivering gifts.
There are important changes that all need to be aware of concerning next weekend.
The South River Fire Department will be helping Santa around town on Sunday December 19, 2021.
Anyone wishing to have Santa drop off a gift will need to drop off their gifts at Station 1 which is located at 88 Jackson Street between the hours of 3 P.M. and 6 P.M. on Saturday December 18, 2021.
No gifts will be accepted after Saturday December 18, 2021 6 P.M. NO EXCEPTIONS
Santa is projected to be leaving the fire station around 12 P.M. and will be around town all afternoon on Sunday December 19, 2021. There will be no assigned time slots for any resident. If you drop off a gift to be delivered, you must be home on Sunday afternoon to accept.
Santa will not be going inside any homes or businesses this year due to COVID restrictions.
Santa will deliver the gifts to the outside of residences.
Today we gather and give Thanks with family and friends. To our Resident’s and Friends of South River Thank You for your Support Have a Happy and Safe Holiday Weekend.
Yesterday on 9-11-2021 , the South River Exempt Firemen Association along with the South River Fire Department dedicated our new memorial. The section of steel from Tower 7 is a reminder to Never Forget what happen 20 years ago on 9-11-2001.
The Department also received The Flag of Heroes which is now displayed inside Fire Station One on Jackson Street.
The Boy Scouts lowered the Flag of Honor and presented the flag to the Department. The Flag of Honor was then presented to Mrs. Dincuff in honor of her son Christopher Dincuff.
We would like to say Thank You to all that donated to the Memorial Fund.
Thank you to all that attended our dedication service.
Pictures courtesy of Christopher Matt’s
We would like to offer our condolences to his family and friends.
It is with deepest regret and sorrow that the Middlesex County Hazmat Unit reports the line-of-duty death of Lieutenant Donald J. Trout earlier this morning while responding to a call for service. Lieutenant Trout was with the Unit since 2002 and previously served as the Supervisor for “A” Shift. Recently, Lieutenant Trout was named as the Unit’s Training Officer. Lieutenant Trout was a member of IAFF Local 3451- Middlesex County Firefighter’s Association. He held several positions within the Local including a term as President. Information regarding the arrangements will be forwarded as it becomes available.
The South River Fire Department was dispatched for a structure fire today on George Street. Crews worked fast and got the fire under control. Thank you to East Brunswick Fire District 1 and 2,Sayreville Fire Department, South River Police and dispatchers, and Middlesex County Fire Marshals Office for all of your help today.
The South River Fire Department would like to offer our condolences to the Havens family, East Brunswick Independent Fire Company, and to North Brunswick Company 3 for the loss of Ex-Chief Don Havens. Rest easy Chief.
Last night the South River Fire Department was dispatched for a house fire on East Street. Initial crews were met with heavy fire .
Mutual Aid companies were called for assistance. Thank you to all companies for your help on scene or for coverage.
On scene East Brunswick District 1 and 2 ,Sayreville Fire Department, and RWJ BLS.
Township coverage by Milltown and New Brunswick.
Thank you to East Brunswick Independent Fire Company for your assistance at the fire this morning. Thanks also to Sayreville Fire Department for standing by in our quarters. Good job done by all!
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Spring Valley Fire Department and the family of Firefighter Jared Floyd.
The Officers and Members of the South River Fire Department would like to Congratulate the newly promoted Colonel Achilles Hamilothoris. He served in Summit Engine Company before joining the Air Force. Best of Luck Brother and Thank you for your service.
Thank you to the resident who left these books at our Station Door. This books have meaning. On 9/11 our Engine 2 responded to NYC and was assigned to Engine 274 Ladder 156 “The Highway House” which was located on 1635 East 14th Street in Brooklyn. The Officer’s and members will appreciate these items. Thank you once again.
South River Fire Department
Tonight, Zechariah from Running 4 Heroes Inc.is Honoring fallen U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian David Sicknick with a 1-mile run carrying the Blue Line Flag.
#BacktheBlue
#uscapitolpolice
#uscapitol
#neverforget
#firstresponders
#teamzechariah
#running4heroes
Honoring fallen U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian David Sicknick with a 1-mile run carrying the Blue Line Flag.
#BacktheBlue
#uscapitolpolice
#uscapitol
#neverforget
#firstresponders
#teamzechariah
#running4heroes
Happy New Year.......Congratulations, and good luck to 2021 Chief Gerry Murphy, and the rest of the officers, that will be supporting him
South River Fire Department
Merry Christmas....have a safe, and joyous day
The Shriners recognizing SRFD Reliable Fire Company.........a very worthy cause
Blast from the past
How about a fire truck in school bus yellow? This is another Corgi diecast of a truck once used by the South River, NJ fire department. Today, their trucks are mostly white.
2020 Santa ride around.......as usual, Santa will visit South River on Dec 20, unfortunately due to current circumstances, there will be no stops this year. The trucks will be riding around , with Santa as their special guest.......but we will not be stopping at any locations this year. When you hear the sirens, come out and wave hi.....
Happy, and Safe Thanksgiving everyone
We regret to announce the passing of of past Engine Company member Laura Alfrey. She is the mother of Reliable member, Josh Alfrey, and wife of past Lt. Of Reliable, and Ex Chief of Madison Park, Tom Alfrey. Laura was a member of the state Ladies Auxiliary, and Madison Park Ladies Auxiliary. Prayers go out to Tom, and her children Josh, Becca, Billy, and Matty. She will be sorely missed.
Happy First Responders Day to all the members of the South River Fire Department, thank you for all that you do, for our community.
Chief 1
South River Fire Department
In honor of the 103 firefighters, making the National Fallen Firefighters roll call of honor, for 2020
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