South River Fire Department

South River Fire Department 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

ny #1. The department then moved into the current fire headquarters located on George Street. During the middle of The Great Depression, a small group of men met to form Reliable Fire Company. Only a few years later, the mothers, wives, daughters, and sisters of the firemen joined together to form the Ladies Auxiliary. Over the next 20 years, apparatus were replaced with larger and more advanced vehicles to keep up with the growing population. The alert system used was also upgraded to a call box and air horn system. In 1959, ten men from Engine Company #1 and Reliable Fire Company chartered a third company, Summit Engine Company. It was another 16 years before Summit moved into the “House on the Hill” on Appleby Avenue. The Department has since grown to approximately 100 members, seven apparatus, and three chief’s vehicles. In 2010, we responded to over 600 alarms within our 2.6 square mile borough as well as assisting our neighboring towns.

Please help the ladies this Saturday it’s for a good cause
05/08/2026

Please help the ladies this Saturday it’s for a good cause

Just a reminder for tomorrow please come out and support. You can order online and pick it up or go and enjoy something ...
02/24/2026

Just a reminder for tomorrow please come out and support. You can order online and pick it up or go and enjoy something at the East Brunswick store. Just make sure you have the appropriate codes from the flyer.

Please support our ladies Auxiliary!!! They are the true supporters of the men and women of the South River Fire Departm...
02/11/2026

Please support our ladies Auxiliary!!! They are the true supporters of the men and women of the South River Fire Department. They are always there for us so please let’s be there for them.

Please come out and support our ladies!!
02/04/2026

Please come out and support our ladies!!

If you have a hydrant on, or near your property, please help us out, and clear the snow from around it. In the event of ...
01/25/2026

If you have a hydrant on, or near your property, please help us out, and clear the snow from around it. In the event of an emergency, the FD not having to dig the hydrant out, saves valuable time, and possibly lives.

To our community, family, friends, and neighbors..... All of us here at the South River Fire Department, wish all of you...
12/25/2025

To our community, family, friends, and neighbors..... All of us here at the South River Fire Department, wish all of you a very Merry, healthy, and safe Christmas.

It’s that time of year again
12/05/2025

It’s that time of year again

The officers, and members, of the South River Fire Department, wish everyone a happy, and safe Thanksgiving
11/27/2025

The officers, and members, of the South River Fire Department, wish everyone a happy, and safe Thanksgiving

13th consecutive year of assisting the food bank, serve our community........ Happy Thanksgiving
11/27/2025

13th consecutive year of assisting the food bank, serve our community........ Happy Thanksgiving

Come join us at Jackson st Firehouse for some candy and pictures with the Fire Trucks
10/31/2025

Come join us at Jackson st Firehouse for some candy and pictures with the Fire Trucks

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