East Franklin Fire DepartmentSomerset, NJhttps://youtu.be/ZCkYKv0uk0QWelcome to the East Franklin Fire DepartmentEstablished on July 29, 1929 the East Franklin Fire Department has faithfully served the residents of Franklin Township Fire District 3 in Somerset, New Jersey for over 85 years. Bordering the City of New Brunswick in the southeast corner of Somerset County, East Franklin, Station 27, responds to a small but densely populated 3.5 square mile area with approximately 30,000 residents. Our mission is to respond in a safe manner to all reported emergencies in the community of Franklin Township, Somerset, N.J. to help the citizens deal with natural and man-made emergencies, and with the resources available and with the utmost regard for the safety of the members of the department, work to the best of it’s abilities to limit the loss of life, the environment, and property.Memorial Day 2019 at Station 27Ryan Daughton    May 27, 2019    No Comments On Sunday May 26th, 2019 members of The East Franklin Fire Department held our annual Memorial Day Services at Station 27.In preparation all week, the membership worked vigorously to clean the apparatus and firehouse. This is a day to honor our armed forces, as well as first … [Read more...]  News   Fire District #3 responds to Deck Fire at 12 Lake AvenueRyan Daughton    April 17, 2019    No Comments On Tuesday April 16th, 2019 at approximately 1544 hours Fire District #3 was dispatched to 12 Lake Avenue for the deck fire.Chief 27 arrived first, established command and confirmed smoke showing from the front of the house. Squad 27 was the first due apparatus and quickly … [Read more...]  News   Memorial Workout in Honor of a Fallen Hero FF Kevin ApuzzioRyan Daughton    April 15, 2019    No Comments Please spread the word. If your able to come to this workout, please attend! This is a hero’s workout to honor our brother, hero and friend FF Kevin Apuzzio. 50 percent of the proceeds will go to assist the Kevin Apuzzio Memorial Foundation. Do not miss this workout on April … [Read more...]  News   FAST Rescue Solutions helps train East Franklin Fire Department Members on Firefighter Removal with the FAST BoardRyan Daughton    April 14, 2019    No Comments On Sunday April 14th, 2019 at approximately 9am The East Franklin Fire Department held our monthly Department Drill. This months drill was led by Chris Simpson from FAST Rescue Solutions, covering rapid packaging and extrication of a downed firefighter utlizing the FAST … [Read more...]  News   Station 27 responds Mutual Aid for the 2nd Alarm Structure Fire into Bound BrookRyan Daughton    April 8, 2019    No Comments A little after 1300 hours on April 8th, 2019 East Franklin Fire Department was requested into the Boro of Bound Brook for a 2nd Alarm Structure Fire on Vosseller Avenue. Car 27, Car 272 and Air 27 responded to the scene.Upon arrival, crews assisted with salvage and … [Read more...]  News   Probationa