Department Information
The Robbinsville Township Fire Department is a combination career/volunteer fire department located in Mercer County New Jersey.
Formed in 1963 as the Washington Volunteer Firemen, the fire department began as an all volunteer organization. The department has evolved into a municipal fire department, operated by the Township of Robbinsville, staffed 24/7 by career personnel and supplemented by volunteer duty crew personnel.
The Robbinsville Fire Department is currently staffed by a total of 17 career firefighters overseen by a Career Fire Chief and 4 Career Captains. The Department performs fire suppression, inspection and rescue duties.
Additionally, Basic Life Support Emergency Medical Services (EMS) for the Township of Robbinsville is operated from the fire station utilizing Robbinsville Township equipment staffed by Capital Health System employees.
Located in Central New Jersey, Robbinsville is a 21 square mile community of over 13,000 residents as per the 2010 Census. The Department is responsible for Fire and Rescue Services for the Township of Robbinsville and several major highways including the New Jersey Turnpike (Exit 7A), Interstate 195, US Highway 130, and Route 33.
Some major corporations with facilities in Robbinsville Township include: Amazon, McMaster-Carr, Global Industrial, Mercedes Benz, McKesson Corporation, Falken Tire, Ritchie & Page Distributing, CoPart, Lifetime Brands, Scholastic Book Fairs, Mattress Firm, Bohren’s United Van Lines, Suburban Propane, Amerigas, Longchamp USA, Jack Morton Worldwide, Bind-Rite Graphics, La-Z-Boy and CCL Label.
Today the RTFD responded to a kitchen fire in a township residence. The resident safely utilized and contained a fire on the stove with an extinguisher that was distributed by the RTFD in recent weeks (extinguishers donated by Amazon). We urge all residents to have a working fire extinguisher in their homes and know how to use it.
REMINDER: The RTFD has battery operated smoke detectors, plug-in Carbon Monoxide detectors, and fire extinguishers available at no charge to Robbinsville Township residents.
For information or to obtain detectors or extinguishers contact:
Robbinsville Township Fire Department
1149 Route 130
Robbinsville, NJ 08691
609-259-7814 x 4102
Email: rtfdincidentreports@robbinsville.net
Celebrate Robbinsville Night Off on Wednesday, February 27th by visiting the firehouse! Starting at 6pm, come tour the station, explore the trucks, and meet the Robbinsville Firefighters. We hope to see you then! #RvilleNightOff2019
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RTFD personnel began providing smoke detectors, Carbon Monoxide detectors, and fire extinguishers to our local Robbinsville Meals on Wheels clients today. We will continue over the next several weeks checking and providing these life safety devices in all of the homes of our Meals on Wheels clients. A special thank you to John Ward for assisting in setting up these visits.
The RTFD has battery operated smoke detectors, plug-in Carbon Monoxide detectors, and fire extinguishers available at no charge to Robbinsville Township residents. Existing detection devices can be inspected by fire department personnel upon request. All detectors may be installed by fire department personnel or picked up at the fire station at any time.
robbinsvillefire.org/smoke/
robbinsvillefire.org/fire-extinguisher-program/
So awesome that you guys went in and installed as well! We have the best FD!
Great job team RFD.
Great job as always gentlemen
Great community relations
Awesome! Thank you so much! 👏
Love. Thank you so much
You guys rock!
This is great ❤️
Awesome idea RTFD!!!
This is awesome 👏
Robbinsville Fit Body Boot Camp located in Foxmoor Shopping Center was generous enough to donate $1,000 worth of training to the Robbinsville Professional Firefighters Association - IAFF Local 3786. We thank them for the donation and urge everyone to stop by and check them out.
Staying physically fit is very important in our department. We have several personnel who are certified Peer Fitness Trainers through the IAFF/IAFC Peer Fitness Program that continue to keep our staff in the best physical shape possible in an effort to be prepared for any scenario. Physical fitness is part of the daily routine of all Robbinsville Firefighters.
www.acefitness.org/fitness-certifications/iaff-iafc/peer-fitness-trainer.aspx
In an effort to stay prepared and proficient with ice rescue techniques Robbinsville Township Fire Department personnel conducted training recently on the lake in Town Center. We remind everyone to stay off of any ice covered body of water.
Today we have been called to assist with several burst water pipes and often experience an increase in requests for assistance with frozen/broken pipes during these conditions. This often occurs after a period of extended subfreezing temperatures followed by warmer temperatures. To prevent serious damage to your home we have included some tips to assist.
www.redcross.org/prepare/disaster/winter-storm/preventing-thawing-frozen-pipes
Preventing & Thawing Frozen Pipes
redcross.org
The Red Cross provides information and suggestions about how to prevent water pipes in the home from freezing, and how to thaw them if they do freeze.This is a great video to help visualize why closing your bedroom door at night makes a difference. "Close Before You Doze" https://youtu.be/bSP03BE74WA
Great picture!
Now there’s some sexy looking firefighters! The crew I know,miss and love 😘 ❤️
Looking good gentlemen!!!!
Free Smoke Detector / Carbon Monoxide Detector / Fire Extinguisher Program
The RTFD has battery operated smoke detectors, plug-in Carbon Monoxide detectors, and fire extinguishers available at no charge to Robbinsville Township residents. This program is an effort to increase the safety of our residents in their homes by providing additional or replacement detection/safety devices. Existing detection devices can be inspected by fire department personnel upon request. All detectors may be installed by fire department personnel or picked up at the fire station at any time.
**THE AVAILABLE SMOKE DETECTORS ARE BATTERY OPERATED ONLY. THEY CANNOT BE UTILIZED TO REPLACE HARDWIRED/INTERCONNECTED SMOKE DETECTORS FOUND IN MOST NEWER HOMES. **
robbinsvillefire.org/smoke/
robbinsvillefire.org/fire-extinguisher-program/
For information or to obtain a detector(s) or extinguishers contact:
Robbinsville Township Fire Department
1149 Route 130
Robbinsville, NJ 08691
609-259-7814 x 4102
Email: rtfdincidentreports@robbinsville.net
**SMOKE DETECTORS, CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS, AND BATTERIES FUNDED THROUGH GRANT FUNDS SECURED BY THE ROBBINSVILLE TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT. FIRE EXTINGUISHERS DONATED BY AMAZON.
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Justin Hughes Jessica Christina Hughes
This is great! Thank you!
Do we reserve them? I’m dropping off donations today for the homeless project. Can I pick up a few at that point?
Penny Laughlin
Pete Aquilino
Donations have been slow to trickle in for this drive and we could use a boost. Much is asked of you all throughout the year, and we just want you to know it never goes unnoticed.Thank you, Bohren's Moving & Storage of Robbinsville!
Robbinsville Township is partnering with City of Trenton to help end homelessness by 2020. The items collected will be given to the young people of Trenton who are without a home. Robbinsville will be collecting these items from today until January 13th at the Robbinsville Township Fire Department.
Thank you to the residents of Springside at Robbinsville for stopping by the fire station today to visit the on duty firefighters with your holiday generosity. Much appreciated. 👍 🎄
Santa made his way around Robbinsville this afternoon. It was great seeing such happy faces and we hope everyone enjoyed the event. We would also like to thank the residents for the donations to the Robbinsville Food Pantry. Feel free to add any pictures from today in the comments. See you next year! Robbinsville Professional Firefighters Association - IAFF Local 3786
See the route in the comments and follow the Santa tracker links.
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www.facebook.com/215999519058/posts/10157015557359059/Santa has arrived at the firehouse at little late but will be starting his tour of the town shortly. See the route in the comments and follow the Santa tracker links.
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We are running behind due to emergency incidents and other factors. We will make it to all of the streets on the schedule.
That’s awesome.
Thank you!!!
There are many calls on your time during the holidays: gift wrapping, baking, decorating, visiting family and friends, cooking, watching holiday movies. Make it a priority to water your Christmas tree EVERY DAY! If you fail to water your tree the Robbinsville Township Fire Department will, and we don't think you want that. Be safe this season and water your tree! 💦🎄💦
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New Jersey Office of Emergency Management
It's the Holiday Season! Think Safety!
The holiday season is in full swing, which means it’s time to talk about safety! Don’t forget to check the water level of your Christmas tree and unplug the lights every night before you go to bed. Watch this video to see what happens to a tree that is watered regularly and one that is not. The tree on the left has been watered regularly. The tree on the right has not. Every second counts!
Although Christmas tree fires are not common, when they do occur, they are more likely to be serious. Here are some additional safety tips from the National Fire Protection Association:
Picking the tree
• Choose a tree with fresh, green needles that do not fall off when touched.
Placing the tree
• Before placing the tree in the stand, cut 2" from the base of the trunk.
• Make sure the tree is at least three feet away from any heat source, like fireplaces, radiators, candles, heat vents or lights.
• Make sure the tree is not blocking an exit.
• Add water to the tree stand. Be sure to add water daily.
Lighting the tree
• Use lights that have the label of an independent testing laboratory. Some lights are only for indoor or outdoor use.
• Replace any string of lights with worn or broken cords or loose bulb connections. Read manufacturer's instructions for number of light strands to connect.
• Never use lit candles to decorate the tree.
• Always turn off Christmas tree lights before leaving home or going to bed.
After Christmas
• Get rid of the tree after Christmas. Dried-out trees are a fire danger and should not be left in the home or garage, or placed outside against the home. Check with your local community to find a recycling program. Bring outdoor electrical lights inside after the holidays to prevent hazards and make them last longer.
Visit https://www.nfpa.org/Public-Education/By-topic/Seasonal-fires/Winter-holiday-safety for more holiday safety tips!
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Today six firefighters from Robbinsville Fire Department attended a “Train the Trainer” class at @AllHandsFire to become instructors on the @Petzl EXO personal escape system. This allows us to continue the practice of providing in-house annual refresher training for our personnel.
We have nearly 4,300 followers on this page. Please share and spread this story and find Boomer a home for Christmas. For nearly 5 years he has gone without a home and we hope this is the year that ends. If anyone is currently looking for a great dog or knows someone who is please share this with them. We had the pleasure of working with Boomer and would like to make this a success story.This guy breaks my heart. He's been in rescue over 4 years and just wants his forever home. He's super smart, very energetic and would love a walking partner or someone with a major league frisbee tossing arm. He's big enough he might knock over little ones...but he loves to give them kisses! He's been on his own so long he'd do best as the only pet, so he can soak up all the love he's missed. Contact our friends AFEW Animal Friends for Education and Welfare to learn more about him and bring him home for Christmas! Our thanks again to the team at the Robbinsville Township Fire Department for hosting Boomer and giving him a fun and attention filled day.
I think he'd make a great firehouse mascot. ;)
Keep him as a firehouse pet...lol
He is beautiful! I hope he finds his fur-ever home ❤️
Yesterday, the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program collected the toys from the fire station that were donated over the last month for children in need during the holiday season. We were proud of the overwhelming response from the community and thank everyone who donated in an effort to make the holiday season special for others. We can no longer accept any additional toys, as they will not be collected. If anyone still wishes to donate please reach out to a local charity in need. Again, thank you to all who donated.
A little bit about Molly Sugg and her project. Thank you for visiting today.
**My name is Molly Sugg and I am excited to announce a wonderful project I am working on called Letters of Thanks.
My family has been involved in fire departments and first aid squads for many years. Currently, my dad, grandfather, uncle and aunt are all active duty volunteer firefighters or first responders. Over the years, I have watched the amount of time and effort it takes to respond to emergencies that most people would run from. I never want a firefighter or first aid responder to go a day without knowing how grateful their communities are that they are there to help us at a minutes notice. That is why I am working on this project.
I am collecting Letters of Thanks to firefighters written by teachers, children, teens, moms, dads, grandparents, aunts, uncles, even dogs (if they are VERY talented). After collecting the letters, I will drop them off at surrounding community fire stations. Young children can draw pictures if they wish!
Thank you in advance for helping me say thank you to these very special and important people!**Robbinsville Fire Department receiving Letters of Thanks today. Thank you for your service!
