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 Five 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.
Recently Robbinsville Cub Scout Den 9 Pack 79 stopped by the fire station for a fire safety presentation and station tour.
The Robbinsville Township Fire Department and surrounding departments participated in a familiarization session with the staff of the Trenton–Robbinsville Airport yesterday. The personnel reviewed the various types of aircraft, the hazards that may be encountered during an emergency situation, and how to mitigate those hazards in a safe manner.
We would like to thank the airport staff who took the time to host us, those who assisted from other agencies, Heidi Pontoriero, and Firefighter Edmund J Haemmerle III for their time in organizing the training.
It’s comforting to know that our FD takes great pride in training and continuously expands its safety protocols in order to keep the residents of our Township safe! It was great meeting and talking to everyone yesterday. You guys are true professionals! Keep up the good work. Thanks to Heidi Pontoriero for coordinating everyone as well!
Richard Bernardon
SMOKE DETECTOR RECALL
Name of Product:
Kidde dual-sensor (photoelectric and ionization) smoke alarms – models PI2010 and PI9010
Hazard:
A yellow cap left on during the manufacturing process can cover one of the two smoke sensors and compromise the smoke alarm’s ability to detect smoke, posing a risk of consumers not being alerted to a fire in their home.
Remedy: Replace
Consumers should remove the alarm from the wall/ceiling and visually inspect it through the opening on the side of the alarm for the presence of a yellow cap. Consumers should not attempt to take apart the alarm, open the casing, or otherwise remove the yellow cap themselves. If a yellow cap is present, the consumer should immediately contact Kidde to receive instructions and request a free replacement smoke alarm. They should remove and discard the recalled smoke alarm only after they receive and install the replacement alarm. If no yellow cap is present, consumers should reinstall the smoke alarm and no further action is needed.
Consumer Contact:
Kidde toll-free at 833-551-7739 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m.to 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, or online at www.kidde.com and click on “Product Safety Recall” for more information.
www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Kidde-Recalls-Dual-Sensor-Smoke-Alarms-Due-to-Risk-of-Failure-to-Alert-...
Kidde Recalls Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms Due to Risk of Failure to Alert Consumers to a Fire
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Consumers should remove the alarm from the wall/ceiling and visually inspect it through the opening on the side of the alarm for the presence of a yellow cap. Consumers should not attempt to take apar...On Sunday March 11th the Robbinsville Township Fire Department was dispatched along with Hightstown and Cranbury Fire Departments, Capital Health BLS and MICU as well as Cranbury First Aid Squad to a reported motor vehicle accident on the Southbound New Jersey Turnpike just south of Exit 8. Responding personnel were advised while en route that State Police were reporting that a car had left the roadway and was “down an embankment.”
Upon arrival of the Hightstown Deputy Chief units were updated that a vehicle had been involved in an accident and subsequently went airborne off the bridge over the Rocky Brook between the southbound outer and inner lanes of the turnpike. The vehicle sustained heavy damage and came to rest on the passenger side on a very rocky uneven sloped surface about 20 feet below the bridge.
Arriving Fire and EMS personnel were faced with an extremely difficult and challenging rescue scenario. State Troopers on the scene informed rescuers that the driver of the vehicle was trapped and seriously injured. Ground ladders were lowered in order to access the patient and determine the extent of injuries along with an evaluation of what equipment and resources would be needed to remove the victim as quickly and safely as possible.
It was immediately determined that the victim was entrapped and that the vehicle would need to be stabilized due to the uneven slope which was in close proximity to the creek. Paratech struts from Cranbury and Robbinsville were lowered and the vehicle stabilized in the position it was found in.
After the Vehicle was stabilized a portable generator along with hydraulic extrication tools and reciprocating saws were lowered and firefighters from Robbinsville, Hightstown and Cranbury began the process of extricating the patient from the car. While the extrication was proceeding the driver from Squad 40 was rigging a 5:1 haul system with a change of direction in order to remove the patient from the below grade location of the incident back up to street level after extrication.
Once the patient was extricated he was secured to a backboard for removal from the vehicle and then lashed with webbing into a stokes style rescue basket. The stokes basket was attached to the rope from the haul system and utilizing an extension ladder the patient was then brought back up to street level where he was turned over to paramedics and EMT's from Capital Health EMS for transport to the Regional Medical Center Trauma unit in Trenton.
Incidents such as this are proof of how the support in the investment of specialized equipment and the endless hours of training/education by personnel in an effort to maintain proficiency ultimately result in positive outcomes.
www.nj.com/mercer/index.ssf/2018/03/deptford_man_sustained_serious_injuries_in_two-car.html
Great collaboration! Thanks for all you do!
Nice work!
A grateful public appreciates all that you do!
Good job guys
Great job!
Great Work to all involved we are lucky to have the emergency services we do in the area
Strong work brothers!!
Good job 👍
Awesome work! I hope the victim is ok. Thank you.
Wow. I am in awe of all the amazing things you do every day to help people and save lives. There is no “just another normal work day” for you guys. You are all superheroes for saving this man’s life! God bless each and every one of you!!!
Good job
Great job!!
You. Guys. ROCK!!!!
Joseph Piccolo
Thanks for your commitment to helping others and staying fully trained with the most current methodologies! Great job!!
Great job!
Well done 👍🏻
Good job and thank you .
Change Your Clocks, Change Your Batteries!!
Every day, at least seven people die in house fires in the United States. Three out of five related deaths occur where there was no working smoke detector. In total there are over 2,100 deaths annually related to fires in the home.
If you have a fire hydrant near your home, please take a moment and clear the snow. We will do our best to clear as many as possible but we need your help.
Fact of the Day: There are over 450 fire hydrants in Robbinsville Township.
There are numerous trees, poles, and wires that have fallen due to the weight of the snow. Stay inside, off the roads, and do not go near any wires as they could be live. Downed wires hidden under snow may also pose a hazard.
Give time for emergency services, public works, and the utility companies to do their jobs and make things safe for everyone. Staying off the roads will only expedite the process.
If you are without power and utilizing a generator please take note of the safety tips included and be safe.
The Robbinsville Township Fire Department recently received a donation of handmade quilts with stuffed animals for use in comforting children during emergency fire and EMS incidents. We are thankful for the thoughtful donation from Turtle Creek Quilters Guild. These items will be greatly appreciated by children and their families during difficult and often traumatic situations.
About Turtle Creek Quilters Guild and for those who may be interested and/or like to contribute:
Turtle Creek Quilters Guild has about 70 members from all over Central NJ who meet in Groveville, NJ. One of our goals is to donate quilts and other handmade items to people who may not ordinarily have access to them. We have donated quilts to nursing homes, foster children, cancer centers, and camps for children who have lost a family member. We have been making the quilts that go with the stuffed animals to police, fire and EMT departments so that they can be provided to children in need.
www.turtlecreekquilters.org
Rita Romeu
Robbinsville Township Police Department
A message from Rich Young:Parents, due to inclement weather and the impact from the storm, buses left Sharon School later than normal this afternoon. Some roads are closed so arrival at home may be...
The RTFD responded this morning for a truck fire on the New Jersey Turnpike in Robbinsville near Exit 7A. One engine from Station 41 (Hightstown) responded as well as two tankers from Station 82 (Allentown) and Station 42 (East Windsor).
nj1015.com/truck-fire-causes-turnpike-delays-near-exit-7a/?trackback=fbshare_mobile
The Robbinsville Township Fire Department wishes to express our condolences to the family and friends of Recreation Director Joe Barker. Joe will be missed by everyone who knew him. Our thoughts are with his family during this difficult time.Joe Barker was not just our Recreation Director.
Joe was our friend, our rock, our get-it-done guy.
Joe was a loving and devoted husband to Jane and dedicated father of Austin, Matt & Jack.
Joe Barker was surrounded by his family, many friends and boundless love in these final days, and while we certainly can lament all that we lost last night, in Robbinsville Township we are showered with eternal gratitude for the opportunity to have known such a wonderful and caring man.
In an effort to stay prepared and proficient with ice rescue techniques Robbinsville Township Fire Department personnel conducted training this week on the lake in Town Center. The Robbinsville Township Police Department and several surrounding fire departments also participated in the training event led by Captain Palmer. We remind everyone to stay off of any ice covered body of water.
Thank to all of you for during such a wonderful job and thank you all for serving. 🙏🙏🙏🙏.
Great job
Thank you!!
We would like to remind everyone to give us a hand where you can by clearing out fire hydrants. Also, please clear out any low lying exhaust vents and your gas service meter.
Along with the snowfall are strong winds which will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. It is not recommended that you travel in these conditions, but if you must please use caution as visibility is limited.
Robbinsville Township Municipal Court and all Senior Center activities are cancelled for today, Thursday, January 4.
In the event a resident loses power and is in need of heat, please call Robbinsville Police Department at 609-259-3900 to gain entry to the Senior Center to use as a warming station.
STAY OFF THE ICE!!!!
Below is a message from a resident regarding an incident that occurred today on the lake in Town Center. Advise your children and others to STAY OFF THE ICE. Residents are advised to stay off of frozen or partially frozen bodies of water at all times. Notification should be made by dialing 9-1-1 when witnessing anyone on an unmonitored ice covered body of water. Never attempt to rescue someone without professional assistance, as those with good intentions often end up as victims themselves.
While the RTFD is trained to rescue those in this situation and many other non-fire related situations, we ask that everyone use caution to prevent placing themselves and others in harms way. We will be conducting annual water/ice water training in the coming weeks and will share here how dangerous this can be even to those with proper training and equipment.
“I was walking around the lake on Lake Dr in Town Center this afternoon and saw a group of young kids running across the lake. A few minutes later I was happy to see that the police were there to scold the kids. They were lucky not to have fallen through the thin ice.
Parents, you need to pay more attention to what your kids are doing. This could have been devastating”.
Thanks for sharing Chief!
Skating should be allowed on the lake after tested for thickness. Anyone 50 or older grew up in a time when skating on lakes was part of winter. There were a lot less societal problems and respect for nature when people played outside. Yes there were a couple of drownings in NJ every winter but then again, there’re traffic fatalities driving in winter conditions to skating rinks and other indoor facilities. There’re also diseases caused by sedentary lifestyles.
Today the on duty personnel from the RTFD set up the bonfire for the New Year’s Eve Bonfire Bash. Thanks to Ken Pannone/Best Landscaping for the donation of firewood and everyone from Robbinsville Recreation for putting this event together. Come out tomorrow night from 8:30-9:30. Be sure to stay close to the fire. It’s going to be a cold one!
Happy New Year!
Remove your #Christmas tree immediately after the holidays even if you think it is not dry. On average, one of every 32 reported home Christmas tree fires results in a death. #WinterFireSafety
The Robbinsville Township Fire Department would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year!
And don’t forget to water your tree!!
Thank you to the Springside at Robbinsville Families for your holiday generosity.
Today, 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.
