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.
This past week was National Fire Prevention Week. As we continue to make our many stops at our local schools and day care centers we would like to share the origins of how and why this week came to be.
Since 1922, the NFPA has sponsored the public observance of Fire Prevention Week. In 1925, President Calvin Coolidge proclaimed Fire Prevention Week a national observance, making it the longest-running public health observance in our country. During Fire Prevention Week, children, adults, and teachers learn how to stay safe in case of a fire. Firefighters provide lifesaving public education in an effort to drastically decrease casualties caused by fires.
Fire Prevention Week is observed each year during the week of October 6th in commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire, which began on October 8, 1871, and caused devastating damage. This horrific conflagration killed more than 250 people, left 100,000 homeless, destroyed more than 17,400 structures, and burned more than 2,000 acres of land.
This week is Fire Prevention Week. Over the next several days the RTFD will visit many of our younger residents at our local schools and day care centers. Fire prevention is not just for children. Please take a few minutes to review what you can do to protect your family from fire. We urge you to discuss fire prevention with your children and practice your escape plan.
“Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice Your Escape!”
www.nfpa.org/fpw
Recently, the RTFD was awarded a federal grant in the amount of $10,947.61 though the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program. The funds will be used to purchase a FIT test machine which is utilized to test for the appropriate fit of a breathing (SCBA) mask. A FIT test is required for all firefighters as part of a required respiratory protection program.
The RTFD has been fortunate to receive several grant awards over the years, which has assisted the department tremendously while reducing the financial burden to our residents. We wish to thank FEMA, Congressman Chris Smith's office, and Robbinsville Township Administration for supporting the application throughout the process.
www.fema.gov/welcome-assistance-firefighters-grant-program
Great job as always Chief.
Thanks to the Chief and all the others who participated in acquiring these funds.
Awesome job Chief!!! What is the total amount in grants that Robbinsville FD has received so far?
Chief you are a true asset to the Department and Township Congrats
That’s great news!
Thank you for keeping us safe! Glad you were able to get the technology that keeps you all safe.
Way to go! Glad you get needed materials!
Solid work congratulations on the awards guys!
Good job Chief
Great job!
Awesome
Today the RTFD along with numerous public safety entities from Mercer County took part in a full-scale active shooter training exercise at CURE Insurance Arena in Trenton.
Thank you for you dedication to preparedness, praying it’s never needed
Thank you ALL for your service!
The RTFD responded to two serious motor vehicle accidents today. The first involved several vehicles on I-195 at the entrance to the NJTP. The second at MM 63 SB on the NJTP. Those injured were treated and transported with various injuries.
Photos courtesy of Dennis Symons, Jr. Photography
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!! My son was a passenger in the black vehicle! I appreciate you all for taking care of him when I couldn’t be there!!!
Thank you for always being there to help and protect us
People need to slow it down and pay attention. Weaving in and out cutting in front of everyone today on 195 was ridiculous
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Ralph Mennella
The RTFD responded to a vehicle fire today on the New Jersey Turnpike in the area of Exit 7A. The vehicle was quickly extinguished and the occupant was treated for minor injuries on scene. Burlington County IAFF Local 3091 - Bordentown Dennis Symons Upper Freehold Township Uniformed Firefighters - IAFF Local 4306
Prayers are up
That had to be 1 intense fire because I saw the smoke from it all the way in Wall Twsp on 195! Glad the driver wasn't seriously hurt.
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Today a local resident and business owner stopped by the station to express his gratitude on 9/11 and shared his story. The letter needs no further explanation. Thank you for thinking of us.
Thank you for sharing your story Joe
Complete video of today's ceremony courtesy of Dennis Symons.
The Robbinsville Township Fire Department shared a morning of reflection at the Town Center Lake Memorial Tree on Lake Drive to honor Robbinsville resident Pamela Gaff and all of those lost on September 11, 2001.
A wreath was placed at the plaque of Mrs. Gaff, who was a Robbinsville/Washington Township resident and an employee of the Aon Corp. in the World Trade Center.
Thank you to the residents, the Robbinsville Township Police Department, Mayor Fried, Township Committee members, and those from Township Administration who came out to join us in remembering those we lost on this day 18 years ago.
Robbinsville Township
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Beautiful. Thank you for sharing. Never forget 911
We will NEVER FORGET.
Never Forget
The Robbinsville Township Fire Department shared a morning of reflection at the Town Center Lake Memorial Tree on Lake Drive to honor Robbinsville resident Pamela Gaff and all of those lost on September 11, 2001.
A wreath was placed at the plaque of Mrs. Gaff, who was a Robbinsville/Washington Township resident and an employee of the Aon Corp. in the World Trade Center.
Thank you to the residents, the Robbinsville Township Police Department, Mayor Fried, Township Committee members, and those from Township Administration who came out to join us in remembering those we lost on this day 18 years ago.
Robbinsville Township
Dennis Symons
Today the RTFD received a visit from the 9/11 Memorial 100 Mile March. The event consists of a nonstop: 32+ hour walk totaling 100 miles with the U.S. flag from JBMDL to the 9/11 Memorial in New York City. The flag being marched has been flown in combat missions over Afghanistan and upon arrival to Ground Zero is folded and presented to the staff who then fly it over the memorial.
Additionally, funds are being raised for the 9/11 museum in order to preserve the memory of the victims, responders, and military members.
Please consider donating. Link to donate found on 9/11 Memorial 100 Mile March.
I was in Iowa City this weekend. In light of 9/11 being this week I Made a point to visit the Iowa Firefighters Museum. They have a wonderful tribute case to the victims of 9/11 and a piece of the towers. It was all very moving.
That's awesome
REPAIRS TO ROBBINSVILLE-
EDINBURG ROAD BEGIN SEPT. 10
Beginning Tuesday, September 10, 2019, the Mercer County Department of Transportation will begin extensive repairs on Robbinsville Edinburg Road (Route 526) between Lake Drive and Route 33.
The roadway will be closed to thru traffic between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Monday - Friday until the target completion date of September 27 (weather permitting). All businesses will be accessible and arrangements have been made for school buses. Residents living within the detour zone will be allowed in and out.
There will be NO PARKING on Robbinsville Edinburg Road during the posted work hours. The primary detour will be Washington Boulevard > Hutchinson Road > Route 526 and then same route in reverse.
SEPTEMBER 11 MEMORIAL CEREMONY ANNOUNCEMENT
The Robbinsville Professional Firefighters Association in coordination with the Robbinsville Township Fire Department will conduct the 18th annual September 11th Memorial Ceremony on Wednesday (9/11/19) at 9:45 am. The ceremony will be held at the Memorial Tree on Lake Drive in Town Center, near the intersection of Hutchinson Road. There will be a wreath laying ceremony in memory of Robbinsville resident Pamela Gaff and the names of all the firefighters killed on 9-11-01 will be read.
The public is welcome to attend.
This ceremony takes place almost right in front of my house and I have attended many times. I will be out of the country on 9/11 for the first time for business but I encourage everyone to attend.
I’d be there if I could thoughts and prayers to all
My prayers God Bless America
Thanks Dan
The Carney Strong Initiative www.carneystrong.org/ is an organization that was started after South Carolina firefighter Josh Carney passed away at just 41 from firefighter occupational cancer. This is the most important thing we could do for our local firefighters. The Initiative is hosting a national Decontamination Day on 10/19 to honor the second anniv of Josh's passing, and I would love to get these decon wipes out to our firefighters by that date.
Responder wipes are used on scene and in the firehouse to properly clean bodies and gear to make sure that pollutants from fires are not brought home.
Let's come together as a community to make sure our firefighters have access to these important tools!!!
Details are in the GoFundMe, but Responder Wipes are $119/4 cases - let's try to get 4 cases for every one of our firefighters (approx 1 year's worth), all 21 of them! The link to the wipes is in the link below - if you'd like to purchase them and drop off directly to me or the FD, that is great too!
www.gofundme.com/f/rescue-the-rescuers-decon-wipes-for-rfd?teamInvite=robwHxImCJ1jrHzdy3ibni9kKlP...
Strong work Robbinsville Township Fire Department and Sarah Elizabeth! Every piece of the decontamination process is important, but it does all start with a decon wipe.
Lillian Collins Carney Carney Strong Initiative
RTFD personnel assisted by several surrounding departments extinguished an unattached garage and shed fire this afternoon on Old York Road. The fire was quickly extinguished upon arrival with no injuries.
Prayers for the family and our fire department or Heroes
Stay safe!😉💕
Sorry the family had to go through that experience. But hats off to the fire fighters who fought this fire.
Cheryl’s she shed
Cheryl 's she shed???
Thank good Captain Steve got back just in time.
Amen!😉💕🙏🏼
Her she shed burned down.
Beth Hallett Smith that was the call
Last evening the RTFD assisted by several local fire departments and the RTPD responded to this residential structure fire in Robbinsville. The damage was contained to the outside of the residence and there were no injuries.
Residents are reminded to keep all potential sources of ignition a safe distance from the exterior of their homes, carefully dispose of smoking materials, and never dispose of ashes or other smoldering objects in garbage cans or other container not specified for such use.
Sharing a note received from a thankful resident who unfortunately experienced a recent fire on their property. The department appreciates the thoughtful words and kind gesture.
Molly worked at the Times of Trenton for many years, a total class act.
We are all proud to have A great Fire Department
Great Job guys!
That’s what it’s all about. Great work team.
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That’s so nice
Your right Anthony Correia
That’s what It’s all about Customer service
Robbinsville Township National Night Out
Great job
Enjoy watching them dismantle the door and the whole car God bless
The Robbinsville Township Fire Department is a drop off point for Soles4Souls. Our drop off box is available 24/7 in the foyer/main entrance of the fire station.
Zachary, is a 7th grader at Pond Road Middle School in Robbinsville. He is working with the non-profit, Soles4Souls, in order to collect shoes for those in need. So far, Zachary has collected 2,500 pairs of shoes but his goal is to collect 25,000 pairs which will then be distributed to developing nations such as Haiti & Honduras.
Congratulations to Firefighter Cody Sooy who was sworn in at the Robbinsville Township Council meeting this evening. Firefighter Sooy has completed his orientation and has been assigned to A shift. We wish to thank Robbinsville Administration/Mayor and Council for continuing to support the fire department.
Congrats Cody, stay safe man
Congratulations Cody and welcome to the 40 House!
Congrats bro , be safe out there
Congratulations Cody!
Welcome Cody and congratulations
Congratulations 🎉🍾
Congratulations!
Congratulations
Congratulations
Congrats!
Congrats!!
Congrats
Congrats Cody!!! Best of luck with RTFD!
Congrats
Congrats
Congrats
Congrats Cody!
Cody Sooy never really heard of her!!! Congrats brother
Congratulations
