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.
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 and Dave Doran for his time as Santa. Feel free to add any pictures from today in the comments. See you next year! Robbinsville Professional Firefighters Association - IAFF Local 3786
Big fun. Thanks guys
Thank you for putting smiles on so many faces! I loved hearing the sirens of the firetrucks all afternoon spreading holiday cheer!! Thank you for your service to our community!
Thank you all for making our day! ❤️
Great job all!
Thank you so much 🎅🚒
Santa!!!!!!
Santa
Santa will be arriving at the firehouse shortly for his tour around Robbinsville. He is scheduled to depart just before 11am.
Below is a map of the different sectors that the two trucks will be using.
drive.google.com/file/d/1-LaygDS5KGDzhq9MUI4jTmirzOjlsUha/view?usp=sharing
A Santa tracker is also available to watch his progress.
Santa Route #1
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Santa Route #2
glympse.com/0B64-MEZMSanta will be arriving at the firehouse shortly for his tour around Robbinsville. He is scheduled to depart just before 11am.
Below is a map of the different sectors that the two trucks will be using.
drive.google.com/file/d/1-LaygDS5KGDzhq9MUI4jTmirzOjlsUha/view?usp=sharing
A Santa track is also available to watch his progress.
Santa Route #1
glympse.com/0EMM-F69Q
Santa Route #2
glympse.com/0B64-MEZM
He was great! Thank you for doing this in our community!! Merry Christmas!
Robbinsville Professional Firefighters Association made a donation to the Robbinsville Food Pantry today. Just a reminder that we will also be collecting food pantry donations tomorrow as we take Santa Claus around town. Items to donate should be canned goods and non-perishable grocery items. We cannot accept items that must be refrigerated.
God bless America love Ya'll
Truck Fire Carrying 7 Vehicles Near Exit 7A
midjersey.news/2019/12/12/truck-fire-carrying-7-vehicles-near-exit-7a/
By: Dennis Symons, Jr.
MidJersey.news
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ (MERCER)—Firefighters from Robbinsville and surrounding towns battled a truck-car carrier fire on the New Jersey Turnpike around 11:53 am today. The fire was at Mile Marker 61.6 South Bound outer lanes (truck lanes) just prior to Exit 7A. Robbinsville “Squad 40” Highstown and Groveville responded with engines, tankers responding were Allentown, East Windsor, Cranbury and Monroe Township. The truck was carrying several vehicles at the time of the fire and all were consumed. Firefighters were still on scene at time of this report. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
One of our first calls on the turnpike when I was chief was a car carrier
Prayers
It’s was a little Carbecue...
Wow
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.
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. Zachary’s goal is to collect 25,000 pairs which will then be distributed to developing nations such as Haiti & Honduras.So grateful for the help of the Robbinsville Township Fire Department! The collection box for #thezacharymiller25kshoedrive is accessible 24/7 in their main entrance foyer. Many thanks to Chief Schaffener, all of the firefighters, EMS & staff for being our heroes and supporting our community! #soles4souls #giveshoesgivelove
RTFD personnel operated at this two alarm residential structure fire last evening in Upper Freehold Township.
Fire Department Quick Action Saves Home
December 5, 2019 Information from Hope Fire Company: UPPER FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP, NJ (MONMOUTH)–Last evening the Hope Fire Company was dispatched to the 100 block of Sharon Station Road for a smo…Be careful this holiday season.
•Keep your live Christmas tree away from heat sources and room exits.
•Check holiday lights each year for frayed wires or excessive wear.
When are you accepting donations until? I keep forgetting to stop by.
Very Nice Guys
The RTFD responded to a serious motor vehicle accident this evening in the area of MM 56.9 on the NJTP. The accident involved a tour bus with one reported fatality and several injuries. The bus came within feet of leaving the roadway and falling into the Crosswicks Creek below. The RTFD was assisted by Burlington County Professional Firefighters Association IAFF Local 3091 and several EMS agencies.
Full story below:
midjersey.news/2019/11/29/breaking-serious-bus-accident-on-nj-turnpike-one-possible-unconfirmed-f...
Prayer's for all
🙏🙏🙏
Glad the bus was stopped before plunging. How awful though.
Basement Fire Leaves Person With Severe Burns
midjersey.news/2019/11/28/basement-fire-leaves-person-with-severe-burns/
By: Dennis Symons, Jr.
ROBBINSVILLE TOWNSHIP, NJ (MERCER)–Firefighters were dispatched to the 200 block of Windsor Road for a basement fire. Upon arrival of Robbinsville’s “Squad 40” found heavy smoke showing and a large volume of fire coming from the basement. Crews pulled 2 lines to the rear basement access and proceed with an aggressive interior attack.
While Robbinsville’s fire crew was conducting the fire attack a burn victim was being treated by Robbinsville’s EMS crew and was transported to Capital Health System at Fuld Trauma Unit in Trenton. The person was reported to have severe burns and was flown from the trauma unit in Trenton to St Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, NJ to be treated by their burn unit.
Prayers for the victim and all our first responders ..
Great rescue operation
Outstanding work!!
Does anyone know if the owners need anything? We are on Voelbel Rd. (Next road over).
Jasmine Bethea Amiah Bethea
Awful
RTFD personnel are currently operating at this dwelling fire with reported injuries on Windsor Road. The fire is currently under control and the injured resident has been transported by EMS for treatment.
Prayers
RTFD personnel responded to a well involved vehicle fire on the NJTP this evening.
EAST WINDSOR TOWNSHIP–Hightstown Engine Company firefighters were called to the NJ Turnpike at Mile Marker 68.5 South Bound for a well involved truck fire.
Upon arrival of the first responding units firefighters found a 53 foot length moving truck fire well involved in fire. Mutual aid fire departments were called from Robbinsville Township Fire Department, Cranbury Fire Department, Monroe Township Fire Department, East Windsor Fire Company.
No further information was available, firefighters were still on scene at time of this report.
midjersey.news/2019/11/27/firefighters-battle-truck-fire-on-nj-turnpike/
youtu.be/J2tXzwTmNlw
Thankful everyone is safe.
Looks like someone just lost a house worth of stuff, going into the holiday , poor people
Prayers
Prayer's
That sucks for so many reasons.
The crew today received some assistance with their daily duties from a young visitor who stopped by the station.
Looks like Brody!!!
We still have a few more weeks and plenty of room in our collection boxes. The deadline for pickup is quickly approaching. Please help us help others this holiday season. Information below.
Robbinsville Township Fire Department a “Toys for Tots” 24/7 drop off location
To make a toy donation boxes are just inside the main entrance and available 24/7 Robbinsville Township Fire Department: 10/14/2019 – 12/03/2019Hours: 24/71149 Route 130, ROBBINSVILLE, New Je…Robbinsville Township Fire Department a “Toys for Tots” 24/7 Drop Off Location
Robbinsville Township Fire Department:
10/14/2019 – 12/03/2019
Hours: 24/7
1149 Route 130, ROBBINSVILLE, New Jersey, 08691
midjersey.news/2019/11/12/robbinsville-township-fire-department-a-toys-for-tots-24-7-drop-off-loc...
Robbinsville Township Fire Department a “Toys for Tots” 24/7 drop off location
To make a toy donation boxes are just inside the main entrance and available 24/7 Robbinsville Township Fire Department: 10/14/2019 – 12/03/2019Hours: 24/71149 Route 130, ROBBINSVILLE, New Je…
Bystander photo that was sent to us showing firefighters from Robbinsville Fire Department assisted by Bordentown Township handling a pickup truck fire at the Woodrow Wilson Service Plaza this afternoon.
midjersey.news/2019/11/10/pickup-truck-fire-at-nj-turnpike-rest-area/
Tim Tafrow
Bill Veldof
Colin Vargo
November 10-16 is National Traffic Incident Response Week. #MoveOver or slow down for emergency vehicles. It’s the law. @dvrpc
Drives me crazy when people don’t move over or pull over when sirens come. I have been honked at, flipped off & almost hit for pulling over to let a vehicle with sirens go by! Hope everyone is okay!
