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.
GoFundMe Set Up For Injured In Old York Road Accident
By: Dennis Symons, Jr.
MidJersey.news
midjersey.news/2020/01/23/breaking-old-york-road-closed-for-accident-investigation/
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ (MERCER)-UPPER FREEHOLD TWP (MONMOUTH)–A serious accident occurred just after 7 am on Thursday, 1/23 in the 1400 block of Old York Road. The Robbinsville Township Fire Department, Allentown Fire Company-Hope Fire Company and Hamilton Township Fire Departments responded for the extrication of the driver and passenger of one of the vehicles. EMS from Capital Health Systems and RWJ Hospital transported two people to the hospital. The Robbinsville Township Police Department is investigating the accident.
A GoFundMe page has been set up to assist the injured.
www.gofundme.com/f/alexus-and-natalee039s-car-accident?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link-t...
Don’t. Do. This.
Another social media challenge called the outlet challenge is making its rounds with kids. Parents please talk to your kids and let them know just how dangerous this is.
www.newscentermaine.com/mobile/article/news/local/firefighters-warn-parents-of-viral-tiktok-outle...
Firefighters warn parents of viral TikTok ‘outlet challenge’
The new challenge, which involves sliding a penny between a phone charger and an outlet, went viral in Massachusetts and has caused scorched outlets and a fire.Sometimes I really wonder with these kids .
So stupid!
Truck Fire on NJ Turnpike
midjersey.news/2020/01/15/truck-fire-on-nj-turnpike/
youtu.be/gvmEZNysjGo
MidJersey.news
January 15, 2020
Robbinsville Township, Bordentown Township and Chesterfield Fire Departments are on scene of a truck fire. The fire is located on the NJ Turnpike North Bound outer lanes also called the “truck lanes” by the Yardville-Allentown Road overpass.
NJ Turnpike north bound outer lanes were temporarily closed until the incident was completed. Traffic was shifted to the inner car lanes. A tanker was called to the scene from Allentown but was turned around once the fire was under control.
The RTFD assisted by surrounding departments extinguished a fire in a local warehouse on Applegate Drive in Robbinsville this evening. The incident was initially reported as an activation of the building sprinkler system. Upon arrival and investigation an active fire was discovered in the rack storage system involving stored materials with a heavy smoke condition throughout the building. The building was evacuated upon arrival and the fire was quickly extinguished. Personnel remained on scene for an extended period of time to overhaul the fire area and conduct an investigation. There were no injuries.
midjersey.news/2020/01/14/suspicious-fire-remains-under-investigation-in-1-million-square-feet-wa...
OSHA has been busting chops in some of the Massachusetts big box stores. I understand nailing them in the pocketbook for blocked exits.
Not so routine the routine fire alarm! Always be ready! Great work guys!
Great job guys!
Good job
Exterior Fire At Group Home
By: Dennis Symons, Jr.
MidJersey.news
www.youtube.com/user/dennissymons
midjersey.news/2020/01/06/exterior-fire-at-group-home/
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ (MERCER)—The Robbinsville Township Fire Department and Police Department was dispatched to a group home at 441 Gorden Road at 2:04 pm this afternoon for a structure fire. When first fire apparatus arrived, crews found a smoldering fire on the exterior of the building and extinguished the fire. Automatic mutual aid responded from Hamilton Township Fire Department and Allentown-Upper Freehold/Hope Fire Company and assisted at the scene.
According to Robbinsville Fire Chief Daniel Schaffener, the cause of the fire remains undetermined and is under investigation by the Robbinsville Township Fire Prevention Bureau. Damage was held to the exterior of the building.
These vehicles need inspection on a regular basis. Thanks to Christie, motor vehicles are no longer inspected annually except for emissions, leaving broken down vehicles being used for transportation, putting the safety of everyone else in danger.
Another one? Didn't you respond to a car carrier fire a couple of weeks ago? 😱
Why does this keep happening? What cars were they?
Thank you!
SUV Runs Off Bridge Crashing Into Creek Below
midjersey.news/2019/12/27/suv-runs-off-bridge-crashing-into-creek-below/
youtu.be/NV03lNg2oHA
By: Dennis Symons, Jr. MidJersey.news
HIGHSTOWN, NJ (MERCER)—A sport utility type vehicle traveling North Bound Outer Lanes just prior to Exit 8 (Highstown-East Windsor) lost control, crashed though a barrier, went over the retaining wall of the bridge and crashed into the “Rocky Brook” creek below a tributary of Peddie Lake. Highstown and Robbinsville Fire Departments and EMS were detailed to the scene at 10:52 a.m. December 27, 2019. Firefighters gained access to the vehicle using ladders to climb down to the patient in the vehicle. The patient was carried out from the area along the banks of the “Rocky Brook” to an area off Ward Street to a waiting ambulance. The patient was transported to the hospital. No other information is available at this time.
Wow. Great job 1st responders. God Bless you all
Any update on the driver??
Devin McCants
New Jersey Firefighters PFANJ
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Thank you for everything you all do in keeping everyone safe. May you and your families have a Very Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year. Stay safe😊🙏
Thank you and may God keep you safe always. 🤗
Thank you!!!
Thank you. You have always been a strong supporter of the Fire Department. Residents like you make the job easy. Merry Christmas 🎁🎄
STA 40 ROCKS
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from my family to yours and God bless be safe out there
We would like to thank the residents of Springside for dropping off the delicious gift baskets!
It's great that these residents appreciate all of you.
Thank you to BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Robbinsville, NJ for dropping off the delicious gift basket this morning.
The RTFD took a small part in the Chanukah Wonderland event with the Chabad of Robbinsville community this past weekend by assisting with the gelt drop and participating in the festivities with those attending.
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Beautiful ❤️
Great
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
Wow
Prayers
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
