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.
The RTFD has been awarded a federal grant in the amount of $13,646.67 though the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program. The funds will be used to purchase various types of personal protective equipment (PPE) related to the response to COVID-19. The requested PPE will foremost resolve our need to acquire PPE for immediate use and also, by virtue of the type of PPE purchased, strengthen our future response capabilities well past present day needs.
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.
chrissmith.house.gov
Robbinsville firefighters will receive a modest but critical federal grant to be used to purchase essential personal protection equipment (PPE) needed to protect the public—and public servants—dur...As Always Chief Schaffener, Great Job. You have represented STA-40 as long as I can remember. Way before you even became Chief. Well done👍
Well deserved! Thank you for keeping us safe. 😊
Cheers team RV! Thanx for all you do.
That's my Chief!!😁😁
Well done Chief.
Awesome!
Congratulations.
Great job Chief Daniel Schaffener
Great!
Madilyn, who was the first winner of the fire department trading card contest, stopped by the firehouse with a gift to show her support for the firefighters today. We would like to thank her for the thoughtful gift.
In March the RTFD and the Robbinsville Professional Firefighters Association - IAFF Local 3786 provided a memorable experience when Madilyn and her mom Alisha were picked up at home and given a ride in a fire engine to Sharon Elementary School by our on duty firefighters. Madilyn was escorted to her classroom and was also awarded our first prize after collecting all of our department trading cards.
While Madilyn was the first winner of our trading card contest, she won't be our last. Once the restrictions surrounding COVID are relaxed to the appropriate degree we will continue the contest.
Congrats Maddie
Thanks Maddie it looks great on the wall.
That is really nice!!!
That’s awesome! Nice Job everyone!
I love everything about this!!!
How wonderful!!!!!
Congrats
Wow, Maddie 😀
Robbinsville Firefighters Participate In Specialized Tactical Emergency Training
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Robbinsville Township Fire Department’s A-platoon joined other agencies from across the state in Allentown NJ and attended a tactical EMS course this past weekend.
This class incorporates combat style military care and civilian EMS operations to prepare responders to respond to Active Shooter/Hostile Incidents as part of a Rescue Task Force concept.
Full Story:
midjersey.news/2020/06/29/robbinsville-firefighters-participate-in-specialized-tactical-emergency...
Never stop learning
Another NJTP incident occurred this morning in the area of Exit 7A. There were no injuries and the vehicle was extinguished quickly.
We see the comments asking “why are there so many vehicle fires and accidents on the Turnpike” amongst other similar questions. The basic answer to this question is simply vehicle volume. The greater amount of vehicles traveling through an area the greater chances of a fire or other emergency occurring. Traffic density and other factors all play a roll.
The NJTP is one of the busiest limited access highways in the United States. It is a major artery in the Northeast that allows for not only the movement of people but large volumes of goods.
Full story with pictures and video MidJersey.news
midjersey.news/2020/06/25/truck-fire-on-nj-turnpike-in-robbinsville-township/#jp-carousel-11100
Glad no one was hurt but really think 7 needs to be saged or something.
Glad to hear he finally found a home!Wow wow wow! Learned earlier today that this handsome fella - Boomer - was just adopted after searching for his forever home for nearly SIX YEARS! So many people involved to make this happen - especially his special volunteer Nicole who spent so many of her weekends with him for years. My thanks to the Robbinsville Township Fire Department for allowing us to visit in 2018 and spend an afternoon romping through the house and with the staff and some equipment. Absolutely thrilled to hear about this and that this wonderful boy found his forever people.
He found a great home with Robbinsville
Thank you to whoever adopted him!❤❤
I remember the day he came by!! So glad he found a home
That's awesome!!!!!!!!
Vehicle Crashes Through Fence Overturns Under Electric Transmission Tower In Robbinsville
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ROBBINSVILLE TOWNSHIP, NJ (MERCER)–Just before 5:30 am the New Jersey State Police and The Robbinsville Township Fire Department were on scene of a motor vehicle crash this morning at mile marker 63 north bound. The vehicle left the roadway near the Sharon Road overpass and traveled a great distance before overturning and coming to rest on its roof under a PSE&G electric transmission tower.
Full Story Below:
midjersey.news/2020/06/16/breaking-developing-story-vehicle-crashes-through-fence-overturns-under...
Robbinsville is going crazy
WOW
Wow
Well Involved Car Fire NJ Turnpike Near Exit 7A
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midjersey.news/2020/06/14/well-involved-car-fire-nj-turnpike-near-exit-7a/
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ (MERCER)–Robbinsville and Bordentown Township firefighters responded to a car fire on the NJ Turnpike at mile marker 60.1 north bound inner roadway just before Exit 7A at 4:06 pm. The car was engulfed in fire on arrival and firefighters extinguished the vehicle within minutes.
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Seems like you are dealing with Turnpike car fires a few times a week lately. Glad everyone is safe.
You’re right, car fire.
Car Crashes Into Foxmoor Townhome
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ROBBINSVILLE, NJ (MERCER)–Around noon today a vehicle lost control when it backed into a vehicle then lunged forward across the parking area crashing into a townhome on Devon Court in Foxmoor. No serious injuries were reported but the front of the home was heavily damaged.
How does this even happen??? So crazy!! Happy to hear no one was seriously injured. Those poor homeowners though ☹️
Thank God no one was hurt and our First Responders of RTPD and RTFD were available to help! How scary to have a car in your house.
I’m so thankful there were no serious injuries. Thank you for your quick response.
He reversed into a neighbors car and then panicked and hit the gas. Its a elderly person.
Unbelievable that no one was seriously injured! Prayers for all involved! 🙏
Hope everyone is safe 🙏
Heard the radio traffic on this accident
Thank God no one was seriously hurt.
Prayers everyone is safe
Karin Weiner
Catherine Baker Colavita
Theresa Eget
Christine Maccaroni
Karen Mimmo
Miso Al-osman
Wow
Michael Jones Corey Snedeker Evelyn Jarosz-Tochman looks familiar
Melissa Shifman Savoy did u see this
Brandi Lee DiStephano 🤦🏼♀️
Annette Eresia Stewart
Kathy Kononenko... Near you at all??
SLOW DOWN MOVE OVER:
NJTP Car Fire And Rubberneck 3 Car Accident
Robbinsville Township and Bordentown Township firefighters responded to a car fire on the New Jersey Turnpike just after 8 pm. tonight.
MidJersey.news
midjersey.news/2020/06/04/slow-down-move-over-njtp-car-fire-and-rubberneck-3-car-accident/
Good teamwork to the Robbinsville Township Fire Department
Great job Awesome 👍👍
My prayers and also to the fire department love God bless and be safe
I can believe it. I saw some crazy stuff on the black dragon 😎
Keep safe Brothers
Michael
The RTFD responded to this incident today involving a boat in the area of Route 130 and Sharon Road. The cause of the fire was determined to be accidental.
Holy cow!!! Hope no one was hurt!
Oh my......what a. shame.
Serious Accident On Route 130 In Robbinsville
Serious Accident On Route 130 In Robbinsville
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June 1, 2020 ROBBINSVILLE, NJ (MERCER)–The Robbinsville Township Police Department and Robbinsville Fire Department responded to a serious accident in the 1800 Block of Route 130, in front of…Praying that everyone is okay.
Hope everyone was ok
As restrictions from Covid-19 begin to loosen, our call volume and daily requirements are increasing and returning to normal operating volume. We hope that you and your families are continuing to stay safe but we will be reluctantly ending our "Birthday Drive-By Parades” effective today. Please note that any parade that has been previously scheduled and approved by our staff will be honored as we have a few more this week and next week.
Over the past few months, our firefighters have enjoyed bringing some light and happiness to all of the birthday girls and boys of our amazing community.
We hope that these unique celebrations have created memories that will last a lifetime. Our community has always stood behind us and we have an unbreakable bond that will continue to hold strong during these trying times.
Thank you for your continued service to our community! Your willingness to help bring joy to our youngest residents was above and beyond any job description, I’m sure! Your kindness did not go unnoticed! Stay safe and thank you again!
Thank you for brightening birthday peeps days! And thank you for your service!!❤️❤️
Thank you all !!!
Thank you❤️🙏
You guys rock!
A brush fire was quickly extinguished to the rear of a residence on Fox Runne in Robbinsville today.
For more information on brush fire safety check out the NJ Forest Fire Service.
www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/fire/aboutus.html
A van traveling in the area of the 58 mile marker on the NJ Turnpike caught fire on Saturday, 5/30 at 4:55 pm. (Allentown-Yardville Road Bridge area).
Robbinsville Township and Bordentown Township firefighters responded to the scene and found a van full of construction materials well involved in fire. The fire was quickly knocked down. Firefighters remained on scene to overhaul and mop up. MidJersey.news
According to police radio traffic this van may have been involved in a hit an run north of the location.
midjersey.news/2020/05/30/breaking-van-fire-on-nj-turnpike-possible-hit-and-run-pd-looking-for-dr...
Over the last several months department personnel consisting of Captain Palmer and Firefighters Iglesias, Engle, and Bassano rebuilt our bailout training prop originally constructed by retired Captain Erik Eitel. After serving many years the original prop was in need of replacement. All department staff carry a personal safety system that is designed to allow firefighters quick and rapid means of escape from an untenable situation.
Below is an article and video regarding Black Sunday. Two FDNY firefighters were killed and four others were seriously injured when they were forced to jump from a fourth story window of a burning building without the benefit of a safety system. This tragedy is a major factor in why we, and many other departments, have these systems today and why we continue to train with them.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BN5hJLAg2w
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Great job!
Train hard to stay safe!
Looks great. Awesome job!!
Awesome! Just in time to do some jumps.
Great work, especially David Engle!
Nice job, gentlemen
Never stop learning
Nice work men
Recently a few department personnel were presented with a Life Saving ribbon for an incident that involved a patient who experienced sudden cardiac arrest while at home. The patient had no pulse and was not breathing upon arrival. Fire department staff arrived and assisted with CPR and other life saving measures. The patient regained a pulse after intervention and was discharged from the hospital several days later.
This incident demonstrates the extensive training/abilities of our personnel and resulted in the best possible outcome for a Robbinsville resident.
Awesome story!! Especially since NY has stopped doing CPR because or Corona from what I hear.
Thank-You all for your service. God Bless you and keep you safe.
Our Rville Fire Dept has a lot of hard working hero’s! Thank God for all of you. Be safe out there.
You're our heroes! Thank you all!❤
Congratulations to the Robbinsville Township Fire Department love God bless and be safe
You guys rock!!! It's an honor to work in your house!!!
Awesome, congratulations and great job. Thank you for your service
Thanks for all your continued services.
Congrats and thank you for your service.
Congrats! We’re in good hands here in Rville!
Amazing Congratulations gentleman
Congratullations to caring heroes!
We appreciate all you do! 💕
Super 🙏 My life was saved by one of you in 2017🙏🙏🙏🙏
Congratulations! ❤️🖤
Great job guys!
Selfless heroes
Train hard to stay safe!
Awesome work guys!
Congratulations
Awesome, congradulations!
Congratulations
Good work boys!
Well done!!!
So awesome 👏
Wind Whipped 40 MPH Winds Spread Mulch Fire To 10 Islands At Amazon
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ (MERCER)–Wind gusts to 40 MPH this afternoon helped spread a parking lot mulch fire to over 10 parking lot islands. The Robbinsville fire department arrived and started extinguishing the fire. Additional help from Hope Fire Company of Allentown was called to help do to the number of parking lot islands that were on fire. Firefighters were able to knock down the fire before it spread into a nearby field and woods.
The National Weather Service is reporting wind gusts to over 40 MPH in the area at the time of the fire.
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Wind Whipped 40 MPH Winds Spread Mulch Fire To 10 Islands At Amazon
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May 19, 2020 ROBBINSVILLE, NJ (MERCER)–Wind gusts to 40 MPH this afternoon helped spread a parking lot mulch fire to over 10 parking lot islands. The Robbinsville fire department arrived and …Hey Jeff, who would've thought!?? Time to revisit grounds maintenance team on site! Yeah yeah Amazon 🔥 hot! TY local firefighters please forward invoice to Sir Bezos.
Humphrey Chen Maybe a fire sale??
Cigarettes
Thanks to the Rotary Club of Robbinsville Hamilton for the visit and the bagels this morning.
Gordon Road Accident
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April 26, 2020 ROBBINSVILLE, NJ (MERCER)–A vehicle traveling on Gordon Road lost control and hit a utility pole and severing it off at the base this evening around 6:42 pm. The Robbinsville T…Thanks to one of our local Girl Scouts (Brownie Troop 71382) for stopping by with some cookies.
Robbinsville Brownie Troop 71382
Christina
