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 current staffing levels consist of 17 full-time career personnel overseen by a Career Fire Chief and 4 Career Captains. The Fire Prevention Bureau is staffed with a part-time Fire Official and Fire Inspector. The Department performs fire suppression, inspection and rescue duties.
Additionally, Basic Life Support Emergency Medical Services (EMS) for the Township of Robbinsville are 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, Mattress Firm, Bohren’s United Van Lines, Suburban Propane, Amerigas, Jack Morton Worldwide, La-Z-Boy and CCL Label.
Help us “Stuff the Truck” as we continue to support the Afghan evacuees at Joint Base - MDL! Drop off all week long Monday, 9/13 thru Friday, 9/17, 24 hours a day, in the lobby at Robbinsville Township Fire Department, 1149 Route 130 or at Robbinsville Township Community Festival, this Saturday 9/18, 2-6pm at Community Park. ❤️🤍💙
20th Anniversary of 9/11 Remembered In Robbinsville
MidJersey.news
The 20th anniversary of September 11, 2001 was remembered yesterday in Robbinsville at the 9/11 memorial on Lake Drive. The memorial is dedicated to Robbinsville Township resident Pamela Gaff and all others who were lost on September 11, 2001.
Additional photos and story at:
midjersey.news/2021/09/11/20th-anniversary-of-9-11-remembered-in-robbinsville/
The Robbinsville Township Fire Department, Robbinsville Township Professional Firefighters Association members, along with the Robbinsville Township Police Department, Robbinsville American Legion Post 530, and local officials conducted Robbinsville’s 20th anniversary September 11th memorial service today at the memorial on Lake Drive in Town Center. The site is dedicated to Robbinsville resident Pamela Gaff who was lost that day at the World Trade Center.
Robbinsville Twp. Fire Department awarded $1.35M federal grant to hire four new full-time firefighters.
Fed. funds will help fire dept. expand emergency response services for growing town.
Robbinsville, Sep 9, 2021 | Michael Finan (202-225-3765)
The Robbinsville Township Fire Department will receive a federal grant totaling $1,349,440 from the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) program to hire four new full-time firefighters, said Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) today.
“The firefighters and first responders at the Robbinsville Township Fire Department put their lives on the line every day to protect their neighbors when emergencies strike and help ensure overall safety and well-being,” said Rep. Smith, a member of the Congressional Fire Services Caucus. “This substantial federal grant will enable the town to expand its fire crew and to continue providing quick and effective emergency response services to those in harm’s way who need immediate help as the Robbinsville community continues to grow.”
“Mayor Fried, Fire Chief Schaffener and all those serving at the Robbinsville Township Fire Department are to be congratulated for their steadfast commitment to the town and their tenacity in applying for and earning this significant federal grant,” Smith said.
Supported by Smith, the Robbinsville Township Fire Department applied for the SAFER grant earlier this year, competing against thousands of other fire departments around the country seeking federal assistance to expand and improve their life-saving operations.
“Without the direct support of our application and the overall program support of the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program by Congressman Smith, our department would be faced with difficult realities regarding the safety of our firefighters and residents,” said Robbinsville Fire Chief Dan Schaffener. “The addition of four firefighters will provide an enhanced level of staffing to our growing community, while reducing risk in order to better meet the present and future needs of Robbinsville residents.”
The SAFER funds awarded to Robbinsville will cover all of the costs—including salaries and benefits—associated with hiring the new firefighters over three years, increasing the town’s fire crew from 17 to 21 firefighters.
“Grant support such as this via SAFER will enable our firefighters to meet the needs of our ever-expanding community,” said Robbinsville Mayor Dave Fried. “Rep. Smith has been a longtime advocate for not only our Fire Department, but for all of Robbinsville Township in the form of important legislation and unwavering support. The benefits of this award for our Fire Department and local residents, and the help it provides to our municipal budget over the next three years, is immeasurable.”
Administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency, the SAFER grant program supports fire departments with staffing and deployment capabilities, including hiring more firefighters; retaining or recruiting volunteer firefighters; and increasing response capabilities to fires and other emergencies in the local community.
“The Robbinsville Township Fire Department is extremely thankful to Congressman Chris Smith and his staff for their assistance and support during the application process,” said Fire Chief Dan Schaffener.
Since 2002, the Robbinsville Township Fire Department/Township of Robbinsville has received $3,090,401 in federal funding to assist the mission of protecting its residents, according to municipal officials.
chrissmith.house.gov
The Robbinsville Township Fire Department will receive a federal grant totaling $1,349,440 from the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) program to hire four ne...Will you be hiring from your recent list?
2nd due or adding to the squad?
Congrats, fellas. This is awesome.
Well done Chief Dan.
Early Morning Truck Fire Extinguished On NJ Turnpike
MidJersey.news
Robbinsville Township and Bordentown Township firefighters were called to the NJ Turnpike, North Bound Service Ramp to the Woodrow Wilson Service Area for a truck fire at 5:05 a.m. When firefighters arrived they found a well involved tractor trailer fire and the driver disconnected the trailer to save the tractor. The truck was reportedly hauling vegetables and the original fire started in the brakes/wheels areas of the trailer and quickly spread to the contents. Additional tankers were called to the scene for additional water supply. The NJ State Police shut down the north bound ramp to the service area while firefighters extinguished the flames.
midjersey.news/2021/09/09/early-morning-truck-fire-extinguished-on-nj-turnpike-near-woodrow-wilso...
This content isn't available right now
When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted. Vehicle Crashes Overturns And Burst Into Flames On NJ Turnpike In East Windsor
MidJersey.news
At 8:30 p.m. last night August 23, the Robbinsville Township Fire Department and Hightstown Fire Department were dispatched to a vehicle fire at mile marker 65 north bound inner roadway. Radio reports say that a vehicle traveling north in the outer roadway crashed and overturned and ended up in the inner roadway and burst into flames. When firefighters arrived they found a vehicle fully involved at mile marker 65 and quickly extinguished the fire.
midjersey.news/2021/08/24/vehicle-crashes-overturns-and-burst-into-flames-on-nj-turnpike-in-east-...
Lucky to be alive. Car companies are adding more and more air bags but they need to figure out how to stop cars from bursting into flames to save lives
We saw that on the way home from my son’s hockey practice. I’m glad the driver made it… it looked very scary.
Wow that's scary
The black dragon strikes again.
Firefighters Save West Windsor Home After Basement Fire
On August 5, 2021 at 2:29 pm units were detailed to a residence in the 200 Block of South Lane on a report of a Structure Fire with smoke reported from the residence. All of the residents evacuated (including the family dog) without any reported injuries.
When firefighters arrived they reported a fire in the basement and stretched handlines to extinguish the fire. The fire was quickly extinguished saving the home.
MidJersey.news
midjersey.news/2021/08/05/firefighters-save-west-windsor-home-after-basement-fire/
IAFF Local 3610 - West Windsor Professional Firefighters
www.facebook.com/193538504031319/posts/4580798155305310/?d=n
Thank goodness!
Great save by all!
The RTFD took part in Robbinsville Township National Night Out hosted by the RTPD with a vehicle extrication demonstration and fire prevention display. Excellent event and evening with the community.
This content isn't available right now
When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted. 9-1-1 Call Sparks Massive Search Of Peddie Lake In Hightstown
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ (MERCER)–Hightstown Police were investigating a 9-1-1 call earlier for a missing teenager. It escalated around 5:50 p.m. when the Hightstown Fire Company was dispatched to the Peddie Lake in the area of Main Street for a “water rescue” due to the nature of the call mutual aid was dispatched from several area fire departments and rescue squads.
Developing: 9-1-1 Call Sparks Massive Search Of Peddie Lake In Hightstown
midjersey.news
July 21, 2021 HIGHTSTOWN, NJ (MERCER)–Hightstown Police were investigating a 9-1-1 call earlier for a missing teenager. It escalated around 5:50 p.m. when the Hightstown Fire Company was disp…Mercer County Haze Caused by Canadian Wildfires, Weather Service Says
Mercer County Haze Caused by Canadian Wildfires, Weather Service Says
www.tapinto.net
MERCER COUNTY, NJ — If you’ve noticed haze in the area Tuesday, you can blame Canada’s wildfires, according to the National Weather Service. Levels of particulate matter are anticipated to rise ...It's noticed in NE Pennsylvania
Stacey Offenberg Bergacs You asked…..
Andrea Noriega
Welcome Home Ross Colton; First Stop On Stanley Cup Summer Tour In Robbinsville And Hamilton
MidJersey.news
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ (MERCER)–Tradition is that every summer after the Stanley Cup Finals the winning team gets the cup for a tour for around 100 days a year in the off season. Robbinsville’s Ross Colton was the first team member of the Tampa Bay Lightning to tour with the cup for the day. Ross spend the morning in Hamilton at Ice-Land Skating Center and then Robbinsville Township in the afternoon.
Ross Colton grew up in Robbinsville and played hockey locally for Mercer Chiefs at Ice-Land and Princeton Day School before being drafted into the NHL with the Tampa Bay Lightning and was in his rookie year when he scored the only goal in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals clinching the cup for Tampa Bay. Tampa Bay Lightning
midjersey.news/2021/07/16/welcome-home-ross-colton-first-stop-on-stanley-cup-summer-tour-in-robbi...
Very cool.
That’s AWESOME!!!
Recently the employees of Lifetime Brands in Robbinsville held a fundraiser with the proceeds benefiting local first responders. We are greatly appreciative of this gesture and are grateful for the support from Lifetime Brands and their staff. Lifetime Brands
🇺🇸Independence Day🇺🇸 is this Sunday. We understand that fireworks are often used to celebrate the 4th of July holiday and recommend leaving them to the professionals. For those who plan on celebrating with fireworks during the holiday we recommend taking a few minutes to view the attached video. Please remember that aerial fireworks are still illegal in New Jersey.
Have a safe 4th of July!!
youtu.be/279BxPmOn4g
RTFD Squad 40 is currently operating on a multi-alarm fire in Hamilton at the Home Depot on Route 130.
midjersey.news/2021/06/23/roof-fire-knocked-down-at-home-depot-in-hamilton-involving-solar-panels...
Stacey Offenberg Bergacs
Stay safe
Head On Crash Sends 2 To The Hospital In Robbinsville
MidJersey.news
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ (MERCER)–The Robbinsville Township Police Department received 9-1-1 calls reporting a crash in the 1300 Block of Old York at 6:31 p.m. on Tuesday, 6/23. The Robbinsville Police Department, Robbinsville Fire Department and EMS responded to the scene of the head on crash. Robbinsville EMS and firefighters treated the injured on scene and requested an additional ambulance from Allentown for assistance. Two people were transported to local hospitals with non-life-threating injuries.
midjersey.news/2021/06/22/head-on-crash-sends-2-to-the-hospital-in-robbinsville/?fbclid=IwAR3WcEn...
Is that Ryan?
Plane Crashes During Forced Landing In Robbinsville; Pilot Walks Away From Crash With No Major Injuries
MidJersey.news
On June 6, 2021 at approximately 17:02 hours, Robbinsville Township Police Communications received a 911 call advising of a place crash in the area of Gordon and Sharon Road. Fire, police, and EMS were dispatched to the location. Upon arrival in the area, the pilot of the aircraft was observed walking around the scene and a plane was located in the middle of Sharon Road near the intersection of Gordon Road. The pilot of the plane was identified as a 47 year old male from East Windsor, New Jersey. The pilot was transported via ambulance for minor back pain. The aircraft was identified as a 1966 Piper aircraft. Preliminary investigation has determined that the pilot took off from the Robbinsville Airport shortly before the crash and that the pilot experienced some sort of mechanical failure while in flight, causing him to perform an emergency landing. This investigation is still on going and notification was made to the Federal Aviation Administration for further investigation.
Power lines and a transformer were struck during the crash landing which resulted in several fires. Power was secured and the fires extinguished. JCP&L will be on scene for an extended period restoring power.
Link to Full Story:
midjersey.news/2021/06/06/breaking-plane-crashes-during-forced-landing-in-robbinsville-pilot-walk...
Almost made it to the airport
Wow, imagine driving down the road and seeing that staring you in the face?!! Glad no one was hurt.
That piper arrow doesn’t glide well at all. Wheels up gave him the best glide. I think it still sinks at 1500’ a minute ,not a lot up time. Good job and on the center line too
Well you KNOW how crazy and impulsive East Windsor men can be...
Wow! Fortunate no one on the ground was hurt. Good job first responders.
Tell me that’s not a fireman spraying water on the electric lines wow
That’s the road we used to take going to work remember them airplane landing spots it’s around there Jordyn Addison Lussane Sackor
Great Job!!!!!! You are the best of the best! We are so lucky in Robbinsville to have you all!
Cool. Surprised he got between the lines on either side
Right down the centerline...
Amazing that you help us all though bad times I liked it
Thank God he was alright.🙏
Delaino Shaw
Jack Jeffris Smith
Crazy
Bryan Jesus
John Cifelli
Eric Johnson
Amanda Brevogel
Zach Guiles
John Ward
Jeremy Miller
Christine
Robin Marshall
Odin Adams-Tuck
