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 a volunteer component.
The Robbinsville Fire Department is staffed by a total of 18 career firefighters overseen by a Career Fire Chief and Five Career Captains. The Department performs fire suppression, inspection and rescue duties.
The department operates Basic Life Support EMS Ambulances 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 who call Robbinsville Township home include: Amazon, McMaster Carr, Grainger, Mercedes Benz, Bind-Rite Graphics, CoParts, Lifetime Brands, Scholastic Book Fairs, Mattress Firm, United Van Lines, McKesson Corporation, Ritchie and Page, Falken Tire, La-Z-Boy, and CCL Label.
The Robbinsville Township Fire Department responded and was one of the first to arrive on scene of this extremely unfortunate accident on the New Jersey Turnpike in the early morning hours of 9/20/17. Our thoughts are with the victim, the family, and those impacted by this tragic incident.
www.nj.com/mercer/index.ssf/2017/09/5-year-old_girl_dead_in_fiery_turnpike_crash.html
5-year-old girl dead in fiery Turnpike crash
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A tractor trailer hauling car batteries ignited when it crashed in the three-vehicle pile up.
Justin VanHandel
Prayers sent
Condolences to all. May the responders seek help if they needed. I’m always available to talk.
So sad...prayers go out to the family of the little girl...
Sending prayers 🙏🏼💕
Sending Prayers
Oscar Arthur
Prayers to the family and also to my brother firefighter's.
RIP sweet angel👼🏻
So sad! Prayers for her & her family. 🙏🏻
MAIN STREET CONSTRUCTION ALERT
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - (Sept. 15, 2017) - No through traffic will be permitted on Main Street in Robbinsville from 6 a.m. tomorrow - Thursday, September 21, 2017 - until 6 a.m. on Monday, September 25, 2017 due to construction.
All businesses along Main Street will be accessible during the road closure as concrete work (raised mid-bock crosswalk, curbs, sidewalks and possibly aprons (as needed) will be built or rebuilt.
Note: Only Ernie's Tavern, Santander Bank, Wells Fargo Bank and Bank Plaza (A.J. Smile Center & Meeting Alliance) will be accessible heading Eastbound on Main Street. All other businesses, including Papa's Tomato Pies, must be accessed via the Westbound side (Taco Bell/Delta Gas Station).
Temporary delays may occur if miscellaneous concrete work is occurring immediately in front of a business. The road closure will occur at the mid-block crosswalk at the old railroad crossing.
The Robbinsville Police Department will be posted at each end of Main Street on Sept. 21 and Friday Sept. 22. Detour signage will be installed on the north and southbound sides of Route 130, as well as on Route 33 near Berkshire Bank and at the corner near Dunkin Donuts to advise motorists. Barricades and message boards indicating detours also will be posted.
All motorists are strongly advised to use the bypass.
**NO THROUGH TRAFFIC WILL BE PERMITTED ON MAIN STREET DURING THIS TIME PERIOD. LOCAL ACCESS ONLY**
We would like to thank Living For A Cause for their donation of pet oxygen masks for use in resuscitating pets rescued from fire incidents.Living for a Cause along with Nick and Karen Delre made another delivery of Pet Oxygen Masks in memory of Nick's daughter Michelle under LFAC Pet Oxygen Mask program to the Robbinsville Fire Department in NJ.These masks are generously donated by Tom Kane of Kane's Invisible Fence Columbus, NJ.
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, Township Committee members, and those from Township Administration who came out to join us in remembering those we lost on this day 16 years ago.
www.nj.com/mercer/index.ssf/2017/09/mercer_county_reflects_on_911.html
Photo Credit: Michael Mancuso
NJ.com
Always touch the beam as I walk by.....so nice to see this memorial as a reminder of loved ones lost.
Thank you for a lovely memorial. We appreciate the opportunity to remember everyone we lost and honor the brave men and women who risk their lives so that our families and our country can be safe.
SEPTEMBER 11 MEMORIAL CEREMONY ANNOUNCEMENT
The Robbinsville Professional Firefighters Association in coordination with the Robbinsville Township Fire Department will conduct the 16th annual September 11th Memorial Ceremony on Monday (9/11/17) 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.
Robbinsville Township never fails to step up to the plate to help others, and the people of Texas desperately need that help following the devastation associated with Hurricane Harvey.
Led by Mayor Dave Fried, Township Administration, Township Council, the Robbinsville School District, the Robbinsville Fire Division and Bohren's Moving & Storage of Robbinsville - which was so instrumental following Hurricane Katrina in 2005 - we are teaming up to help the millions of Texans impacted by Harvey.
The Township is collecting the following items that can be dropped off beginning today - 24/7 - in the lobby of the Robbinsville Fire House, located at 1149 Route 130 North. The Robbinsville Senior Center also is being used as an alternate drop-off site during normal business hours.
**PLEASE NO FOOD OR CLOTHING AT THIS TIME**
New items to be collected include: diapers, baby wipes, baby bath, baby powder, Q-Tips, cotton balls, toothpaste, toothbrushes, Band-Aids, Neosporin, Hydrogen Peroxide, soap, shampoo, conditioner, razors, shave cream, hair brushes, Saline solution and cellphone chargers for iPhone and Android. Unopened bags and cans of pet food and new leashes/collars also being accepted.
Thank you in advance for what we know will be an overwhelmingly generous response.
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Various passerby photos from today's New Jersey Turnpike incident.
Thankfully there were no fatalities and the incident was quickly contained by responding personnel.
How was Robbinsville there so quick, not a complaint just curious?
Paul, not sure how much time elapsed between when the incident actually occurred and our arrival. This is our normal response area. Bordentown arrived first. Quick is a good thing.
Additional coverage of today's New Jersey Turnpike Incident. Thankfully there were no fatalities and the incident was quickly contained by responding personnel.
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ABC News on Twitter
“Overturned oil tanker catches fire, leaves New Jersey Turnpike traffic at a standstill. No injuries reported. t.co/JRTDKC23aC t.co/Y3kxEGCe4X”
The Robbinsville Township Fire Department recently received new medical equipment purchased with a FEMA grant award. The equipment consists of 4 new Automated External Defibrillators (AED's) and a LUCAS Chest Compression Device to assist with CPR. The new equipment will be placed in service shortly. We thank everyone who assisted and supported the grant application.
Original Release:
Robbinsville Township Fire Department to Receive Federal Funding for Medical Equipment
Robbinsville Township Fire Department Awarded $22K Grant
The Robbinsville Township Fire Department was awarded a grant in the amount of $22,740 from the Department of Homeland Security through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program, announced Congressman Chris Smith (NJ-04) today.
“The grant will be used to purchase four defibrillators and one CPR device, surely among the most live-saving of equipment that a firefighter can bring to bear in an emergency response,” Smith said. “The grant covers 95 percent of the total cost of the equipment, and will replace older equipment that has become unreliable and in need of repeated repairs. I commend Mayor Fried and Chief Schaffener for proactively seeking these types of life-saving grants year after year. They have been very successful in obtaining this critical equipment which is key to providing fire protection to the community.”
“Robbinsville Township and our Fire Department, led by Chief Daniel Schaffener, is extremely thankful to Congressman Chris Smith and his staff for their assistance and support during the application process,” Mayor Dave Fried said.
“Without the direct support of our application and the overall program support of the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program by Rep. Smith, the RTFD would be faced with some difficult realities regarding the safety of our firefighters and residents. The benefits of this award for our department and local residents is immeasurable. It gives the RTFD the ability to provide a reliable defibrillator on each of our two engines and each of our two in-service ambulances. Additionally, it allows us to provide an Automatic Chest Compression Device on our primary ambulance. In other words, this grant will save lives.”
Training and equipping Clergy, Law Enforcement and Firemen to serve as Chaplains in Robbinsville.
We would like to thank Bev Krocker for stopping by the fire station today with kind words....and cookies! The effort in thanking those who assisted with her malfunctioning smoke detectors during the early morning hours of 7/29 has not gone unnoticed.
Smoke detectors must be replaced after 10 years. If your smoke detectors are older than 10 years they may not work in the event of a fire. A date of manufacture can be found on the back of the detector.
The RTFD currently has hard wired smoke detectors available to residents at no cost.
Additionally, always remember to dial 9-1-1 for all emergencies.
We learned this about a month ago -- replaced them after 20 year!! Not good. It's not that big a job. Get it done after 10 years and stay safe.
Wow....I'm overwhelmed! Thanks again!!
Awesome job R'ville and extra special coming from a wonderful lady!
Very good job.
Always say thanks with food!! Sweet.
Thanks to the Robbinsville Township Fire Department for making the day special for the kids!
Don't forget, tonight is National Night Out from 6p-9p located at the Police Station 1117 Rt. 130. There will be games,food, bounce houses, water slides,music, Police Station Tours and the Robbinsville Fire Department will be there with their smoke house. Bring the family for a night of fun and excitement.
Progress pictures of the first of two new Type 1 Horton/Ford F-450 4x4 ambulances that will serve the residents of Robbinsville Township. Developing the specifications of these lifesaving units was a large undertaking by several department personnel with the financial support of Robbinsville Township Administration. The two current ambulances are 10 years old and are at the end of their serviceable life. Emergency Medical Services are under the direction of the Robbinsville Township Fire Department and are housed at the fire station. The Emergency Medical Technicians that staff the ambulances are provided by Capital Health under contract.
Where are they being built?
Better springs for when one is transported with broken leg?
Keith Ferraiolo show Robbie this 😈
Edward Mierzejewski Gary Ruglio William Shadwell
Scott Hussey Jr.
Today the RTFD assisted the RTPD with the Youth Police Academy. The participants learned how to perform CPR, First Aid, how to utilize a fire extinguisher, and were shown around the fire station.Today the kids of the Youth Police Academy were at it again, learning about CPR and First Aid taught by the Robbinsville Township Division of Fire Firefighters.
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Thank you so much. Much Appreciated !
That's fantastic, best training. Thank you for being such great role models and teaching kids how to do something invaluable! !
When was the last time you placed an item burning at 1800 degrees in the hand of your child? Legal doesn't make it a great idea nor does it make it safe. The newly legalized fireworks in the State of New Jersey can cause serious harm. Sparklers and "novelty" items are still dangerous. If you chose to use them do so with care.
Sparklers burn at or above 1800 degrees and can leave life long scars and injuries.The NJ Department of Labor has released guidelines for the sale and use of the newly legalized consumer fireworks. If you choose to use them, please be carful and use only as intended.
Sparklers burn at or above 1800 degrees and can leave life long scars and injures.
On 6/24/17 Robbinsville Township Fire Department personnel assisted by staff from Treats Garage conducted a large scale vehicle extrication training exercise at the fire station organized by Captain Palmer. The exercise consisted of three scenarios that challenged the skills of department personnel and utilized the various types of specialized equipment possessed by the RTFD. These types of training exercises assist in keeping all department staff fluent in the use of the various types of equipment and assists in keeping personnel up to date with the techniques/abilities required to perform complicated rescue operations. The RTFD encounters vehicle rescues of this type on the various roadways within Robbinsville Township, such as Route 130, Interstate 195, and the New Jersey Turnpike. The RTFD would like to thank Adam Mackey of Treats Garage and several of his staff who donated their time, the vehicles used during the training, and their towing equipment. We appreciate the continued assistance given to the RTFD which enhances our department training efforts. Treat's Garage, Inc. Mackey's TowingOn 6/24/17 Robbinsville Township Fire Department personnel assisted by staff from Treats Garage conducted a large scale vehicle extrication training exercise at the fire station organized by Captain Palmer. The exercise consisted of three scenarios that challenged the skills of department personnel and utilized the various types of specialized equipment possessed by the RTFD. These types of training exercises assist in keeping all department staff fluent in the use of the various types of equipment and assists in keeping personnel up to date with the techniques/abilities required to perform complicated rescue operations. The RTFD encounters vehicle rescues of this type on the various roadways within Robbinsville Township, such as Route 130, Interstate 195, and the New Jersey Turnpike. The RTFD would like to thank Adam Mackey of Treats Garage and several of his staff who donated their time, the vehicles used during the training, and their towing equipment. We appreciate the continued assistance given to the RTFD which enhances our department training efforts. @[627416090639263:274:Treat's Garage, Inc. Mackey's Towing]
Class act Treat's Garage! Kudos to Shannon & Adam for paying it forward
Treats is the best around!!
Shannon &a Adam....that's awesome! Treats is the best!!
I pray that we never need to use these skills but great to know RTFD is ready.
Robbinsville Firefighters are conducting CPR training today for our township recreation department's summer day camp counselors.
Firefighters from Robbinsville, Bordentown Professional FireFighters Association IAFF Local 5065, and Florence Twp. Fire Dept. responded to this overturned tractor trailer today on the Northbound NJ Turnpike between Exit 7 and Exit 7A. The truck driver was briefly trapped and removed by fire department personnel. Florence EMTs and Virtua Paramedics provided treatment of the driver's injuries.
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Driver rescued after tractor-trailer overturns on NJ Tpk.
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Rescuers have freed a driver who was trapped when his tractor-trailer overturned on the New Jersey Turnpike in Bordentown.www.nj.com/mercer/index.ssf/2017/06/robbinsville_fire_dept_awarded_22k_grant_local_con.html
Robbinsville Fire Dept. awarded $22K federal grant
nj.com
Through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program, Robbinsville FD will earn $22k.