Franklin Park Volunteer Fire Company - Station 31

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The Franklin Park Volunteer Fire Department is a Fire Department serving Franklin Fire District 2 of Franklin Township in Somerset County, NJ since 1937.

Our company is devoted to public service, training, and serving our community with pride. FPVFC (aka: Franklin Park Fire Department or FPFD) is available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. See our coverage map at http://www.station31.org/about/coverage/ for further details. We do appreciate donations to help our efforts! Every amount helps! http://www.station31.org/donations

If you are interested in volunteering in either an administrative capacity or active firefighter role, please visit our Volunteer section! http://www.station31.org/volunteer

10/26/2026

It is with an extremely heavy heart that the FPFD announces the passing of current member and Truck Company Engineer J. Gary Howarth #31185. FF/Engineer Howarth served Franklin Township and Somerset County for more than 5 decades across many roles, serving as Chief with the East Franklin Fire Department and Middlebush Volunteer Fire Department - Station 44. Gary was also an instructor for the Somerset County Emergency Services Training Academy. Gary’s contributions to the FPFD and multiple generations of firefighters throughout New Jersey will never be forgotten.

10/17/2026

Squad 31 is standing by at Snyder's Farm Fall Festival today and tomorrow until 4pm! Come visit!

10/05/2026

Over the weekend, members of the Truck Committee, overseeing the building of a new ladder truck, were invited to East Brunswick Independent Fire Company (East Brunswick Independent) to take a look at their brand new Truck 809. Truck 809 shares many similarities with the future Truck 31, which is expected to begin construction soon. Members were able to put their hands on this ladder and ask the East Brunswick members about their build, so we could build a Truck best suited to serve Franklin Park and nearby communities. A huge thank you goes out to East Brunswick Independent Fire Company for the invitation and their hospitality.

09/11/2026

On this 25th remembrance of the 9/11 terror attacks, we remember the 343 FDNY firefighters, 71 NYPD officers, and 8 EMTs that lost their lives. We will never know exactly how many lives were saved that day by their heroic acts, but we do know that they were all working towards one common goal: save as many lives as possible. As we continue to mourn, we do so in their honor. 2,977 civilians also lost their lives, bringing the total American deaths to almost 3,400. It is our duty as fellow Americans to continue to say their names and to never forget the acts committed upon us. Lest we forget.

09/02/2026

Congratulations to our newly graduated Firefighter 1 and the four Firefighter 2 graduates who were unable to attend!

Completing 260+ hours of training is no easy task. It takes dedication, commitment, sacrifice, and a willingness to continue learning and improving.

I wish each and every one of you continued success as you move forward in your careers. Remember, graduation is not the end—it’s only the beginning. There is a whole lot more to learn, process, and experience as you continue to develop your skills and grow not only as firefighters, but as individuals.

Be proud of what you have accomplished, stay humble, keep learning, and always strive to be better than you were yesterday.

Congratulations, and stay safe! 🚒🔥

09/01/2026

This past weekend, the FPFD responded to 5 calls for service. Most notably, yesterday morning just after 02:00 hours (2:00am), we were requested to respond with Truck 31 into the Monmouth Junction (MJVFD) section of South Brunswick to assist with aerial operations while they fought a large pile of mulch that had been burning since the early morning hours of the 30th at a business on Broadway Road. Truck 31 operated for an approximate 6-hour period before being released. The Truck was back in quarters by 08:00 (8:00am). Other incidents we responded to ranged from CO alarms and CO incidents to smoke investigations and fire alarms.

05/26/2026

Today and every day, we reflect on those who made the supreme sacrifice to protect the freedom of our great nation, never to return home.

04/11/2026

20 years ago today on April 11th, 2006, the East Franklin Fire Department, Franklin Township Emergency Services, and the friends and family of Foreman Kevin Apuzzio lost an enormous light that would brighten up any room that he walked into. Kevin had a passion for service, serving as an EMT in his hometown of Union, a member of the Rutgers Emergency Services, and a volunteer firefighter with East Franklin. In the early morning hours of this day 20 years ago, Franklin District 3 responded to reports of a house fire. Upon arrival, Kevin and his crew were tasked with rescuing a victim who was still inside the burning home. Kevin and his crew responded as any of us would, and entered the house putting others lives before their own. Kevin made the supreme sacrifice that day, at just 21 years old. The somber remembrance of Kevin and his inspiration to others will live in infamy. Continue to rest easy brother, we got it from here.

02/24/2026

A reminder to all who are in close proximity to a hydrant: help us out by “adopting” your hydrant and clearing the snow 3 feet in each direction. Help us get into action when seconds matter most.

02/14/2026

Thank you all so much for your amazing support! 🌹 Our Rose Sale is officially SOLD OUT! We’re so grateful for each and every one of you.

Address

2 Claremont Road
Franklin Park, NJ
08823

Telephone

+17322973138

Website

http://www.station31.org/

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