Stillwater Area Volunteer Fire Company

Stillwater Area Volunteer Fire Company Stillwater Area Volunteer Fire Company
Stillwater Township, New Jersey Established in the 1960's, the membership continues to grow strong and dedicated.

The Stillwater Area Volunteer Fire Company provides Fire & Rescue services to the residents of Stillwater and Hardwick townships and provides mutual assistance to the surrounding townships. Staffed with over 30 Firefighters, the station answers every call for assistance. We are also 100% volunteer. The station consists of a 2003 Pierce Sabre Pumper (42-62), a 1998 Spartan RD Murray Rescue Pumper,

a 1990 Mack Pumper Tanker (42-71), a 2017 Mack Pumper Tanker (42-72), a 2005 International KME pumper, and a 2020 Ram 3500 Utility (42-81). Our chief's vehicle is a 2013 Ford Expedition (42-85). In early 2020 we merged with the Stillwater Emergency Rescue Squad and now have two ambulances a 2013 F450 (42-51) and a 2008 F450 (42-53).

2023 Officers

Chief 42-1 Paul Hawkins
Deputy Chief 42-2 Dwane Banghart
Captain 42-3 Steven Carbone
Lieutenant 42-4 James Cantelmo
Chief Engineer 42-5 Steven Sugar
EMS Captain Trevor Havens (42-50)
EMS Lieutenant Abigail Casario (42-50A)

President Joseph Sugar
Vice President Robert Wolff
Secretary Leslie Shauger Sr. Treasurer Robert Scrudato

Congratulations to Firefighter Dylan Amalfitano and Firefighter Seamus Wilson for spending two nights a week and every S...
06/16/2026

Congratulations to Firefighter Dylan Amalfitano and Firefighter Seamus Wilson for spending two nights a week and every Saturday for the last six months training to become Certified Firefighters. We welcome you to the Brother and Sisterhood of the Stillwater Fire Department and look forward to working with you both on and off the fireground helping to protect our residents!

Great teamwork and training tonight during the monthly “Tripod” extrication drill with members from Stillwater Area Volu...
05/19/2026

Great teamwork and training tonight during the monthly “Tripod” extrication drill with members from Stillwater Area Volunteer Fire Company, Fredon Volunteer Fire Company, and Hampton Township Fire & Rescue. These trainings help keep our crews prepared to work together safely and efficiently when real emergencies happen. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make the drill a success!

Another great save. Always glad to work with our mutual aid departments and help our communities!
05/14/2026

Another great save. Always glad to work with our mutual aid departments and help our communities!

Great job by all from keeping the fire from spreading deep into the woods. Always a pleasure working with 48 and 27 Fire...
04/29/2026

Great job by all from keeping the fire from spreading deep into the woods. Always a pleasure working with 48 and 27 Fire.

03/20/2026

As we still search for more dogs we no longer need to search for the owners!

Animal Cruelty Investigation Leads to Multiple Arrests in Sussex County

West Trenton, N.J. – The New Jersey State Police and the Sussex County Prosecutor's Office announce the arrest of three suspects—Joshua Ciemniecki, 19; Robert Ciemniecki, 74; and Kaila McNeill, 30, all of Phillipsburg, NJ—on animal cruelty charges following an investigation into abandoned dogs found across multiple townships in Sussex County.

On March 16, troopers from Troop "B" Sussex Station received multiple reports of abandoned dogs in Stillwater Township, Lafayette Township, and Wantage Township, Sussex County. Troopers found dozens of small dogs abandoned at each location in open crates without food or water.

Numerous animal control agencies, the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, and members of the public assisted in rescuing 32 dogs. During the search, responders found two deceased dogs. Animal control agencies and local veterinary hospitals are caring for the remaining dogs until they are medically cleared for adoption.

On March 18, through various investigative means, three suspects were identified in connection with the abandonment of the animals. Joshua Ciemniecki and Kaila McNeill were arrested and charged with two counts of third-degree animal cruelty and three counts of fourth-degree animal cruelty. They were lodged in the Morris County Jail pending a detention hearing. Robert Ciemniecki was also arrested and charged with one count of animal cruelty and released pending a future court date.

This evening a contingent of members from Stillwater Fire were notified of an apparent dog dumping in the Swartswood sec...
03/17/2026

This evening a contingent of members from Stillwater Fire were notified of an apparent dog dumping in the Swartswood section of town. Members headed over to the scene with our thermal imaging cameras and met with Newton Animal Control and other volunteers who were actively setting up have a heart traps in order to catch the dogs. SFD members went in on foot at the opposite end of the trail and using thermal imaging cameras were able to locate and catch one of the suspected 8 loose dogs and turn it over to animal control. A few more dogs were captured in the have a hearts during the search. Animal control is currently on scene trying to capture the remaining few. Please keep an eye out and report any sitings to Newton Police at 973-383-2525.

Yesterday at 1600 hours a first alarm assignment was dispatched for a reported fully involved chicken coop fire approxim...
02/24/2026

Yesterday at 1600 hours a first alarm assignment was dispatched for a reported fully involved chicken coop fire approximately 20 feet from the residence in the Swartswood State Park area of Stillwater Township. Chief 42-2 arrived on scene and confirmed the working fire. Our four wheel drive engine 3 was first to arrive on scene and make entry up the icy driveway. One handline was stretched from Engine 3 and additional water was supplied from 42 Tanker 2. Chief 42-2 downgraded the first alarm assignment cancelling the RIT from Andover Twp FD and the air truck from Byram FD. Stillwater, Hampton, Fredon, and Branchville FDs operated on scene for approximately 1 hour to complete overhaul before clearing. As always we like to thank our mutual aid departments for assisting us.

This morning at approximately 1120 hours a resident was alerted by an audible fire alarm going off in their residence. ...
02/13/2026

This morning at approximately 1120 hours a resident was alerted by an audible fire alarm going off in their residence. The resident called 911 to report the alarm and Station 42 was dispatched. A short time later the resident reported a smoke condition in the home which further upgraded the alarm to a smoke inside bringing in additional units from Fredon, Hampton, and Branchville FDs. Units arrived on scene to find a small electrical fire in the basement with a smoke condition throughout all 3 stories. Power was isolated and ventilation was conducted to clear the smoke from the residence. Luckily this home was equipped with working fire alarms that alerted the occupants and they were able to call before the fire got bigger. Great job by all units on scene we thank our mutual aid companies for the assist.

Today at approximately 14:20 the Stillwater, Hampton, Fredon, Andover, Byram, and Newton Fire Departments were dispatche...
02/02/2026

Today at approximately 14:20 the Stillwater, Hampton, Fredon, Andover, Byram, and Newton Fire Departments were dispatched to a reported house fire in Stillwater Township. Chiefs 42-1 and 42-2 arrived to find a heavy smoke condition coming from the eaves in the attack space. 42 Engine 2 arrived and layed in a 5” supply line with siamese down the driveway and stretched 2 handlines into the Second floor of the structure. The fire was contained to the attic space and units were able to knock down the fire and complete overhaul in approximately two and a half hours. Approximately 1500 gallons of water was used on the fire. Luckily there were no injuries. We thank all the mutual aid fire and ems departments that responded to assist us along with the Sussex County Sheriff’s 911 dispatchers and the Sussex County Fire Marshal and Sussex County Fire Coordinator. We also thank Branchville Fire Department for setting up our draft site and Newton, Fredon and Hampton EMS for setting up rehab and standing by for us in case of any injuries. Please keep the family in your thoughts as they transition to recovering from the fire damage. We apologize to those participating at the YMCA polar plunge that we had to leave in a hurry and postpone the event to another date.

There’s a quiet kind of passion in the fire service that doesn’t ask for recognition. It shows up early, stays late, and...
01/12/2026

There’s a quiet kind of passion in the fire service that doesn’t ask for recognition. It shows up early, stays late, and does the work that needs to be done especially when no one is watching.

This photo captures that perfectly: members came down on a Sunday to wash the fleet in the cold. Not because it was their assignment. Not because anyone told them to. But because they saw it needed to be done, and that was reason enough.

That mindset is the foundation of this profession, both volunteer and career. Pride in the job and pure dedication. Respect for the equipment that serves our community. Ownership of the station, the rig, and the legacy handed down by those who came before us. It’s the understanding that the fire service isn’t about convenience it’s about commitment.

Do the right thing when it’s uncomfortable. Take initiative without being asked. Care deeply about the little things, because the little things define who we are when the big ones come.

That’s love for the job.
That’s passion for the fire service.
And that’s how the tradition continues in this thing of ours.

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929 Stillwater Road
Newton, NJ
07860

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+19733831329

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