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10/18/2026

🚨 1ST ALARM | MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP 🚒

At 06:27 hours, Squad 49 (D-Shift) was dispatched as part of the 1st alarm assignment to Montgomery Township in Somerset County for a structure fire.

Upon arrival, Squad 49’s crew was initially assigned as the Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) before being reassigned to fireground operations. Crews assisted with opening up the structure and fire suppression. Squad 49 operated on scene for approximately 2 hours.

09/28/2026

BOX 49-30: FIRST ALARM FIRE

Engine 49, Tower 49, Ambulance 49, and Chief 49 responded to a fire alarm activation at a multi-family residential building. Upon arrival, crews encountered smoke in the 4th-floor hallway, prompting the incident to be upgraded to a 1st Alarm.

Crews quickly located a fire in the bedroom of an apartment and initiated a primary search and suppression operations. Within the first 10 minutes of arrival, crews were able to begin fire attack, establish command, conduct forcible entry, search the fire room and secure a water supply while additional resources from our surrounding mutual-aid partners were responding.

This incident once again demonstrates the importance of adequate fire department staffing. At the time of the fire, Station 49 was staffed with four firefighters, providing the initial company with the personnel necessary to begin multiple critical fireground operations during the earliest and most time-sensitive minutes of the incident.

Had this fire occurred later in the evening, when staffing is reduced, fewer personnel would have been available to complete these same critical tasks, potentially delaying fireground operations until additional companies arrived.

The fire was turned over to the Fire Marshal. We thank the Plainsboro Police Department and all of our surrounding mutual-aid partners for their assistance and continued teamwork.

09/19/2026

DWELLING FIRE | BOX 49-50 🔥

On September 18, 2026, Station 49 was dispatched to a reported structure fire in the Princeton Collection section of Plainsboro.

Station 49’s on-duty staffing of four firefighters responded aboard Squad 49, accompanied by Ambulance 49. The initial box was transmitted by Mercer County Central and upgraded to a First Alarm by Squad 49’s Officer upon arrival.

Squad 49 arrived to find fire showing from the garage of a two-story, single-family residence.

The two-person crew stretched a handline and made entry into the garage while Squad 49’s Officer established initial Incident Command. The Driver assisted with forcible entry and securing a water supply. Our members were also assisted by Plainsboro Police Officers on scene.

All of these critical fireground tasks were initiated within the first 10 minutes of arrival while additional resources from our surrounding mutual-aid partners were responding.

This incident highlights the importance of adequate fire department staffing. At the time of this fire, Station 49 was staffed with four firefighters, allowing the initial company to simultaneously begin fire attack, establish command, perform forcible entry, and secure a water supply.

A four-firefighter initial response provides critical capabilities during the earliest and most time-sensitive minutes of a structure fire. Had this incident occurred later in the evening, when staffing is reduced, the same fireground tasks would have had fewer personnel available to accomplish them and could have delayed critical operations.

We thank Plainsboro Police Department and all of our surrounding mutual-aid partners for their assistance and continued teamwork.

09/11/2026

Today, the members of the Plainsboro Professional Firefighters Association IAFF Local 4954 pause to remember the 2,977 lives lost on September 11, 2001.

We honor the 343 FDNY firefighters and all first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice, as well as those who continue to suffer from 9/11-related illnesses.

25 years later, their courage, sacrifice, and legacy will never be forgotten.

We remember. We honor. We will never forget. 🇺🇸

07/16/2026

The Plainsboro Professional Firefighters Association would like to remind our residents that smoke from the ongoing Canadian wildfires may impact air quality across New Jersey over the next several days. Hazy skies and the smell of smoke may be noticeable throughout our area as conditions change. Air quality advisories have been issued for portions of the region as the smoke moves south.

To help protect yourself and your family:
• Limit prolonged outdoor activities, especially strenuous exercise.
• Keep windows and doors closed whenever possible.
• Use air conditioning on recirculation mode if available.
• Check in on family members, neighbors, and friends with asthma, heart disease, or other respiratory conditions.

If you experience severe difficulty breathing, are having a medical emergency, or believe the smoke is coming from a nearby fire rather than the Canadian wildfires, call 911 immediately.

Stay informed by monitoring current air quality conditions at AirNow:

https://www.airnow.gov

Your safety is our priority. Stay aware, stay informed, and stay safe.

07/04/2026

🇺🇸 Happy 4th of July from the Plainsboro Professional Firefighters Association IAFF Local 4954! 🇺🇸

Today, as we celebrate our nation’s 250th year, we are reminded that Independence Day is about much more than fireworks, cookouts, and a day off from work. It is a time to reflect on the courage, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment of those who fought to secure the freedoms we enjoy today—and of the generations of service members who have continued to defend them.

As firefighters, we understand the importance of service, sacrifice, and answering the call when our community needs us most. We are proud to carry on those values each and every day while serving the residents of Plainsboro Township.

As you celebrate with family and friends, please do so safely. Remember to leave fireworks to the professionals, keep an eye on grills and open flames, and look out for one another.

From all of us at the Plainsboro Professional Firefighters Association IAFF Local 4954, we wish you and your families a safe, happy, and memorable Independence Day.

Happy 4th of July, and Happy 250th Birthday, America! 🇺🇸🚒

06/20/2026

🚨 Back-to-Back Fires Challenge Plainsboro Firefighters 🚨

Yesterday at 4:52 PM, Plainsboro Fire Department was dispatched to assist East Windsor for a brush fire while simultaneously responding to a reported mulch fire at Quail Ridge. As crews arrived, the Quail Ridge incident rapidly escalated into a working fire involving multiple vehicles, hedges, and landscape beds, prompting a First Alarm assignment.

With active incidents occurring across the region, mutual aid companies from West Windsor, Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, Princeton, Monroe Fire District #2, and Hamilton Township responded to assist. Thanks to the coordinated efforts of all agencies, the fire was brought under control before it could spread further into the surrounding area.

Plainsboro Fire Department EMTs and Police Officers assisted with evacuations, extinguishing spot fires, and supporting fire suppression efforts. A total of nine vehicles were damaged or destroyed by the fire.

At the same time, Brush 49 operated at a fast-moving 5-acre brush fire in East Windsor before returning to assist in town.

Additionally Squad 49 responded to assist Franklin Fire District #2 as a RIT Team at a building fire in their local. These incidents were just 3 of 14 Fire and EMS responses handled by our department yesterday. We thank all of our mutual aid partners for their assistance and remind residents to use caution when disposing of smoking materials and hot embers around dry mulch and landscaping.

05/25/2026

Today, the members of the Plainsboro Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 4954 pause to honor and remember the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

Memorial Day is more than the start of summer — it is a day of remembrance for those who gave their lives defending the freedoms we enjoy every day. We are forever grateful for their courage, dedication, and selfless service.

As we spend time with family and friends today, we encourage everyone to take a moment to reflect on the true meaning of this holiday and remember the fallen heroes who will never be forgotten.

From our family to yours, we wish everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day. 🇺🇸

05/22/2026

VALOR AWARD

Plainsboro Township firefighter and IAFF Local 4954 Austin McGinley received the prestigious Valor Award last night at the annual awards ceremony of the Middlesex County 200 Club.

McGinley and his crew were operating at a warehouse fire in South Brunswick in May 2025 when they experienced a collapse of high stacked palletized contents inside the building which struck and injured several members of the crew. Firefighter McGinley quickly stepped into action and assisted his fellow firefighters to the outside of the building where they received medical attention. His quick thinking and calculated actions resulted in the injured members being located and removed quickly. Please join us in congratulating him for this honor.

Firefighter McGinley joined the fire department as a full time member in 2022 after serving as a volunteer for several years prior. He serves as the secretary of our local. He is an invested and dedicated member of the organization. He lives nearby with his Wife Alexa, their daughter and dog.

05/21/2026

This week, we proudly recognize and celebrate all EMS professionals — especially our dedicated members and our incredible mutual aid partners — for the lifesaving work they perform every single day.

Whether responding to medical emergencies, providing critical patient care, assisting during large-scale incidents, or simply being there for residents during their most difficult moments, EMS professionals continue to answer the call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Our members go above and beyond to serve the residents of Plainsboro Township with professionalism, compassion, and commitment.

This EMS Week is especially meaningful for our department, as it marks the first year we are able to celebrate after officially expanding our role to provide EMS coverage throughout Plainsboro Township. In addition to serving our own community, our members proudly assist neighboring departments through mutual aid responses across the surrounding area.

To all EMS providers — thank you for your sacrifices, dedication, and unwavering service to the communities you protect. We are proud to stand alongside you.

Address

407 Plainsboro Road
Plainsboro, NJ
08536

Website

http://www.iaff4954.org/

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