After years of planning and months of anticipation during construction, the Watchung Fire Department is proud to accept delivery of a new E-ONE Fire Trucks Typhoon eMax Rescue Pumper. This apparatus is designated Squad 60 and will be replacing Engine 604 (a 1986 pumper) and … [Read more...]
2020 Officers take their Officers
The Watchung Chemical Engine Company is proud to announce the 2020 officers of the Company and the Fire Department. The company officers are: President: David Miller Vice President: Adrian Klige Secretary: Nicholas Salvemini Treasurer: Charles Pivnichny The Department … [Read more...]
WFD Receives Grant from New Jersey American Water
At last night's Mayor and Council meeting, Chief Pivnichny accepted a grant award from New Jersey American Water. This grant will allow the department to purchase a new Automated External Defibrillator which will be placed on one of out apparatus in the event we encounter someone … [Read more...]
CHANGE YOUR CLOCK, CHANGE YOUR BATTERY!
Daylight Saving Time begins tomorrow, Sunday, March 11, at 2 a.m., when we spring forward one hour for the purpose of making better use of daylight. As we set our clocks ahead, the Watchung Fire Department recommends testing your smoke alarms. Roughly two-thirds of home fire … [Read more...]
WFD Conducts Boat Training
Today members of the Watchung Fire Department took our boat, Marine 60, out for training on the Raritan River. These members learned how to maneuver small craft, rescue people in the water from the boat, as well as skills to self rescue should our boat become capsized. We would … [Read more...]