Overview[]
The Rutherford Fire Department is a volunteer organization that protects a population of approximately 19,000 residents over an area of around 2.89 square miles.
History[]
Union Truck & Bucket Company No. 1 was formed in 1875, Rutherford Fire Engine Company No. 2 was formed in 1886 and West End Engine and Hose Company No. 3 was formed in 1890.
Former Stations[]
| Station | Address | In Service | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Company No. 2 | 165-167 Park Avenue | ?-1972 | Still stands |
| Truck Company No. 1 | 23 Ames Avenue | ?-1978 | Still stands |
Apparatus Roster[]
All pump/tank measurements are in US gallons.
Ames Avenue Fire Station - 40 Ames Avenue[]
Built 1978
- Truck 1 - 2013 Pierce Arrow XT (-/-/100' rear-mount) (SN#26850)
- Engine 4 - 2005 Pierce Arrow XT / 2022 Pierce refurb (2000/500/50F) (SN#17028-01/02/03)
- 56-1 (Chief Of Dept.) - 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe
- 56-2 (Deputy Chief) - 2020 Dodge Durango
Mortimer Avenue Fire Station - 400 Mortimer Avenue[]
Built 1972
- Engine 2 - 2005 Pierce Arrow XT / 2023 Pierce refurb (2000/500/50F) (SN#17028-02/03/01)
- Engine 6 (Spare) - 1996 Simon-Duplex D9100 / LTI (1250/500) (Ex-Midland Park Fire Department)
- 56-5 (Asst.Chief) - 2015 Ford Explorer
- Special Service Unit - 2000 GMC C5500 / American LaFrance walk-around
- Marine 2 - Avon w/motor & Carolina skiff boat w/motor & trailer
West End Fire Station - 348 Union Avenue[]
Built 1925
- Engine 3 - 2005 Pierce Arrow XT / 2023 Pierce refurb (2000/500/50F) (SN#17028-03/01/02)
- Rescue 5 - 1999 Pierce Dash walk-in (SN#EB909)
- 56-3 (Asst.Chief) - 2020 Dodge Durango
- 56-4 (Asst.Chief) - 2004 Ford Excursion
On Order[]
HME / Marion rescue (Ordered November 2024)
Retired Apparatus[]
- 1994 Simon-Duplex aerial (-/-/100' LTI tractor-drawn) (Ex-Truck 1) (Sold to Hagerstown Fire Department (Maryland))
- 1989 Pierce Lance pumper (2000/500/30F) (SN#E4963-01) (Ex-Engine 4)
- 1989 Pierce Lance pumper (2000/500/30F) (SN#E4963-02) (Ex-Engine 3) (Sold to Ford County Fire & EMS)
- 1989 Pierce Lance pumper (2000/500/30F) (SN#E4963-03) (Ex-Engine 2) (Sold to Wood-Ridge Fire Department (New Jersey))
- 1979 Hahn / Saulsbury walk-in rescue (Ex-Rescue 5)
- 1976 Pirsch aerial (-/-/100' tractor drawn) (Ex-Truck 1)
- 1975 American LaFrance pumper (1500/500) (Ex-Engine 4, ex-Red 2-4)
- 1971 Mack CF pumper (1250/500) (Ex-Engine 2, ex-Red 2-2) (Sold to McWhorter Volunteer Fire Department)
- 1971 Mack CF pumper (1250/500) (Ex-Engine 3, ex-Red 2-3)
- 1954 Mack B pumper (Ex-Engine 3)
- 1954 Mack B pumper (Ex-Engine 4, ex-Engine 2)
- 1936 Ward LaFrance pumper (600/)
- 1931 Ahrens-Fox pumper (750/)
- 1929 American LaFrance 75' aerial
- 1927 Ahrens-Fox pumper (1000/)
External Links[]
- Rutherford Volunteer Fire Department Facebook page
- Rutherford Truck Company 1 Facebook page
- Rutherford Engine Company 2 Facebook page