City of Lambertville Fire District #1

09/11/2026

This morning, Rescue Engine 17 attended the New Hope Eagle Fire Company’s annual 9/11 memorial ceremony to mark the 25th anniversary of that tragic day. Alongside members from multiple mutual aid companies, rescue squads, and police departments, we stood united to honor and remember the innocent lives lost and the incredible heroism of the first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice. We will never forget.

09/11/2026

09/09/2026

@ 07:40hrs This morning, Engine 17 was dispatched on Fire Box 47-04 for a reported outbuilding on fire. Engine 47 arrived first due, followed by Engine 17, which supplied Engine 47 with additional water while their crew extinguished the fire.
The fire was investigated by our Fire Marshals Office.

09/03/2026

Town Hall Announcement: Lambertville Fire Department Operations Update & Referendum Information Session

Lambertville Residents are invited to attend a Town Hall meeting on Saturday, September 12 at 11am at the Lambertville Firehouse.

At the meeting, Chief Barlow will:
-- Share updates on current firehouse operations
-- Review details supporting the referendum that will appear on November’s ballot

If you are unable to attend in September, please note there will be another opportunity on Saturday, October 3rd. Visit the City of Lambertville Fire Department Website at https://lambertvillefirestation.com/ for details.

This afternoon at 15:00 hrs Rescue Engine 17 was dispatched on Fire Box 26-48 for the reported residential building fire. Rescue Engine 17 arrived as the first due engine company and went to work stretching an 1 3/4” hose line to begin exposure protection and fire suppression on a 30’x30’ deta...

09/02/2026

Five years ago this week, the remnants of Hurricane Ida hit our community. From September 1–3, 2021, our team answered more than 100 calls, rescued multiple citizens, checked numerous buildings, and assisted in cleaning up the city streets. Even though only a few members were on duty and additional members were unable to make it into the city, we handled every single call.Five years later, we stand just as ready, dedicated, and proud to protect our community.

08/20/2026

This afternoon at 15:00 hrs Rescue Engine 17 was dispatched on Fire Box 26-48 for the reported residential building fire. Rescue Engine 17 arrived as the first due engine company and went to work stretching an 1 3/4” hose line to begin exposure protection and fire suppression on a 30’x30’ detached garage and a 10’x12’ shed with the residential dwelling within 10’ of the fire.
Engine 17 arrived a few minutes later and supplied the Rescue Engine.
Multiple mutual aid companies worked together to bring the fire under control and preform over haul. RE17 used foam to fully extinguish the fire before clearing the scene.

Also assisting on location was
Fire Commissioner Waldron

West Amwell Fire Company STA26

08/07/2026

Tonight at 19:08, the district was dispatched on Fire Box 1701 to a Buttonwood address for reported smoke and flames from a third-floor window. Rescue Engine 17 arrived within a few minutes and stretched a 1 ¾” hoseline to the third floor to begin extinguishing the fire. The Rescue Engine 17 chauffeur set up a water supply line from a nearby hydrant. Second-due Engine 47 laid a secondary supply line from an additional hydrant, which was not charged. Quint 46 and Quint 26 arrived and began placing tarps to protect the residents' belongings, while Engine 53's crew checked for extension in the adjacent residence with No fire extension and only smoke.
The fire was placed under control, and both residences were ventilated before all units were released. Member went through Rehab set up by 17 Rescues BLS Crew.
The fire was investigated by the Fire District's Fire Marshal's Office and the Lambertville Police Department.

Thank you to Mercer County Engine 30 for switching roles from RIT to a covering the City while companies cleaned up.

A rapid response and quick aggressive interior attack extinguished the fire within minutes.

Lambertville-New Hope Ambulance & Rescue Squad
Delaware Township Fire Company
New Hope Eagle Volunteer Fire Company
West Amwell Fire Company STA26
Union Fire Company & Rescue Squad
Ewing Twp. Fire Dept. - Station 30
Lambertville Police Department

Also on location was
Fire Commission Chairman Waldron

08/07/2026

Today at 17:27, Rescue Engine 17 was dispatched on Rescue Box 2301 with 47 Fire for a vehicle that crashed into a house. Rescue Engine 17 responded and arrived alongside Lieutenant 47 to find a vehicle into the front porch and house, with one victim already self-extricated. The crew from Rescue Engine 17 stretched a 1 ¾” hoseline for protection. Crews from Rescue Engine 17 and Rescue Engine 47 then utilized Paratech struts to shore up the house so the vehicle could be safely removed. BLS units from 17 Rescue were also on location.

Delaware Township Fire Company
Lambertville-New Hope Ambulance & Rescue Squad

07/24/2026

Duty crew stopping by to get some ice cold lemonade !