Port Reading Fire Dept.

10/23/2026

TRAFFIC ADVISORY / ROAD CLOSURE

Starting tonight around 10pm until Sunday night around 7pm, Route 35, aka Saint Georges Avenue, will be closed at the train tracks by the Woodbridge Main Library for railroad track repair work.

10/23/2026

A great night last evening for the annual Port Reading Trunk or Treat. A big shout out to Erika for her hard work in putting this event together every year.

Thank yous go out to our local neighboring Fire Departments, Port Reading First Aid Squad, Woodbridge Police, Councilman Brian Small and Chubenko Funeral Home for their annual support and participation.

See you soon for the annual Port Reading Christmas Tree Lighting!

Port Reading Fire Company #1
Port Reading First Aid Squad
Woodbridge Fire Department
Avenel Fire Department
Fords Fire Company
Hopelawn Engine Company #1
Iselin Volunteer Fire Co. #1
Colonia Volunteer Fire Department
Woodbridge Police Department

10/20/2026

Reminder: The Annual Port Reading Trunk or Treat is this Thursday evening at 6pm in the parking lot across from the Fire House, hosted by the Port Reading First Aid Squad and supported by Port Reading Fire District #2.

To register your vehicle, please email: [email protected]

Please help support the Bristol-Myers Squibb Children's Hospital with a donation of a new, unwrapped toy. This year will mark our 8th year donating to them.

Car participation is encouraged so we can have a great turn out for our little trunk or treaters. See you then!

10/20/2026

10/13/2026

Last week during Fire Prevention Week, members of the Port Reading Fire Dept. visited Port Reading School #9 to talk about fire prevention safety, demonstrate our equipment, along with offering the students a chance to spray the fire hose. Pictured below are members at the event. A special thank you to Miss Biancamano, "Miss B", for helping out and donning our gear for the students. Thank you to Principal DeRollo for allowing us the opportunity to visit.

10/13/2026

Last week during Fire Prevention Week, members of the Port Reading Fire Dept. visited Matthew Jago School #28 to give talks on fire prevention, demonstrate our equipment, along with offering tours of our engine. Pictured below are members at the event. A special thank you to Mrs. Agosta for being a good sport and donning our gear for the students. Thank you to Principal Perry for allowing us the opportunity to visit.

10/13/2026

As we are quickly approaching the colder months of the year, the members of IAFF Local 290 are honored once again to team up with the Operation Warm campaign to provide brand new coats to kids and families in need.

If you're interested in helping us with this campaign initiative, please reach out to Captain Ryan Horvath or scan the QR code on the bottom of the flyer for donation information.

We thank you in advance for your support!

New Jersey Firefighters PFANJ
International Association of Fire Fighters
Mayor John E. McCormac
Woodbridge Fire Department
Avenel Fire Department
Fords Fire Company
Port Reading Fire Dept.

10/06/2026

Tomorrow night is our annual Open House at the Port Reading Fire House starting at 6pm. Lots to do and see, meet your Port Reading Firefighters and enjoy a night of fun.

10/01/2026

This afternoon, the Port Reading Fire Department increased its manpower with the swearing in of its newest Firefighter.

Mayor John McCormac sworn in Raymond Kreusch, Jr. as the newest member of our Department.

RJ was a former volunteer member of the Port Reading Fire Co. #1 before accepting a position with the Keasbey Fire Department.

RJ proudly returns to Port Reading, where he will complete his in-house training and be assigned to Tour #4.

Looking on are Commissioners Santorelli and Cinelli along with Operations Manager Small.

Welcome back RJ, and may you have a safe career!

09/30/2026