Melrose Hose Company #1

06/14/2026

Just before 10am this morning, the Sayreville Volunteer Fire Department was alerted to a structure fire in the Melrose section of town. Engine 3 confirmed the working fire from Station 3 as a column of smoke was visible. Upon arrival of Chief 110, heavy fire was showing. First due Engine 3, arrived and stretched lines to both sides of the structure to protect neighboring residences. In total, the fire reached two alarms, with third alarm companies standing by in all four Borough of Sayreville fire stations.

Sayreville units on scene: Chief 110, Assistant Chiefs 111 and 112, Chief Safety Officer 150, Engine 3, Squad 3, Engine 4, Truck 2, Truck 5, Truck 1, Engine 7, Engine 1, Engine 5, TAC 7, Brush 1, Sayreville Emergency Management, Sayreville Police Department and HMH BLS units.

Mutual Aid on scene: Perth Amboy Fire Department Engine 3, Independence Fire Company - Engine 7, East Brunswick Independent Fire Company Truck 809, South River Fire Department Engine 3, Keyport Fire Department Squad 22, Fords Fire Company, Middlesex County Hazmat FMBA Local 100, Middlesex County Mutual Aid Coordinators.

Mutual Aid Cover Companies: Madison Park Volunteer Fire Company - Old Bridge District 4 Engine 407, Old Bridge Volunteer Fire Department Truck 709, City of New Brunswick Fire Department Engine 2

President Park Fire Co. #1
Morgan Hose & Chemical Co
Sayreville Engine Company #1

06/14/2026

Crews are currently on scene of a second alarm fire in the Melrose section of town.

06/06/2026

Earlier this afternoon, the Melrose Hose Company No. 1 and the President Park Fire Co. #1 were dispatched for a smoke condition in wooded area behind Quick Check on Main St.

While enroute, units were advised of a brush fire. Engine 4 and Brush 5 arrived simultaneously and began trying to access the fire. Command requested additional brush units from Sayreville Engine Company #1 and Morgan Hose & Chemical Co.

The fire reached two alarms due to the heat. The Sayreville Volunteer Fire Department along with NJFFS Section B10 units and an engine from South Amboy Independence Fire Company - Engine 7 operated on scene for a few hours.

Thanks to our mutual aid cover companies:
Perth Amboy Fire Department
Keyport Fire Department
East Brunswick Independent Fire Company
South River Fire Department

05/22/2026

On Memorial Day, the Sayreville Volunteer Fire Department will hold services at the department monument which is on the corner of Main Street & MacArthur Ave at 7:30am. This service pays respect to those members who have faithfully departed us.

On this Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom and our way of life. Their courage and service remind us of the true cost of the liberties we hold dear.

Please join us for Sayreville’s annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 25, 2026, stepping off at 10:00 AM. The parade will be followed by a Memorial Day Ceremony at around 11:00 AM at the Borough Hall.

After the ceremony, we encourage everyone to continue the day of remembrance by joining our partners at VFW Post 4699 and American Legion Post 211 for their post-parade events and gatherings.

Let’s come together as a community to pay tribute to our heroes.

05/21/2026

Update: 7:34pm
Washington Rd will now be closed from Raritan St to Johnsons Ln, until further notice. No vehicles can pass due to a tree down.

7:19pm 5/20/26

05/18/2026

Around 6:30am Sunday morning, Engine 3 was requested to respond to the Borough of Metuchen to assist the Metuchen Fire Company with a multi alarm gasoline tanker fire. Engine 3 operated for a few hours before returning to the Borough of Sayreville. The crew assisted on scene with various tasks.

Photo by Bam Bam Photography

05/17/2026

Engine 3 is currently operating on 287 in Metuchen at the scene of a multi alarm tanker fire.

05/14/2026

05/14/2026

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