Somerville Fire Department

05/25/2026

05/24/2026

UPDATE: While the Memorial Day Parade is cancelled, the community is still invited to gather for two observances on Monday, May 25. American Legion Post 12 will hold a wreath ceremony at E. High Street and Culver Street at 9 am, followed by a brief prayer service at New Somerville Cemetery at 9:30 am.

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Memorial Day Parade, Ceremony, and Family Fun Ride cancelled

In consultation with the Somerville Veterans Committee and the Office of Emergency Management, the Borough of Somerville has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2026 Memorial Day Parade, the ceremony that follows, and the Family Fun Ride due to weather.

In place of the parade and ceremony, the Borough will host a brief prayer service at New Somerville Cemetery, located at 192 South Bridge Street, on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25 at 9:30 am. The public is welcome to attend. We invite the entire community to join us for this solemn observance honoring the men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.

The Tour of Somerville will continue as planned and road closures remain in effect. Download the resident notice at www.SomervilleNJ.org/MemorialDay.

05/22/2026

At 5:02 pm, the Somerville Fire Department was dispatched to a reported car fire in the parking lot of McDonalds on Rt 22. Deputy 57 arrived and confirmed a working car fire. Engine 57-3 , Truck 57 and MP 57 responded. One line and tank water were used to extinguish the fire and the scene was cleared after about 25 minutes.

05/19/2026

Today we had the pleasure of hosting Alex Mann, a 23 year old from Pennsylvania, with Autism, who travels the country visiting police, fire, and other public safety agencies, spreading awareness through his passion for emergency services!

was able to put this together for us!

05/09/2026

Proud to have flown the flag today for our brothers in blue as they came through town on the Police Unity Tour.

05/06/2026

Busy day for the Somerville Fire Department. At 11:20 this morning Engine 57-3 responded into Manville with a crew for a kitchen Fire. Then at 5:20 this afternoon we responded to wires arching on the side of a house on Southside Ave. While returning from Southside Ave, we were dispatched to a car smoking on High street in the area of the County Building.

05/05/2026

🔥Monthly Report🔥

April 2026: 37 Calls for service

Outside Fire: 3
Structure Fire: 2
Hazardous Situation/ Natural gas/ CO: 10
Medical: 2
Activated alarms: 19
Rescue/MVA/Mutual Aide: 1

Top 10 Responders

Deputy Chief Albert Bowden
Chief Ken Bowden
FF Dave Vaughn
FF Glenn Thorne
FF Gary Stramaglia
FF Ed Allatt
FF Pete Szilagyi
FF Bruce Kessler
Lt. Ashley Bowden
FF Chip Yannetta

For the 1st four months of the year The Somerville Fire Department has responded to 204 calls for service.

05/05/2026

Last nights live burn drill at the Wortman Training Tower. Always ready.