Somerville Fire Department

09/07/2026

09/04/2026

At 8:22 this morning, The Somerville Fire Department was requested for an engine into South Bound Brook to cover while they operated at a structure fire. Engine 57-1 and Chief 57 responded and stood by for about an hour before being released. A nice stop by South Bound Brook and all the members on the scene.

09/03/2026

09/03/2026

Tonight, Ladder 57 helped out a local moms group, MAEVE Somerville in continuing their annual end of summer spray down of the kids on the soccer field behind 170 E Main st. Tons of fun was had by all!

09/02/2026

Last night, probationary member, Nicole Fox graduated from The Somerset County Fire Academy’s firefighter 1 program after putting in 260 hours of classroom and hands on work. She was chosen by her class to speak and she gave very heartfelt words on why she wanted to be a firefighter and her experiences in the class. Chief and Deputy 57 attended the ceremony. We are very proud of her accomplishment and look forward to seeing her at the next alarm!🚒🔥🇺🇸

09/01/2026

🔥Monthly Report🔥

The Somerville Fire Department responded to 60 calls for service for the month of August 2026. The top 10 responders are as follows:

1. Ex-Chief Dave Vaughn
2. Deputy Chief Albert Bowden
3. Gary Stramaglia
4. Glenn Thorne
5. Chief Ken Bowden
6. Lieutenant Ashley Bowden
7. Captain Brent Hurevitch
8. Chip Yannetta
9. Pete Szilagyi
10. Captain Glenn Sheats

We would like to thank all our members for their dedication and service.

08/18/2026

At 3:15 this morning, the Somerville Fire Department was requesting into Raritan Boro for water supply to finish the extinguishment of a landscaping trailer fire. Chief and Deputy 57, and Engine 57-1 responded, supplied Engine 52-1 with water and assisted with extinguishing the remaining fire. All units were released after about 45 minutes.

08/14/2026

Last night at 8:30 pm, the Somerville Fire Department was dispatched to a report of wires and a pole down on West end Ave. Chief and Deputy57, Engine 57-1 and Ladder 57 arrived and blocked the road. PSE&G was called to the scene. Somerset County Haz-Mat was called for an oil spill from the Transformers on the ground. DOT was called as this stretch of road is Rt 28. OEM and FM -18 were requested to the scene as the Senior Citizens Building was without power. Power was restored to most of the area within 1 hour and the scene was Turned over to PSE&G, PD, and DOT. The pole fails on its own, no vehicles were involved. Engine 57-3 responded to and elevator entrapment on North Bridge St while this scene was going on. A great effort by many agencies during a unique situation.

08/13/2026

Yes, this can happen. Careful where you place your ladders. 🚒🔥