Summit Engine Company

09/03/2026

Often times firefighters are referred to as "The Bravest". This evening all three companies of the South River Fire Department had the honor of paying a visit to a young man who epitomizes the definition of "Bravest". Faced with a serious and challenging illness, your courage, bravery and spirit are an inspiration to us all. We only hope that our short visit with you today brightened your day, made you feel better, and made you happy! Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you continue your fight. We are proud to call you our friend!!! Get better soon, and we look forward to the day that you can officially join our ranks, and you can continue to inspire future generations to come!!!

09/02/2026

08/27/2026

The Frost on the Pumpkin Walk & Run returns this year! Visit my.raceresult.com/390466/ to register online. For more information, visit www.southrivernj.org or the link below.

https://www.southrivernj.org/DocumentCenter/View/1613/Frost-on-the-Pumpkin-Flyer-PDF

08/25/2026

Nights are getting cooler, days are getting shorter, convenience stores are selling pumpkin spice everything, and the big box stores have their Christmas decorations out! That means it's time for our Annual Fall Mum Sale!!!! Save the dates...this year we will be at the firehouse on Appleby Ave on Saturday 9/26 and at the South River Farmers Market, in the Obert St. Municipal Lot, on Sunday 9/27. See the attached flyer for more information. We look forward to seeing you!!!

08/22/2026

07/30/2026

It's like finding a long lost relative that you thought had passed away! This is a former SRFD engine which was known as Blue 3. It went into service with Reliable Fire Company and then became the first engine for Summit Engine Company after we were formed. Specifically, it is a 1956 American LaFrance 700 series. On its final journey out of town in the early 1980's, after being replaced, the engine blew and it had to be towed. It's whereabouts became a mystery until recently. It was found on a farm where it was being preserved by a private owner. It was then donated to the NJ Fire Museum where it is currently being restored to its former glory by dedicated members such as Charlie Barnes, who graciously provided us with these photos! On a side note, please visit and support the NJ Fire Museum so that they can continue to give new life to old retired fire apparatus!!!

07/11/2026

RIP Randolph Mantooth

07/10/2026

Thinking about a career in the City of New Brunswick Fire Department? Now is the time to take the first step.

The 2026 New Jersey Civil Service Entry-Level Firefighter Examination application period is officially open and will remain open through **August 31, 2026, at 4:00 PM**. Testing is scheduled for **December 2026 and January 2027**, with results anticipated in **March 2027**, and the Physical Performance Test is expected to begin in late spring 2027.

Apply here:
https://info.csc.nj.gov/jobannouncements/DefaultJobAnnouncement/ViewCompetitiveJobDescription?guid=44277&md=2&utm_source=chatgpt.com

Additional information and resources:
https://www.nj.gov/csc/jobs/publicsafety/law_el_titles.shtml?utm_source=chatgpt.com